Obituaries

Dec 30, 2025

Marie Elaine (Whitten) Martin

Marie Elaine Martin of Old Orchard passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 73.

She was born in Portland Maine on August 5, 1952. She was the daughter of Harry “Keith” and Anne Whitten. She was graduate of Portland High School Class of 1970. After high school she had a lengthy career in the banking...

Dec 27, 2025

Philip R. Sudano - 1951- 2025

Brunswick- Philip R. Sudano,74, of River Road in Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly On Saturday December 27, 2025, in Portland.

He was born in Bay Shore New York, one of eight children to Philip M. and Frances M. (Ermish) Sudano.

Phil was a graduate of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook New York with a degree in Arts &...

Dec 27, 2025

Susan vB Willard of Cape Elizabeth, Maine was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Everyone who met her couldn’t believe how kind and caring she was. She left this world on December 27, 2025, at the age of 84.

Susan was born to Frank van Buren and Doris Smith in Wilmington, Vermont on September 10, 1941.

She graduated...

Dec 24, 2025

Donna Marie Drake, 85, of Portland, ME passed on December 24, 2025. She was born July 01, 1940, in Quincy, MA, the daughter of John Donald Crotty and Helen Crotty (Swanson).

Donna graduated from Archbishop Williams High School and Emmanuel College with a Bachelor’s in English. She taught in Biddeford, ME and in the Portland public schools. She was a wise,...

Dec 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Luningning Atienza Valenzuela

Luningning (Loneng) Atienza Valenzuela was born on September 27, 1932, in Malabon, Metro Manila, Philippines, to Cecilia Lopez and Marcelo Atienza. She lived a life rooted in faith, family, hard work, and deep love for those around her.

On December 26,1956, she married the love of her life, Abelardo Valenzuela, Jr., with whom she built...

Dec 22, 2025

Portland – Kenneth W. Talbot, 92, died peacefully on Monday, December 22, 2025.

Kenny was born on March 23, 1933, in Gorham, the son of Charles H. and Thelma E. (Adams) Talbot, and one of nine children.

He proudly served in the United States Army from 1951 to 1954, attaining the rank of Corporal during the Korean War.

Kenny met the love of...

Dec 15, 2025

Portland- Gary D. White,73, of Colonial Road, passed away peacefully at his residence on December 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family following a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

He was born in Portland, Maine on October 20, 1952, the son of Robert D. and Muriel M.(Stonier) White.

Gary attended Scarborough elementary schools and graduated from Cape Elizabeth High School, where he...

Dec 12, 2025

John H. Foster (September 13, 1957 - December 12, 2025)

John Hilton Foster died peacefully at home on December 12, 2025 after a short but brutal battle with lung cancer.

John was born on September 13, 1957 in Grand Rapids, MI to Hilton and Janeen Foster. In 1975, he graduated from Mount Pleasant High School where he lettered in football, tennis and...

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Dec 7, 2025

Donna Lee Light, 86, of Falmouth passed away at her residence on December 7, 2025. She was born in Falmouth Maine on September 22, 1939, a daughter of Herman and Ina (Swanson) Howard. She was a graduate of Falmouth High School. She received her CNA certificate from Portland Regional Vocational Tech. She married Clarence Light in May 1958. Donna was...

Dec 4, 2025

Evelyn Rachel Gassett , 97, passed way peacefully on December 4, 2025 at The Marshwood Center in Lewiston.

She was born in Riley, Maine on November 8 ,1928, the daughter of Edward Charles Courteau and Juliet Matilda Perron Courteau.

She grew up in Chisholm, Livermore and Jay. She married Charles Hershel Gassett on January 12, 1946. They lived in the Wilton area...

Nov 26, 2025

Nov 21, 2025

Brett Frederick Lincoln MacMillan, 61, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on November 21, 2025, having been surrounded by his family. Brett was born on February 12, 1964, in Portland, Maine, the son of the late Harold MacMillan, the son of the late William Panton and the son of the late Geneva L. MacMillan. Brett grew up...

Nov 20, 2025

Obituary for Lynda A. Fisher Lynda Ann (Brow) Fisher, 93, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025 in Gorham, Maine. Lynda was born in Providence, Rhode Island on May 25, 1932, daughter of Lynward H. and Dorothy (Wheeler) Brow. Her family later moved to Portland where she graduated from Deering High School in 1950. She attended...

Nov 17, 2025

Casco- Patricia Anne Thomes, 87, of Casco, passed away on Monday November 17, 2025 At Casco Inn. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 5, 1938 daughter of Kenneth E. and Margaret A. Ryan Thomes. Pat grew up in Falmouth and Graduated from Falmouth High School, class of 1957. She worked for many years at Osteopathic Hospital and retired...

Nov 15, 2025

"Free Spirited Driver" Damon Dean Schlehuber, 46, of Standish, ME passed away at home on November 15, 2025, with his dedicated and loving wife Jamie by his side along with his sister Tara. Damon was born on October 5, 1979, at Mercy Hospital in Portland, ME to Boyd and Regina Schlehuber. Damon grew up in Standish, ME and attended Bonny...

Nov 12, 2025

Obituary: Phoeuy Tray 1940-2025 Phoeuy Tray, 85, of Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family, on November 12, 2025. Phoeuy was born on April 4, 1940, in Serei Saophoan, Cambodia, the son of the late Suess Tray and Sorn Nhim. Phoeuy loved helping people and was known to many as "Lok Krew," which means "teacher." His...

Nov 11, 2025

A Life of Curiosity, Connection, and Courage: The Story of Val Hart Valentine (Val) Chamberlain Hart, educator, writer, and worldwide traveler, passed away Nov 11, 2025 at the age of 83. In the peaceful enclave of Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Val was surrounded by his wife Grace, daughters Kirsten and Elizabeth, and other family and friends as his spirit left...

Nov 3, 2025

Alicia Lynn Babbitt Alicia Lynn Babbitt, 40, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at her home with her mother by her side. She was born on April 30, 1985, in Portland, Maine, to William and Donna (Candelmo) Babbitt. Alicia attended Portland schools and was a bright, friendly presence at Happy Wheels. She later graduated from Empire Beauty School in...