Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Margaret Mae Lee

Margaret Mae Lee

Jan 14, 2018

Margaret Mae [LeClerc] Lee Margaret Mae Lee, 73, of Portland, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, January 14th, 2018, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Portland, the daughter of Evelyn and John Kordik on July 27th, 1944.   She was adopted and raised by her stepfather, Joseph Leclerc, at the age of 2.  She...

Mary G. Brett

Mary G. Brett

Jan 13, 2018

Portland-Mary G. Brett, 78, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 22, 1939 in Portland, the daughter of Peter and Mary (Morrissey) Portas. Mary attended Portland High School graduating with the Class of 1957. While in high school,Mary was very active in the Andrews Sabres Drum and Bugle...

Patricia Ann Reece

Patricia Ann Reece

Jan 12, 2018

Patricia Ann Reece Portland- Patricia (Pat) Ann Reece was born in South Portland, Maine on September 27, 1938. She passed peacefully on January 12, 2018. A loving mother and homemaker, Pat enjoyed traveling, working behind the scenes at the Maine Acting Company in Lewiston, Volunteering at the Spirit of Joy in Orlando, Florida, and taking care of pets. She loved...

Ervette J. Strange

Ervette J. Strange

Jan 12, 2018

Ervette "Eppie" Strange, 90 PORTLAND - Ervette "Eppie" Strange, 90, of Windham died at Maine Medical Center on Friday, January 12, 2018.  She was born on March 10, 1927, the second daughter of Fred B. Jordan, Sr., and Helen Goff Jordan, and one of seven children.  She graduated from Windham High School in 1944, when she delivered her salutatorian speech...

John C. Hurley

John C. Hurley

Jan 12, 2018

John C. Hurley 85, passed away peacefully January 12,2018 at his  home in Portland, ME He was born November 20, 1932,in Portland,ME,  the son of Lewis G. and Jennie B. Hurley.  John was a graduate of Deering High School. He had been employed for many years at Fox Lumber in their cabinet shop.  John took great pride in his detailed...

Arthur L. Edwards

Arthur L. Edwards

Jan 12, 2018

Westbrook:  Arthur L. Edwards, 83, went to be with the Lord January 12.  Born and raised in Portland the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Sampson) Edwards.  He attended Portland schools and graduated from Portland High School. Arthur is predeceased by his wife Rita and his son Larry. He is survived by a son Jeff Edwards, two daughters, Cindy Bailey and...

Katherine A. Filiatrault

Katherine A. Filiatrault

Jan 11, 2018

Katherine Filiatrault Westbrook - Katherine 'Kate' Filiatrault, 44, passed away at home in the presence of family January 11, 2018 after a multi-year battle with breast cancer. Kate graduated from Hugh C. Williams High School and St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY where she met and married her husband, John Filiatrault, of 16 years.  In addition to her husband, Kate...

Clifford S. Ward

Clifford S. Ward

Jan 10, 2018

Clifford S. Ward, 88, passed away earlier this year at the Gosnell House in Scarborough.  He was born on June 25, 1929, the son of John L. Ward and Annie L. (Wells) Ward.  Mr. Ward was raised in the Riverton neighborhood of Portland in a large family.  He attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School. After high school...

Lillian "Jane" Pooler

Lillian "Jane" Pooler

Jan 6, 2018

Lillian "Jane" Pooler, 85, of Westbrook, passed away at home on January 6, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born February 23, 1932 in Portland to James and Mary (Devaney) Horr. Lillian attended Portland schools and received her diploma from Portland High School.  She worked at Service Book Bindery, as a CNA at Maine Medical Center for over...

Mary "Sister" Wilson

Mary "Sister" Wilson

Jan 5, 2018

Mary "Sister" (Valente) Wilson, 84, passed away peacefully after a long illness on January 5, 2018, at Seaside Healthcare where she had been a resident for the past few months.  Mary was born on July 1, 1933 in Portland, and was the daughter of the late Ernest and Mabel (Siteman) Valente. Mary was educated in parochial schools, and graduated from...

