Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME
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Jeffrey Allen Billingslea
Nov 20, 2021
Jeffrey A. Billingslea - Born October 20, 1968 in Portland, Maine to Jack M. and Mae Lan Wah Billingslea. Jeffrey passed away on November 20, 2021 after a long illness. He was a movie enthusiast, loved music and above all else he loved his family. Jeffrey was predeceased by his parents, three sisters, Ramona M. Lambert, Janice G. Tabone and...
Diana Marie Quinn
Nov 15, 2021
Gray- Diana Marie Quinn, age 83, was born November 15, 1938, and died November 15, 2021. She was born in Portland, ME to Henri and Helen (Jaresky) Provost. Diana received her GED from Portland Adult Education, and went on to graduate the CNA Program. She married John Quinn and they shared 40 blissful years together before John's passing. She worked...
Lucy Fitzsimmons
Nov 14, 2021
Portland- Lucy Fitzsimmons was born in West Minot on August 26, 1929 to her parents John R L. Harris and Clara Leach. She grew up in West Minot and also went to school there. She then went to work for Beal Laundry in Auburn for many years. Lucy enjoyed being with her family, listening to music, and cooking. She also...
Richard A Hamlin
Nov 14, 2021
Cape Elizabeth- Richard A. Hamlin, 91, passed with grace on November 14, 2021 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, Scarborough. He was comforted by his loving family and compassionate hospice staff. He had received care previously from devoted staff at St. Joseph's Rehabilitation and Residence, Portland. Richard was born on June 26, 1930 in Greenville, the beloved son of the...
Bertha Helen Peters
Nov 14, 2021
SOUTH PORTLAND - Bertha Helen Demers Peters, 96, passed away on November 14, 2021 at her home in South Portland with family by her side. Bertha was born on November 6, 1925, in Westbrook, Maine to Cleophas and Marie L. (Francoeur) Demers and attended Westbrook schools. She was predeceased by her husband Raymond E. Peters, her son Roger (Scott) Peters,...
Priscilla Perry
Nov 13, 2021
Scarborough- Priscilla Perry died on November 13, 2021. She was born in Orono, ME on March 16, 1918 to Roy and Lucile (Bray) Thomas. She attended schools in Houlton, ME and graduated from the University of Maine in Orono in 1940. In 1941, she married John Perry, a college classmate. Priscilla substituted briefly at several Maine High Schools and lived...
Donald R. Marsh
Nov 12, 2021
Portland- Donald R. Pewitt Marsh, 62, passed away at home after a long illness on November 12th, 2021. He was born in Milford, Delaware on March, 6th 1959. Son of Virginia Marsh and the late Joseph Marsh of Easton, Maryland. Don was an avid outdoorsman, spending time in the woods of Maine, hunting, fishing, and observing nature. He is survived...
Robert L Bancroft
Nov 6, 2021
Robert L. Bancroft also known as "808" passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age 77. He was a friend to many on his travels and had many stories about his life and past experiences. Bob worked for many years at J. J. Nisson where he retired. He was caring and helpful to his mother-in-law who he visited on...
Lt. Col. Thomas W. W. Atwood, Usa (Ret)
Nov 5, 2021
Thomas W.W. Atwood, 91 of Bonita Springs, FL passed away Friday, November 5, 2021 at Physicians Regional Hospital in Naples. He had been a winter resident of Bonita Springs for many years before moving permanently from Libertyville, IL. Tom was born March 12, 1930 in Portland, ME the son of the late Edward W. and Luena (Hutchinson) Atwood. He was...
Barbara Thiessen Macmahon
Nov 2, 2021
Falmouth- Barbara Thiessen MacMahon, 83, of Falmouth passed away peacefully on the afternoon of Tuesday, November 2nd at her home. Barbara was born in Cleveland, OH and was raised in Scarsdale, NY. She attended Cornell University, where she studied psychology. Shortly after graduating in 1960, she took a job as a programming instructor with IBM in Boston, MA. Living in...
