AGREN — Kristopher S., died Monday, Aug. 17. We invite you to join us for casual conversation and refreshments to celebrate Kris’ life on Sunday, Sept. 20, from 4 to 7 p.m. at The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., in Auburn. Donations will be accepted in his name to The Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or to the ASPCA by phone at 800-628-0028 or email at aspca.org, or any animal rescue of your choice. A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-8545.
CORMIER — Julie L., 49, of Auburn died Saturday, Sept. 12, in Auburn. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., Auburn, with the Rev. Timothy Howard officiating. Burial will be private at a later date. There will not be any visitation. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston 784-4023.
DERENBURGER — Paul Edward, 65, of Oxford passed away Monday, Sept. 14, at home. A celebration of Paul’s life will take place at a later date.
DUGUAY — Josephine M., 90, of Auburn passed away Friday, Sept. 11, at the Androscoggin Hospice House in Auburn. Graveside committal services will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at noon at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. Donations in her memory may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. 784-4023.
DUNHAM — Timothy J., 58, of Sumner passed away in Auburn on Thursday, Sept. 10. There will be a Celebration of Life held on Sunday, Sept. 20, at 1 p.m. at the East Sumner Congregational Church, 50 Maine St., Sumner. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Sumner Fire Department, 633 Main St., Sumner, ME 04292.
ELLIS — Evelyn M., 89, of Dixfield, passed away on Saturday, Sept. 12, in Andover. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, at the Riverside Cemetery, Dixfield, with the Rev. Ken Hinckley officiating. Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.
KIMBALL — Bradford A., 71, of Norway died Monday, Sept. 14, at Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris with the Rev. Lloyd Waterhouse officiating. Burial will follow at the Riverside Annex in South Paris.
MATTHEWS — Rita E., 90, of Lisbon Falls died Thursday, Sept. 10. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church in Lisbon Falls on Saturday, Oct. 17, at 10 a.m., followed by a committal service at Hillside Cemetery, also in Lisbon Falls. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Rita’s memory to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.
NORTON — Mason F., 99, a lifelong resident of Livermore, passed away Monday, Sept. 14, at Sandy River Center in Farmington. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 18, at the funeral home. Interment at Jay Hill Cemetery, Main Street, Jay. If desired, contributions can be made in memory of Mason to the Maine Draft Horse and Ox Association, 301 Fahl Pond Road, North Anson, ME 04958.
PATRY — Thelma L., 92, of Lewiston passed away on Sunday, Sept. 13, in Lewiston. Visitation Fortin/Auburn, Friday, Sept. 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Sept. 26, at Holy Cross Church at 11 a.m. Committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery Mausoleum. Donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-8545.
RICHARDS — James I. Sr., 68, of South Paris passed away Saturday, Sept. 12, in Norway. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Hillside Cemetery in Stoneham. A reception will follow at a place to be determined. If desired, donations can be made in James’ memory to the Oxford Hills Food Pantry, 35 Paris St., Norway, ME 04268. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
SAWYER — Keith, 82, of Harrison passed away at the Hospice House in Auburn Sunday, Sept. 13. A Celebration of his Life will be held at the Silver Spur Dance Hall in Mechanic Falls on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 4 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
SHUSTER — Scott E., 60, of Oxford died in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 12. A Celebration of Scott’s Life to include music and memories in conjunction with a fundraiser for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.
STONE — Irene, 89, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Sept. 9, in Auburn. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
VERESHKO — Beverly W., 81, of Norway passed away on Monday, Sept. 14, at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris after a long illness. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford, with interment to follow at Lakeview Cemetery. Family and friends may attend visiting hours on Thursday, Sept. 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to The Hospice House, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. The family wishes to invite you to a reception following the interment at Town and Country Mobile Home Village, Community Center.
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