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Edna Lorraine Anderson

Edna Lorraine Anderson

Dec 9, 2025

Our mother, Lorraine (Vaccari) Anderson—known to all as Gram—passed away peacefully, surrounded by a circle of family and love. To everyone who knew her, she was more than a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt or friend; she was a living reminder of love. She moved through life with the quiet strength and radiant love of someone touched by heaven itself—an angel...

Russell Clark Soule

Russell Clark Soule

Nov 27, 2025

Russell Clark Soule, (03/31/1954 - 11/27/2025) Russell was born March 31, 1954 in Portland, Maine to Russell Franklin Soule and Marion Higgins Soule. Russell was the second of three children, his older brother Gary and his younger sister, Cheryl. The stories of his adventures growing up in Portland are many. Russell was an accomplished swimmer and was inducted into the...

Jeanne May Cash

Jeanne May Cash

Nov 25, 2025

Jeanne May Cash, 71, of South Portland, Maine passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on November 25, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. Jeanne was born April 4, 1954 in Lynn, Massachusetts , the daughter of Loraine Woodsum and Robert Brown. Jeanne graduated from South Portland High School in 1972. Following high school she worked for AT&T before raising...

Douglas Alan Downs

Douglas Alan Downs

Nov 20, 2025

Portland - The family of Douglas (Downsy) Alan Downs of Hartford, ME is saddened to announce his passing on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at the age of 71 years old. He was born on January 3, 1954 in Rumford, ME. Doug was the son of Donald and Ferne (Blaisdell) Downs. He was the youngest of six children. He attended local...

Hartley Dodge Webster

Hartley Dodge Webster

Nov 15, 2025

Hartley D. Webster 1938 – 2025 On November 15th, 2025, Hartley Dodge Webster of Pownal, Maine passed away quietly in the company of his loving wife and soulmate, Benson, and family members, thus embarking on his next adventure. Hartley burst onto the scene a scant 7 minutes after his twin brother Jay on October 30, 1938. For them, their first...

David S Choate

David S Choate

Nov 14, 2025

David S. Choate, 76, of Windham, Maine, passed away on November 14, 2025. David was born on February 11, 1949, in Rhode Island to Stephen and Phyllis (Kingston) Choate. He grew up in various locations, as a "Navy Brat" and made many friends everywhere he went. Over the years, David served four years in the Navy as a photographer. He...

Doris Lea Cote

Doris Lea Cote

Nov 9, 2025

Doris L. (Webster) Cote of South Portland passed away peacefully on November 9, 2025, surrounded by so much love from her family. Doris had such a big heart and a smile to match. She kept a positive attitude in life and during her battle with cancer, always remaining hopeful. Doris loved her family dearly. Her grandchildren and great-grandchildren were her...

Lloyd Burton Wolf

Lloyd Burton Wolf

Nov 8, 2025

Dr. Lloyd "Burt" Wolf March 24, 1934 – November 8, 2025 Of South Portland, Maine Burt Wolf, 91, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on November 8th after a short illness. Born on March 24, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, he was the beloved son of Mollie (Shapiro) Wolf and Edward Wolf. Burt's mother died 18 days...

Janet Everlena Meisner

Janet Everlena Meisner

Nov 3, 2025

Janet Meisner passed away on November 3rd. She will be fondly remembered by her family and friends for her resiliency and love. Despite a life full of obstacles, including surviving polio and two husbands, Janet didn't complain, and offered a generous spirit and love to her family including her children Jennifer Seekins and Justin Hutchins, and their spouses. She was...

Patricia Ann Rainey

Patricia Ann Rainey

Oct 29, 2025

Patricia Ann Rainey March 11, 1950 – October 29, 2025 Patricia "Pat" Ann Rainey (Rice) of Windham, Maine, passed away peacefully on October 29, 2025, surrounded by the love of her girls. Born on March 11, 1950, in Portland, Maine, to Kenneth and Shirley Rice, Patricia was the oldest of six siblings. She is survived by her brothers Kenneth Rice...

