Floyd Walter Porter

Portland- Floyd W. Porter, 71, of Stevens Avenue died peacefully on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, surrounded by love. Floyd was born on November 18, 1951 in Webster, MA the son of Floyd L. and Patricia A. (Wakefield) Porter. He grew up and lived most of his life in the greater Portland area. Floyd was a very hard worker that took great pride in being in control of, and managing his own life. As young man he would walk up and down St. John Street, washing windows for businesses in that area in order to have income, he was not afraid of work. He took a great deal of pride in surrounding himself with people who not only cared deeply about him, but that he knew he could trust. Through his hard work and dedication he was able to live in his own home. He spent the last 10+ years working at Susan’s Fish & Chips on Forest Avenue. He would wash dishes, clean, do whatever was asked of him, he especially loved socializing with the customers that would come in to the restaurant, everyone knew Floyd. He had many friends at his Cumberland Farms stop and his stop at Paul’s Service Center. He will be missed by many. A special thank you is extended to Susie at Susan’s Fish & Chips for all of the kindness she showed to Floyd over the years. Floyd was predeceased by his father, Floyd L. Porter. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Porter of Biddeford; a brother, Kevin Porter of Biddeford; special friends, Shaun and Linda Curran of Portland and Charles Gendron of Portland. Floyd will be interred with his father in the family lot in Houlton, Maine. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home, 172 State Street, Portland, ME.