AYRES – Alexis Marie, 6, died July 5. Friends and relatives are invited to a birthday celebration for Alexis on Saturday, July 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. at 22 Morrill St. in Bukfield. Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

BAHARA – Joseph W. Jr., formerly of Auburn passed away at his home in Bedford, N.H. on June 30, after a long battle with cancer. He was the husband of Beverly (Boothby) and father of Bill, Kevin and Chris Bahara. A memorial graveside service will be observed on July 6, at 2 p.m. at the North Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to V.N.A. Hospice Services, 1850 Elm St., Manchester, NH 03104.

Bosse – Elaine V., 67, a resident of Litchfield, died in Litchfield Monday, July 3. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in Mrs. Bosse’s memory to the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. 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.

GAYTON – Yuni, 38, died July 4. Visitation Fortin / Lewiston on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral at St. Joseph’s Church on Saturday at 9 a.m. Committal at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations to help defray the cost of funeral expenses c/o Katherine Gagnon, 295 Harris Hill Road, Poland, ME 04274. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, ME 04240 (207) 784-4584 www.dignitymemorial.com

GIRARDIN – Edward E., 65, of Carthage, died at Carthage, Tuesday, July 4. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 8, at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton with the Rev. Alan Archer, officiating. Arrangements are in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton. On-line condolences may be expressed at [email protected].

GREATON – James Parker, 49, of Sudbury, Mass., died June 29. Visitation will be held on July 7 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Duckett Funeral Home, 656 Boston Post Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 8, at The First Baptist Church of Sudbury, 162 Landham Road, Sudbury, MA 01776. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Framingham Union Aid Association, c/o MetroWest Cancer Center, 99 Lincoln St., Framingham, MA 01701. Interment will be held at Moose Hill Cemetery in Livermore at a later date.

HEBERT – Sue Ann, 59, died July 5. Funeral services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church. Visitation will be Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 9 p.m. Donations may be made in her memory to either the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Services, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819, or to the Sam & Jennie Bennett Breast Care Center, c/o CMMC Development Office, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

LAW – John D., died July 3, in Mexico. At John’s request, there will be no calling hours or public service. The family will hold a private celebration of his life at a later date. Anyone wishing to make a donation may do so in his memory to the Ronald MacDonald House, 16 South Winooski Ave., Burlington, VT 05401, where Dan and Becky lived for six months while their triplets were being cared for in a nearby neonatal intensive care. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, 364-4366, www.dignitymemorial.com

LEVESQUE – O. Roger, 81, died July 4. Visitation Crosman Funeral Home Thursday, July 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral Holy Trinity Catholic Church Friday, July 7, at 11 a.m. Committal S.S. Cyril & Methodious Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial contributions may do so to the Holy Trinity Building Fund, 67 Frost Hill Ave., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, ME 04252, 353-4951.

Miller – James Carlton, 89, of Jay, died in Auburn, Wednesday, July 5. A Mass of Christian Burial with full military honors will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. Visiting hours Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls. Messages of condolence may be sent to [email protected].

MOGENSEN – JoAnn Small, 76, a resident of Auburn died in Auburn, July 3. A Celebration of Life Service will be held SATURDAY at 3 p.m. from the Chapman Room of Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn with Marguerite Stapleton presiding. Following the service, there will be a reception of fellowship at JoAnn’s home at 56 Old Carriage Road, Old Carriage Estates, Auburn. Burial will be at a later date in her family plot at Conway Village Cemetery, Conway, N.H. A service of DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

SARGENT – Ralph F., 69, died July 3. Memorial services will be held at the Buckfield Community Church on Friday, July 7, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Damon Cemetery, Buckfield. Memorials in Sarge’s memory are requested to the Town of Buckfield Rescue, P.O. Box 1810, Windham, ME 04062. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield.

STRICKLAND – James Powell, 83, of Mechanic Falls. Memorial services will be held at the First Congregational Church in Mechanic Falls on Saturday, July 8, at 2 p.m.; visiting hours will take place there starting at 1 p.m. the day of the service. Interment with military honors will be held Wednesday, July 12, at 1 p.m. at the New Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Charitable contributions in his memory may be made to the Air Force Sergeant’s Association Scholarship Program, 5211 Auth Road, Suitland, MD 20746. Arrangements under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 West Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.westonchandler.com.

WAISANEN – Beryl R. , 77, of Oxford, formerly of West Paris died July 2. Family and friends may attend funeral services Friday at 11 a.m. at the Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris with interment in Wayside Cemetery, West Paris. A period of visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial gifts in her memory to Tri-Town Rescue, West Paris. Online condolences may be conveyed to the family at www.westonchandler.com.

WISHMAN – William R., 64, died July 4. There will be no visiting hours. A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 7, at 6 p.m. at the Dolby Funeral Chapel, 434 River Road, Windham. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Ron’s memory to the Kennebunk Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04095.