Roger C. Bowker Sr.
Mar 8, 2022
Yarmouth- Roger Chase Bowker Sr, 93, of Cousins Island passed peacefully at home with his loving companion of 28 years, Edna Selberg, by his side. Born in Portland to Ralph H. and Pauline (Chase) Bowker, Roger lived an idyllic and adventurous childhood growing up in Portland and the islands of Casco Bay. From a very young age he helped his...
Barbara Anne Dicara
Mar 7, 2022
On the 7th of March, 2022, Barbara Anne DiCara, née Johnson, originally of Syracuse, NY, died peacefully in Portland, Maine at the age of 81. Barbara was born to Juanita and Herbert Johnson in 1940. She was raised by Juanita and her stepfather Hank Judge, and she danced her happy teen years away to the music of the fifties. She...
William Edward Bonnvie Sr.
Mar 6, 2022
Falmouth-William (Bill) Edward Bonnvie Sr. 87, was born in Portland, Maine on June 19, 1934. His parents were James and Mary (Farrington) Bonnvie. He passed away peacefully on March 6th, 2022 surrounded by his family. Bill is survived by his wife Sally Bonnvie of 66 years, and their five kids who were his pride and joy: Barbara Bonnvie-Smith, William (Bill)...
Donna Hazen Cole
Mar 2, 2022
Donna Cole passed away March 2, 2022. She was born December 8,1948, daughter of Gladys Blake Hazen and Alton C. Hazen. Her parents divorced when she was very young. Donna was raised by her mother and stepfather, John Donatelle. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1966. Donna married James Cole, Sr. in 1968 and together they had 2 children,...
Gabriel Walker
Mar 1, 2022
Gabriel Walker passed away unexpectedly at home on March 1, 2022. He was 86 years old. Born on October 12, 1935, in Chattanooga, Tennessee to Gabriel and Agnes Walker, the family relocated to Portland following his father's discharge from service at the end of WWII. He attended local schools and graduated from Deering High School. It was there he met...
Philip S. Cilley
Feb 25, 2022
Philip S. Cilley, 81, of Westbrook Maine passed away on February 25, 2022 at Northern Lights Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on August 13, 1940 to Bernard S. and Katherine (Maxwell) Cilley, the youngest of 7 children. Philip attended Portland schools. He worked for Forest City Motors for ten years and Portland Public Works for 26...
Nicholas Peter Davies
Feb 23, 2022
Nicholas Peter Davies, 37, heartbreakingly rode a wave into the other realm at his family home on February 23, 2022. Nick blasted onto the planet a month early on this day March 6, 1984, the sixth child to Bettye [Ridge] Davies and Frederick John Davies and youngest sibling to two brothers [Chris and Rick] and three sisters [Lisa, Stacia, and...
Kevin Lewis Smith
Feb 21, 2022
Kevin Lewis Smith, 55, passed away unexpectedly on February 21, 2022, at his home in Portland. He was born in Bangor, Maine on October 18, 1966, the son of Lewis and Beverly (Reid) Smith of Hampden. Kevin graduated from Hampden Academy in 1985 and, not long after, joined Bangor Wholesale Laminates. He was a dedicated employee and worked at the...
Khaleid Eric Butoto
Feb 16, 2022
Khaleid Eric Butoto passed away on the morning of Wednesday February 16th, 2022, at his home in Westbrook, Maine. He was born on July 7th, 1986, in Bujumbura, Burundi. He is survived by his parents Rev Mutima Butoto Peter and Zera Nabujeyi; his big sisters Namugisha Byamungu, Pascasie Mutigerwa Senzara, younger sister Magnifique I Butoto, younger brother Joshua Butoto, 6...
David J. Faulkner
Feb 16, 2022
Portland. David J Faulkner, 74, of Portland passed away peacefully on February 16, 2022 after a long battle with a neurological disease. David is survived by his loving wife Elodie, who he adored and cherished more than words can express. He is also survived by his sons, Julian and Mark; six grandchildren, Ryan, Brynn, Hailey, Miya, Maisie and Peri; daughters...
