Peter Laurence Adley
Feb 16, 2023
Peter Laurence Adley passed away suddenly and peacefully in his home in Portland, ME the morning of Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. He was 83 years old. Born on June 6th, 1939 in Phillips, ME to Mary Adley (née Viles) and Laurence Adley, Peter lived a full, varied, and vibrant life in Maine, Connecticut, Arizona, and Germany. He served 3 years...
Harland E. Storey, Sr.
Feb 15, 2023
On Wednesday, February 15, Harland was called home to be with his brother Donn. The oldest of nine children, Harland was born in Portland on October 27, 1933, to Doris and Horace Storey. When he was an infant, they moved to Cumberland where Harland remained for his entire life. In 1959, he married his wife Carol Anne Dunning, he built...
Francis "Frank" Mario Dibiase
Feb 14, 2023
Francis M. DiBiase, 90 La Vita é Bella On February 14, 2023, Francis "Frank" Mario DiBiase peacefully passed away surrounded by his family. Frank was born in 1932 to Rosina and Giacomo DiBiase in their home on Washington Ave in Portland, Maine. His siblings fondly referred to him as "The Professor" as he was sent to grade school at age...
Russell Smith
Feb 9, 2023
Russell Smith, beloved father of Michelle, Michael and Kathleen passed away on February 9. 2023, He was born in Portland, Maine, son of Russell Edward Sr. and Leila Barker Smith, he attended Portland Public schools. Â Mr. Smith worked for Ron Sevigny and Company for many years, as well as Ocean Canyon, Nappi's, then Maine Medical Center Laundry and Botto's Bakery...
Carol Ann Burchill
Feb 8, 2023
Carol Ann (Swett) Burchill Portland - Carol Ann Burchill, 79, passed away February 8th at her home. Carol was born March 18, 1943 in Portland, the middle child of Orville and Shirley Swett. She graduated from Gray's Pennell Institute in 1961, and worked at Maine Medical Center, EC Jordan, Woodard & Curran and Sebago Technics. Carol was a member of...
Lenora Ann Foley
Feb 8, 2023
Lenora A. Foley, 83, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on February 8th, 2023, following a brave fight with cancer. Â Lenora Foley (Maietta) was born in Portland, ME, on April 5th, 1939, to Saveria Maietta (Teneriello) and Aniello Maietta. She graduated from Portland High School and enjoyed a 45-year career as a patient accounts specialist...
Hayleigh Marissa Morrow
Feb 7, 2023
Hayleigh Marissa Morrow, 27, passed away on the morning of February 7, 2023. Born in Portland, Maine on February 17, 1995, Hayleigh returned to her birth city as a young adult and continued to call it home throughout her life. Hayleigh was raised in Saco, where she played softball, basketball, and field hockey, before discovering her life-long passion for theater....
Kathryn Lynn Bresette
Feb 4, 2023
Kathryn Caiazzo Bresette     1976 -2023   Dixfield- Kathryn Caiazzo Bresette, 46, of High Street in Dixfield, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 4, 2023 at Maine Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends after a brief illness. She was born in Portland, Maine on August 15, 1976 a daughter of Timothy W. and Shirley A. (Morse) Caiazzo. Kathy attended Lyman Moore...
Mark Dewever
Jan 31, 2023
Mark DeWever, 68, of Windham, ME, passed away on January 31. Mark was born on June 6, 1954, to John William and Mary Burr (August) DeWever in Portland. After graduating from Deering High School in 1972. He worked various jobs before securing a job with the City of South Portland. In 1973, he married Karen Smith (Krenke) of South Portland...
Suzanne D. Butterfield
Jan 30, 2023
Sue Butterfield's smile beamed--every minute of her beautiful life--with such joy and generosity that anyone lucky enough to be in its path was delightfully warmed.  Suzanne Francoeur was born in Westbrook on November 25th, 1937.  She is predeceased by her adoring parents, Aurel and Simonne Francoeur and vivacious aunt Dolores (Lala) Delcourt.  She is survived by her devoted husband, Philip....
