Rose Sharon Galgay
Mar 6, 2024
Portland, Maine – R. Sharon (Medina) Galgay died on March 6, 2024 with her husband holding her hand while she peacefully took her last breath after a long, brave battle of almost 40 years suffering from the numerous tortures of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis, leaving all who had the pleasure of meeting her, whether for a moment or a lifetime,...
Gary S. Hawkes
Mar 4, 2024
Gary Stephen Hawkes Oakland - Gary Stephen Hawkes, 71, died peacefully at Hospice of Southern Maine - Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on March 4th, 2024. He was born March 18th, 1952, in Portland, the son of the late Norman E. and Hilma L. (Sanborn) Hawkes. Gary Graduated from Windham High School, class of 1970. Gary was a proud long-term employee...
Gilbert Conrad Morrison
Feb 25, 2024
Lewiston- Gilbert C. Morrison, born 10/22/34, reunited with his wife Patricia on Feb. 25, 2024. He is survived by his children, Kelly and her Joe, Sean, James and wife Shin Young; as well as several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by a son Kenneth. A service will be held at The Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mount Vernon Road,...
Thomas P Bryan
Feb 6, 2024
Thomas P. Bryan of Portland passed peacefully away on Feb. 6, 2024. To say he was a character was an understatement. He was known for his stubborn tenacity, and his kind spirit to his friends and family. He will be sadly missed, and forever loved. He is survived by his brother Dave, sister-in-law Cherri, and many nieces and nephews, and...
Adrien Brian Brochu
Jan 18, 2024
Adrien Brian Brochu of Lisbon Falls, Maine, born January 16, 1982 to Ellen Haggett and Brian Brochu passed away in the early morning of January 18, 2024 with his mom and dad by his side. He was a loving father, son, brother and friend. He was a free spirit that could not, would not conform to the box the world...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
