William Carr Birthisel
Oct 20, 2021
William "Bill" Carr Birthisel passed away on October 20th, 2021. Age 72, he suffered a stroke the morning of October 18th at his home in Cumberland, Maine. His family gathered to be near him through his final days, sharing the laughter, banter and favorite hymns he relished - and were singing to him by his side at his passing. Bill's...
Lillian Lewis Steller
Oct 19, 2021
STRONG - Lillian Lewis Steller, 94, who loved to be called Nanna, passed away peacefully on October 19, 2021 at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. Lillian was born on July 12, 1927, in Van Buren, Maine to Louis P. and Alma (Sirois) Dubay. She is survived by 2 daughters, Robertine Kaiser-Morgan of Ocala, Florida and Leslie Crockett of...
Terry James Tucker Sr
Oct 19, 2021
Westbrook-Terry James Tucker Sr., 57 years old passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, October 19th 2021. Terry passed from natural causes with his Wife, Betsy Tucker at his side. Terry was born on January, 27th 1964 in Maine to Gerald Tucker Sr. and Charity Tucker. He was a graduate of Portland Public Schools and an Army Veteran. Terry was a provider, owner/operator...
Dorothy Louise Bagley
Oct 16, 2021
Dorothy (Dottie) L Bagley 1946-2021 Dorothy L Bagley, 75, of Addison, died peacefully after a short period of declining health on October 16, 2021 under the care of The Rumford Community House, Rumford, Me. Dottie was born April 15, 1946, daughter of Raymond E. and Florence M. (Parsons) Huckins. Dottie attended Milbridge schools. In 1966 Dottie and her family moved...
Richard Henning Gustafson
Oct 15, 2021
WESTBROOK - Richard Henning Gustafson, 75, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2021 at home with his wife Beth by his side. Richard was born on April 23, 1945, the son of Henning S. and Effie E. (Campbell) Gustafson. Richard attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in 1963. Richard had a long and varied career. He was...
David Thomas Flanagan
Oct 13, 2021
Manchester, Maine-David Flanagan, the public sector "turnaround specialist" of his generation, died at home on October 13, 2021, from pancreatic cancer. Central Maine Power, the University of Southern Maine, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, were three of the many civic institutions that David helped lead out of crisis to stability. The iconic and lasting image of Flanagan is wearing...
Arthur Joseph Garceau
Oct 10, 2021
Dr. Arthur Joseph Garceau, long time resident of Norwell, MA, passed away peacefully on October 10, 2021, surrounded by family in Maine where he spent the last year of his life. Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1928 to Grenville and Elizabeth Garceau, Arthur spent his boyhood on a small farm in Pembroke with his siblings, many chickens and an ornery...
Mary Sue Capozza
Oct 8, 2021
Mary Sue Napolitano Capozza Mary Sue Napolitano Capozza, 80 years old, of Falmouth passed away after a long battle with cancer on Friday, October 8, 2021 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born on June 23, 1941 in Portland to Nunzi and Sara (Lee) Napolitano. She married Francis "Chuck" Capozza in February 1978. She attended Deering High School, where...
Nicole Marie Constant
Oct 4, 2021
Nicole Marie Constant passed away on October 4th after a long journey with mental illness. Nicole came into the world in Biddeford, Maine, on September 7th, 1991, a vibrantly happy baby whose huge smile and boundless capacity for love delighted her parents, Nancy Marie Picard and John David Constant, and her large extended family. Nicole could dance before she could...
Reginald W. Ford
Oct 2, 2021
Ford, Reginald, W. Peacefully and surrounded by his family, our beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on October 2 at the age of 77 years. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 52 years, Sonja of Durham, ME; his daughter Wendy Ford Lovett and her husband Rick of Sarasota, FL and his son Skip Ford and his...
