Family members affectionately remember the Portland native as a rebel who lived life to its fullest.
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Featured obituaries written by the staff of the Portland Press Herald.
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BIW executive, family man took his life as depression mounted during pandemic
The stresses that took a toll on James Richardson, 54, are a broader concern for mental health care providers, who fear suicide rates will increase because of the isolation, uncertainty and economic pressures of the pandemic.
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Scarborough police say speed, fog were factors in fatal crash
Ethan Tucker, a 2019 graduate of South Portland High, is remembered as a loyal and thoughtful friend.
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Lorraine Moreau, 87, longtime bookkeeper at Portland service station
Mrs. Moreau worked for 45 years at Hamilton Service Station, which her father founded.
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Dick Gosselin, veteran Maine broadcaster and reporter, dies at age 72
Mr. Gosselin became a mainstay on Portland television stations WCSH and WMTW in a career that spanned 50 years.
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John ‘Jack’ Dunfey, New England businessman and peace activist, dies at 96
Dunfey, a World War II veteran who helped develop the Maine Mall, dedicated much of his life to fostering world peace and social justice.
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Family, friends remember Wells high schooler, 15, who died unexpectedly in her sleep
The sudden death of Ariana Leighton, an avid learner and passionate writer, shines a spotlight on similar tragedies in Maine and nationwide.
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Todd Miller, 53, avid skier who was beloved at Sunday River
His friends and family remember him as an outdoorsman who lived life to its fullest.
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Theresa Boissonneault, devoted mother, grandmother and Red Sox fan, dies of COVID-19
Mrs. Boissonneault, who was 90, is remembered by her family as a strong, independent and resilient woman who was thrilled when she got to see David Ortiz homer in Game 1 of the 2013 World Series at Fenway Park.
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David McConnell, 83, retired headmaster at Kennebunk High School
He also was director of game day operations and head of ushers for the Portland Sea Dogs for 25 years.