Andrew "Andy" Porter, III, 81, of Gorham, NH, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at the Morrison Nursing Home with family by his side after a battle with cancer. He was born on September 21, 1944 in Island Falls, ME the son of the late Richard W. Sr. and Emma (McGraw) Porter.

For many years Andrew was employed by the Maine State Police where he rose through the ranks and served as Detective Corporal in Troop F, Aroostook County as well as Criminal Investigative Division 3. As a detective Andrew worked on and solved many high-level cases that led to justice for victims. Even after he retired from the Troopers, Andrew still devoted his time to solving crimes through his detailed case notes and was a proud member of the Maine Retired Troopers Organization. Also, in retirement Andrew and Carol would often take off in their small RV traveling all over North America. From Maine to Florida to Alaska, they were thrilled by the adventures and couldn’t wait to see what was waiting for them around the next bend in the road. Andrew was a grand storyteller and conversationalist, listeners would hear about growing up on the family farm in Northen Maine, his time investigating, as well as his family, and current events. As a wine connoisseur, he would always smirk as the opportunity arose to pour an extra tall glass for his friends and family. In his younger years he could often be found fishing, hunting, and causing a ruckus on the farm. He was devoted to his family and will be greatly missed for his steadfastness, poise, and genuine spirit.

He is survived by his wife Carol (Turcotte) Porter of Gorham; children: Tom Porter of Kenduskeag, ME, Darrin Porter and wife Amy of Midlothian, VA and step-son Lee Corrigan and fiancé Amanda Perras of Gorham; grandchildren: Andrew IV, James, Cody and wife Amanda, Micah, Emilya, Ryan; great-granddaughter Bayleigh; brother Richard Porter, Jr. of Island Falls, ME; several in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a step-son Ryan Corrigan, sister Jeannine Johnson, sister-in-law Joanne Porter.

SERVICES: A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10am at Holy Family Church, 7 Church St., Gorham, NH with interment following at Holy Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Morrison Nursing Home, 6 Terrace St., Whitefield, NH 03598 (memo: Activities Fund) where he was cared for in a very heartfelt way. Arrangements are entrusted to Bryant Funeral Homes & Crematory. Memories and condolences may be shared online at www.bryantfuneralhome.net.