Obituaries

Oct 30, 2022

Avery DeWitt Blodgett 1920-2022   PORTLAND - Avery Blodgett of Portland died peacefully on Oct. 30, 2022 at the Barron Center at the age of 102. Avery was born in Gardiner on August 18, 1920, the daughter of Theodore X. and Luvey Wilson Myshrall. She attended elementary and high school in Houlton where she met and married Walter DeWitt in 1938...

Oct 30, 2022

Oct 26, 2022

Portland-Beatrice Cynthia Downs, 46, passed away on October 26 after a long illness. She was born on December 9, 1975, in Portland, Maine to Cynthia Ina (Savage) and Allen C. Downs.   Beatrice graduated from Deering High School. She went on to attend Southern Maine Community College where she received an associate degree in both Computer Technology and in Administrative Office...

Oct 17, 2022

FLORENCE M. JOHNSON   Portland-Florence "Flossie"  Johnson, 83, passed away peacefully at Sedgewood Commons on October 17, 2022 surrounded by her loving family.  Flossie was born in Portland on August 8, 1939, the daughter of William and Ruth (Eldridge) Rourke. Flossie attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1957.  Following high school, Flossie had a long and...

Oct 16, 2022

Portland-Angelina "Julie" Boyle, 95, passed away peacefully at Fallbrook Woods on October 16, 2022. She was born on November 8, 1926 in Portland the daughter of Mauro and Michelina (Indiano) Colello she was raised on Munjoy Hill in Portland along with her four siblings. Julie was a communicate of St. Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Portland. She is predeceased by...

Oct 14, 2022

Kathryn Marie Ferrante (nee Klein), - 60, Portland, Maine, formerly of Ventnor, NJ.  We are saddened and pained by the sudden, unexpected loss of our beloved sister Kathryn.     Kathryn was the sixth child of nine, born to Edwin and Frances Klein, of Ventnor NJ.  Her youth, like most of the Ventnor-downbeach area, waOKs 'magical'.  She excelled in all areas of...

Oct 6, 2022

Saco-Stephen Philip Cantara was born on December 25, 1950 in Biddeford.  Steve was a kind man, very hard working and had a way about him that everyone loved.  Steve was an avid fan of golf whether playing or watching it.  He was a beloved member at Deep Brook Golf Course in Saco, and really had a passion for the sport....

Sep 27, 2022

Lois A. Spaulding 1930-2022   On April 10, 1930, our mother was born to parents Leonard, and Doris Powell, in Hillsborough New Hampshire where she grew up, graduating from Hillsborough High School.  She had 5 loving siblings. Her brother Lawrence and sisters, Mildred, Darlene, and Nancy pre-deceased her. Her brother Richard Powell survives her. Our mother was also pre-deceased by her...

Sep 26, 2022

Portland- David Archie Theriault, 61, of Portland, Maine, entered eternal rest on September 26, 2022. He was born to Henry A. Theriault and Wilda M. (Pelletier) Theriault in Portland, Maine on January 13, 1961.  David graduated from Portland High School in 1979. He worked as a truck driver most his adult life until he began working for Luca's Tree as...

Sep 25, 2022

WESTBROOK- Donald A. Labrecque "Donnie" 85, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2022 with his family by his side. Don was born on May 19, 1937, son of Theodore and Ruth (Moreau) Labrecque. He was raised and educated in Westbrook and served for 4 years in the Air Force, during the Korean War. He worked at S.D. Warren Co. for...

Sep 20, 2022

Portland-Corporal Bartley T. Mulkern, Jr., 71, known as Bucky to those closest to him, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Bucky was born on November 11, 1950 in Portland, ME to his parents Bartley T. Mulkern, Sr. and Dorothy Willett. When Bucky was just 18, he decided to join the United States Marine Corps. Bucky was a decorated veteran...

Sep 11, 2022

Anthony "Tony" G Caiazzo, 93, died on September 11, 2022 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook surrounded by his children. Anthony was born in Portland on September 21, 1928 to Gaetano and Orsula (Rega) Caiazzo and attended local Portland schools, graduating from Portland High School. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Army. After completing his tour in...

Sep 9, 2022

Alan "Al" George Joslin passed away on September 9, 2022 in the arms of his family. He was born on what he always called "the worst day for a birthday", Christmas Eve, 1944 to Raymond and Barbara (Fritcher) Joslin in Springfield, MA. Al was in the Air Force during the Vietnam War; he then started a 31-year career with Delta...

Sep 6, 2022

How lucky are we that Robert "Bob" Scott Smith lived a spectacular life. He was an incredible friend, mentor, family man and visionary- inspiring people to be the best versions of themselves. As an avid sports fan, music lover, and travel enthusiast, he was always game for an adventure. He regularly drove to Boston to watch his favorite teams, hosted...

Sep 2, 2022

Sep 1, 2022

A Graveside service for Marie Bernatche, age 65,  of Madison, Maine formerly of  Portland Will be held 10 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022  at New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. If so desired contributions in Marie's memory may be made to the Somerset Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453 Skowhegan, Maine 04976

Aug 31, 2022

Scott Howard - Windham, ME On August 31st 2022 Scott Allen Howard "Duck" age 50 passed away unexpectedly, with his loving wife, and three sons by his side. Scott was born in Belfast, June 29th 1972 the son of Jackie and Ricky Howard. He spent his early childhood, and young adulthood in Searsport with many extended family members- Aunts, Uncles,...

Aug 24, 2022

Portland- Howard Paul Smith passed away in Portland, ME on August 24, 2022. Born on March 25, 1933, he was the son of Howard Bull and Dorothy Paul Smith. Howard was brought up in Darien, CT and attended the public schools there, including Royal School and Darien High School. He was known as "Howie" by his classmates. Upon Graduation from...

Aug 23, 2022

Pamela Lausier (Pettegrow), aged 72 sadly passed away August 23rd peacefully after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 16th, 1950 to Earl and Kathleen Pettegrow. She graduated from Machias High School. She worked at Bath Iron Works for over 20 years. That is where she met her husband Charles Lausier. They were married May 12th of...

Aug 21, 2022

Falmouth-Edith V. Young passed away peacefully, at her daughter's home with family by her side on August 21, 2022. Edith was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on September 12,1927, the daughter of Clifton and Edith Campbell. After the death of her mother, she was brought up by her Aunt Mary (Campbell) Sherman in Edgecomb with her cousins, Jeanette and...