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...
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. Â 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...
