John Joseph Volkernick
Jul 24, 2021
Rumford - John J. Volkernick Sr., 76, of Burgess Hill, passed away on July 24, 2021. He was born in Rumford on January 23, 1945, a son of Adolph J. and Stella C. (Belskis) Volkernick. John attended Rumford schools and was a graduate of Stephen's High School, class of 1963. He married his soulmate Jean Louise (Burgess) Volkernick on May...
Frank Russell Lewis
Jul 24, 2021
Portland - Frank Russell Lewis's family and friends knew him best for his charisma, his sense of humor, and his knowledge of world news. Frank loved his family. His granddaughters noted their appreciation for his ability to embrace challenge with a sense of humor, and his openness to different perspectives. He was active in the community and lived in Portland...
Carol G. Johnson
Jul 15, 2021
Carol Johnson, Dedicated Teacher, Art Lover Carol Jean "Cookie" Gustafson Johnson, of Scarborough, ME, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2021 at Piper Shores Retirement Community. She was 89, and the widow of Roger Alan Johnson, who died July 27, 2015. Carol was born on December 16, 1931 to Mabel Turnquist Gustafson and Albin Gustafson in Duluth, MN. She grew...
Thomas Merton Reynolds
Jul 14, 2021
Westbrook- Thomas M. Reynolds, 89, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 in Scarborough. Tom was the son of Catherine (Bailey) Reynolds and Cecil Reynolds, he was born in Belgrade Nov. 4, 1931. He attended Augusta schools and graduated from Cony High School. Staff Sergeant Reynolds enlisted in the Air Force in 1952 and proudly served during the Korean War....
Madeline Fornisano
Jul 13, 2021
Portland-Madeline Fornisano,88, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. She was born on October 13, 1932 in Portland the daughter of Giro and Rosa (Penna) Fornisano. She is survived by her two sisters Mary Lapomarda and Theresa Cockrell and her husband Lyell, one niece Rosemary Beattie, a great nephew James Beattie, and several nieces,...
Patricia Ann Brown
Jul 9, 2021
Patricia Roberts Brown passed away peacefully on Friday, July 9, 2021 at the age of 89. She was born on September 7, 1931 in Fairfield, Maine. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Arnold Brown and her son Pete. She Is survived by her children: Tom, Elizabeth, Tina Lucas and her husband Dan: 6 grandchildren Wade, Paige and her husband...
William "Bill" Arthur Walker
Jul 5, 2021
William "Bill" Arthur Walker PORTLAND - William Arthur Walker, 92, passed away Monday, July 5, 2021. Bill was born July 17, 1928, in Ashland, the son of Hazen and Beulah "Peggy" (Fowler) Walker. Bill attended the University of Maine and owned/operated Walker's Dairy with his father. On May 10, 1952, he married Althea Amanda (Giggie) Walker in Washburn. Bill and...
Carol A. Hagen
Jul 4, 2021
Gorham-Carol A. Hagen, 79, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Dexter, Maine. Carol was a wonderful Wife, mom, grandmother and great-grandmother. She loved her family unconditionally. She is predeceased by her husband Albert, parents George and Hazel Crossman and sister Edna Foster. She is survived by her children,...
Elizabeth "Betty" A. Green
Jul 3, 2021
Westbrook - Elizabeth "Betty" A. Green, 92, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2021. She was born May 4, 1929 in Everett, Massachusetts to the late Wilfred and Mildred Follett. Betty graduated from Revere High School in 1947 and married her high school sweetheart, Harrison F. Green, Jr., in 1949. They spent several years living in Ohio where Harrison served...
Linda A. Sheldon
Jul 2, 2021
Caribou-Linda A. Sheldon, 73, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 2, 2021 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House with her loving family by her side. She was born February 15, 1948 in New Haven Connecticut, the daughter of Robert and Annettie (Merrithew) LaFontaine. Linda and her family moved to Caribou in 1971. She worked in the community at Sincock School,...