Philip Ralph Viola
Oct 1, 2021
SOUTH PORTLAND - Philip Ralph Viola passed away peacefully on Oct. 1, 2021 due to complications caused by Parkinson's Disease. Phil was surrounded by his most prized possession: his loving family. Phil was born in Portland on Feb 7, 1934, the son of Italian immigrants Saverio and Filomena (Rossini) Viola. He grew up on Newbury Street in the "Little Italy"...
John Kazenski
Sep 30, 2021
John (Jay) Kazenski, of Scarborough, ME, passed away on September 30, 2021. He was born on December 29, 1964 to Kathryn and John T. Kazenski. Growing up in Cape Elizabeth, Jay called a large group of neighborhood kids his friends. Despite some physical limitations, he always tried his best. He would practice for hours catching fly balls with his sister...
Richard A. Shane
Sep 26, 2021
Westbrook-Richard A. Shane, 87, passed away on September 26, 2021 after battling a steady decline in health. He was born on August 11, 1934 in Denmark, Maine the son of Richard and Peggy (Smith) Shane. He was predeceased by his Father Richard "Big Rich" Mother Buelah " Peggy" and quite recently his Aunt Ruth Nutting who was just shy of...
Edwin M. Gallant
Sep 24, 2021
Edwin M. Gallant left his family peacefully on Friday, September 24, 2021. He was born in Rumford, Maine on June 16, 1942, the son of Edwin C. and Florence Gallant. Ed graduated from Stephens High School in 1961 where he played varsity basketball for three years and was captain his senior year. He received a Bachelor of Science in Business...
Annie E. Grew
Sep 24, 2021
Annie E. Grew, 94, departed this world for Heaven, on September 24, 2021 at the Maine Medical Center in Portland. Annie was born on December 25, 1926, the daughter of Perley H. Spiller and Gladys O'Brion. Annie attended Portland Schools and has a degree in Commercial Designing. She was also a member of the Berean Class at the First Baptist...
Steven Gregory Earley
Sep 22, 2021
SACO - Steven Gregory Earley, 69, adored Hunny-Bunny, beloved Pops, loving Papa, favorite uncle and Godfather, cherished brother, trusted friend, & kind-hearted man gave us his final "10-4" on Sept. 22, 2021. Many are those who will miss his love, compassion, integrity, and generosity. He's now competing with Ma Earley for 'who makes the best meatballs' in heaven. If you...
Merle Clarke
Sep 22, 2021
Portland - Merle Clarke, passed away on September 22nd , at Mercy Hospital. Merle was born in Milbridge, Maine, son of Phelps Abbott Clarke and Cora Burnham Leighton. At a young age, Merle's family moved to Portland and he attended Portland Schools, graduating from Portland High School. After graduation, Merle entered the Air Force and proudly served his country for...
David Peter Keenan
Sep 20, 2021
It is with profound sadness that the family of David P. Keenan announce his passing on September 20 at the Gosnell House surrounded by his wife, Patty and his family. David was predeceased by his parents, Kevin and Mary Keenan. David leaves behind his wife, Patty, children Kelly, Kevin, Shawn and Sarah and five grandchildren that he adored. Siblings include...
Anne R. Hilliard
Sep 18, 2021
CUMBERLAND FORESIDE - Anne Rose Hilliard, 99, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2021. Born on August 9, 1922, in Norwalk Connecticut, she was the second of five children of Annette (Moran) and Robert Selden Rose of New Haven, Connecticut. She attended the Foote School there and then Chatham Hall in Chatham, Virginia. Mrs. Hilliard attended Radcliffe College and upon...
Hope B. Lichtman
Sep 17, 2021
Hope B. Lichtman (née Cummings) was born on May 7th, 1929 in Bangor Maine, daughter of Percy L. "Buck" Cummings and Winifred Leighton Cummings. Her mother passed away not long after the birth of her sister Ellen, when Hope was about two years old. Hope was raised by her grandparents in the Bangor area with frequent visits from her loving...
