Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Charles Edmund "Sookie" Lausier

Charles Edmund "Sookie" Lausier

Sep 14, 2021

Charles Edmund "Sookie" Lausier, 75, passed away in his sleep on September 14, 2021. Born on November 22, 1945 he was the son of Conrad and Marguerite (Cropley) Lausier. After graduating from Danforth High School in 1963, he joined the Army and was in the signal corps. During his military service he was stationed in Vietnam, Thailand, and Cambodia, earning...

Joseph W. Daniels

Joseph W. Daniels

Sep 14, 2021

Joseph W. Daniels, 62, died unexpectedly on September 14, 2021, in Portland, Maine. He was born to Philip & Sandra Daniels in Portland, Maine on June 2nd, 1959. He graduated from Deering High School with the class of 1978. Following his graduation, he opened a mechanic shop; Daniels Service Center on Warren Ave in Portland. He married his high school...

Rosario L. Esperanza

Rosario L. Esperanza

Sep 10, 2021

Saco-Rosario L. Esperanza, 75, passed away on September 10, 2021 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House. She was born in the Philippines on February 25, 1946. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 at 11AM at Brooklawn Memorial Park 2002 Congress Street in Portland.

Kathryn Jane Stead

Kathryn Jane Stead

Sep 8, 2021

PORTLAND - Kathryn Jane Stead (July 3, 1949- September 8, 2021) Kathryn Stead died peacefully in her own home surrounded by loving family, friends, and neighbors on September 8th, 2021. Kathryn was a longtime resident of Portland, ME. Raised in Gardner, MA, she met her lifelong love and husband of nearly 50 years, Peter Stead, in college. She was on...

Kimberly Ann Dube

Kimberly Ann Dube

Sep 5, 2021

Portland-Kimberly Ann Dube, 42, passed away on September 5, 2021 in Portland. She was born on October 14, 1978 in New Bedford, Massachusetts the daughter of Harold and Christine (Durgin) Dube. She graduated from New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in 1996. Kim enjoyed arts and crafts including coloring and also collecting rocks. She is predeceased by her parents....

Beth Avis Leone

Beth Avis Leone

Sep 3, 2021

PORTLAND - Beth A. Leone (MacWilliam) passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial  Hospice on September 3, 2021. She was born December 6, 1925, daughter of John and Edna MacWilliam of Portland, Maine. Beth lived in Portland her entire life. She was predeceased by her husband, Fred, and by her siblings, Ona, John, Eula, and Norman. She is survived by her...

Andrea "Angie" L. Mitchell

Andrea "Angie" L. Mitchell

Aug 29, 2021

Andrea "Angie" Mitchell   It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our beautiful mother Andrea, on August 29,2021 at St. Joseph's Manor with her son Joe by her side.  She was 82. She was born May 26, 1939 on Indian Island, Old Town, ME, to Daniel and Hilda Mitchell and was raised by Mimi and Daddy Ted...

Raymond James Perron

Raymond James Perron

Aug 23, 2021

Raymond James Perron, passed away on August 23, 2021. As a small boy, Raymond James Perron was known to pilfer the occasional Skippy's bar from his father's store. Always one to share, he became an instant hit in the neighborhood as well as forever changing his name to the more fitting moniker - Skippy! Some knew him as Ray, some...

Eleanor Louise Grafe

Eleanor Louise Grafe

Aug 22, 2021

Brunswick-Eleanor Louise Grafe, 93, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at Mid Coast Hospital in Brunswick. She was born on February 9, 1928 in Chicago IL. The first child of Stanley and Mary (Petras) Switt.  Siblings Dorothy Pischke, Louise Milcarek, Bill (William) Switt, Judy (Judith) Woodyard are now deceased. Youngest siblings Christine Burns, Gregory Switt, and Bob (Robert) Switt...

Robert F. Hunnewell

Robert F. Hunnewell

Aug 21, 2021

Westbrook- Robert (Bob) Francis Hunnewell 80, of Westbrook passed away peacefully on August 21st, 2021 with his family and loved ones at his side. Bob was born on February 2nd, 1941 in Portland, the son of Franklin and Helen (Libby) Hunnewell. He attended Portland Schools until graduating from Portland High School in 1959. Bob married the love of his life,...

