BARNUM – Richard C., 64, of Waterford, died in Lewiston on Saturday, Dec. 24. There are no services scheduled at this time. Interment will be in the spring at the Cedar Hill Cemetery in Hartford, Conn. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main St., Norway.

BLAQUIERE – Patricia M., 71, of Oxford, died in Norway on Saturday Dec. 24. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, Dec. 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Weston-Chandler Funeral Home in Norway. A graveside service will be announced in the spring at Norway Pine Grove Cemetery. Donations in Patricia’s memory can be made to the Oxford Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 273, Oxford ME 04270 or to the Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center, Activity Fund 29, Marion Avenue, Norway, ME 04268. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 230 Main St., Norway.

BROWN – Jeffrey C., 55, of Winslow, died Dec. 22. Visitation will be at the Fortin Group Funeral Home, AUBURN, from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday and from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The funeral will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Committal will be held in the spring at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in Jeff’s name may do so to the Maine Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Portland, ME 04112. A service of Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., AUBURN, 783-8545, www. dignitymemorial.com.

BYRAS – William E. “Bill” Sr. of Bowdoin, died Dec. 22. At Bill’s request, there will not be any type of funeral service, but take a moment and remember him fondly, as all of us who loved him surely will. If you would like to make a donation in his memory, please donate to Chans Hospice, 60 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011. A service of CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951, www.dignitymemorial.com.

COTTLE – John S., 81, of Avon, died at Togus, Friday, Dec. 23. Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, (Routes 2 & 27) Farmington, from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. A Mass of Resurrection will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle Street, Farmington, with the Rev. Roger Chabot as celebrant. Following Mass, all are welcome to attend a family reception at the church vestry, hosted by the Altar Guild. Those who desire may give gifts in his memory to the Phillips Public Library, P.O. Box O, Phillips, ME 04966. Giving envelopes available at the Remembrance Center. Winter entombment at the funeral home. Spring committal services at the Pinkham Hill Cemetery, Phillips. On-line condolences may be expressed at [email protected].

DESCHAINE – Fernand, 78, died Dec. 24. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Sabattus. Interment will be at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.



FARRINGTON – Marguerite C., 82, of Livermore Falls, died in Farmington on Saturday, Dec. 24. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Spring interment at Pleasant View Cemetery in Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made in Marguerite’s memory to Work First Inc., P.O. Box 86, Farmington, ME 04938. VFW auxiliary members will meet at the funeral home at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Messages of condolence may be sent to [email protected].

FRANGIS – Frank, 77, died Dec. 22. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Lewiston. Interment will be in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery, Auburn. Visitation is from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Albert & Burpee Home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Contributions may be made in his memory to the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 155 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME 04240, or to the Phippsburg Fire and Rescue, P.O. Box 83, Phippsburg, ME 04562. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.



GARRITY – Thomas X., 81, of Lewiston, died Dec. 23. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. TUESDAY at St. Joseph’s Church. Burial will be held in the spring at Mount Hope Cemetery. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made in Tom’s memory to CMG/CMMC School of Nursing Alumni Association, Lowell Street, Lewiston, ME 04240. Visitation will be MONDAY from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

GRAY – Terrance A. “Terry,” 60, formerly of Fayetteville, died Saturday, Dec. 24. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville, with commissioned lay Pastor Earl Vaughan Jr. officiating. Services entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

HASKELL – Judith E., 72, of Bethel, died Dec. 23. There will be no funeral services at this holiday season; notice will be given of a memorial time in the spring. Family and friends who wish are invited to honor Judy’s memory by donating to Student Intern Program, Bethel Historical Society, P.O. Box 12, Bethel, ME 04217. Arrangements are under the direction of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford.

LABBE – Genevieve R. “Rae,” 58, of Auburn, died Sunday, Dec. 25. Visitation from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, followed by a funeral service in the funeral home at 11 a.m. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243. A service of Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Service, AUBURN, 217 Turner St., 783-8545, www.dignitymemorial.com.

LAROCQUE – Robert B. died Sunday, Dec. 25. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Martha’s Catholic Church, Route 1, Kennebunk. Spring burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk. Arrangements under the direction of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com.

MAYBURY – Frances “Etta,” of Florida and Lewiston, died in Holiday, Fla. on Saturday, Dec. 24. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Patrick’s Church. Spring interment in Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the GUY B. DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 101 Pine St., Lewiston, 782-8221. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Etta’s name to the American Diabetes Assoc. Portland Office, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101.

PEABODY – Robert A. Sr., of Bath, died Thursday, Dec. 22. Visiting hours will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Tuesday at David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath. A Masonic Service will be held at 4 p.m. A funeral service will be held 2 p.m. Wednesday at the United Church of Christ Congregational, 150 Congress Ave., Bath. Arrangements are by David E. Desmond & Son Funeral Home, 638 High St., Bath.

RAMSAY – Clayton W. Jr. died Sunday, Dec. 25. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Crosman Funeral Home. Funeral will be at 1 p.m. Thursday at Lisbon United Methodist Church, School Street, Lisbon Falls. Committal will be held in the spring at Lunt Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in his name may do so to the American Cancer Society, One Main Street, Suite 300, Topsham, ME. 04086. A service of CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICE, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951, www.dignitymemorial.com.

YORK – Tilson R. Jr., 83, of Livermore, died in Livermore, Sunday, Dec. 25. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family. Interment at Pine Grove Cemetery, Canton. Messages of condolence may be made to [email protected].

WAGG – Services will be family only. In Marty’s memory donations may be made to Hospice House 263 Stetson Rd. Auburn, Me 04210. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives, LOLC 670 Turner St. Auburn, Me 04210.