AUGER — Alphonse H. “Al,” passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, in Auburn. Committal Prayers will be recited Friday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m., at St. Peter’s Cemetery Mausoleum. At his prior request, there is no visitation. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to honor Al’s passing are invited to make donations in his memory, to the charity of their choosing. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral, Cremation and Monument Service, Lewiston and Auburn, 784-4584.

CONANT — Donald E., 92, of Lewiston passed away on Thursday, Feb. 18. Per the family’s request, services will be privately held in the spring at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Don’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

CORNELIO — John P., 81, of Jay passed away on Friday, Feb.19. Visitations will be held at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 p.m., at St. Rose of Lima Church, 1 Church St., Jay. Interment in the spring at Holy Cross Cemetery, 445 Park St., Livermore Falls. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the American Cancer Society, Northern New England Region, 1 Bowdoin Mills, Ste. 300, Topsham, ME 04086 or Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

GATZ — Aileen P., of Monmouth passed away on Friday, Feb. 19. A memorial service will be held on Monday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m., at Wayside Bible Baptist Church, 1724 Federal Road, Livermore. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to Gideons International at www.gideons.org or to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Note: the Hospice House, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 at www.ahch.org.

MOWATT — Henry Hudson, 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Feb. 16. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, Feb. 28, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Wilson’s Funeral home in Gray. Military honors will conclude the service. Following the visitation there will be an informal gathering at the AMVETS hall in New Gloucester. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care, c/o Kate MacFawn, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.

PORTER — Arthur Robert “Larry” III, 67, died Friday, Feb. 19, in Rumford. A Celebration of his life will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Meader and Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St, in Rumford. Interment in the spring will be in the Demeritt Cemetery in Peru. Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the Rumford Hospital “Gifts From The Heart,” c/o Development Office, 420 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276.

TURGEON — Rachel C., 63, of Lewiston died on Friday, Feb 19. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, Feb. 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Services will be Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Russell Park Manor Activity Fund, 158 Russell St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

VALLIERES — Bernadette, 80, of Auburn, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, in Auburn. Funeral services and a remembrance of Bernadette’s life will be held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m., at the Pathway Vineyard Church, Foss St., in Lewiston. Family and friends are invited to visit Tuesday, Feb. 23, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Dostie Funeral Home, 2151 Lisbon Rd., Lewiston. 782-8221.

ZEEGERS — Mark, 59, of West Paris died on Monday, Feb. 15. A viewing will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 24, from 6 to 8 p.m., at Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris.

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