Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Patricia Ann Grunwald

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...

Barbara Anne Pierce

Barbara Anne Pierce

May 31, 2021

South Portland-Barbara (Hamlin) Pierce, 97, passed away peacefully on Memorial Day, May 31, 2021, at Pinnacle-South Portland Nursing Home. Born January 1, 1924, in Portland, Maine, Barbara was the daughter of Eugene and Arsilia (Cote) Hamlin. Like any child of the great depression, her family endured hardship but also took joy in the simple life, especially when it included family....

Irene Kathleen Morgan

Irene Kathleen Morgan

May 29, 2021

HOLLIS - Irene K. (Jackson) Morgan, 78, of Hollis died peacefully in her daughter and son-in-law's home after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis and heart disease. Irene was born in Portland, ME on May 22, 1943 to Frank and Margaret (Thurlow) Jackson. Irene worked for Fairchild's, Cedar, but spent most of her career at Maine Medical Center/Nordex. Irene retired...

Mary Jeanette Pellegrino

Mary Jeanette Pellegrino

May 27, 2021

Portland - Mary Jeanette (Johnson) Pellegrino, 97, passed peacefully at home with loved ones by her side on Thursday May 27, 2021. She was born May 1, 1924 in Portland, the daughter of the late John Francis and Helen Frances (Enos) Johnson.             Mary was a life-long resident of Portland, and a graduate of Portland High School. A quiet blue-eyed Irish...

Bonnie Lois Blake Kam

Bonnie Lois Blake Kam

May 25, 2021

Portland, ME - Bonnie Blake Kam (78) of Portland, Maine, daughter of Kenneth Stanford and Ruth Nowers Blake, passed away on May 25, 2021. Bonnie was born on July 1, 1942 in Rockingham, Vermont and later moved to Dexter, Maine.  She is a graduate of Dexter High School and Boston University's Sargent College.  Bonnie received a Master's degree in Educational...

Coralie Hazel Stewart

Coralie Hazel Stewart

May 24, 2021

Casco - Coralie (Cora) H. Stewart, 82, of South Portland passed away peacefully at her daughter's home in Casco on Monday, May 24, 2021.  She was the wife of 60 years to Robert L. Stewart.  She graduated from Portland High School in 1956. She was kind hearted, giving, always helping others, a Maine Mall walker, animal lover, amazing cook, friend,...

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Tetrault Palmer

Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Tetrault Palmer

May 11, 2021

Betty Palmer, 89, passed away on May 11, 2021 at Cape Memory Care, a Woodlands Senior Living Facility, after a period of declining health. She was born on December 10, 1931, in Portland, the daughter of Henry N. and Amelia M. (Lavoie) Tetrault. Betty grew up in Portland and graduated from Deering High School. She completed her education at what...

Nancy L. Valliere

Nancy L. Valliere

May 10, 2021

Nancy Lee (Delyannis) Valliere                                                                                        March 26, 1933-May 10, 2021 Scarborough-Nancy Valliere, 88, passed away at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, May 10, 2021 surrounded by her loving and extensive family. Nancy was born in Ridgefield Park New Jersey, a daughter of George and Lillian (Syvertsen) Delyannis. After completing high school, Nancy joined the Air Force where she attained the...

Miles Albert Nugent

Miles Albert Nugent

May 9, 2021

Miles Albert Nugent, 94, passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2021, surrounded by his loving family at the home of his eldest daughter Anne and son-in-law Chris in Gray, Maine. Miles was born on July 19, 1926 in Brewer, Maine. The fourth and youngest child of the late Allen and Josephine (Piper) Nugent. At the age of five his father...

Orlando Dominic Lancia

Orlando Dominic Lancia

May 8, 2021

WINDHAM - Orlando D. Lancia, 96, of Windham, formerly of Portland, passed away peacefully in his home on the lake May 8, 2021. Orlando was born in Portland, Maine to Bernada (Gazzaloni) and Pietro Lancia on November 3, 1924. He was a lifelong communicant of Saint Peter's Church. He graduated from Portland High School and was an ardent sports fan,...

Richard Alan Jacobs

Richard Alan Jacobs

May 8, 2021

Portland-Richard Alan Jacobs, 67, passed away peacefully at home with his family on May 8, 2021. He was born in Portland on June 29, 1953 to William E. Jacobs and Irene (Ratliff) Souza. A near lifelong resident of Bancroft Street, he attended local schools and was particularly close to his maternal grandparents, Clarence and Ida Ratliff, whom he lived with...

Joan G. Staples

Joan G. Staples

May 8, 2021

Joan Goodwin Staples, age 100, passed away on Saturday May 8, 2021 at Mercy Hospital. Joan was residing at 75 State St. before her passing. She was born in Biddeford, Maine on March 21, 1921 the daughter of Ernest and Hortense (Leavitt) Goodwin.   Joan was a graduate of Biddeford High School, and the class Salutatorian. She attended Tufts University and...

Rene Dick Perry

Rene Dick Perry

May 7, 2021

Rene "Dick" Perry July 10, 1939 to May 7, 2021 PORTLAND: Dick Perry, age 81, Beloved husband; father; grandfather; brother; uncle; and great-uncle, passed from this world after several years of declining health. Dick was born in Rumford, Maine to Rene A. Perry and Delphine (Lindau) Perry. Dick grew up in Mexico, Maine and graduated in 1957 from Mexico High...