Terry James Tucker
Oct 31, 2021
Terry James was born on April 25th, 1989 to loving parents Terry Sr. and Betsy Tucker of Portland, Maine. He grew up in a busy household surrounded by his four siblings. His parents owned and operated numerous businesses throughout the 90's and 2000's. Watching his parents achieve their goals gave Terry aspirations of his own. Following in his father's footsteps,...
George J. Alexander, Jr.
Oct 30, 2021
George Joseph Alexander Jr., 81, of Portland, passed away peacefully on October 30, 2021 at the Barron Center after a long battle with Alzheimer's. He was surrounded by his loving family. George was born to George and Alberta (Gaynor) Alexander Sr. on December 30, 1939 in Portland. George grew up and lived on Peaks Island, Maine. He attended Portland High...
Charlotte Katherine Thorne
Oct 29, 2021
PORTLAND - Charlotte Katherine Thorne (87) passed away peacefully at Gosnell House on October 29, 2021. She was the daughter of Donald Greenleaf and Mary Flaherty; born on October 2, 1934 in Portland, Maine. Charlotte met her husband Sidney Thorne at the Elm Street Roller Rink in Portland. They were married on April 18, 1953. She held a variety of...
Robert W. Glynn
Oct 29, 2021
Portland - Robert W. Glynn, 88, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2021, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Portland, Maine on May 11, 1933. He was the son of Mary and John Glynn, who immigrated from Galway, Ireland. Robert grew up in the Munjoy Hill neighborhood in Portland, with his brothers James and John, who are also...
Pamela J. Russo
Oct 29, 2021
Pamela J. (Swasey) Russo, 71 WINDHAM - It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Pamela J. Russo on October 29, 2021, at the age of 71. Pam was predeceased by her beloved mother, Frances Swasey, and her father Everett Swasey. She graduated from Portland High School in 1968 and was a long-time resident...
Alexander Philip Libby
Oct 28, 2021
Alexander Philip Libby (1990-2021) Portland- With deepest sorrow, we announce that Alexander Philip (Alex), age 30, our most beloved son, brother, family member, uncle and friend passed suddenly on Wednesday, October 27th, at his residence in Portland, Maine. We know a choir of angels welcomed him into everlasting rest. His soul is healing and exploring the universe. May he always...
Patrick M. Flaherty
Oct 28, 2021
PORTLAND - Patrick (Patsy) M. Flaherty, 79, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Portland, Maine. Patrick was born on October 31, 1941, in Portland, Maine to Patrick and Delia (Folan) Flaherty. He was a graduate of Cheverus High School. Patsy was a long-time employee of B&M Baked Beans. Patsy enjoyed bowling and golfing with his...
Kay Giglio
Oct 28, 2021
South Portland- Kay Owen Giglio, 87, passed a way on Thursday, October 28, 2021 of complication resulting from Covid. She was born on July 23, 1934 to the late John H. Owen and Vera (Nelson) Owen in Portland, Maine. Kay was the youngest of nine children, one brother and seven sisters. They all grew up on the East End in...
Robert E. Lear
Oct 25, 2021
Brunswick - Robert E Lear of Westbrook passed away peacefully on October 25, 2021. Robert was born January 30, 1957 in Portland to Stanley and Marjorie Pulsifer Lear. He attended Westbrook schools. He worked various cleaning jobs and in the restaurant business until he became disabled. Robert had a very kind heart and would do anything for anyone. He loved...
Wayne Mello
Oct 21, 2021
Wayne Mello was surrounded by his loved ones as he passed peacefully on October 21, 2021. He was born in Portland, Maine on February 11,1944 to Frank and Virginia Mello. Wayne was a hardworking family man who cherished his time with family and friends. Wayne was always up for a gathering, and all were welcome. His generosity and kindness were...


