CUMMINGS – Melvina R., 63, died on Jan. 4. At Melvina’s request, there are to be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations are requested to the Allen Hill Animal Shelter, 455 Allen Hill Road, Oxford, ME 04270. Arrangements by Greenleaf Funeral Home, 37 Vernon St., Bethel.

DOOEN – Vincent F., 77, died on Jan. 3. Visiting hours will be held at the Greenleaf Funeral Home, 37 Vernon St., Bethel, on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m., where funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Kevin Bellinger officiating. Memorials in his memory are requested to: Responsible Pet Care of Oxford Hills, 132 Waterford Road, Norway, ME 04268.

ELDER – Nancy Lucille Tyler, 72, died on Dec. 22. There will be no local services. After cremation, she will be interred at her family cemetery in Philippi, W.Va., where she was born and raised prior to moving to Auburn. In lieu of flowers, please send donations c/o Rhonda to the YWCA Family Violence Program, 1100 Chaplain St., Wheeling, WVA. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

GOULD – Merlton R., 88, a resident of Auburn, died in Lewiston, Jan. 3. A private spring burial with committal prayers will be held at the Golden Ridge Cemetery in Sherman. Memorial donations may be made in Merlton’s name to Edward Little High School Athletics, 77 Harris St., Auburn, ME 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Arrangements by the family-owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

KLEIN – Jonas B., 84, died on Jan. 5. A funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 7, at Temple Beth El, 400 Deering Ave., Portland. Rabbi Carolyn Braun will officiate. A burial service will follow at Temple Beth El Memorial Park. A period of mourning will be held following the service, and on Sunday at 7 p.m., Monday from 2 to 4 p.m., and on Monday at 7 p.m. at the home of James and Bonnie Klein, 11 Stony Ridge Road, Cumberland Foreside. Arrangements are by Jewish Funeral Home, Portland. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Jonas B. Klein Fund, c/o Temple Beth El, or the American Lung Association of Maine.

LAJOIE – C. Jean, 62, a resident of 16 Gibbs Lane, Greene, died in Greene, Jan. 2. A celebration of Jean’s life will be held on TUESDAY at 1 p.m. from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Chaplain Kathleen O’Wril presiding. A private burial will be held in the spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Jean’s memory to CMMC School of Nursing, CMMC Development Office, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Arrangements by the family-owned DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL & TRIBUTE CENTER, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

NADEAU – Antonia L., 83, died in Auburn, Jan. 3. At the request of the family, there will be no visitation. Funeral on Monday at 11 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church. Committal St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04240-0819. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545, www.thefortingroup.com

Panuga – Purificacion P., 80, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Jan. 4. There will not be any visitation. Burial will be private at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Arrangements by the family-owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, 784-4023.

RIDEOUT – Winfield ‘Wink’ M., 75, died at his home in New Gloucester on Jan. 4, with his loving family by his side. A celebration of Wink’s life will be held on MONDAY at 1 p.m. from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son. The Rev. Richard Cullen will be officiating. There will not be any visitation. Condolences may be expressed online at www.LynchBrothers.com. Arrangements by the family-owned Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel and Tribute Center, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.