Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Thomas Henry Hawes

Thomas Henry Hawes

May 5, 2018

Thomas Henry Hawes, 83, of Bar Harbor, formerly of Portland, passed away May 5, 2018.  He was born July 11, 1934 in Augusta. Thomas graduated from high school before serving our country as a member of the U.S. Army.  He worked for Humpty Dumpty Potato Chips for over 25 years before working full time for the family antique businesses, Hawes...

James J. Quinn

James J. Quinn

May 4, 2018

Portland-James "Gus" Quinn passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on May 4, 2018. Born September 27, 1927, in Portland, the youngest of ten children, to James and Winifred (Gorrivan) Quinn.  Gus spent his childhood years as a proud resident of the Munjoy Hill Neighborhood. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1945.  He served during WWII and...

Charles D. Coleman

Charles D. Coleman

May 3, 2018

Charles D. Coleman, 44, passed away unexpectedly on May 3, 2018, in Portland. He was born in Waltham MA, on December 6, 1973, to Charles and Linda (Haggett) Coleman. He was a client of creative works system for over 20 years he was very much loved and everyone there enjoyed his company. Charles enjoyed music, his favorite singer was Justin...

Raymond E. Spencer

Raymond E. Spencer

May 2, 2018

Raymond E. Spencer Obituary   Raymond E. Spencer, 83, of Portland passed away on May 2, 2018, at the Barron Center surrounded by his family from complications of Parkinson's disease. Raymond was born on July 6, 1934, to Raymond Spencer and Diane (Guay) Spencer both of Lewiston, Maine. He leaves behind his loving and supportive wife of more than 60 years,...

Maxine Webber Duffy

Maxine Webber Duffy

Apr 29, 2018

Maxine Webber Duffy passed away peacefully, April 29. 2018 at Springbrook Nursing Home in Westbrook as a result of complications of a stroke. She was 88. She was born December 25, 1929 in Freeport Maine, to the parents of Robert and Ellen Webber.  She had one sister, Marceline Webber McKeen, who predeceased her in February, 2018.  Maxine grew up with...

Arnold "Arnie" Bradeen

Arnold "Arnie" Bradeen

Apr 28, 2018

Arnold "Arnie" Bradeen, 71, of Windham, passed away April 28, 2018.  He was born March 8, 1947 in Old Town to Everett and Carolyn (Collins) Bradeen Jr. Arnie was preceded in death by his mother and granddaughter, Christina Mellen.  He is survived by:  his father, Everett Bradeen Jr. of Glenburn, ME; wife, Victoria Bradeen of Westbrook, ME; children, Jennifer Rollins...

Phyllis Leipold Stickney

Phyllis Leipold Stickney

Apr 27, 2018

Phyllis Leipold Stickney, 92, of Portland, died with dignity and grace on April 27, 2018 with family by her side.  Phyllis was born in Bridgton, Maine to James and Irene (Abbott) Leipold.  She was a graduate of Bridgton High School where she was class president for all four years.  After graduation she joined the U.S. Army Cadet Nurse Corps.  During...

Kevin Patrick Beatty

Kevin Patrick Beatty

Apr 27, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Kevin Patrick Beatty, of Windham, announces his passing from complications of Parkinsons Disease, on April 27, 2018, at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 16, 1951 in Portland to Patrick L. and Marilyn L. (Loveitt) Beatty. Kevin graduated from Portland High School in 1969 and proudly...

John W. Freeman

John W. Freeman

Apr 25, 2018

John W. Freeman, 65, passed away April 25, 2018, at his family home surrounded by a group of people that loved him very much. His "daughter" Crystal Ward (Smart) had her loving touch in his hand for his final breath.  He battled with dignity and honor for his family until he was overtaken by the difficulties of renal disease. Born...

Margaret Dorothy Ladd

Margaret Dorothy Ladd

Apr 17, 2018

West Baldwin - Margaret Dorothy Ladd, 87, born Feb 1st, 1931 in Portland, Maine, daughter of Charles W. Upham and Margaret S. Upham died Tuesday, April 17th with her loving family at her side.  She was a graduate of Portland High School class of 1949.  She then studied clerical skills at a technical college and became a receptionist for Emery...

