BARKER — Dennis L., 52, of Hebron DIed in Hebron on Dec. 20, 2015. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris, with interment in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Bethel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA in Lewiston or Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 82, Norway, ME 04268.
BRETON — Justin Scott, 34, of Livermore Falls passed away, Sunday, Jan. 3, at his residence. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment will be held in the spring.
COLBY — Fred W., of New Gloucester, died on Wednesday, Dec. 30. At his request, there will be private services only. Arrangements are in the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.
DYER — James L. Sr., 84, a resident of Auburn, died in Lewiston on Thursday, Dec. 31. A memorial service honoring James’ life will be celebrated on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 with the Rev. Donald Cougle officiating. Committal services will be held at a later date at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston 784-4023.
GAGNE — Louis-Philippe Jr., 84, died in Auburn on Jan. 3, 2016. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Louis’ life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in the lower chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery Chapel. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers donations be made in his memory to the Hospice House in Auburn.
GROVER — Muriel L., 88, of Sabattus St., Lewiston, died Saturday Jan, 2, at Central Maine Medical Center. Visitation Fortin Lewiston on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston 784-4584.
HAMEL — Armand 97, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, in Auburn. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the funeral home. Services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at St. Philip’s Church. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
LEWIS — Pamela (Clark), died Sunday, Jan. 3. Visiting hours are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.
McARTHUR — Michael A., 56, died Saturday, Jan. 2, at his residence in Carthage. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276 with the Rev. Jane Rich officiating. Interment in the spring will be at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Saturday, prior to the funeral. Those who desire, please contribute to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 284 Main St., Suite 290, Wilton, ME 04294 in his memory.
POWERS — Doris May, Died Dec. 25, 2015. A graveside service will be held for family and friends in the spring. Donations may be made in Doris’ memory to Hospice House of Auburn, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Brackett Funeral Home, Brunswick.
ROBITAILLE — Joan I., 70, of Lisbon died Saturday, Jan. 2. Per her request, private services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a charitable donation in Joan’s memory to Salvation Army, 720 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.
ROY — Lorraine C., 81, of Auburn and formerly of Lewiston, died on Friday, Jan. 1. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
ROY — Norman R., 82, of Rumford, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015. Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. 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.
TALARICO — Frank, 86, of Central Ave., Lewiston died Wednesday Dec. 30, at Clover Manor. Visitation Fortin Lewiston Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal will be held in the spring at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer Association Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074-9843. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.
TAYLOR — Patricia M., 77, a resident of Lewiston, died Friday, Jan. 1, in Lewiston. Funeral services honoring Patricia’s life will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 5, at the funeral home. Burial will be held later in the spring at the Elmwood Cemetery in Pownal. Family and friends are invited to visit from 4 to 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 4, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.
THIBEAULT — Bruce W., 62, died Sunday, Jan. 3, at the Rumford Community Home in Rumford after a period of failing health. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Brewitt Funeral Home, Raymond, N.H. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at noon at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Raymond, N.H. Flowers are acceptable.
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