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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