Jeremiah Fitzpatrick Young

Jeremiah Fitzpatrick Young

Apr 14, 2018

Jeremiah Fitzpatrick Young, 48, of Portland, died April 14, 2018.  Born in Portland on February 28, 1970. Jerry was born the second oldest of my 5 children, his sister Cynthia C. Young being my first-born child; followed by his three brothers:  Issoufou K. Hamilton, Galen Gullatt and Scott Von Erik Gullatt.   My dear son has suddenly and unexpectedly been snatched...

John B. "Jack" O'Brien

John B. "Jack" O'Brien

Apr 14, 2018

John B. "Jack"​ ​O'Brien,​ ​87,​ ​of Portland and formerly ​of Peaks Island, died​ Saturday, ​April 14 at Maine Medical Center ​following a short illness​.​ Born in South Boston, Jack was the son of​ ​Francis and​ ​Helen (Rielly) O'Brien. He graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1947. Following graduation,​ ​he​ ​joined the U.S. Marine Corps and rose to the rank...

Isabel Jean Deluca

Isabel Jean Deluca

Apr 13, 2018

Isabel Jean DeLuca, of Portland, passed away April 13, 2018 at Mercy Hospital.  She was born July 22, 1931 in Warren, OH to Ignazio and Gilda (DiCrecchio) Maiorano. Isabel attended Warren, OH schools.  Her family moved to Maine in 1947.  She married the love of her life, Thomas DeLuca Sr., on July 30, 1950.  She stayed home to raise their...

June D. Buskey

June D. Buskey

Apr 9, 2018

June D. Buskey, 100, of Portland, ME, passed away Monday, April 9, 2018 after a brief illness.  She was born on July 3, 1917 in Bloomfield, VT to Daniel and Phoebe (Bergeron) Daley, the middle of 11 children. Although she grew up in VT, June graduated from North Stratford High School in North Stratford, NH in 1935.  On May 4,...

John Crandall Bonnell

John Crandall Bonnell

Apr 4, 2018

Falmouth-John Crandall Bonnell, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at home with his loving family by his side.  Born the oldest of the three children on December 6, 1934, in Portland Maine, to the late Harold Crandall Bonnell and Agnes Gertrude (Lund) Bonnell He attended Portland Schools and graduated from Deering High School. He also attended...

Sharon Ann Stanley

Sharon Ann Stanley

Mar 31, 2018

Sharon A. Stanley, 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 31, 2018, at home in Portland. Sharon was born on May 27, 1945, in Bangor, Maine the daughter of Louis and Nancy (Webb) Farrell She is survived by her four children, seven grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren.  She was deeply loved by her family and will be forever missed.

Mary Carol "Maude" Bragg

Mary Carol "Maude" Bragg

Mar 29, 2018

Mary Carol "Maude" Bragg, 75, of Arundel, passed away March 29, 2018.  She was born May 24, 1942 in Portland to Carroll and Mary (Powers) Cookson. Mary attended South Portland schools.  She married William "Spike" Bragg in South Portland on November 1, 1958.  She was a loving mother who raised her family.  She was also a dedicated caregiver to her...

Robert Francis Mclaughlin

Robert Francis Mclaughlin

Mar 29, 2018

Robert Francis McLaughlin, AKA "Bobby", "Tobby", and mostly "Toby", 82, left this cluttered plane of life on March 29, 2018, on Holy Thursday. How fitting it should occur on this day when his Lord gave us the gift of the Eucharist, the greatest gift he has ever given. Toby drew his last breath with, Carol, his loving wife of 60...

Donna Marie Spaulding

Donna Marie Spaulding

Mar 28, 2018

Donna Marie Spaulding, 62, of South Portland, lost her short but courageous battle with lung cancer on March 28, 2018. Mrs. Spaulding was born to Everett James and Lois (Powell) Spaulding on December 8, 1955 in Concord New Hampshire. Donna was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother.  She was a lighthouse in their eyes, guiding each one of them...

Samson Richard Kabbashi

Samson Richard Kabbashi

Mar 28, 2018

Samson Richard Kabbashi, 52, of South Portland, passed away March 28, 2018 at Maine Medical Center.  He was born January 1, 1966 in Yambio, South Sudan to Richard and Mary (Buguwa) Kabbashi where he grew up. Sam attended Nakpangua Primary School and Movidi II intermediate School in Yambio. After graduating from Juba Day Secondary School, he went on to earn...