AUDET — Dennis L., 69, of Minot died Monday, Nov. 23. A memorial gathering will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Saturday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m. followed by interment at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.
BUBAR — Priscilla B., 92, formerly of Littleton, died in Farmington, Nov. 21. Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, (Route 2 & 27), Farmington, on Friday, Nov. 27, from 1 to 3 p.m. Weather permitting, graveside services at the Littleton Cemetery on Sat. Dec. 12 at 12:30 p.m. A Celebration of Life Service will follow at the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum in Littleton, beginning at 1 p.m. followed by a comfort reception at the Museum. Remembrance gifts may be given in her memory to any of the following organizations which she championed: the Southern Aroostook Agricultural Museum, 1678 US Hwy. 1 Houlton, ME 04730 or to the Houlton Animal Shelter, the Cary Library or Houlton Regional Hospital.
GAGNE — Joan Irene, 81, of Auburn died Friday, Nov. 20, at Clover Manor. Private service was held at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her memory may do so to Beacon Hospice, 55 Lisbon St., No. 2600, Lewiston ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
HUTTER — Malinda Rose, 36, of Leeds died Thursday, Nov. 19, at her home. A memorial service will be celebrated on Saturday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. at the Leeds Masonic Hall on Route 219 in Leeds. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her name may do so to a fund set up for her daughters, c/o Joe Hutter or Deana Hewins.
LALIBERTY — Rita E., 72, of Sabattus died Thursday, Nov. 19, in Auburn. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 1 to 2 p.m. with a funeral service starting at 2 p.m. at the Dostie Funeral Home, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston. Entombment and committal services will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. 782-8221.
LAW — Walter W., 75, of Auburn passed away on Sunday, Nov. 22, in Lewiston. Visiting hours will be held at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church before the ceremony on Saturday, Nov. 28, from noon to 2 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Ceremony at 2 p.m., also at the church. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a donation in Walter’s memory to Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, or The Good Shepard Food Bank, P.O. Box 1807, Auburn. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.
LEADBETTER — Phyllis (Ramey), 83, died in Glenburn on Sunday, Nov. 22. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Jim Davis officiating. Interment will be at the Farrington Morton Cemetery in Mexico. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on Wednesday from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral. Those who desire may contribute to Hudson Baptist Church, 2328 Hudson Road, Hudson, ME 04449, in her memory.
LOBOZZO — Martha B., 94, died Monday, Nov. 23. There will be a remembrance service Saturday, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. at the New Gloucester Grange Hall, 8 Grange Hall Road, New Gloucester, followed by a burial at 3 p.m. at the Lower Gloucester Cemetery on Gloucester Hill Road, followed by refreshments back at the Grange Hall at 4 p.m. Everyone is invited to all, or part, of the above events. In the spirit of the care by Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, in lieu of flowers, the family encourages donations to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, ahch.org.
MAXFIELD — Delmore A., Sr., 91, of Waterford, died Saturday, Nov. 21, in South Paris. A memorial service and reception will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 27, at the Ronald G. St. John VFW Post No. 9328, 176 Waterford Road, Harrison. An interment will follow at the Edes Fall Cemetery in Naples for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations in his memory to Ronald G. St. John VFW Post No. 9328, P.O. Box 698, Harrison, ME 04040, or William I. Pembroke American Legion Post No. 139, P.O. Box 212, Harrison, ME 04040. Arrangements are in the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.
PETERSON — Daniel A., 21, of Waterford passed away on Friday, Nov. 20, as a result of an automobile accident. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, November 28 at 11 am at the Waterford Congregational Church in Waterford, followed by a Celebration of his Life at the Oriental Masonic Lodge, 166 Harrison Road in Bridgton. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to Christmas for Kids. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
PIKE — Judith A., 75, of Auburn died unexpectedly Monday, Nov. 23, at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston. A private graveside service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Auburn Baptist Church, 560 Park Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements entrusted to Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.
RANDALL — Barbara Varney, 89, a well-known resident of Auburn, died Sunday, Nov. 22, at d’Youville Pavilion. In keeping with her prior request, there will be no visitation or funeral services. With private burial, she will be laid to rest next to her husband at Mount Auburn Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to Androscoggin County Headstart Program, 241 Bartlett St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, Lewiston-Auburn, 783-8545.
STARNES — James “Ken,” 86, passed away on Monday, Nov. 23, at Edgewood Rehabilitation and Living Center in Farmington. Donations in Ken’s memory may be sent to the Activity Fund at Edgewood Living Center, 221 Fairbanks Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Public visitation will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Immediately following there will be a graveside service at the Village Cemetery in Strong, with the Rev. Brian Rebert officiating.
WOOD — Nancy DeHart, Wood of Harrison, longtime Norway resident, died Monday, Nov. 23, in Norway. A Celebration of her Life will be held at the First Universalist Church of Norway on Sunday, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
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