ASHTON – Erland (Bud), died in Auburn, April 30. There will be a memorial visitation from 11 to noon on Saturday, May 5 at the First Assembly of God Church, Hogan Road, Lewiston, with a memorial service to follow at noon. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Erland’s memory to the First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME 04240. For those unable to attend, condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, ME 04240.
COMPTON – David, 65, died on Tuesday, May 1. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 5 at 2 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in South Paris. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in David’s memory to Hebron Academy in support of the Compton Award in Languages, or the First Congregational Church in South Paris, or Androscoggin Hospice House Fund, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn ME, 04210. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, ME 04240.
CONROY – Eva N., 87, died April 16. A memorial service will be held at the United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., Auburn on Saturday, May 5, at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Richard Cullen officiating. At her request, there are no visiting hours. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to United Methodist Church, Youth Programs, 439 Park Ave., Auburn, ME 04210; or to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Private interment will take place in the family lot at Riverside Cemetery in Bethel. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Service, AUBURN, 783-8545, www.thefortingroup.com
DUDLEY – Dorothy M., 60, died May 1. An hour of visitation will be held at the Andrews Funeral Home, High Street, Buckfield on Saturday, May 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. with a funeral service at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Eva Thompson officiating. Memorials in her memory are requested to the Turner Rescue, P.O. Box 135, Turner, ME 04282.
EDWARDS – Betty J. died May 2. Visiting hours will take place on Friday, May 4, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Lawry Funeral Home in Fairfield, where a funeral service will follow at 7 p.m. Burial services at the family plot at Highland Cemetery in West Poland, as well as a special memorial service at the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Waterville, are planned for later in the spring. Condolences may be expressed at www.lawrybrothers.com. Arrangements are with Lawry Brothers Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 107 Main St., Fairfield 800-660-2111.
GAGNE – John D. Sr., 86, of Lewiston, died in Auburn on Tuesday, May 1. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on THURSDAY at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment in the family lot at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in John’s memory to the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 27 Bartlett St., Lewiston, ME 04240; or to the Hospice House of Androscoggin, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the family-owned Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, 784-4023.
GOODALE – Mary Kelley Bridges of Wales, died in Auburn, April 28. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to any of the mentioned organizations in Mary’s name. Please join Mary’s family in a “Celebration of Life” party at the American Legion Hall in Gray, on Tuesday, May 8 from 5 to 8 p.m. Mary requested no formal funeral be held, but an informal memorial service will begin at 5 p.m. in the hall and will be officiated by Carole Bridges.
HARNDEN – Stanley N., 76, of Wilton, died in Lewiston, April 30. Private family graveside services will be held at the East Wilton Cemetery. A celebration of life and family open house will be held on Saturday, May 26 at 1 p.m. at Harnden’s Dance Hall in North Chesterville. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made in Stan’s memory to the Old Crow Indian Band, or to the family for a specific project to be determined, c/o Julie Harnden, 1150 Main St., Wilton, ME 04294. Services are being cared for and provided by the Wiles Remembrance Center of Wilton. Condolences may be sent to [email protected].
KILLORY – Joseph E., 85, of Weymouth, Mass., died in Boston, Mass., April 28. An ecumenical service to honor his life will be held at Old South Union Church, 25 Columbian St., South Weymouth, Mass., at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 5. In lieu of flowers, the Leukemia Discovery and Treatment Fund at Massachusetts General Hospital would be a worthy recipient of any contributions in his memory.
SHAVER – Nancy J., 57, of Norway. Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service on Saturday, May 5 at 1 p.m. at the Vernon Grove Cemetery in Milford, Mass. On-line condolences to the family may be expressed at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com. Arrangements by Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26 Oxford, ME 04270.
STEARNS – Dorothy June, 69, died on Tuesday, May 1. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the Rumford Point Congregational Church with the Rev. Frank Haines officiating. Interment will be in the Rumford Corner Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Saturday. Friends are invited to call at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Visitation and service at 7 p.m. on Thursday by Mount Zircon Chapter 142 OES. Those who desire may contribute to the Mount Zircon Chapter 142 OES, 28 LaCroix Road, Peru, ME 04290 in her memory. Online condolences and shared memories may be expressed at [email protected].
TRUE – Ruth Ann (Hall), 83, of Wilton, died at Farmington, April 30. Funeral services will be held on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Wiles Rememberance Center, 136 High St., Wilton. After services, a time of fellowship will be held at the home of Paul Mosher in Wilton. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Interment at Riverside Cemetery, Orono, on Monday at 11 a.m. Memorial donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice.
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