Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Donald John Bombaro Sr.

Donald John Bombaro Sr.

Jun 29, 2025

Donald (Don) J. Bombaro, Sr. passed away on June 29, 2025 at home in Scarborough Maine. He was born on October 22, 1939 in Philadelphia, PA, the son of the late John and Elizabeth Bombaro. Don served as an Airman First Class in the United States Airforce from 1956 to 1962. He enjoyed many trips with his wife, Carlene, to...

Sandra J. Michaud

Sandra J. Michaud

Jun 27, 2025

Sandra Jutras Michaud Sandra (Jutras) Michaud of Portland Maine formerly of Lewiston Maine, entered eternal rest on Friday June 27, 2025, surrounded by her family. Sandy was born on August 29, 1938, in Lewiston, Maine to Edgar & Marie Jutras. She was the beloved Mother to daughter Susan & son-in-law Mike Page, and son Rick & daughter in-law Lori Michaud....

Patricia Ann Cross

Patricia Ann Cross

Jun 25, 2025

Patricia Ann Cross, born February 21, 1935 in Rahway, NJ, died on June 25, 2025 in Danvers, MA. Pat relished her childhood in Plainfield, NJ, the youngest of three children of Lawrence and Margaret Hogan (neé May). Always a hard worker, she graduated as valedictorian from both Holy Trinity High School (1953) and Newark State Teachers' College (1957). In school,...

Dawn Marie Axelson

Dawn Marie Axelson

Jun 24, 2025

Dawn Marie Axelson, 50, passed away on June 24, 2025, in Portland, Maine. She was born on December 27, 1974, in Orange, California, and spent much of her life in Maine. Dawn grew up in the area and graduated from Gorham High School. In 1996, Dawn moved into the Millie Morrell House through Group Main Stream, where she lived for...

Sally A. Deluca

Sally A. Deluca

Jun 21, 2025

Sally Lee DeLuca Portland, Sally (Lee) DeLuca, 89, died peacefully at Gosnell House surrounded by the love of her family and friends on Saturday, June 21, 2025, just weeks after losing her beloved husband Dominic. Sally was born in Portland, Maine on July 17, 1935 the eldest daughter of James B. and Catherine (Conley) Lee. Sally attended Cathedral Grammar School...

Christeena Macie

Christeena Macie

Jun 19, 2025

Christeena Elaine (Strout) Macie, 76, of Westbrook, Maine, passed away on June 19, 2025 in Portland after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Portland on March 6, 1949, Christeena lived a life characterized by kindness, wit, humor and grace and a deep love for her family including her best friend, Martha Francoeur. She was a proud alumna of South...

Emery J. Girouard

Emery J. Girouard

Jun 16, 2025

Emery J. Girouard passed away on June 16, 2025 at the age of 99 after a brief illness. He was born in Fitchburg, Mass. of French/Canadian ancestry. He is survived by his wife of 76 years, Sylvia (Auclair) Girouard, daughters Karen Simpson and Linda Bickford, granddaughter Dana Sparrow and grandsons Adam Bickford and Ross Bickford, along with numerous great grandchildren....

James David Brinkerhoff

James David Brinkerhoff

Jun 14, 2025

James David Brinkerhoff "Jim," 52, died unexpectedly on June 14th, 2025, at home. He was born on September 18th, 1972, in Worcester, Massachusetts. However, the family relocated to Portland, Maine shortly after. He was the son of Linda Myrick and Harold Brinkerhoff. James was known by many and loved by many. He obtained his GED and became a master electrician....

Mark E. Lawrence

Mark E. Lawrence

Jun 9, 2025

MARK EDWARD LAWRENCE PORTLAND – Mark Edward Lawrence, 79, died peacefully in his sleep on June 9, 2025 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, Maine. He was born on September 9, 1945 in Savannah, Georgia, the son of the late Frank Arnold Lawrence, Jr. of North Lubec, Maine, and Helen Victoria (Mroz) Lawrence or Worcester, Massachusetts. Mark's parents brought...

Janice M. Waterhouse

Janice M. Waterhouse

May 31, 2025

Janice Waterhouse November 6, 1936 - May 31, 2025 Janice May Darling Waterhouse passed away peacefully and with dignity on May 31, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was a woman of great faith and integrity who faced many challenges throughout her life with incredible courage and grace. She was born in Portland, Maine, to Raymond E. Darling Sr....

