NORTH GORHAM- Nicholas R. Porter, age 36, passed away at his home on Oct. 8, 2026.
Nicholas was born in Portland on Oct. 3, 1990.
Nicholas will always be remembered for the enjoyment he had riding Harley -Davidson motorcycles, four wheeling, riding dirt bikes, boating, big trucks, and his brother’s dog- Nova; however, his sense of humor, pranking people and being the funniest guy in the room will live on as lasting memories amongst friends and family. He also had a passion for helping others who were experiencing addiction and worked to guide those struggling to sobriety. Recently, he received a certificate to help those with drug addiction.
Recently, Nicholas had been working at Bentley’s in Arundel in maintenance and bar backing.
He is predeceased by his paternal grandparents- Frank Porter Jr., and Janet Porter; maternal grandparents- Richard Bunney and Clarence Cook; and an aunt- Kelly Bunney.
Nicholas is survived by his parents- Frank Porter III of Gorham and Wendy Bunney-Benner and her husband Brent of Limington; siblings- Jenell Porter, Cheyanne Knox-Benner, Samantha Glantz, and Alekzander Porter; nieces- Willow and Olivia; Kylie who was like a niece; maternal grandmother- Pamela Rubinsky; and best friends- Jeremy Pelletier, Caitlyn Hallowell and Sara Gowen.
A celebration of Nicholas’ life will be held at The Mustard Public House, 1420 Long Plains Road, Buxton, on Monday Oct. 19th from 12-4 PM
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends donations to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, Maine 04102
Arrangements have been entrusted to Chad E. Poitras Cremation and Funeral Service, Buxton, www.mainefuneral.com