Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Peter H. Miller

Peter H. Miller

Jan 20, 2019

Portland Peter H. Miller, 73, of Washington Avenue, Portland, died January 20, 2019. Born in Portland, he was a son of James R. and Evelyn Houston Miller.  He graduated from Portland High School, the Class of 1964. During his years at Portland High School he played football. While in the Navy, he was on a destroyer. That destroyer was the...

Barbara A. Fetteroll

Barbara A. Fetteroll

Jan 18, 2019

Barbara Ann Fetteroll, 85, of Portland, ME passed away peacefully on January 18, 2019.  She was born Barbara Ann Meeker and grew up in New Haven, CT.  She graduated from St. Joseph's College with a B.S. in Nursing along with her RN.  Barbara began her nursing career caring for less fortunate families based on the values she learned from her...

Beverly Constance Thompson

Beverly Constance Thompson

Jan 16, 2019

Westbrook-Beverly Constance Thompson, 90, passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Portland on December 12, 1928 the daughter of Rexford and Elizabeth (Donnelly) Havener. She attended Portland Schools. Bev was the very loving and dedicated wife to John Thompson and the loving mother of three children John Jr.,...

John Arthur Thompson Sr.

John Arthur Thompson Sr.

Jan 14, 2019

Westbrook-John Arthur Thompson Sr., 89, passed away with his loving family by his side at Maine Medical Center on Monday, January 14, 2019. He was born in Portland, Maine on August 2, 1929 the son of Clayton Gillie and Annie E. (Amor) Thompson. John was raised in Portland and as a teenager John worked at the very first Shaw's.  He...

John Thomas (Jack) Mcgovern Sr.

John Thomas (Jack) Mcgovern Sr.

Jan 13, 2019

John T. McGovern,Sr. (Jack), died peacefully on January 13, surrounded by his loving family. Son of Francis T. McGovern and Simonne M. (Daniels) McGovern, he was born in Portland and attended Portland schools. Until his passing, he resided in Portland with his devoted wife and partner of more than 40 years, Linda. His work path took him in many directions...

Kenneth Laws

Kenneth Laws

Jan 12, 2019

Kennie Laws of Old Orchard Beach passed away January 12, 2019.  He was born October 3, 1940, in Philadelphia, son of the late Kenneth R. and Kathryn M. Laws.   He served his country during the Vietnam War Kennie retired from the United States Coast Guard in 1979 as a Chief Steward. He then managed Soho's in Old Orchard Beach for...

Carl W. Johnson

Carl W. Johnson

Jan 10, 2019

Cape Elizabeth- Carl  Walter Johnson 84, of Cape Elizabeth, died peacefully on Thursday January 10, 2019.   Born in Portland, Maine on November 28, 1934, Carl was son to Carl and Anna Johnson.  Carl is predeceased by his wife of 43 years, Mary Elizabeth Johnson and survived by his brother Paul Johnson and niece Krista Johnson.   Carl completed his education in...

Pauline Lane Pottle

Pauline Lane Pottle

Jan 9, 2019

Pauline Lane Pottle, 94, formerly of Randall Street, Portland, died Wednesday January 9, 2019 surrounded by her family at the Barron Center.  Born in Portland, She the daughter of George and Fannie (Silverman) Lane.  She graduated from Portland High School the Class of 1942. Following graduation, she married George Pottle and they made their home in Portland.  For many years,...

Dale Edward Roach

Dale Edward Roach

Jan 7, 2019

Dale Edward Roach, 78, of Scarborough, passed away on January 7, 2019. He was born in Houlton, Maine on October 1, 1940, the son of George and Jean (Marshall) Roach. He grew up in Houlton Maine graduating from Ricker Classical Institute in 1959 then attending Ricker College from 1960 - 1964. Dale finished his academic career by attending the University...

Philomena R. Frenzilli

Philomena R. Frenzilli

Jan 5, 2019

Philomena "Honey" Frenzilli passed away January 5 at her residence at the Park Danforth.  Born on March 24, 1918 to Michele and Pasqualina (Zampino) Muccino in Portland, she grew up on Cotton Street. She attended Staples Grammar School, and graduated from Portland High School in 1936. She later attended Grey's Business School.               She married Staff Sergeant and paratrooper Rocco S....

