Obituaries

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Theresa M. Arich

Theresa M. Arich

Apr 1, 2022

Theresa M. Arich passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at St Andre Healthcare on April 1st, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born in Portland, Maine on June 21st, 1926 to Martin Foley and Barbara (Greeley) Foley. When asked when her birthday was, Theresa would always smile and say, "I bring the summer." Theresa shared many fond memories...

Kenneth Carroll Cyr

Kenneth Carroll Cyr

Mar 29, 2022

Kenneth Carroll Cyr, 78, passed away on Tuesday March 29, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Cyr Plantation, Van Buren, Maine on July 3, 1943 to Rene and Wilenna (Chamberlain) Cyr. He was one of fourteen children. Kenny moved to Bristol, CT after high school graduation to work as a heavy equipment operator for a...

Eleanor Caminiti Caprio Small

Eleanor Caminiti Caprio Small

Mar 29, 2022

Eleanor Caminiti Caprio Small, 93, passed away quietly on March 29th, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born in Portland, Maine, on January 31, 1929. The youngest of Joseph and Angelina Caminiti's six children. She had an idyllic childhood and graduated from Deering High School in 1946. While at Deering, she was involved in Drum and Bugle...

Robert E. Chandler

Robert E. Chandler

Mar 27, 2022

Robert E. Chandler the First, age 75, of South Portland, passed away on March 27, 2022. He was born on May 5, 1946, to Benjamin Chandler, JR and Elinor (Merrill) Chandler. Bob graduated from Deering High School where he was a member of the band playing the clarinet and then began a long career in film processing beginning with Bicknell...

Richard K. Rogers Jr.

Richard K. Rogers Jr.

Mar 22, 2022

Richard K Rogers Jr, 40, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at his residence in Lewiston, ME. Born in Portland, ME on October 22, 1981 he was the son of Richard K Rogers Sr and Elizabeth Rogers. In his youth, Richard enjoyed hunting and fishing with his family along with going to the many family get togethers that were held....

Pamela Jean Leighton

Pamela Jean Leighton

Mar 20, 2022

Portland- Pamela Jean Leighton, 70, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2022 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Pam was born in Westbrook on May 6, 1951 the daughter of Eugene N. Quimby and Manola A. (Dobson) Quimby. She is survived by her husband of 14 year, Stephen. She is also survived by her daughter, Tanya Quimby of Gray, along...

Charles "Charlie" H. Cobb Jr.

Charles "Charlie" H. Cobb Jr.

Mar 20, 2022

On March 20, 2022 Charles "Charlie" H. Cobb, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home with family by his side. He was born in Westbrook, Maine on January 25, 1932 to Charles H. Cobb, Sr and Mary Anne (Poitras) Cobb. A graduate of Deering High School, Charlie's professional career included Pens Unlimited, The City of Portland, Brinks Armored Car Company...

Charles Edward Mcclain

Charles Edward Mcclain

Mar 20, 2022

Charles E. McClain, born June 18, 1962 passed away unexpectedly in Portland on Sunday, March 20, 2022 at the age of 59. Charles was born and raised in Florida but has called Maine his home for almost 30 years. Charles is survived but his longtime companion Brenda Daicy from Portland. His daughter Wannita Finch and husband J.T. and granddaughter Haylin....

Elmer "Skip" E. Rench

Elmer "Skip" E. Rench

Mar 19, 2022

PORTLAND- Elmer E. (Skip) Rench 88 passed peacefully at his home on Saturday March 19,2022. Elmer was born in Portland April 3,1933, the son of Francis Elmer Rench and Lucille Isabelle Clement.  On August 11,1956 he married the love of his life Geraldine. Together they raised their four children and created many happy memories of holidays, vacations, and summer camping....

Joan Fenno

Joan Fenno

Mar 11, 2022

Joan Fenno, nee Thibodeau, daughter of the late Leo and Flo (Oulette) Thibodeau, passed away on March 11th, 2022, at Maine Medical Center, she was 88. Joan was born in Canada on May 7th, 1933. She went to nursing school where she found her calling and began her lifelong career caring for others. Joan had a wicked sense of humor...

Dennis James Flynn

Dennis James Flynn

Mar 10, 2022

Dennis J. Flynn, 66, of Buxton, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2022. Dennis was born to Robert and Gabrielle Flynn in Biddeford, Maine on September 9, 1955. He graduated from South Portland High School, Class of 1973, and earned an Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts at the SMVTI. He married Cathy Flynn on June 5, 1976, and for the...

Vicky Levon Jones

Vicky Levon Jones

Mar 10, 2022

Vicky Levon Jones, 53, passed away on March 10, 2022. She was a fraternal twin, born on December 29, 1968 to Arlene James and William Smallwood in Kinston, North Carolina. She attended Jones County Schools in Trenton, North Carolina, including Jones Senior High School was she was a top basketball player and MVP for many years.  Several years into her...

Mark Ronald Lorrain

Mark Ronald Lorrain

Mar 10, 2022

Mark Ronald Lorrain, age 48, of Westbrook, passed away on March 10, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Portland on May 11, 1973 to Robert and Beryl (Hartman) Lorrain. He attended Portland schools and would go on to make a living for a period of time in the food service industry of Portland's Waterfront. Mark worked at...

Natalie Fredette Rosmus

Natalie Fredette Rosmus

Mar 8, 2022

Natalie Fredette Rosmus, 76, of Portland, ME, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2022, after fighting cancer for many years. Natalie was born in Rutland, VT on October 2, 1945, daughter of Louis and Ruth Fredette. She graduated from Rutland High School in 1963 and married the love of her life, William Rosmus in 1968. The cornerstone of her family,...

Roger C. Bowker Sr.

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

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.

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

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

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

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...