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Brian Witham Obituary
SOUTH PORTLAND - Brian L. Witham, 71, of South Portland, passed away peacefully on Friday, Oct. 21, 2016, after battling a long illness. He was the husband of Nancy A. (Valley) Witham.
Brian was loved by many and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is best remembered for his sense of humor and loving heart for everyone he met.
Brian retired from the Maine Medical Center Lab in 1998, and was a member of Grace Bible Church in Gorham.
Besides his wife of 49 years, he is survived by his two sons, Scott C. Witham of South Portland and Christopher J. Witham and his wife Erin of Windham; his six grandchildren, Ryan, Kelsey, Amanda, Aiden, Connor and Jordan Witham; as well as four great-grandchildren. He also leaves five siblings, Walter Wright and his wife Beverly of New Hampshire, Marlene LaRose of South Portland, Gwendolyn Ricci of Portland, Bruce Witham of Ohio, and Barry Witham and his wife Becky of Saco. He also was the son of the late Bertram L. and Mary A. (Jordan) Witham, and a brother of the late Bradley Witham.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, at 1 p.m. at the Grace Bible Church, 74 Deering Rd., Gorham. To sign Brian's guestbook and leave comments and condolences for the family, please visit: www.advantageportland.com
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Andrea Cesario
October 31, 2016
To Barry and family: My sincere condolences for your loss. Andrea Cesario (formerly Guerrette) and family.
Sadie Anderson
October 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss I will miss him giving me hell ever time he saw me he was a great man we love you uncle Brian you will be missed ,I am so sorry for your loss I will miss him giving me hell ever time he saw me he was a great man we love you uncle Brian you will be missed
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