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Katherine Anne Arcand

Katherine Anne Arcand

Jan 17, 2024

PORTLAND — Katherine Arcand (1936-2024) It is with heavy hearts we make known the passing of Katherine Arcand of Portland, Maine. She was 87 years old. Kate passed peacefully in the early morning of January 17, 2024 surrounded by the comfort of her family in her final days. She was facing a large window with sunlit snow covering the branches...

Lisabeth "Lisa" Ann Brown

Lisabeth "Lisa" Ann Brown

Jan 16, 2024

Lisabeth "Lisa" Ann Brown, 72, of Scarborough ME, passed away unexpectedly January 16, 2024 at The Woods at Canco Retirement Community. Lisa was born on April 14, 1951 in Blissfield, Michigan before moving to Southern California. Lisa followed her heart to Maine, and settled in Scarborough. Throughout Lisa's life she wore many hats in the hospitality, banking, and insurance industries,...

Mary Jane Mcinnis

Mary Jane Mcinnis

Jan 16, 2024

MaryJane McInnis passed away Tuesday January 16, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. MaryJane was born on January 21, 1950 in Portland, Maine; the oldest daughter of 13. MaryJane was a loving mother, Nana and great Nana. She was always the life of the party anywhere she went. She loved playing cards, Yahtzee, going to the Oxford Casino, and enjoying...

Randolph L Leshane

Randolph L Leshane

Jan 12, 2024

Randy passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loving family on January 12, 2024. Randy was a kindhearted and caring person who always brought laughter to the people around him. Randy had a successful career in the printing industry. He owned The Pressroom Printing Company in Westbrook and worked for X-Press Copy, Printer's Inc and Diversified Communications for 16 years...

Elizabeth Ann Higgins

Elizabeth Ann Higgins

Jan 5, 2024

Elizabeth Ann Higgins, 93, of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away peacefully on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Elizabeth (Betty) was born in Standish, Maine on Sept. 8, 1930, a daughter of Albert E. and Cora (Evans) Hanson. She was educated in Old Orchard Beach school system. In 1946, Betty married her beloved husband, Harold Higgins. They...

Christopher L Welch

Christopher L Welch

Dec 31, 2023

South Portland - With great sorrow, Christopher L. Welch, also known as "Welchy" passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 63. He had a wicked sense of humor and a heart of gold with endless love for dogs. Growing up in Cape Elizabeth, Chris enjoyed spending time at Kettle Cove with friends and family. He was self-employed...

Stephen Joseph Bobalek

Stephen Joseph Bobalek

Dec 23, 2023

Stephen J. Bobalek died peacefully on December 23, 2023 at Bella Point Freeport after a short illness. He was born November 5, 1945 in Cleveland Ohio, son of Edward and Marie Bobalek. After graduating from the University of Maine Stephen used his multiple degrees to help others through education and counseling. After putting his love of math to use as...

Joyce Ann Arthurs

Joyce Ann Arthurs

Dec 19, 2023

Levant – Joyce Ann Arthurs, 72, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2023 after a period of declining health. She was born August 5, 1951 to Doris (Farnham) and Earle Rutherford. Joyce is survived by her life partner Eric Arsenault, her son, Scott Arthurs, 2 stepsons, Eric and Darryl, brother, Garnett Rutherford, five grandchildren, Jasmine, Tanisha, Bradley, Lorelei, and Landon,...

Lucille Catherine Grassi

Lucille Catherine Grassi

Dec 15, 2023

In loving memory of Lucille Grassi (77), a mom, bingo aficionado, faithful Christian, and cosmetologist with a unique flair for life, passed away December 15, surrounded by loved ones at The Gosnell House in Scarborough, Maine. Born on November 23, (1947), in Portland, Maine, Lucille entered this world with a twinkle in her eye and a knack for making life...

Claude A Vachon

Claude A Vachon

Dec 11, 2023

Claude A. Vachon, 98, of South Portland, passed away peacefully at Pinnacle Healthcare in South Portland, on December 11, 2023. He was born August 31, 1925, to Alfred A. Vachon and Leda (Cloutier) Vachon in Berlin N.H. He graduated from St. Joseph High School Seminary in Bucksport, MA and from the Oblate College and Major Seminary in Natick, MA. He...