Carole Cavallaro
Feb 14, 2022
Carole Cavallaro passed away peacefully, after a brief illness, at The Gosnell House on February 14, 2022. Carole grew up in Portland, she was an integral part of a large, loving family who included her in everything. She loved spending time with family and friends, vacationing in Florida, boating on Casco Bay and singing Karaoke at the Italian Heritage Center,...
Lisha L. Brett
Feb 13, 2022
Portland - Lisha Lynn (Gerrish) Brett, 59, passed away on February 13, 2022. Lisha was born in Belfast, Maine to Pamela (North) and Donald L. Gerrish and was educated throughout the Belfast school system. Lisha had been employed until the time of her death, by Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Maine as an Operations Manager, for over 20...
John Albert Sevigny
Feb 13, 2022
John Albert Sevigny enjoyed 96 years of a wonderful life and joined his wife Lucille Boutet Sevigny and many other loved ones on February 13, 2022. He left life surrounded by his family and friends who cherished his humor, huge heart, and unconditional commitment to those he loved. Born in Biddeford, Maine, on January 22, 1926, John served his country...
Frank Joseph Maniscalco Jr.
Feb 9, 2022
Somerville-Frank J. Maniscalco Jr., age 64, passed away suddenly on February 9, 2022. He was born in Boston and raised in Somerville and was the son of Frank J. and Kathleen (Thornhill) Maniscalco, Sr. He also resided in Rockport, Wakefield and Saugus but he always considered Boston his home. Frank served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1978 serving on Pearl...
Ethan Hayes Babb
Feb 6, 2022
In Portland, on Sunday, February 6, Ethan Hayes Babb lost his hard-fought battle with depression and addiction. Many people who knew him might be shocked to know that he lived with these diseases every day of his adult life. They saw simply a beautiful soul, instantly trusted and inevitably adored. He had long been getting treatment and help, and it...
Dorothy "Dottie" Seavey
Feb 5, 2022
Dorothy Lorraine Seavey (68), of Portland passed away unexpectedly February 5, 2022 at Maine Medical Center due to complications during an open-heart surgery. Dorothy or "Dottie" As she was known by those close to her, was born October 31, 1953. A dedicated wife, Mother, and Nana. She treasured her Family and embraced every moment with them. As owner of "Dottie's...
Anthony Joseph Earley
Feb 4, 2022
Anthony J. Earley, 59, of Portland, died unexpectedly on Feb 4, at Deering Pavillion. Born in 1962 in Portland to his Loving Parents George and Mary (Cremo) Earley; Anthony was their fourth child. Anthony attended North School, Jack Jr., and PHS. He worked 20 years at MMC coffee shop. He loved boating in Casco Bay, canoeing off East End beach...
Diana Venere Cestaro
Feb 2, 2022
YARMOUTH - Diana Venere Cestaro, 92, passed away peacefully on February 2, 2022 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. She was born in Barre, Vermont on June 6, 1929. Her parents were Frank and Nellie (Rizzi) Masi, and she lived her early life on Beckley Street in Barre. She attended North Barre Elementary School and was a...
Philomena Vickerson
Jan 30, 2022
Philomena (Phillie) Caiazzo Vickerson, 71 of Portland passed away January 30th at home after a long illness. Phillie was born on December 14,1950 in Portland, daughter of Assunta and Vincenzo Caiazzo. She attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1969. In 1970 Phillie married the love of her life, Milton 'Butch' Vickerson. They spent the majority of...
Roger "Duff" Doherty
Jan 30, 2022
Roger "Duff" Doherty Not letting the snowstorm leave town without taking him along for the ride, Roger "Duff" Doherty passed away, Sunday January 30, 2022 after a long battle with Alzheimer's Disease, throwing back kisses, hugs, love and thanks to his family and friends. Duff was born in Salem, MA, in 1950, the son of Roger Doherty and Mary Gertrude...
