BABNAW — Christina, 44, of Durham, died on Saturday, March 12. A celebration of Tina’s life will be held at a later time. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to any animal shelter in memory of Tina. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.
BICKFORD — Jayne E., 92, of Lisbon Falls, died Saturday, March 12. Visiting hours will be held on Sunday, March 20, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. A funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Lisbon Falls, with the Rev. W. Beau Wagner officiating. Interment will take place at West Bowdoin Cemetery in the spring at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Jayne’s memory to Coastal Humane Society, 190 Pleasant St., Brunswick, ME 04011; or the Bowdoin Historical Society, P.O. Box 1, Bowdoin, ME 04287. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.
BOUTIN — Roland, 93, of Lewiston died on March 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 18, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 11 a.m. Entombment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to John F. Murphy Homes, 800 Center St., Auburn, ME 04210, an organization of which Roland was extremely proud. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
BURKE — Rita M., 94, of Mexico died on Wednesday, March 16. A celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, March 22, at 3 p.m., at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. Interment in the spring will be in the Demeritt Cemetery in Peru. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 to 3 prior to the celebration.
CARVILLE — Wallace R. “Wally,” died Monday, March 14. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul, downstairs chapel. At his prior request, there are no visiting hours. Committal to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, Lewiston 784-4584.
CATLIN — Lawrence S., 60, a resident of Oak Hill Road, Wales, passed away Tuesday evening, March 15, at Hospice House in Auburn. The family will be gathering for a Celebration of Life on Sunday, March 20, from noon to 3 p.m. at the Wales Youth Center, 668 Pond Road in Wales. A potluck will be served. For more information on the potluck, call Jennifer at 713-6532. If desired, contributions may be made to Lawrence S. Catlin Fund, c/o Jennifer, 96 Oak Hill Road, Litchfield, ME 04354. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth.
FONTAINE — Jeannine C., 62, of Auburn, passed away on Monday, March 14. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, March 18, at 6 p.m., at Pathway Vineyard Church at 12 Foss Road in Lewiston. Arrangements were by Affordable Cremation Solution LLC, Auburn.
GAUDET — Raymond J., 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 15. Visiting hours will be held Sunday, March 20, from 3 to 5 p.m., at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home with visitation by the American Legion and VFW at 3:30 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, March 21, at 10 a.m., at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring burial will be in St. John Cemetery. A reception will follow at the American Legion in Rumford. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Raymond’s life. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to McKennel’s Animal Adoption, 88 Hall Hill Road, Rumford, ME, 04276. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276, 364-4366.
LUCE — Geneva E., died on Monday, March 14. There will be graveside services on Friday, April 29, at 1 p.m., at the Fairview Cemetery in Farmington for family and close friends only. Donations in her memory may be made to any worthwhile children’s health program of your choice, or to the Franklin County Animal Shelter in Farmington. Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.
MEADER — Matthew A., 41, of Sabattus died Wednesday, March 16. A funeral service for Matthew will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m., at Gracelawn Memorial Park in its Chapman Room. Interment will take place at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Matthew’s memory to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 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.
PELCHAT — Joseph E., 88, of Auburn, died Monday evening, March 14. At his prior request, there are no services and a private family gathering will take place at the convenience of the family. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service/Auburn, 783-8545.
TOWLE — Audrey Ann, 76, died in Canton, on Tuesday, March 15. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Riverside Cemetery in Dixfield. Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
Send questions/comments to the editors.