Jane C. Cotnoir

Jane C. Cotnoir

Jan 3, 2019

Jane Claire Cotnoir of South Portland died at home on Thursday, January 3, after a two-decade battle with breast cancer. The last vigil was kept by her son, her sister, her cats, and a dear friend.   Jane was born in New York City on January 13, 1948, the daughter of Emmanuel and Gertrude (Golden) Weinerman. She spent her early years...

Robert B. Kraus

Robert B. Kraus

Jan 1, 2019

Gray - Robert B. Kraus, 72, passed away at home on January 1, 2019, of kidney failure.  He was born on March 27, 1946 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of Leon J. Kraus and Theresa (Levine) Kraus.  (His mother claims to have introduced Sandy Koufax's parents to each other). Though he always clung to the mystique of his Brooklyn...

Evelyn M. Jensen

Evelyn M. Jensen

Jan 1, 2019

South Portland Maine -Evelyn M. Jensen, 89, beloved wife of Viggo Jensen passed away at Mercy Hospital on Jan. 1, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn had a wonderful career of over 20 years at Mercy Hospital, first as a CNA, then after graduating from the Practical Nursing program at SMVTI continued on as a Licensed Practical Nurse in...

Steven Ronald Rice

Steven Ronald Rice

Dec 30, 2018

Windham-Steven Ronald Rice, 61, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 30, 2018, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. Steven was born on March 23, 1957, in Danbury, Connecticut to Rudolph R. and Elaine I. (Payson) Rice. In 1976, Steven went to Goodwill and spent the next 42 years with them making many friends. Steven was very active and...

Elizabeth Clark

Elizabeth Clark

Dec 30, 2018

Elizabeth (McLaughlin) Clark, 54, passed away peacefully on the evening of Dec. 30, 2018, at home, surrounded by her cherished family. She was born in Portland, Maine on June 22, 1964, the daughter of Patricia McLaughlin. She attended Falmouth schools and graduated from Falmouth High School in 1982.  She went on to earn a B.A. in Speech Communications at University...

Judith A. Clements

Judith A. Clements

Dec 27, 2018

Judith (Judy) Ann Ruby Clements, 75              Westbrook, ME-Judith A Clements passed away peacefully on December 27, 2018 at Avita of Stroudwater after a long illness with Alzheimer's. She was surrounded by her "Avita" family who were near and dear to her.               Born in Portland, ME on March 17, 1943 she attended Falmouth High School and graduated in 1961. She is...

Lucy A. Ferrante

Lucy A. Ferrante

Dec 27, 2018

Lucy passed peacefully into Jesus's welcoming arms on December 27, 2018.   Lucy Ann Ferrante was born September 21, 1920, daughter of Rafaele and Louisa (DiPietrantonio) Ferrante. She was raised on her beloved Munjoy Hill along with her six brothers. Lucy graduated from Portland High School Class of 1938.   As a young adult during World War II, Lucy worked at Todd-Bath...

Elizabeth D. Paris

Elizabeth D. Paris

Dec 22, 2018

Elizabeth Paris, 93, of Portland passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2018 at the Gosnell House with her loving family by her side. Betty, as she liked to be called was born on April 19, 1925 in Portland, the daughter of Italian immigrants, Giacinto and Philomena Pecce D'Agostino.  She attended Grammar School at the North School where she was so...

Barry E. Scott

Barry E. Scott

Dec 19, 2018

Barry E. Scott, 94, died peacefully at home with family at his side on Tuesday, December 19th, 2018. In light of the life he lived, it must be said that Barry was a man of incredible honor, integrity, and commitment.  He was a gentleman. Barry was born August 11th, 1924 in Lower Hainesville, New Brunswick, Canada, to parents Norman Scott...

Bruce Edward Dyer

Bruce Edward Dyer

Dec 18, 2018

Bruce Edward Dyer, 76, died on December 18, 2018, at Sedgewood Commons in Falmouth Maine. He was the son of the late John F Dyer Sr. and Esther May (Cushing) Dyer. Bruce was a lifelong resident of Cliff Island until May of 2018 when he was hospitalized and then transferred into the long-term dementia nursing care at Sedgewood Commons in...