J. Arthur Forgeron
Jun 30, 2021
J. Arthur "Art" Forgeron, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 31, 1925 in Cambridge Massachusetts, the son of J. Arthur and Mary Amelia (Sampson) Forgeron. Art served his country during WWII serving in the Army Air Corps obtaining the rank of sergeant by the age of...
Carole Ann Laplante
Jun 28, 2021
Portland-Carole Ann LaPlante transitioned peacefully to Spirit on June 28 comforted by the love and support of her family. Carole was born on August 17, 1943 in Portland, where she lived and worked most of her life. Carole attended Portland schools, and graduated from Portland High School in 1961. As a teen she worked at Rine's department store. After graduating...
Patricia Ann Grunwald
Jun 26, 2021
Patricia Ann Grunwald Pat Grunwald died peacefully at home 26 June, 2021, days after her 90th birthday, while at her home in Falmouth, Maine. Throughout her journey to her heavenly reward, she was supported by family, friends, Pastor Andy and the congregation of Emmaus Lutheran Church, Southern Maine Hospice and an exceptional group of caregivers. Pat was born in Scotts...
Dale Robert Nizza
Jun 20, 2021
Dale Robert Nizza, 59, of Portland ME Was called Home to Rest on 6-20-21 at Maine Medical Center in Portland ME. With his Nephew Jeremy Dyer right by his side. Dale was Born February 2nd, 1962. In Portland ME. He was the Son of Ruthie Foote and Rocco Nizza Dale was A Great Boy, A Wonderful Son, And An Honest...
Elizabeth "Betty" Marie Beaulieu
Jun 18, 2021
Falmouth-Elizabeth "Betty" Robinson Beaulieu After a long and good life, Betty passed away peacefully on June 18, 2021.She was 94. She will be missed by all who knew her. Betty was born in Sherman and grew up in Benedicta, Maine with her parents Marie and Richard Robinson and siblings Eugene, Freeman "Tim", and Tom who are deceased, and is survived...
Sally Pamela Esposito
Jun 14, 2021
Sally Pamela Holmes Esposito was born Dec. 14,1945 in Portland, Me. She died on the fourteenth of June at the Barron Center. Her parents where Carl Ivar Holmes and Weltha Kirkwood Holmes. When she was still a toddler the family moved to Houlton because her father, a customs agent, was assigned there. She often mentioned the one room schoolhouse where...
Anthony Frank Wedge Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
Anthony (Tony) Frank Wedge, Jr. of Portland, formerly of Gorham and Hollis, age 87, passed away peacefully on June 8 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, Maine. Tony was the husband of Ann Brown Wedge with whom he shared 62 years of marriage. Tony was born in Westbrook, Maine, to Anthony F. Wedge, Sr. and Mildred Miller Wedge. He graduated...
Eleanor "Ellie" Irene Berry
Jun 8, 2021
Eleanor (Ellie) Irene Compton Berry died peacefully and gracefully on Tuesday June 8th with her 4 children by her side. Born on April 24, 1930 to Jarvis Ambrose Compton and Hazel Erma Rix in Farmington, Maine, she graduated from Farmington High School in 1948 and Farmington State Teacher's College (now UMF) in 1952. On June 14, 1952, she married George...
Dale Francis Howe
Jun 2, 2021
Yarmouth - Dale Francis Howe, 84, passed away peacefully at home with his wife Judy at his side on June 2, 2021. Dale was born September 9, 1936 in South Paris, Maine to Francis "Gus" and Thelma Howe. He graduated from North Yarmouth Academy in 1955 where he was an outstanding basketball player. Upon graduating, he joined the United States...
Judith L. Parks
Jun 1, 2021
Portland-Judith "Judy" L. Parks, 75, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at her home after a long and courageous battle with Cancer. She was born in Traverse City, Michigan on August 29, 1945 the daughter of Walter G. and Mary L. (Haywood) Faron. Judy spent the last 58 years with her beloved husband...
