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

BOYDEN – Cynthia, 92, of Freeport passed away May 28. A celebration of life will be held Friday, June 2, at 6 p.m. at the Freeport Masonic Hall, Mallett Drive, Freeport. Visitation at 5 p.m. and after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grand Chapter of Maine, Order of the Eastern Star to be divided between the Permanent Charity Fund, Knights Templar Eye Foundation and the Heart Fund. Send donations to Corley Anne Byras, Grand Secretary, P.O. Box 119, Bowdoinham, ME 04008.

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.

HOTHAM – Charles C. Jr., 66, died May 30. Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, June 1, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road, Gray. A funeral mass will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 2 at St. Gregory’s Church, North Raymond Road, Gray. The Rev. Robert Lavoie will be the Celebrant. Committal will be in Gloucester Hill Cemetery. Memorial Donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819, or at www.ahch.org.

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 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.

NICHOLS – Donald L., 80, died in Middletown, R.I., May 26. Funeral services are private. Information and directions available at www.memorialfuneralhome.com Funeral arrangements by Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, R.I.

OUELLETTE – Sister Rachel E., 86, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, May 29. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 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.

Simoneau – Marguerite M., 89, of Livermore Falls, died in Farmington Wednesday, May 24. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, June 5, at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Marguerite’s memory to the VFW, Frank L. Mitchell, Post 3335 Auxiliary, 64 Jewell St., Jay, ME 04239. Messages of condolence may be sent to [email protected]