DESGROSSEILLIERS – Elaine R., 66. Friends are invited to call after 10 a.m. Saturday, prior to the funeral at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the MEADER AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276, with the Rev. John St.Cyr officiating. Condolences and memories may be shared at [email protected]

DOW – Avard. A private graveside service will take place at Arlington Cemetery, Windham, at the family’s convenience. No Visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Shriners Children’s Hospital, 51 Blossom St., Boston, MA 02114-2699. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.



FROST – Richard I., died June 27. A celebration of life gathering will be held at the family home at Sandy River Plantation, Rangeley, later this summer. Those wishing, may make donations to the Multiple Sclerosis Society, Maine Chapter, 77 Preble St., P.O. Box 8730, Portland, ME 04104. Arrangements are under the care of Knowlton, Hewins, Roberts Funeral Home, One Church St., Augusta, ME 623-8722.

GAGNE – Alice B., died June 28. Visitation Fortin / LEWISTON Thursday, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral at Holy Cross Church, Friday at 11 a.m. Committal St. Peter’s Cemetery. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services LEWISTON, Ash & Horton Sts., 784-4584. www.dignitymemorial.com

GODING – Ralph W., 83, of Canton, died in Canton, June 29. Funeral services with full military honors by the local veterans organization will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 1, at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 42 Weld St., Dixfield, with the Rev. Eva Thompson officiating. Visiting hours were from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday. Interment will be at the Canton Pine Grove Cemetery. Gifts may be given in his memory to the Julie Lynn Goding Scholarship Fund, c/o Dirigo High School, 99 Weld St., Dixfield, ME 04224 or to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 797, Wilton, ME 04294.

GOWELL – George D., 82, formerly of 256 Main St., Auburn, died in Auburn, June 29. Graveside committal prayers will be held TUESDAY, July 5, at noon at Gracelawn Memorial Park, with the Rev. Stewart Price officiating. Visitation Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m. at the family-owned DILLINGHAM AND SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL AND TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

KERR – Sandra L. “Sandy,” 58. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Rumford, with the Rev. Robert Livie officiating. Those who desire, please contribute to the Oncology Department, c/o Central Maine Medical Center, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240 in her memory. Arrangements are under the care of the MEADER AND SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276. Online condolences and memories may be shared at [email protected]

MAHEUX – Simonne M., 93, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, June 29. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on SATURDAY at 12:30 p.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Simonne’s memory to the Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Suite 160B, Portland, ME 04101. Visitation will be held from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family-owned PINETTE FUNERAL HOME, 87 Bartlett St., 784-4023.

MORTON – Hugh L., 65. Friends are invited to attend graveside services at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 3, at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with the Rev. Linda Kimball officiating. Those who desire, in lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Beals Hospitality House, 1 VA Drive, Togus, ME 04333 in his memory. Arrangements are under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276. Online condolences and memories may be shared at [email protected]

RIFFERT – Lucille M., 90, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, June 28. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated SATURDAY, 9 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 439, Auburn, ME 04212 in Lucille’s memory. Visitation will be held Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family-owned PINETTE FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1065 Lisbon St., 784-4023.

SHORETTE – Millard P. “Joe” Sr., died June 30. Funeral will be Thursday, July 7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal to follow at Hillside Cemetery. A service of CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951. www.dignitymemorial.com