AKERLEY – Dorothy H. (Diette) Akerley, 94. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, May 4 at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. Arrangements under the direction of Western Mountains Cremation and Funeral Service, Farmington. Should friends so desire memorial donations may be made in her memory to the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 147, Farmington, ME 04938. Franklin Memorial Hospital, 111 Franklin Health Commons, Farmington, ME 04938, or to Sandy River Center for Health Care Activity Fund, 119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.

ALVINO – Laura M. Alvino, 85, of Livermore Falls, died in Livermore Falls, Sunday, Feb. 6, 2005. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. Visiting hours Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls, ME. Interment Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. If desired, contributions may be made in Laura’s memory to the American Legion Auxiliary, c/o George Bunton, Post 10, 17 Reynolds Avenue, Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Members of the American Legion Auxiliary will meet at the funeral home on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. Messages of condolence may be sent to finley@exploremaine.com

ARCHER – Memorial services for Harry Archer, who died in South Paris on Dec. 23, 2004, will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, 64 Andrews Road, South Woodstock on Saturday, at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodstock Fire Department, Bryant Pond, ME 04219, Tri Town Rescue, P.O. Box 275, West Paris, ME 04289 or to the Woodstock Historical Society, c/o Postmaster, Bryant Pond, ME 04219.

BARD – Charlotte N., died Feb. 5, 2005. Visitation at the funeral home Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral will be at West Bowdoin Baptist Church on Thursday at 2 p.m. Burial will take place in the spring at West Bowdoin Cemetery. Those wishing, may make contributions in her memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160 B, Portland, ME 04101. A service of CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls. 353-4951 www.dignitymemorial.com

BEAULIEU – Lewis E., 48, of Lewiston, died, Feb. 4, 2005. Funeral services will be held TUESDAY 11 a.m. at the Pinette Funeral Chapel, with burial to follow with committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation 9 a.m., until time of service at the family owned PINETTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1065 Lisbon St., 784-4023

BRACKETT – Sherman Elmer Brackett, 83. A Graveside service will be held Thursday May, 26, 2005 at 10 a.m. at the New Cemetery in Eustis with the Rev. John Tolman officiating. Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of ADAMS FUNERAL HOME 108 Court St. Farmington. www.dignitymemorial.com

BURGESS – Thomas H. Burgess, 76, formerly of Rumford Center, died in Portland, Feb. 4, 2005. Funeral and burial arrangements are private. Donations in his memory may be made to the Appalachian Mountain Club, c/o Memorial Donations, 5 Joy St., Boston, MA 02108 or call 617-523-0655, ext. 309.

CHAPMAN – Edward R. died Feb. 7, 2005. Upon his request, there will be no calling hours or services held. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Odd Fellows and Rebekahs Home of Maine, 85 Caron Lane, Auburn, ME 04210. Condolences may be expressed www.funeralalternatives.net Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, LLC 670 Turner St., Auburn, Me 04210

DIONNE – Nellie Dionne, 101, a resident of 540 College St., Lewiston, passed away Feb. 3, 2005. Funeral services will be held TUESDAY 9 a.m. at Holy family Church. Burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family owned PINETTE FUNERAL HOME, 87 Bartlett St., 784-4023

GAGNE – Helen A. Gagne, 66, a resident of River Road, Greene, died Monday, Feb.7, 2005 in Turner. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m. at BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main Street, Monmouth. Visiting hours will be Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment in the spring at Valley Cemetery in Greene. If desired, donations may be made to Turner Rescue, P.O. Box 135, Turner, ME 04282. Messages of condolence may be sent to bfinleyfh@adelphia.net

GAMMON – Chester M. Gammon, 70. Friends are invited to call after 10 a.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral at 11 a.m. at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin Street, Rumford, ME 04276 with Pastor David Kimball officiating. Interment in the spring in the new section of the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Those who desire, please make contributions to Donna Gammon, 18 Rumford Center Road, Andover, ME 04216 in his memory. Online condolences and memories may be shared at meaderfh@gwi.net

GAUTHIER – Diane J., 56, a resident of Lewiston, died in Auburn Feb. 6, 2005. Funeral services will be held THURSDAY at 4 p.m. in the funeral home with Reverend Laurence Hathorne officiating. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at the family owned PINETTE FUNERAL HOME, 87 Bartlett St., 784-4023.

LABRECQUE – Kathleen (Nadeau) LaBrecque, 52. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the Concord Regional Visiting Nurse Association, P.O. Box 1797, Concord, N.H. 03302-1797. Visiting hours will be on Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Wendell Butt Funeral Home, 42 Washington St., Penacook, N.H., with a Mass on Friday at 10:30 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Penacook.

MICHAUD – Gerald Paul Michaud, 56, died Saturday, Feb. 5. A Memorial Service will be held at the First Congregational Church at 9 a.m. on Thursday in Camden with the Rev. Kevin Pleas and the Rev. James Robertson co-officiating. Interment will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Memorial donations may be made in Gerry’s memory to the Maine Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Portland, ME 04112. Arrangements are with the Laite Funeral Home, 9 Mountain St., Camden.

MYRAND – Constance L. Myrand, 81, a resident of 24 Perley St., Lewiston, died in Lewiston, Feb. 7, 2005. Memorial services will be held THURSDAY 12 p.m. from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son. Private burial Maine Veteran’s Cemetery, Augusta. Should friends desire memorial donations may be made to either the Lewiston Public Library, Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME or to the Hospice House Foundation, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04240 in Connie’s memory. A gathering of friends and relatives are invited to join the family from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the family owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449

PARSONS – Annie Marion Parsons, 80. Friends are invited to calling hours 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, 04276. Graveside services will be conducted in the spring at the Upton Cemetery, Upton. Those who desire, in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Maine State Library, Outreach for Talking Books, 64 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 in her memory. Online condolences and memories may be shared at meaderfh@gwi.net

PREVOST – Theresa I., of Rumford, beloved wife of Al Prevost, died Feb, 5, 2005. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church, 123 Maine St., Rumford. There will be no visiting hours. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in her memory to the St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church or the American Cancer Society, 1 Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. A service of S.G. THIBAULT FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 250 Penobscot St. Rumford, ME. 364-4366 www.dignitymemorial.com

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