BELLEFLEUR — Marianne E. Bellefleur, 56, of Poland, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 4. There will be no graveside service at this time. A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, May 5 at noon at 82 South Main St., Mechanic Falls. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.
DANFORTH — Shirley, age 93, died Saturday, April 21. At Shirley’s request all services will be private. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.
LYONS — Edward M. Sr., of Oxford, passed away at home Tuesday, April 17. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday, April 27, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Siena Church, Paris Street, Norway. Family and friends may call at the Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris, on Thursday, April 26, from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. and again Friday morning from 9 to 10:30 a.m. prior to the funeral Mass. Eddie was active with the American Legion and felt strongly about his post. The family is requesting, in lieu of flowers, that donations be made to the American Legion Post 112, Oxford, in his memory. The point of contact is Howard Munday, finance officer. The address is Anderson-Staples Post 112 Attn: Finance Officer, P.O. Box 712, Oxford ME 04270. Mr. Lyons’ absence is already being felt in the community and with his family and friends. They will host a reception at the Anderson-Staples Legion Hall at 169 King St. in Oxford after the funeral Friday afternoon from 1 to 5 p.m. Please come and share your memories of Eddie with us.
MORRIS — Patricia Ann, 55, of South Paris, died in Portland on Saturday, April 21. At her request there will be no services. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
ROBICHAUD — Roxane Rose “Rocky,” age 60, died Tuesday, April 17. A celebration of life will be held in honor of Roxane Robichaud and will be announced at a later date.
YOUNG-COOMBS — Esther E., age 79, died Wednesday, April 18. Esther requested no funeral services and any funds for services be applied to grandchildren’s educational costs. Donations and condolences may be sent to Sherri Eveleth, 486 Park St., Livermore Falls, ME.
WALKER — Lesley Ray, 57, of New Sharon, passed away in Lewiston on Wednesday, April 18. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, June 9, with time and place to be announced later. For more information, please call Rebecca at 491-2195. Arrangements are under the care of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Rd., Farmington, ME 04938.
WHITNEY — Betty (Kershner), age 86, died Friday, April 20. Visiting hours will be held Thursday, April 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 39 Exchange St., Milford, Mass., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. in the church. A graveside service will be held Monday, May 7, at noon at Lake View Cemetery, Route 2, Wilton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Center, Milford Regional Healthcare Foundation, 14 Prospect St., Milford, MA 01757. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Buma Sargent Funeral Home, Milford, Mass.
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