CHADBURN – R. Virginia, passed away in Lewiston on Tuesay, Jan. 6. Service will private. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, 670 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210.

CLARK – Died Jan 7, in South Paris, Arletta H., 79. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. Interment in the spring will be at the Demeritt Cemetery, Peru. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home, 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Those who desire may contribute to the Alzheimer’s Unit, c/o Rumford Community Home, Eaton Hill Road, Rumford. 04276, in her memory. Online condolences and shared memories may be expressed [email protected].

CLARK – Emerson S. Jan. 5, there will be no funeral services. Committal will be at a later date at Maine Vetrans Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Homes LEWISTON/AUBURN 784-4584. www.dignitymemorial.com.

COY – Died in Brunswick, Jan. 5, Roberta L., 81, of Durham. Funeral services will be Saturday, Jan. 10 at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn at 4 p.m. A gathering will be held at the home of Bruce and Maria Ramsey, 592 College St., Lewiston, after the service.

DEFOSSE – Died, at Canton, Jan. 7, Thomas J., 82, of Dixfield. Family and friends are invited to an all-day Open House Saturday, Jan. 10 at the DeFosse Family Home, 117 Weld St., Dixfield. Please, no flowers. Donations may be given in his memory to the Nazarene Church Roofing Fund, 111 Weld St., Dixfield, ME 04224. Public memorial graveside services, with full military honors, will be held Sat., May 8 at 11 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Funeral Home, Cremation Service and Bereavement Resource Center, 30 Weld St., Dixfield.

ENDICOTT – Ralph E. Friends are invited to visit 7-9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12 at Wheeler Funeral Home, 26 Church St., Oakland. A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13 at the Old South Church, Route 135, Belgrade with the Rev. George Fowler officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Parkinson Foundation, 1501 North West 9th Ave., Miami, FL 33136.

GENDRON – Laurette C., Jan. 7. Visitation at the funeral home Fri. 2-4 & 7-10 p.m. Funeral Ss. Peter & Paul’s Church Sat. 11 a.m. Committal St. Peter’s Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group F.H. LEWISTON, Ash & Horton Sts. 784-4584, www.dignitymemorial.com.

HILL – Osborne R., 96. Calling hours after 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the funeral at 1 p.m. at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Bruce Tyner officiating. Interment in the spring at the Demeritt Cemetery, Peru. Those who desire, please contribute to the Rumford First Baptist Church, c/o John Hall, P.O. Box 126, Rumford, ME 04276 in his memory.

ISABEL – Theresa. Funeral services will be held Saturday, 11 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment in the spring, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held Friday, 7 9 p.m. only. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 04106. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.

JOHNSON – Harriet G. A “Celebration of Life” Service will be held Saturday at the Lighthouse Baptist Church, 39 Lincoln St., Lewiston, with Pastor Christian Gumprecht officiating. Visitation will be at the church at 11 a.m, the service following at 12 noon, and a potluck lunch will be served in the basement of the church afterwards. Interment will take place at the family’s discretion following Hattie’s instructions. In lieu of memorial remembrances, donations may be made to the Lighthouse Baptist Church in memory of Harriet “Hattie” Johnson. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, Auburn. 784-1700.

MASSELLI – Mae D., Jan. 7. Visitation Friday 7-9 at the funeral home. Funeral St. Patrick’s Church Saturday 9 a.m. Committal prayers in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, LEWISTON Ash & Horton Sts. 784-4584, www.dignitymemorial.com.

PERRY – Died in West Paris Jan. 7, Robert C., 87. Funeral 3 p.m. Friday at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St. Rumford with Rev. Virginia Snapp-Cunningham officiating. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 1 p.m. Friday. Visitation 2 p.m. Friday by Blazing Star Lodge 30 AF & AM. Those who desire may contribute to Arthritis Foundation, 201 Main St., Suite 6 Westbrook, ME 04092.

SALSBURY – Kenneth M. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Otis Baptist Church, Rt. 180, Otis. A time of fellowship will follow. Interment in the spring will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Otis Baptist Church Building Fund, 1011 Otis Road, Otis 04605. Cremation arrangements by Cremation Basics, Inc., Bangor.

SMILEY – Died in Lewiston, Jan. 5, Sheldon C. (Bud) Sr., 73, of Auburn. Memorial services will be held SATURDAY 2 p.m. from the Chapman Room of Gracelawn Memorial Park with Rev. Lawrence Hathorne officiating. Following the services a reception of fellowship will be held at the VFW Post 1603 588 Minot Ave., Auburn in honor of Mr. Smiley. Arrangements by the family owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn 784-6449.

VACHON – Theresa M. There will be no visitation. Funeral, Saturday 11 a.m. at St Louis Church. Committal St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Mrs. Vachon’s name may do so to the charity of their choice. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Homes LEWISTON/AUBURN 784-4584, www.dignitymemorial.com.

Wright – Died in North Jay, Jan. 7, Edna M., 85, of North Jay. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment will be held May 8, at the Birchland Cemetery in North Jay. Messages of condolence may be sent to [email protected].