Albert Dwight Broy

Albert Dwight Broy

Aug 9, 2021

STANDISH - Albert Dwight Broy, 75, a resident of Standish died peacefully in his sleep August 9, 2021 at his home.  Al, as many knew him by, was born August 31st, 1945 in Portland, Maine, the son of Hazel York Broy and Herbert Paul Broy. Al attended Portland Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1963 before enlisting in...

Therese M. Blais

Therese M. Blais

Aug 8, 2021

Portland- Dame Thérèse Blais. Passed away on August 8, 2021, at the age of 89. She was born October 6, 1931. She lived at St-Joseph's Rehabilitation & Residence in Portland, formerly of Princeville, QC, Canada. She spent much of her life in Portland where she worked for several years at the Cathedral Rectory. Subsequently, she worked as a volunteer at...

George Ralph Bolduc

George Ralph Bolduc

Aug 6, 2021

Portland-George Ralph Bolduc, age 89, died at the Barron Center in Portland, Maine on August 6, 2021. His family was with him at his passing.  "Ralph" was born in the home of his maternal grandparents in Biddeford, Maine on July 29, 1932 to George and Simone (Hannah) Bolduc. He grew up on Grant Street in Portland with his parents and...

George Forrest Leahy

George Forrest Leahy

Aug 3, 2021

Portland - George Forrest Leahy could be described as a person for whom the words of that Irish blessing "may the wind be always at your back "and "may the sun shine warm upon your face" held true.  After 97 years of a life that was fulfilling for him and impactful on his family and friends, George passed away on...

Arthur " Geno" Eugene Grover

Arthur " Geno" Eugene Grover

Aug 3, 2021

PORTLAND - Arthur "Geno" Eugene Grover died on August 3, 2021 after a tough battle with cancer.  He was born in Portland on March 16, 1942, to Martha and Richard Grover of Scarborough.   Growing up he worked at his parents store on Higgins Beach. He enlisted in the Coast Guard on January 17, 1962 and was honorably discharged in 1966....

Annette Louise Carter

Annette Louise Carter

Aug 2, 2021

Portland- Annette L. Carter,89, of Forest Avenue, passed away on Monday August 2, 2021 at Maine Medical Center from complications of Diabetes. She was born in Gardiner, Maine on November 21,1931 a daughter of Helen R. (Morton) and Harold M. Harford. Annette attended Richmond Schools and was a graduate of Richmond High School, class of 1949. She attended Bryant &...

Marilee Teresa "Mimi" Clegg

Marilee Teresa "Mimi" Clegg

Jul 31, 2021

Falmouth-Marilee "Mimi" Clegg passed away as the sun rose Thursday July 29. She is survived by her children, Nicole, Justine, Sebatian and Whitney, sons-in-law Peter and Jesse, daughter-in-law Dulce, grandchildren, Aidan, Kenny, Finn and Meron, and partner Jack. Born December 14, 1943 in Modesto California, Mimi lived a full, original life. In her youth, she was a virtuous woman with...

Candice Ann Berry

Candice Ann Berry

Jul 30, 2021

Candice (Candie) Berry passed away suddenly in the early hours of July 30, 2021. She was born August 1, 1952 to Roger C Bowker and Margaret (Crawford) Bowker in Fort Riley, Kansas. Candie grew up in Portland, attending Portland schools and graduating from Deering High School in 1971. Her childhood was filled with boating on Casco Bay in the summers...

Charles H. Crockett

Charles H. Crockett

Jul 27, 2021

Charles "Chuck" Crockett Charles Henry Crockett, 85, of Gorham, Maine, passed away on July 27, 2021.  Chuck was born in Malden, Massachusetts, and moved to Maine when he was 1.  He attended Portland Public Schools and graduated in 1953.  He worked as a chemist assistant for Burgess Fobes Paint Factory in high school and while he was active in the...

Joseph A. "Buddy" Capozza

Joseph A. "Buddy" Capozza

Jul 25, 2021

Portland-Joseph A. "Buddy" Capozza Jr. passed away, Sunday, July 25, 2021. He was born August 8, 1933 in Portland, Maine. He was predeceased by his parents Joseph A. Sr. and Marion G. (Pompeo), his wife Doris (DiPietrantonio), a brother Francis R., and his beloved labs Meg and Sam. Buddy is survived by his son Joseph F. and wife Jeanne, daughter...