Grace Sylvia Paolino

Grace Sylvia Paolino

May 28, 2025

Grace Sylvia Paolino of Portland, Maine passed peacefully at her niece's home surrounded by her family on May 28, 2025. At 99 years old, Grace S. Paolino embodied the principles of love, tenderness, generosity, kindness, and laughter. Grace had an immense passion for life, cherishing it more than anything else. She spent her entire life in Portland, beginning her journey...

Beverly Luella (Conant) Bamford

Beverly Luella (Conant) Bamford

May 28, 2025

Beverly Luella (Conant) Bamford, age 91, passed away peacefully to her Savior, Jesus, on May 28, 2025 at the Andwell Hospice House, Auburn. She was born in Portland, August 12, 1933, to the Rev. and Mrs. Merle and Alice (Dingley) Conant. Growing up as a minister's daughter, Bev lived in several Maine locations including Falmouth Foreside, So. Portland, Bar Harbor,...

Kathleen Lloyd O'Brien

Kathleen Lloyd O'Brien

May 28, 2025

KATHLEEN "KATIE" LLOYD O'BRIEN NAPLES - Kathleen "Katie" Lloyd O'Brien, 60, passed away surrounded by family on May 28, 2025 at Maine Medical Center after a long battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was born Nov. 18, 1964 in Bangor, the third of five children to Joseph A. Lloyd and Lois A. (Lowry) Lloyd. Katie grew up on the Aroostook...

Jacqueline A. Caiola

Jacqueline A. Caiola

May 26, 2025

Jacqueline A. Hodgins Caiola 1949 - 2025 PORTLAND - The family of Jacqueline A. Hodgins Caiola is heartbroken to announce her passing on May 26, 2025, after a long illness. Born in 1949 to George T. and Teresa J. Hodgins of Brewer, Jackie was the eldest of four children. She was a proud graduate of John Bapst High School, Class...

Suzanne B. Crockett

Suzanne B. Crockett

May 23, 2025

Suzanne B. Crockett, 85, of Gorham Maine, passed away on May 23, 2025, after a very long and declining illness. She resided at the Grande of South Portland Assisted Living Facility in South Portland, Maine. We wish to give very special thanks to the Memory Care Staff as well as Compassus Hospice Care for all the kindness and compassion they...

Samuel J. Mandarelli Jr.

Samuel J. Mandarelli Jr.

May 10, 2025

Samuel John Mandarelli Junior, age 90, of Windham, passed away unexpectedly on May 10, 2025 at his residence. He was born at home in Portland, Maine on October 23, 1934, a son of the late Samuel and Mary (Trocchio) Mandarelli. Samuel graduated from Cheverus High School in 1952 and received a degree in mathematics from Portland Junior College in 1954....

Deborah M Zlatin

Deborah M Zlatin

May 8, 2025

Deborah Messer Zlatin 1949-2025 Debbie Zlatin died peacefully at home on May 8, 2025 after a valiant struggle with an incredibly aggressive cancer. Born in Portland Maine, daughter of John F. "Jack" Messer and Marguerite Merrill Messer, Debbie graduated from Deering High School, earned a BA from Colby College, an MSW from University of Michigan, and many years later a...

Hunter Wayne Magee

Hunter Wayne Magee

Apr 28, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Hunter Wayne Magee, a bright, handsome and talented young man who left us too soon on April 28th. Making his expedited entrance into this world two weeks early on August 21, 2004. He was nicknamed Fuzzy which after many variations turned into Schmuzzle. Hunter was extremely talented and excelled...

Mary Agnes Mclaughlin

Mary Agnes Mclaughlin

Apr 21, 2025

Mary A. McLaughlin's Obituary Mary Agnes McLaughlin, 78, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family in Portland, April 21, 2025. She was born in Portland, November 18, 1946, the daughter of Gerald and Winifred (O'Donnell) McLaughlin. Mary grew up in Portland and was an amazing woman who is loved, and is missed tremendously. Mary was an amazing mother,...

Russell E. Woods Jr.

Russell E. Woods Jr.

Apr 20, 2025

Russell E "Rusty" Woods Jr Portland- Russell E "Rusty" Woods Jr, 78, died unexpectedly April 20, 2025 at Maine Medical Center. He was born on October 11, 1946, at Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, the son of the late Russell E Woods Sr and Mary Houston (née Houston) Woods. After high school he joined the US Navy, and while...