Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Portland, ME

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Eugene C. Fetteroll Jr.

Eugene C. Fetteroll Jr.

Nov 11, 2024

Portland - Eugene Carl "Gene" Fetteroll, Jr. died unexpectedly on November 11, 2024. Gene was born in Hartford, CT on March 8, 1935, the only son of Eugene C. Fetteroll, Sr., and Gladys M. Fetteroll. He graduated from Newington CT High School in 1953, the University of Connecticut with a BA in Economics in 1957, and Suffolk University with an...

Mary "Dixie" V. Cantwell

Mary "Dixie" V. Cantwell

Nov 11, 2024

Mary Victory Cantwell aka "Dixie" passed away peacefully November 11, 2024, she was born Sept 4, 1922, in Norfolk Virginia to William and Omar James. She attended Williamsburg High School and later moved to New York where she took Post Graduate courses at Nyack High School. There she met the love of her life, Eugene "Butch" Cantwell. They were married...

Howard "Howie" Arthur Rowe

Howard "Howie" Arthur Rowe

Nov 10, 2024

Howard "Howie" Arthur Rowe, 12/22/1939 – 11/10/2024 passed away peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his loving family this past Sunday. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach and mentor. Born in Lynn, MA, the son of Howard and Genevive, he grew up with three siblings Ken, Ed and Marian, who all loved to tease each other about...

Hyacinthe M. Doyon

Hyacinthe M. Doyon

Nov 4, 2024

Hyacinthe "Marcel" Doyon, 85, of Reading, Massachusetts, died peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at Massachusetts General Hospital, with his daughter at his side. Born on November 21, 1938 in Quebec, Canada, he was the only son of Cyprien and Laurentienne Doyon. The family immigrated to the United States, eventually settling in Portland, Maine. After graduating from Cheverus High School,...

Shirley Irene Griffith Hibbard

Shirley Irene Griffith Hibbard

Nov 3, 2024

Shirley Irene Hibbard, nee Griffith, died peacefully at The Heron House in Cumberland Foreside, Maine on the evening of November 3, 2024. Shirley was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada, on Guy Faulks Day, November 5, 1926, with a suitcase in her hand…or so her later love of travel made it seem. Shirley's father, Ewart, owned a factory and a farm....

Myrna E. Hart

Myrna E. Hart

Oct 30, 2024

South Portland, Maine Myrna Evelyn Hart passed away on the morning of October 30th in South Portland, Maine, after a long and full life. Myrna was born on May 31st, 1941 to George and Grace (Littlefield) Dill and was a South Portland resident. Myrna enjoyed shopping for bargains, sunbathing and walking at the beach, and spending time with friends and...

Burma Story Wilkins

Burma Story Wilkins

Oct 30, 2024

AUBURN - Burma Wilkins, 75, passed away October 30, 2024. She was born July 26, 1949 in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Adam Story and Ethel Borden. Burma attended the Medical School of Georgia and Husson University. She worked as a health care administrator for Mercy Hospital. Burma married Colbert Wilkins in 1994 and they enjoyed 25 years of marriage...

Peter C. Herrick

Peter C. Herrick

Oct 23, 2024

Peter C. Herrick,83, of Portland, died peacefully at home surrounded by his family on October 23, 2024. He was born in Portland, Maine on April 30, 1941, the son of Charles and Ruth (Nilsen) Herrick. He graduated from Portland High School.  He served in the United States Navy and was stationed on the USS Wasp.  After serving in the Navy,...

Margaret "Marge" Schmuckal

Margaret "Marge" Schmuckal

Oct 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Margaret E. "Marge" Schmuckal, 74, of Windham, ME.  She died after a brief illness at Maine Medical Center on October 23, 2024. Marge embraced life.  She cherished her husband Paul, her stepchildren, her siblings and their spouses, many nieces and nephews and numerous friends.  She enjoyed travel, nature, good...

Charles Paul Hooper

Charles Paul Hooper

Oct 22, 2024

At Charles' Request there will be no services.

Anissa Elaine Millette

Anissa Elaine Millette

Oct 20, 2024

Anissa Elaine Millette, 53, died peacefully at home in the presence of her husband, mother, and children on October 20th, after her third bout of cancer. She was born in Portland, Maine on September 2nd, 1971 to Deborah (Duffey) and Wayne Nason. She graduated from Deering High School, class of 1989. On Christmas Eve 1993, Anissa married Jason Jay Millette...

George Davis Pride

George Davis Pride

Oct 9, 2024

Falmouth, ME - George Davis Pride, 83, of Falmouth, ME, passed away peacefully at his home on October 9, 2024._ George was born in Portland, Maine, on February 3, 1941, to Philip Snowman Pride and Emma May (Roast) Pride. He graduated from Deering High School in 1959, and shortly thereafter, enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served with...

Perley & Lillian Brackett

Perley & Lillian Brackett

Oct 5, 2024

We have said goodbye to Lillian and Perley Brackett. Lillian passed away on October 1 and her husband couldn't be without her. Perley passed away on October 5 to go home and be with his soulmate. They are survived by their three children Everett Debbie and Linda. Also, by many grandchildren. They were so happy to be grandparents and great...

Peter Benjamin Gellerson

Peter Benjamin Gellerson

Oct 3, 2024

Peter Benjamin Gellerson, 75, passed away on October 3, 2024, at his home in Gray, Maine. Born on April 12, 1949 in Skowhegan, Peter was the son of George Benjamin and Anna Wyman Gellerson. The family moved from North Anson to Falmouth in 1958. In his youth, he was a dedicated golfer and loved all things baseball. He was an...

Mary Helen Timberlake

Mary Helen Timberlake

Sep 29, 2024

Helen Timberlake - Born April 8, 1939, in Lewiston, Maine to Everett and Helen McMerriman. Graduate of Lewiston High School, and beloved wife to Gordon for 65 years, residing in their home in Falmouth, Maine. Mary passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29th, 2024. Mary loved babies, her family, and her home. Mary spent many of her younger years on...

Linda Webber

Linda Webber

Sep 28, 2024

WINDHAM- Linda passed away on September 28th, 2024, at 77 years old. She was born in Portland, Maine and lived most of her life as a Maine resident. She went to Portland schools and graduated from Andover College. She worked at Portland Press Herald, Zayre, Ames, and retired from Pioneer Plastics. The Labor Day cookout she hosted with her husband,...

Bernard E. Boucher

Bernard E. Boucher

Sep 25, 2024

BERNARD E. BOUCHER PORTLAND - Bernie Boucher, 80, died unexpectedly Wednesday 9/25/2024 at Maine Medical Center after a brief illness from natural causes. He was born 9/10/1944 in Eagle Lake Maine to Rose Burgoyne and Edmond Boucher. Bernie graduated from the Baxter School for the Deaf Falmouth ME. He went on to graduate from the American School for the Deaf...

Brian Harrison Knowlton

Brian Harrison Knowlton

Sep 24, 2024

Brian Harrison Knowlton passed away September 24, 2024 at Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough, ME. Brian was born in Belfast, ME on February 20, 1952 to Virginia Morton and Dean Knowlton. Brian was quite the talented man as an excellent finish carpenter and woodworker. He was employed by Tom Morris Yachts and Ocean Cruising Yachts doing finish work and cabinet...