John Young Keffer

John Young Keffer

Oct 22, 2025

John Young Keffer, Visionary Entrepreneur and Philanthropist, Leaves Lasting Legacy July 15, 1942 – October 22, 2025 View Remembrance Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/HztOeVrBWg0 John Young Keffer passed away on October 22, 2025. He was a kind, generous, and driven man who believed deeply in the power of education, perseverance and hard work. He touched many lives—through his businesses, his foundation,...

Donald Robert James

Donald Robert James

Oct 15, 2025

Donald Robert "DJ" James was born on March 13, 1963, at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina. He later settled in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, where he spent many of his early years in the foster care system. Affectionately known as "Stats Man," Don could tell you anything about any player on the Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins, or even the less important...

Jeffrey William Lever

Jeffrey William Lever

Oct 14, 2025

Jeffrey William Lever, 72, of 688 Park Avenue, Auburn, Maine died Tuesday October 14, 2025 at The Hospice House in Auburn, Maine. Born On October 3, 1953 in Lewiston, Maine, he was the son of the late George William Lever and Alice Roy Lever. He attended local schools and graduated from Lewiston High School in 1972. He attended the University...

Eugene Francis Testa

Eugene Francis Testa

Oct 9, 2025

Gene is survived by his wife Linda Testa, 5 children:Rick Testa (Wendy), John Tarantino (Michelle), Debbie Bridges (Sid), Donna Price and Denise Caunter. As well as his 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. His brother Ron Testa (Lana), 2 nephews and 5 great nieces. He is predeceased by his parents Frank and Anna Testa, his brother Stephen Testa and his beloved...

James Arthur Hetley

James Arthur Hetley

Oct 8, 2025

James Hetley, 78, passed away on October 8 as a result of a bike crash. Born in Illinois, Jim moved to Bangor 50 years ago, after discharge from the US Army during the Viet Nam War. Having a degree in Architecture from the University of Michigan, he worked in offices in Bangor, Holden and Ellsworth before opening his own architectural...

Thomas Charles Perley

Thomas Charles Perley

Oct 2, 2025

Thomas (Tom) Charles Perley, 58, entered the world, lived his life and exited in unique ways. He died Thursday, October 2, 2025, of complications from a spinal cord injury suffered after being hit by a car earlier this year. Tom was born seven weeks early in May 1967 to Delene and James Perley in Royal Oak, Michigan. Soon, thereafter, the...

Christine Eleanor Jordan

Christine Eleanor Jordan

Sep 26, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, wife, grandmother, and friend, Christine E. Jordan. Christine, 71, of Sebago, Maine, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2025. She was born on January 11, 1954, in North Conway, New Hampshire, to Beverly and Merle Harmon. Christine fought a courageous...

Clark Hibbard Whittier

Clark Hibbard Whittier

Sep 26, 2025

Clark Hibbard Whittier died on September 26, 2025 after a long illness. He was born March 24, 1945 in Boston MA, the son of Ross and Dorothy Hibbard Whittier. He was raised in various towns in Massachusetts, including Salem, Housatonic, Chelmsford, and Sheffield, and graduated from Berkshire School in 1963. He graduated from Colby College in Waterville ME in 1967...

Thomas Ernest Ray

Thomas Ernest Ray

Sep 21, 2025

Thomas Ernest Ray, 84, of Poland, Maine, passed away on September 21, 2025, in Lewiston, ME. Tom was born in Boston, MA on June 22, 1941, son of the late Kenneth and Marjorie (Gray) Ray. Tom grew up in Arlington, MA, and raised his family in Littleton, MA. He retired to Poland, ME and Naples, FL. Tom was a loving...

Jonathon Edward Bardsley

Jonathon Edward Bardsley

Sep 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected death of our son Jonathon (Jon) Bardsley on Sept. 15, 2025 at the age of 31. Jon grew up in Maynard, MA and York Beach, ME. Growing up Jon had a love for playing baseball and basketball throughout his early school years. He had a passion for skateboarding (riding at...

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