Raymond A. Labbe

Raymond A. Labbe

Jan 5, 2018

Raymond A. Labbe Sr. passed away January 5, 2018.  He was born July 25, 1931 in Portland to Joseph Dona and Viola Mildred (Berry) Labbe Sr. Raymond attended local schools and worked for the City of Portland's Public Works Department and drove a forklift for various local businesses.  He was kind and loved his family very much, especially his children. ...

Karen Malinda Dolph

Karen Malinda Dolph

Jan 3, 2018

Karen Malinda James Dolph, 75, of Cumberland Park Place, died Wednesday January 3, 2018, following a long illness.  Born in Weston, West Virginia, she is a daughter of Robert and Betty Adolt James.  She graduated from Weston High School, the Class of 1960.  She enjoyed sewing, collecting angels and doing puzzles.  During her life she was a homemaker, factory worker ...

John Gordon Field Sr.

John Gordon Field Sr.

Dec 31, 2017

John Gordon Field, Sr. died peacefully on New Year's Eve at The Cedars Nursing Facility with his wife, Darlene, by his side, ending a lengthy decline from an accident in 2013.  He was known as Jack, by many, and lovingly called Jackie by his family of origin. Born in Bar Harbor, Maine on October 3, 1934, to Ralph H. Field...

Kevin Gerard Reilly

Kevin Gerard Reilly

Dec 29, 2017

Portland - Kevin Gerard Reilly, 51, passed unexpectedly on December 29, 2017. He was born November 6, 1966 at Webber Hospital in Biddeford, Maine, the son of the late William and Mary Reilly. Kevin attended St. Joseph's Parish School and Deering High School in Portland, Maine, graduating in the Class of 1986. For more than two decades, Kevin has enjoyed...

Robert S. Hoyt

Robert S. Hoyt

Dec 26, 2017

PORTLAND - Robert (Bob) Stanley Hoyt, 74, passed away on Tuesday, December 26, 2017 at Mercy Hospital after a long illness. He was born on September 28, 1943, in Boston, Massachusetts, the son of George and Pearl (Ells) Hoyt. Bob was well known in the second hand and Flea Market Business. He is survived by his wife of 49 years...

Ida Tevanian

Ida Tevanian

Dec 25, 2017

Portland-Ida Tevanian, 95, Ida Tevanian began her life's journey as a refugee. Her journey ended after 95 years when she passed away in the early morning hours of Christmas. In between, she had many challenges and adventures, but always lived at full speed and with maximum enthusiasm. Ida was a proud Armenian. Her life was formed by the persecution of...

Eugene A. Bellanceau Jr.

Eugene A. Bellanceau Jr.

Dec 24, 2017

EUGENE ARTHUR BELLANCEAU JR.  WESTBROOK Eugene A. Bellanceau Jr. "Gene", 67 died December 24, 2017 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by his loving children. He was born January 24, 1950, the son of late Eugene A. Bellanceau Sr. and survived by his mother Ruth Bellanceau (Harrington). Gene loved to spend his days with his son. He had a smile that...

Peter Dunnett Gibson

Peter Dunnett Gibson

Dec 23, 2017

Peter Dunnett Gibson, 55, of Gorham, Maine died Saturday, December 23, 2017 of glioblastoma at Springbrook Rehabilitation Center in Westbrook, Maine.  He was born February 23, 1962 in Boston, Mass. and was the son and the first of four children of Alexander D. "Sandy" Gibson, Jr. and Hannah E. (Hinman) Gibson. Pete grew up in Andover, Mass and graduated from...

Barbara Ann Hamilton

Barbara Ann Hamilton

Dec 22, 2017

Barbara Ann Hamilton, 78, passed away on December 22, 2017 in Portland surrounded by family.  She was born in Waltham, MA on May 28, 1939 to Frederick and Eileen (Southern) Symonds.  She graduated from Natick High School and the Chandler School for Women in Boston, MA. Barbara is predeceased by: her husband of 49 years, Rodney Hamilton; parents; sister Marilyn...

Lucy Lee Coombs

Lucy Lee Coombs

Dec 21, 2017

Lucy Lee Coombs, 93, of Bremen, ME, passed away December 21, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland, ME. Lucy is survived by:  her husband, Alexander Coombs of Bremen, ME; son, Douglas and his wife Jean; daughters, Sharon, Linda, and Trish; and 7 grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cynthia Pepper. Per Lucy's request, no services will...