Suzanne Jane Pesce
Feb 17, 2026
Suzanne (Suzie) Jane Pesce, 85, of Portland passed away peacefully February 17th, 2026 after a long illness. She was born June 1st, 1940 in Portland, ME the daughter of Joseph Pesce and Violet Dagnes Pesce.
Suzanne graduated from Portland High School in 1958 and first worked for New England Telephone as a telephone operator. Later she was a department manager for...
Pina Raia
Feb 17, 2026
Giuseppina “Pina” Raia of Portland died peacefully at home after a long illness on February 17, 2026. She was surrounded by her loving family as she always was.
Pina was born on November 2, 1945, in Somma Vesuviana Naples Italy, the daughter of Sabato Raia and Vincenza Piccolo. She attended local schools until she left to work in the family salumeria.
In...
Sally Neilson Walker
Feb 15, 2026
Sally (Neilson) Walker passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on February 15, 2026, at the age of 90.
Born on April 12, 1935, in Portland, Maine, to Robert and Helen Neilson, Sally was a lifelong resident of the city she loved. She graduated from Deering High School, where she met the love of her life and future husband of 65 years,...
Micahel P. Brown
Feb 10, 2026
Michael P. Brown, 79, of Scarborough, Passed away on Tuesday February 10, 2026.
At Michael’s request there will be no services.
Charles Michael Patrick O"Donnell
Feb 9, 2026
Michael P. O’Donnell, 89, died peacefully on February 9, 2026 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease, surrounded by his family.
Michael was born on March 17, 1936, in Newton, Massachusetts, to Charles and Mary A. O’Donnell. When his mother’s health required a change, the family moved to northern Maine, and Michael spent his childhood in Presque Isle. From those northern...
Janet Ann Gallant
Feb 7, 2026
JANET ANN (NAPOLITANO) GALLANT - Portland, died February 7th, 2025, at Gosnell House four days after celebrating her 93rd birthday with her son and brother at her home.
She was born Feb. 3, 1933, in Portland, the daughter of late Nunzio F. and Sara (Lee) Napolitano. Janet attended Portland schools Roosevelt, Longfellow and Deering High School, graduating in 1950 at age...
Marie K. O'Connor
Feb 7, 2026
Marie K. O’Connor (Lyons)
Marie passed away peacefully at her daughter Jennifer’s home in Portland, Maine under the loving care of her husband John (Desi), Jennifer, Sean and Charlene and her sister Ethel. Marie was born May 11, 1940, in Boston, MA to her proud parents John E. Lyons and Katherine Lyons (Mahoney). Marie was one of three siblings. She was...
William Jack Butcher
Feb 2, 2026
William Butcher, 84, passed away on February 2, 2026, in South Portland, Maine. Born on June 28, 1941, in Kansas City, Missouri, he lived a life marked by service, dedication, and deep affection for his family.
William began his career in the United States Coast Guard, where he rose to the rank of Boatswain’s Mate Chief (BMC), demonstrating leadership and commitment...
Timothy K. Cloudman
Feb 2, 2026
Timothy K. Cloudman of Cumberland Foreside, son of Olin B. Cloudman and Ruth Kimball Cloudman, died peacefully at home on February 2, 2026 after a long illness. Born on July 16th, 1942 in Mobile, Alabama, Tim grew up in New Orleans and attended Metairie Park Country Day School from first grade until graduation in 1960. There he met many lifelong...
Sandra L. Candelmo
Jan 27, 2026
SANDRA L. CANDELMO
JAN. 27 2026
Sandy was born on Feb. 6th, 1947 in Portland, Maine.
She raised her family in South Portland, moved to Venice, Florida and returned to Westbrook, Maine to be closer to family.
Sandy was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, animal lover, and friend whose warmth and fierce love defined her life.
Sandy is survived by the love of her...
Brenda Sileo
Jan 25, 2026
Brenda E. Sileo
2026 - 1938
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, Brenda E. Sileo, of Scarborough, Maine. Brenda was born on February 21, 1938 to her late parents Leslie and Freda Warren in Richmond, England, and passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 25, 2026. In her 87...
Cynthia J. Vacca
Jan 22, 2026
Cynthia J. (Malia) Vacca, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at Maine Medical Center, with her loving family by her side. She was born on October 20, 1946, in Portland, Maine, the daughter of Joseph and Mae Malia.
She grew up in Portland, attended Cathedral School, and graduated from Portland High School in 1965. She was employed by...
Russell (Rusty) M. Gallant
Jan 14, 2026
Russell M. Gallant
November 10, 1956-January 14, 2026
“Rusty” Gallant, long-time resident of Parkside, Portland, Maine, passed away peacefully at the Gosnell Hospice Home in Scarborough January 14, 2026, following a late diagnosis of cancer. He leaves behind his three remaining siblings: Arnie, Jean and John. He also leaves his ex-wife, Beth Gallant, of Portland and long-time friend and companion, Laura Vittorioso...
Joanne O. Vanier
Jan 11, 2026
Joanne O. Vanier passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.
She was born in Portland on October 3, 1952, the daughter of Doris J. McCormick and Fred Higgins. Joanne was known for her kindness, quiet strength, and the love she gave so freely to her family and friends. She found joy in being with those she loved...
Sarah Teresa Lindahl
Jan 11, 2026
Sarah Teresa Lindahl, was born in Bangor Maine, on October 2, 1930, and passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 95.
Sarah was one of six children. Her Irish heritage and Catholic faith was very important to her. She graduated from John Bapst High School and shortly after married Richard C. Lindahl. They raised five children and eventually...
Albert Boudreau
Jan 2, 2026
South Portland- Albert Joseph Boudreau, 99, of South Portland, passed away on January 2,2026.
He was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick Canada a son of James and Louise Francoeur Boudreau.
Albert lived in Caribou for many years before moving to Florida and eventually settled in South Portland to be closer to his family.
He was predeceased by his wife Fernande “Fern” Boudreau...
Edith Rose (Edie) Marino
Dec 30, 2025
Edith Rose (“Edie”) Marino
August 30, 1934 – December 30, 2025
Edith Rose (“Edie”) Marino passed away on December 30, 2025, at 91 years old in Portland surrounded by her loving family.
Edie was born in Portland on August 30, 1934, the youngest daughter of Agostino Germani and Rachele Belfiglio, Italian immigrants. She was raised on Newbury Street, in a close-knit neighborhood referred...
Marie Elaine (Whitten) Martin
Dec 30, 2025
Marie Elaine (Whitten) Martin
Marie Elaine Martin of Old Orchard passed away on December 30, 2025 at the age of 73.
She was born in Portland Maine on August 5, 1952. She was the daughter of Harry “Keith” and Anne Whitten. She was graduate of Portland High School Class of 1970. After high school she had a lengthy career in the banking...
Philip R. Sudano
Dec 27, 2025
Philip R. Sudano - 1951- 2025
Brunswick- Philip R. Sudano,74, of River Road in Brunswick, passed away unexpectedly On Saturday December 27, 2025, in Portland.
He was born in Bay Shore New York, one of eight children to Philip M. and Frances M. (Ermish) Sudano.
Phil was a graduate of Stony Brook University in Stony Brook New York with a degree in Arts &...
Susan VB Willard
Dec 27, 2025
Susan vB Willard of Cape Elizabeth, Maine was a caring wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Everyone who met her couldn’t believe how kind and caring she was. She left this world on December 27, 2025, at the age of 84.
Susan was born to Frank van Buren and Doris Smith in Wilmington, Vermont on September 10, 1941.
She graduated...
