ARSENAULT – Ernest R. “Ernie” Sr., 78, formerly of Crescent Avenue, Rumford, died May 29. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, June 5, at St. John Cemetery, where interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Rumford Community Home, P.O. Box 430, Rumford, ME 04276. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, 364-4366, www.dignitymemorial.com

ASSELIN – Philip A., 81, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, May 27. In his honor, please have Masses said, or contribute towards a student grants to CMCC woodworking department, or Habitat for Humanity. A Memorial mass will be celebrated THURSDAY at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the family-owned PINETTE FUNERAL HOME of Lewiston.

BRETON – Shirley I., 90, a resident of Auburn, died in Lewiston, May 27. Funeral services will be held THURSDAY at 1 p.m. from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with the Rev. David Clark officiating. Burial with graveside committal prayers will follow at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Should friends desire memorial donations may be made to either the American Cancer Society 1 Main St., Suite 300 Topsham, ME 04086 or to Juvenile Diabetes Research 33 Silver St., Portland, ME 04101 in Shirley’s memory. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the family owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

BROWN – Frances B. Visitation Thursday, June 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial service Friday at 11 a.m. at the First Congregational Church of Durham, UCC with the Rev. Ron Parker officiating and music being offered by Jeff Chipman. Interment will be private at Sawyer Cemetery in Durham. Those wishing, may make memorial contributions in her memory to the Lisbon Area Christian Outreach, c/o Charlie Anderson, P.O. Box 281, Lisbon Falls, ME 04252, or First Congregational Church, UCC, 773 Royalsborough Road, Durham, ME 04222. Service under the care and direction of the CROSMAN FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252, 353-4951, www.dignitymemorial.com

CHAMBERLAND – Fleurette Busque, 74, a resident of Lewiston, died in Auburn, May 28. Memorial services will be held FRIDAY June 2, at 3 p.m. at the Chapman Room of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made to the Association of Marian Helpers, Stockbridge, MA 01263 in Fleurette’s memory. Arrangements by the family-owned PINETTE FUNERAL HOME of Lewiston, 784-4023.

COLLET – Alfred L., of Lewiston, died Wednesday, May 24. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph’s Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation from 1 to 3 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Dana Faber Cancer Institute, 44 Binney St., Boston, MA 02115; or to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.

HIGGINS – David R. Jr., died May 29. Visiting hours will be on Thursday June 1, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindquist Funeral Home, One Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, ME 04096. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 2, at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, 324 Main St., Yarmouth, ME 04096. A reception will follow in the church hall. Burial will be private later Friday afternoon. Those who wish, may send an online tribute in Dave’s honor at www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to: Cumberland/North Yarmouth Football Boosters, c/o Gerry Nadeau, Filler & Associates PA, P.O. Box 4177, Portland, ME 04101-0377.

HUSTON – Irene E., 87, died May 27. Visitation Crosman Funeral Home Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Saturday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal Hillside Cemetery. Those wishing, may make donations in Mrs. Huston’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, P. O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819. Tributes maybe sent and moving memories viewed at mem.com. A service of the Crosman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951, www.dignitymemorial.com

MASHAW – Donald E., 65, died May 29. Visitation Fortin /Auburn Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friends and family will meet at Fortin at 10 a.m. and proceed from there to the church. Funeral services at the Auburn United Methodist Church Park Ave., Friday, June 2, 11 a.m. Burial Mount Hope Cemetery. Those wishing, may make donations in Donald’s memory to Camp Susan Curtis, P.O. Box 821, Portland, ME 04104. Tributes maybe sent and moving memories viewed at mem.com. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545, www.dignitymemorial.com

MAXIM – Doris E., 98, died May 29. Funeral services will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, 64 Andrews Road, South Woodstock on Saturday, June 3, at 2 p.m. The family suggests those who wish may make memorial donations in Doris’ memory to the North Paris Federated Church, c/o Fred Oja, 69 North Paris Road, West Paris, ME 04289-5401.

MAYO – Jeannette C. “Sandy,” 82, died May 24. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at St. Athanasius and St. John Catholic Church. Interment will be at a later date at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 100 Weld St., Dixfield, ME 04224. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St. Rumford ME. 364-4366 www.dignitymemorial.com

METAYER – Joseph Leo G., 61, a resident of Florida died in Florida May 19. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family-owned Pinette Funeral Chapel, 1065 Lisbon St., 784-4023.

NASON – Harry E. Jr., died May 28. Visitation Fortin/Auburn Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral St. Philip’s Church Thursday at 11 a.m. Committal Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing, may make donations in Harry’s memory to the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Club, c/o Jeff Preble, Treasurer, P.O Box 3425, Auburn, ME 04212-3425. Tributes may be sent and moving memories viewed at mem.com. A service of The Fortin Group / Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., AUBURN, 783-8545, www.dignitymemorial.com

OUELLETTE – Sister Rachel E., 86, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, May 29. Funeral services will be held Thursday 11 a.m. at the Maison Marcotte d’Youville Chapel, with the Rev. Donald Gagne, S.M., officiating. Interment at the Ursuline Sisters Cemetery in Waterville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sister Rachel’s memory to the Ursuline Sisters Educational Ministry or to the Retirement Fund c/o Ursuline Provovincialate, 45 Lowder St., Dedham, MA. 02026. Visitation will be held Thursday from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Maison Marcotte d’Youville Chapel. Arrangements by the family-owned Pinette Funeral Home, 87 Bartlett St., 784-4023.

PRINCE – Katherine E. “Kitty” Farmer, died in Auburn, May 27. The family welcomes friends to the East Auburn Baptist Church after 12:30 p.m. on June 18. A formal service will be held at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or Turner Rescue, P.O. Box 135, Turner, ME 04282.

SMALL – Francis C., 73, of Mechanic Falls, died in Mechanic Falls on Sunday, May 28. A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elm Street School Library, c/o Sherri Chagmon, 129 Elm St., Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 West Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.

WENTZELL – Dorothy Lillian, 82, died in Litchfield, May 29. A celebration of Dot’s life will be held graveside at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 1 at Litchfield Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Litchfield. Arrangements are in the care of Roberts Funeral Home, 62 Bowdoin St., Winthrop. www.khrfuneralhomes.com