Alice T. Kitchen
Jan 29, 2023
Portland-Alice Kitchen, 92, passed away peacefully Sunday January 29, 2023 at the Barron Center in Portland. She was born June 24, 1930 in Portland the daughter of Arthur and Eliza True. Alice grew up in the Nason's Corner area of Portland along with brothers Gerald and Frank and sister Doris. She attended Portland schools and graduated Deering High School in...
Raymond J. Pomerleau
Jan 28, 2023
Raymond J. Pomerleau East Baldwin - devoted man of our Lord Jesus, beloved husband, father, father-in-law, and brother passed into our Savior's arms on Saturday, January 28, 2023.Born December 25, 1941, to Ernest and Doris Pomerleau of Augusta. Â After working at Giltex and LaVerdiere's, he landed his dream job at GTE for 34 years before retiring. Â He enjoyed his family,...
Janet D. Stinson
Jan 26, 2023
Portland-Janet "Gram" (Dunton) Stinson, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2023 due to complications following a brief illness, at the age of 90. Janet was born at Maine General Hospital in Portland, on July 17th, 1932 to parents Kenneth Dunton Sr and Gloria (Rand) Dunton of Gorham. Janet was raised in the town of Gorham, where she attended school graduating...
Davelean Marie Martinez
Jan 23, 2023
Davelean Marie Martinez died on January 23, 2023. It is with our heavy hearts that God took our beautiful little angel home. She was just 13 years old when God took her hand. Davelean was born on October 16, 2009 in Portland, Maine. She was the funniest child to be around. She would light up any room that she would...
Christine M Murray
Jan 19, 2023
Christine M. Murray, 56, passed away Thursday January 19, 2023, after a lifelong battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) with her family by her side. She grew up in Saco, graduating from Thornton Academy in 1984. She later went on to study Business Administration and received an associate degree from YCCC in 2016. Christine had an adventurous spirit, enjoying trips...
Arlene P. Freeman
Jan 14, 2023
Arlene P. Freeman 1935-2023 Heaven gained another angel, when "Our Angel" went to be with her Heavenly Father on Saturday morning January 14, 2023. She was born in Van Buren Maine on April 27, 1935. She was 87 years old. She was raised in Portland, Maine by two loving parents; Placide and Priscilla M. Violette. She graduated from Cathedral High...
Anna M. Paolilli
Jan 14, 2023
Anna Pallotta Paolilli Portland-Anna Paolilli, 95, died on Saturday, January 14, 2023, after a short illness and a long, healthy, vibrant life. Anna was born in Portland, Maine, to Joseph and Mary Pallotta on August 8, 1927, the second of five children. She graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1945 and was proud and happy to keep...
Maria Elena Bickford Oncale
Jan 14, 2023
Maria Elena Doucette Bickford Oncale     1941-2023 Bridgton-- On the morning of January 14th, 2023, Maria Elena Doucette Bickford Oncale, formerly of Westbrook, died at the age of 81. Maria was born in Portland to Edward and Dorothy Doucette. She graduated from Deering High School in 1959 and married Bruce Bickford. Together they raised two sons, Mark, and Steve. Maria enjoyed...
Michael Shone
Jan 13, 2023
With profound sadness and a heavy heart, I announce that my beautiful son, Michael Shone, age 45, has lost his courageous battle with addiction, which he desperately tried to overcome. Michael died suddenly on January 13th, 2023. While I am deeply saddened to see him go, I am relieved that his struggle has ended and he is now at peace....
Gakunzi Yves Senzara
Jan 7, 2023
Gakunzi "Yves" Senzara, 49, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 7, 2023, in Portland, Maine, after courageously battling a rare neurodegenerative disease. Yves was born on December 25, 1973, in the town of Tulambo, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), formerly known as Zaire. He attended Bwindi High School in Bukavu, DRC and graduated with a concentration in Biochemistry Science in...