Jere Douglass Hoover

Jere Douglass Hoover

Dec 9, 2023

Jere Douglass Hoover passed away peacefully on December 9th 2023 in the company of his family after a long and courageous battle with terminal illness. Jere Hoover was born September 10th, 1946 in Lancaster, PA. The son of Harry Leland Hoover and Elizabeth Kendig Hoover, he excelled on both the wrestling mat and the rifle team in his youth. He...

Nancy Paddock Allen

Nancy Paddock Allen

Dec 3, 2023

Nancy Paddock Allen died unexpectedly on December 3, 2023, in Portland Maine at the age of 87 years. Nancy was born June 22, 1936, in Lakewood, Ohio. She grew up in North Olmsted and Richfield, Ohio where she developed a love of farming, gardening, and animals that remained at her core for the rest of her life. Nancy graduated Muskingum...

Penny Lee Bozych

Penny Lee Bozych

Nov 7, 2023

Penny Bozych, 71, lost a hard-fought battle with Parkinson's disease on Nov 7th at her home in Standish, Maine. By her side were her sister and nephew who were inspired by the strength and courage she showed in her final days and moments. Her love for life was apparent, and she will be sorely missed by those who knew her...

Ronald E Gallant

Ronald E Gallant

Nov 6, 2023

Ronald Gallant, a husband, father, musician, French teacher, diver, and good cook. Died unexpectedly on November 6, 2023. He is survived by his wife, Lois Gallant, and children Faye Bogan, Dana Gallant, Lisa Gallant- Seal, and Howard Slaughter. He had several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Born in Portland, Maine, he served in the navy, and was a French...

James H. Johnston

James H. Johnston

Oct 24, 2023

James H. (Jim) Johnston of Cape Elizabeth, Maine, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by loving family, on the morning of October 24, 2023. Jim had celebrated his 88th birthday and 53rd wedding anniversary with his wife Susan just days before. In the months before his death, Jim frequently said, "I am the luckiest man I know." Jim was...

Lorraine G Noel

Lorraine G Noel

Oct 22, 2023

Lorraine G Noel, 90, died at St. Joseph's Residence, Portland ME on October 22, 2023. She was born in Portland on June 23, 1933. Lorraine was preceded in death by her husband, George Noel and their children, Little Dickie and Sharon. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Millie Wyman and her husband, George, several nieces and nephews, and her good...

Everett Jerome Hall

Everett Jerome Hall

Oct 19, 2023

Westbrook- Everett J. Hall, "Lowgear", 45, died October 19, 2023, at his home. He was born on November 9, 1977, the son of Everett and Loretta (McNally) Hall. He was a proud member of the Saccarappa Lodge #86 A.F. & A.M and took great pride in his role as Knowledge Transfer Systems Engineer II at IDEXX, obtaining his Black Belt...

John Thomas Munton, Jr.

John Thomas Munton, Jr.

Oct 11, 2023

John Thomas Munton Jr, 70, passed away on October 11, 2023 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. He was born in Hilo, Hawaii to John T. Munton Sr and Lois M. (Geaglone) Munton. John grew up in Uncasville, CT, where he met his wife Anita. The two were married on May 19, 1984. As a young married couple with two...

Theresa G. Pelletier

Theresa G. Pelletier

Oct 11, 2023

Theresa G. Pelletier age 80, formerly of Belgrade passed away on October 11, 2023 at Maine General Rehabilitation & Long Term Care at Glenridge in Augusta after a battle with Dementia. Born in Waterville to Lawrence and Frances (Devoe) King on July 2,1943. Theresa grew up in Benton graduating from Lawrence High School in 1961. On October 26, 1968 Theresa...

Virginia "Ginny" Arlene Trafford

Virginia "Ginny" Arlene Trafford

Sep 24, 2023

Virginia Trafford " Ginny", age 86, passed away peacefully on September 24th at The Heron House in Cumberland. A memorial service will be held at Pleasant Mountain Ski Area on October 22nd from 1-4pm. She was born in Two Harbors, Minnesota to Verner and Betty Juth. Ginny married Donald Trafford in 1958 and lived in Two Harbors until 1963 when...

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