ALLEN — Darla Ann, 54, of Greene passed away in Greene on Saturday, May 5. A celebration of Darla’s life will be held Friday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at Pathways Vineyard Church, Foss Road, Lewiston. A reception of fellowship will follow immediately after the service in church. Family and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, May 10, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, ME 04240. 784-4023.
GENDRON — Jacqueline Blanche, 77, of Lewiston died Thursday, April 26. A Catholic Mass will be held at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 19. A celebration of life to follow at the Webber Social Club on Webber Avenue in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, P.O. Box 8730, Portland, ME 04104.
HASEY — Judy Marilyn, 76, died Thursday, May 3. Please join the family in the celebration of Judy’s love of life to be held at Spring Meadows Golf Course in Gray from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 11. Please wear a fancy hat. She loved hats! In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Maine Coast Heritage Trust in honor of her name. On their website, mcht.org, go to the donations tab and mention her name in the comment section.
LAJOIE — Amy Danielle, 40, died Sunday, Feb. 11, at Pinellas Park, Fla. A “Celebration of Life” will be held at the Community Baptist Church, 9 Main St., Sabattus, on Saturday, May 12. A visiting hour will take place at 10 a.m. before the service, which will start at 11 a.m. Following that, she will be taken to Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus for a short “Celebration of Life” service with a balloon release in remembrance of her upcoming birthday. In lieu of flowers, the family is asking to make donations to the Sabattus Community Baptist Church Youth Group where Amy spent many years attending Sunday school, Bible school and church.
LANDRY — Arthur “Art” Emery, 67, died Sunday, May 6. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
LAROCHELLE — Marie, 92, of Lewiston died Friday, May 4. Committal services will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 10, in the small chapel. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
LEVESQUE — Robert J. Jr., 65, of Albany died Wednesday, March 21. Family and friends are invited to a graveside service with honors at Riverside Annex Cemetery, South Paris at 10 a.m. Friday, May 11. Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Solution LLC, Lewiston.
MCKENNEY — Gary W., 73, passed away Monday, April 30, in Lewiston. A committal will be held Thursday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, 163 Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, ME 04330. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210. 783-8545.
PALMER — Howard W. Jr., 90, of Norway died in South Paris on Friday, May 4. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, May 10, between 6 and 8 p.m. at Town and Country Community Center, 99 Town and Country Drive in Norway. A church service at St. Catherine of Sienna, 32 Paris St. in Norway will be held Friday, May 11, at 10 a.m. followed by burial at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery. Howard had two cats, Morgan and Sox, who provided great comfort to him. In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations sent to Responsible Pet Care, in honor of the cats, at PO Box 82, Norway, ME 04268 or Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
POWERS — Elliot B., 92, died Saturday, May 5. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 17, at Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. The Shorey Chapel Ladies will provide a light brunch following the service at the funeral home. Interment with military honors will be at 2 p.m. at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make donations to their favorite charity.
SAMPSON — Dennis P., 51, of Poland died Saturday, May 5, at Central Maine Medical Center. Visitation, Fortin/Auburn from 1 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, May 11. Funeral will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12, at the Androscoggin Bank Colisee, 190 Birch St., Lewiston. Donations may be made in Dennis’ name to Poland Fire & Rescue, P.O. Box 163, Poland, ME 04274. Arrangements are under the care of the Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.
SCRIBNER — Merilyn Frances (Wilbur), died in Bridgton, Tuesday, May 1. At Merilyn’s insistence there will be no funeral. A graveside service and burial of her ashes in Flagstaff Cemetery will take place at a date to be determined.
WELCH — Mark “Sparky” A., passed away Saturday, May 5, in Hartford. Services will be held at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 13, at Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston. All are welcomed to attend and celebrate Mark’s life!
WHITNEY — JoAnn F., 83, of Lewiston died Saturday, May 5, in Lewiston. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service from 3 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 11, at Free Grace Church, 160 Canal St., Lewiston.
WORCESTER — Russell V., 85, of Dixfield died in Dixfield on Friday, May 4. Public memorial services will be held Saturday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 30 Weld St., Dixfield, with the Rev. John Gensel, officiating. Interment will be at 2 p.m. at Evergreen Cemetery in Phillips. Those who so desire may make donations in memory of Russ to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, or to the Arbor House at CMMC, 300 Main St., Lewiston.
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