ARSENAULT — Theresa G., 93, formerly of Mexico, died Saturday, Dec. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at Parish of the Holy Savior, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Theresa’s memory may be made to the Residents Activity Fund at Montello Manor, 540 College St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366.
BAILEY — Douglas, 63, of Lewiston, died Friday, Dec. 12. There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at 52 Bradford Road, Turner.
BISSON — Juliette M., 95, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Dec. 13. Visiting hours will be at Fortin/Lewiston on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m., at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, upper church, in Lewiston, followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery, also in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a charitable contribution in Juliette’s memory to St. Martin de Porres, 23 Bartlett St., Lewiston, ME 04240 or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
CHICK — Joyce D., 67, of Auburn and formerly of Augusta, died Tuesday, Nov. 4. At her request, there will be no visiting hours or services.
COTE — Arthur Joseph, 88, of Auburn, died Saturday, Dec. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m., at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, lower chapel. Burial will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, Dec. 17, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m., at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, ME 04240, 784-6449.
DOW — Neal A., 73, of Casco, died Thursday, Dec. 11. A celebration of his life will be held at Casco Village Church on Saturday, Dec. 20, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are by Hall Funeral Home in Casco. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org/support.
DRINKWATER — Laurie May Perry, 53, of Poland, died Monday, Dec. 8. There will be a celebration of life service held at Windham Church of the Nazarene on Saturday, Dec. 20, at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Laurie Drinkwater Summer Camp Scholarship Fund, c/o Lighthouse Ministry, 26 Sawyer Road, Poland, ME 04274.
ELDSON — Dustin I. (Hadfield), 26, of Mechanic Falls, died Thursday, Dec. 11. A memorial service with military honors will be held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, at Mechanic Falls American Legion Post No. 150, 41 Elm St., Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be given in Dustin’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.
GALLANT — Leo J., 84, of Roxbury, died Thursday, Dec. 11. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Leo’s memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-9800. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276, 364-4366.
LADA — Margaret, 89, of Auburn, died Nov. 25. A Catholic Mass was held in her memory on Wednesday, Dec. 10, at the Odd Fellows’ Home.
LAGO — Alphonsine M., 86, of Sabattus, died Friday, Dec. 12. Funeral services and burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Donations in her memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 784-4023.
LOON — Robert March Sr., 77, of Winthrop, died Saturday, Dec. 13. A graveside service will be held at Glenside Cemetery in Winthrop in the spring.
MARTIN — Vance L., 62, of Dixfield, died Nov. 24. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 20, from 1 to 4 p.m., at Dixfield Congregational Church. There will be a potluck. Remembrance gifts may be given to Rumford Community Hospital in honor of Vance.
MORENO — Alvaro, 60, of Poland, died Tuesday, Dec. 9. A service will take place at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 27, at Pathway Vineyard Church in Lewiston.
NISKANEN — Charles R. Sr., 87, of Auburn, died Saturday, Dec. 13. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 17, at 4 p.m., at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls, with interment in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery. Family and friends may attend visitation at the funeral home on Wednesday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m., prior to the service.
PACHE — Eva B. “Bunny,” 77, of Rumford, died Saturday, Dec. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, 26 Maine Ave., Rumford. Friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, at MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to McKennels Animal Adoption Agency, 88 Hall Hill Road, Rumford, ME 04276, in her memory.
ROBBINS — Ernest, 90, of Dixfield, died Friday, Dec. 12. A celebration of life gathering will be held from 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, at the Sportsman Club on Canton Point Road in Dixfield. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be sent to Androscoggin Home Health, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-9800. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276, 364-4366.
TRIPP — Percy Allen, 77, of Westbrook and formerly of Rumford, died Thursday, Dec. 11. To honor his wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. A private service will be held when his ashes are interred in Maine Veterans’ Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations in Percy’s memory may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, 450 Brookline Ave., Boston, MA 02215, or to Maine Veterans’ Home, attn.: Resident Activities, 290 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements by Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services.
WILLIAMSON — Chesley A. Jr., 85, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Dec. 13. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Fortin/Lewiston. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date at the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Auburn. Interment will be in Clough Cemetery in Lewiston in the spring. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a charitable contribution in Chesley’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
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