Linda H. Newell
Jul 16, 2017
Lynne Newell, 72, of Gorham, Maine, passed away on Sunday, July 16, 2017 at home with her family by her side. Born in Cleveland, Ohio to Henry and Irene Hoffman, Lynne received her Undergraduate degree in English from Ohio University, and eventually her Master's degree in Library Science from Syracuse University. She worked for the State Library of Connecticut for...
Dorothy J. Gerry
Jul 16, 2017
Dorothy J. Gerry, 89, of Portland, died Sunday July 16, 2017 at St. Joseph's Manor. Born in Portland on June 19, 1928, she was a daughter of Joseph and Hedwig Groth Johnson. She attended Portland Schools and graduated from Deering High the Class of 1946. Dorothy married Irvin A. Gerry on her 20th birthday in 1948. While living in California,...
Philip Allen Bower
Jul 12, 2017
South Portland- Philip A. Bower, 75 of South Portland passed away on July 12, 2017 at his residence. Phil was born on May 28, 1942 in Auburn a son of Philip and Gleyn (Baker) Bower. He graduated from Edward Little High School in 1960, and then joined the U.S. Air Force where he served on Kadena AFB Okinawa and Dow...
Johnny Franchez Texidor
Jul 9, 2017
Johnny Franchez Texidor, 74, of Saco, passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2017 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Puerto Rico on July 22, 1942 a son of Herminio and Gloria Texidor. Johnny is survived by his wife of 40 years Marguerite (Hines) Texidor No services are planned at this time.
David John Devine
Jul 8, 2017
David John Devine passed away peacefully on July 8, 2017, at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston, with his family and beloved dog Bruin at his side. David wrote in his high school yearbook that when he went, he was going to bring the hammer, which he did during his eight-month battle with leukemia. David was born on November 20, 1979,...
Gayle T. Kiernan
Jul 7, 2017
Gayle Trask Kiernan, 76, of Saco, passed away at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on July 7, 2017, following a long and courageous struggle with Amyloidosis. She was born in Milo, ME on November 25, 1940, to Claude and Dorothy Trask. Gayle graduated from Milo High School in 1959 and the University of Maine at Orono in 1963. She began her...
Anna Dorothy Anania
Jul 7, 2017
Portland - Anna Dorothy Cavallaro Anania, 94 of Portland, passed peacefully with loving family members by her side on July 7, 2017. Born in Portland on April 23, 1923 she was one of eight children who were born to parents Dorothy Pompeo and Louis Cavallaro. She attended Portland Schools, graduating from Portland High School. Anna then attended Secretarial College and...
Robert A Sullivan
Jul 7, 2017
Robert A. "UNCLE BOB" Sullivan Bob taxied down the run way on his final, earthly mission, on July 7,2017, flying higher than ever before and earning his final set of wings, to be welcomed, into peace eternal, by his holy father. In the pilot seat was his Sister-in-law, Catherine Mooney, accompanied by the co-pilot, and "Uncle Bob's" wife" Arlene Sullivan...
David William Walton
Jul 7, 2017
David William Walton passed away July 7, 2017 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 25, 1951 in Biddeford to Everett and Pauline (Brackett) Walton. Dave graduated from Thornton Academy, Class of 1970. He worked many years in sales at Nissens Bakery, Jordan Meats, and Paul White Tile. He also owned and operated his own...
Francis "Frank" Joseph Gallagher
Jul 4, 2017
Francis "Frank" Joseph Gallagher, GySgt USMC(Retired), 82, a resident of Portland, Maine, passed away July 4, 2017 at the Maine Veteran's Home in Scarborough with his family by his side. He was born in Portland on November 16, 1934, the son of Joseph Francis and Frances Elizabeth (Hall) Gallagher. With his father's death at age 12, "Sonny" became head of...
Edgar Therrien
Jun 29, 2017
Edgar Therrien, 89, of Standish, formally of Bangor, died June 29, 2017, at Mercy Hospital, following a short illness. He was born September, 18, 1927, in Lowell MA to William & Blanche Therrien. The depression deeply influenced him. His family was ripped apart. He was raised by his cousin Leopold CheneII, whom he considered his father. At the ripe old...
Asa T Worcester
Jun 25, 2017
Asa T. Worcester, Jr. 72, died unexpectedly, at his home in Portland Maine, on Sunday June 25, 2017, He was born August 7, 1944 in Portland Maine. He was the son of the late Asa T. Worcester and Althea Mae Gordious. Asa attended Deering High School, was in the USAF and graduated from the University of Maine. Following his time...
Roxanne Victoria Johnson
Jun 25, 2017
Portland - Roxanne Victoria Johnson (Rocky), 65, a resident of Portland, Passed away June 25, 2017, peacefully at Mercy Hospital, from a long time illness. Rocky was born in Portland Maine on March 25, 1952, the daughter of Marjorie Moody and Herman Howard. She attended Portland High School. She had many Friends that she loved dearly. Rocky enjoyed volunteering at...
David "Dave" Carl Olson
Jun 22, 2017
David "Dave" Carl Olson, 70, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2017 with his beloved daughters by his side. He was born August 16, 1946 in Malden, MA, the only son of Carl and Evelyn (Dahlstrom) Olson. Dad graduated from Framingham South High School in 1965 at the top of his class, and the following year he enlisted in the...
Louise M. Mcginty
Jun 21, 2017
Our mother, Louise McGinty passed away at the Barron Center on June 21, 2017 after several years of declining health. Louise was born May 10, 1927 in Portland where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of John L. and Annie (Wells) Ward. She was raised in the Riverton neighborhood and was part of a large family. She...
Judith F. Amero Friend Rice
Jun 19, 2017
Judith F. Amero Friend Rice, 72, of Westbrook passed away June 19, 2017 at Maine Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born December 15, 1944 in Portland, the daughter of William and Alice (Griffin) Amero. She attended local schools and took great joy in raising her sons. Judith was preceded in death by her parents, son, Richard...
Gilbert Henry Shaw
Jun 17, 2017
Westbrook- Gilbert Henry Shaw, 65, died on June 17, 2017 at Springbrook Center, Westbrook. He was born on January 15, 1952 in Lynn, Massachusetts, the fourth of five children of the late Robert James Shaw and Helen Virginia Shaw (Brennan). He grew up in Massachusetts, Virginia, Brazil, and Maine. He graduated from Lynn English High School in 1970. He served...
Myrtie Lois D'Ascanio
Jun 16, 2017
Casco - Myrtie Lois Allen D'Ascanio 90 years old, passed away on June 16, 2017. She was born June 9, 1927 to Ernest H. Allen and Ellen Morgan Cushman Allen of North Yarmouth, Maine. She was married to David D' Ascanio March 4, 1950 until his death in 2014. She was a 1946 graduate of Greely Institute. Through the years...
Susan M Vance
Jun 16, 2017
Scarborough - Susan (Ferrante) Vance, 52, of Cape Elizabeth, passed on June 16, after a brief illness from complication due to cancer, surrounded by her loving family. Susan was born on December 4, 1964, the eldest daughter of Thomas and Donna (Jones) Ferrante. Susan grew up in a large Italian family on the base of Munjoy Hill. Susan known as...
Richard J Catir Sr
Jun 16, 2017
ALOHA PA Portland - Mr. Richard Catir Sr. went to heaven to join his loving wife Helen (Kenny) Catir, on June 16, 2017. He had lived in Portland, ME, Scarborough, ME, Higgins Beach, Honolulu, Hawaii, and was receiving loving care at the Barron Center when he died. He was the son of Salim Catir and Edna Maloof Catir. Richard graduated...
