Truc Huynh
Jun 18, 2022
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, the life of Truc Huynh came to an unexpected and tragic end. In his forty years, Truc impacted thousands of people and created a legacy that will live on for generations. He will be remembered as a loving friend, a family man, and a leader in his community. The origins of his personal strength and...
Virginia M. Toppi
Jun 14, 2022
Virginia M. Toppi, 94, formerly of Westbrook, passed away on June 13, 2022 at the Barron Center in Portland after many years of declining health due to Alzheimer's. She was born on April 28, 1928 in South Portland, the daughter of the late Frank and Amy (Hammond) DePeter. Virginia grew up in Portland and South Portland and graduated from South...
William "Ed" E. Macquinn
Jun 13, 2022
William "Ed" MacQuinn Jr. 84 died peacefully on Monday, June 13, 2022. He was born on August 9, 1937 to William E. MacQuinn Sr. of New York City and Beatrice Mary Healy of Haverhill, MA. He was raised in South Weymouth, MA and his family spent summers in Biddeford Pool, ME. William spent many years running his father's business in...
Robert Michael Joyce
Jun 10, 2022
Robert Michael Joyce, age 93, passed away Friday, June 10, 2022, with his family by his side. A native of Portland and the son of Irish immigrants, Bob was born August 15, 1928, at home on Munjoy Hill. A 1946 graduate of Cheverus High School, he received his BA degree in 1950 from St. Francis Xavier University in Nova Scotia,...
Patricia Beck Powell
Jun 10, 2022
Patricia B. Powell, 95, passed peacefully on Friday, June 10, 2022 at the Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine. She was born on March 19, 1927 in Portland, the daughter of the late Rexford C. and Marguerite (Logan) Beck. Pat lived her entire life in the family home on Tremaine Street in Portland, even after marrying the love of her life,...
Roland Clinton Pelletier
Jun 8, 2022
Roland Pelletier, 85, passed peacefully on June 8, 2022, at the Barron Center in Portland after a brief illness. Roland was born on May 31, 1937, in Fort Kent to Come and Dora Pelletier. Roland enjoyed playing sports throughout his school years. He worked on a potato farm and the railroad before eventually relocating to Portland and raising his large...
Albert "Pete" Petter Cleveland
Jun 7, 2022
Albert Peter "Pete" Cleveland, 64, died peacefully on June 7, 2022 at St. Josephs Rehabilitation & Residence. He was born on September 26, 1957 to Albert W. and Beatrice (Merrill) Cleveland of South Portland. He married his soulmate Kathy in November 1983. Pete worked for Identity Group (Allen Sign and digital printing) for 25 years until he retired. He enjoyed...
William L. "Billy" Tucker
Jun 4, 2022
Portland-William L. Tucker Jr. "Billy", unexpectedly passed away on Saturday, June 4, 2022. Born in Portland to the parents of William Tucker Sr. and Julie Coffill on June 3, 1990. Billy was a talented loving soul. He had a big heart. Had compassion, unconditional love and support for his family and friends. Billy had a witty sense of humor and...
Eugene Goss Taylor
Jun 3, 2022
Eugene "Gene" Taylor, 88, died at Gosnell House (Hospice of Southern Maine) on Friday, June 3: peacefully, quickly, and first (leaving his wife still living), as he had hoped. He was born in Lewiston, Maine, the son of Arthur S. Taylor and Lucille Goss Taylor. He graduated from Monmouth Academy in 1952, and from Bates College in 1956. Gene served...
Jeanette E. Dyer
May 29, 2022
It is with heavy hearts that we share that Jeannette E. (Gallagher) Dyer has passed away after a short illness on May 29, 2022. She passed peacefully with her family by her side. Jeannette was born on January 7, 1938 in Portland, Maine. She attended Portland schools. Jeannette was a homemaker before beginning her career with the Parks and Recreation...
Mary Elizabeth Leclair
May 29, 2022
Mary Elizabeth LeClair (Mama and Nana to her family), 74, of Windham, Maine passed peacefully on Saturday, May 29, 2022, at home surrounded by her family. Mary was born August 20, 1947, in Damariscotta, Maine. She attended Portland schools and married her sweetheart on March 8, 1965. She was a homemaker to her six children, until they were old enough...
Jeane A. Dolloff
May 27, 2022
Jeane A. Dolloff (Bustin), age 81, of Portland, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 27, 2022 at Pine Point Center in Scarborough. Jeane was born March 1, 1941, in Portland, the daughter of Harold & Elizabeth (Hawkes) Bustin. She attended Westbrook schools and graduated from Westbrook High School. She married Roger M. Dolloff on January 1, 1960. After attending beauty...
Helen Janet Duncanson
May 25, 2022
Helen Janet (Smith, Berry) Duncanson passed away at age 94 on May 25, 2022. She was born in Portland, ME on September 25, 1927, the daughter of Helen Margaret Martin (Smith, Partridge) and William John Smith. She lived with her maternal grandparents until age 11, when her mother married Lester C. Partridge. She graduated from Portland High school in 1946....
Angeline "Angie" Marie Palestini
May 24, 2022
Angeline "Angie" Alves Palestini, a proud Munjoy Hill girl and graduate of Cathedral and Portland High School, passed away on May 24, 2022, surrounded by her husband, sister, daughter, and grandsons. Angie always had a plan in life which started with her moving to California after high school. There, she worked for Fluor Engineering. Her high school sweetheart followed her...
Bernard "Bernie" S. Coppersmith
May 21, 2022
Portland - Bernard "Bernie" S. Coppersmith, of Standish, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022 at the age of 94. He was born May 7,1928 in Portland, ME Bernie grew up and attended schools in Augusta & Portland. Bernie was in the US Coastguard and in 1955 he joined the Portland Police Department. In 1969 he was appointed one of...
Donald E. Jacobsen
May 21, 2022
Cumberland- Donald E. Jacobsen, passed away May 21, 2022. He was born on June 26, 1934 to Johannes and Anna (Mallar) Jacobsen. He attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School, Class of 1952. Donald worked for the former Edward C. Jordan Civil Engineer and Surveying Firm for many years. He also worked for several auto dealerships, NAPA Auto...
Curtis Y. Graffam
May 19, 2022
Curtis Y. Graffam, 78, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Seaside Nursing Home. He was born in Portland to Richard and Mamie Corey Graffam. He attended South Portland Public Schools and earned his Bachelor's degree in history from the University of Southern Maine. He was also a member of the Army National Guard. Curtis was a longtime truck...
John D. Richio
May 19, 2022
John D. Richio, 61 of Standish, passed away on May 19, 2022, at Maine Medical Center; he was lovingly held by his wife, Holly, and their sons, Dante and Lucas. John was born in Portland, Maine, to Joseph and Lucy (Collello) Richio on June 04, 1960. He graduated from Cheverus High School, Class of 1978. He married Holly Anderson on...
Lysander "Sandy" Richmond Iv
May 19, 2022
Lysander "Sandy" Richmond IV, 69, of Portland Maine passed away May 20, 2022 with his loved ones by his side. Sandy was born on December 30, 1952 in Stoneham, MA to Lysander and Martha Richmond. Sandy was known for his sense of adventure, quick wit, and passion for music. He was happiest on his sailboat and sharing his passion for...
John William Lane
May 18, 2022
John William Lane, 80, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 from cancer. John was born and raised in Portland, Maine where he cut fish with his mother Mary Lane on Commercial Street at an early age. He later went on to own a fishing boat and named it the Mary Lane. John was a true entrepreneur and started and...
