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.
BEDARD — Barbara, 61, of North Fryeburg passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, in Auburn. A Celebration of her Life will be held Saturday, Sept. 26, at the North Fryeburg Fire Station from noon to 5 p.m. Bring a dish to share. Arrangements are under the care of Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren St., Fryeburg.
BRETON — Denise Alice Marie, 61, of Wilton passed away on Monday morning, Sept. 14. Private services will be held. Interment will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
COLSON — Pauline L. 99, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Norway. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at the Highland Cemetery in Carmel. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Brown Funeral Home, 34 High St., Newport.
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.
CUMMINGS — Marilyn, of South Paris and previously of Sebastian, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 16. At Marilyn’s request, there will be no service at this time. A graveside service will be held at a later date. Anyone choosing to honor Marilyn’s memory may do so with a donation to the American Diabetes Association. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
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.
KENDALL — Mary Briggs, died peacefully at her beloved Brookside Farm in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, any remembrances may be sent in her honor to the Washburn-Norlands Living History Museum at tinyurl.com/qjpxjny or the Maine Community Foundation Dick Kendall Fund for Androscoggin County, tinyurl.com/owv9dqa.
LAVOIE — Richard H., 72, of Lewiston died at his home on Monday, Sept. 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Saturday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church, followed by a committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery, 217 Switzerland Road, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, you can send a donation to The Patrick Dempsey Cancer Center for Cancer Hope & Healing at www.dempseycenter.org. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Provider, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, ME 04240 207-784-4584.
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.
PULSIFER — Madelyn Ethel, 89, of Poland, passed away peacefully Monday, Sept. 14, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. There will be a family graveside service on Saturday, Sept, 19, at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery, Auburn. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 West Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.
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.
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