CUMBERLAND — Claudia Jean “Cookie” Lowell, 69, of Cumberland, died unexpectedly Aug. 2 in Standish, with her husband by her side. Lowell was born July 11, 1946, in Portland, a daughter of Ann (Minkowsky) and Arthur Pratt. She grew up in Portland and graduated from Deering High School. Lowell was initially employed at Healthtex, but […]
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Frances A. Conley, 88
PORTLAND — Frances Aceto Conley, 88, died Aug. 3, surrounded by her family. Conley was born July 27, 1927, in Portland, the daughter of Vincenzo and Josephine (Addario) Aceto. She was one of 11 children, who grew up in Little Italy on Newbury Street. She attended Portland schools and later also worked for the Portland […]
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Hope J. Bolster, 6: Even in short time, lived with joy and love
PORTLAND — Hope Juliet Bolster, 6, died at her home on Aug. 2, surrounded by her family. Hope was born Jan. 1, 2009, in Portland, to Susan and Jay Bolster, and her older sister, Quinn. Hope lived with cancer and made the best of life. She loved to laugh, to have fun and to be […]
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Peter Vanier, 53
SCARBOROUGH — Peter Vanier, 53, of Scarborough and Caribou, died July 22 after a long period of declining health and a hard-fought battle against colon cancer. He was born June 13, 1962, in Presque Isle, the youngest child of John and Theresa Vanier. He was educated in the Caribou school system and attended Northern Maine […]
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Robert L. Dougherty, 78: Firefighter served Scarborough in many other roles, too
SCARBOROUGH — Robert L. Dougherty, 78, of Scarborough, died suddenly July 24 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Born May 4, 1937, in Portland, he was the son of Elmer and Elizabeth Smith Dougherty. Robert graduated from Deering High School in 1956, and soon married Delores Monteiro, with whom he had two daughters. In 1966, […]
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Dean G. Tibbitts, 77
TOPSHAM — Dean George Tibbitts, 77, died peacefully at his home on July 11, after a year-long battle with lung cancer. Born Jan. 25, 1938, in East Millinocket, Dean was the second identical twin son to Edith Mae Stratton Tibbitts and Carrick Amos Tibbitts. He attended schools in East Millinocket and graduated from Schenck High […]
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Margery L.P. Lebel, 86: Elvis fan dedicated life to family, nursing
BRUNSWICK — Margery Louise Perkins Lebel, 86, died peacefully at Horizons Living and Rehab Center on July 30, after complications from a fall and head trauma earlier this year. She was born Jan. 4, 1929, in Dresden, to George and Alice Perkins. She was the second of three children, with an older brother, Robert, and […]
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Adelaide L. Burke, 93: Loved travel, cooking, but family came first
FALMOUTH — Adelaide “Addie” Lucy Burke, 93, died July 25 at Falmouth by the Sea, where she had resided for almost two years. She was born July 2, 1922, the daughter of Antonio and Mary Colucci Dimatteo, in Portland. She graduated from Portland High School in 1941, and began working at Portland’s W.T. Grant department […]
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Mary C. Pickering, 92
PORTLAND — Mary C. Pickering, 92, of Virginia Street, died Aug. 1 at her home. She was born in Portland on April 17, 1923, a daughter of Edward C. and Elizabeth A. (Carter) Harrigan. She attended local schools and graduated from Portland High School in the class of 1941. Mary married Frederick A. Pickering Jr. […]
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Peter E. Anania, 85: City's first rescue squad leader helped build neighborhood business
PORTLAND — Peter Emery Anania, 85, died July 31, surrounded by his family. Anania was born April 2, 1930, and survived polio at a young age. The disease affected his life profoundly, weakening his legs and lungs. But he lived with grace and dignity, sharing his love of life with all, especially his wife, Claire […]