All Obituaries

Portland-Corporal Bartley T. Mulkern, Jr., 71, known as Bucky to those closest to him, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. Bucky was born on November 11, 1950 in Portland, ME to his parents Bartley T. Mulkern, Sr. and Dorothy Willett. When Bucky was just 18, he decided to join the United States Marine Corps. Bucky was a decorated veteran who proudly served in Vietnam in the Motor Transport with some of his closest friends. After serving in Vietnam, Bucky moved back to Portland...

Anthony "Tony" G Caiazzo, 93, died on September 11, 2022 at Springbrook Center in Westbrook surrounded by his children. Anthony was born in Portland on September 21, 1928 to Gaetano and Orsula (Rega) Caiazzo and attended local Portland schools, graduating from Portland High School. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Army. After completing his tour in the military, he returned to Portland and started a breakfast and lunch restaurant on Congress...

Alan “Al” George Joslin passed away on September 9, 2022 in the arms of his family. He was born on what he always called “the worst day for a birthday”, Christmas Eve, 1944 to Raymond and Barbara (Fritcher) Joslin in Springfield, MA. Al was in the Air Force during the Vietnam War; he then started a 31-year career with Delta Airlines. He was an avid fan of the Ohio State Buckeyes, and a lover of anything college football. Al is predeceased by his parents; his...

How lucky are we that Robert “Bob” Scott Smith lived a spectacular life. He was an incredible friend, mentor, family man and visionary- inspiring people to be the best versions of themselves. As an avid sports fan, music lover, and travel enthusiast, he was always game for an adventure. He regularly drove to Boston to watch his favorite teams, hosted a weekly softball game and played basketball with “the boys” on Sunday. Bob is best known as the Lighthouse...

A Graveside service for Marie Bernatche, age 65,  of Madison, Maine formerly of  Portland Will be held 10 AM on Saturday, September 10, 2022  at New Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. If so desired contributions in Marie’s memory may be made to the Somerset Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 453 Skowhegan, Maine...

Scott Howard – Windham, ME On August 31st 2022 Scott Allen Howard “Duck” age 50 passed away unexpectedly, with his loving wife, and three sons by his side. Scott was born in Belfast, June 29th 1972 the son of Jackie and Ricky Howard. He spent his early childhood, and young adulthood in Searsport with many extended family members- Aunts, Uncles, cousins surrounding him. He later moved to Windham with his family to be closer to Boston for his son’s cancer treatment...

Portland- Howard Paul Smith passed away in Portland, ME on August 24, 2022. Born on March 25, 1933, he was the son of Howard Bull and Dorothy Paul Smith. Howard was brought up in Darien, CT and attended the public schools there, including Royal School and Darien High School. He was known as “Howie” by his classmates. Upon Graduation from DHS in 1951, he attended Harvard College on a scholarship from the Harvard Club of New Canaan.  He resided in Winthrop House there and...

Pamela Lausier (Pettegrow), aged 72 sadly passed away August 23rd peacefully after a long battle with cancer. She was born on January 16th, 1950 to Earl and Kathleen Pettegrow. She graduated from Machias High School. She worked at Bath Iron Works for over 20 years. That is where she met her husband Charles Lausier. They were married May 12th of 1988. Soon after they welcomed a set of twins Meghan and Melissa March of 1989. Three years later they welcomed another set of twins Jennifer and...

Falmouth-Edith V. Young passed away peacefully, at her daughter’s home with family by her side on August 21, 2022. Edith was born in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island on September 12,1927, the daughter of Clifton and Edith Campbell. After the death of her mother, she was brought up by her Aunt Mary (Campbell) Sherman in Edgecomb with her cousins, Jeanette and Mildred, in a warm and loving home. After graduation from North Yarmouth Academy, Edith moved to Boston to live with her...