Obituaries

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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...

John Joseph Volkernick

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...