BROWN – Joan Ruby, died in Bridgton, Dec. 25, 2008. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 17 at Grace Fellowship Church in Oxford.

BURNHAM – Claire Provencher, 81, a resident of 457 Pond Road, Lewiston, died in Auburn, Dec. 30, 2008. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Claire’s life will be celebrated TUESDAY, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Chapel. Interment to follow with committal prayers at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to either Maine Right to Life Committee, P.O. Box 257, Auburn, ME 04210, or to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Arrangements by PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICES, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.

CAMPBELL – Lester L., 69, of Phillips, died in Auburn, Dec. 27, 2008. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. on Jan. 10, at the Mt. View Bible Church in New Vineyard, with the Rev. Richard Dubuc officiating. Interment will be at the Mile Square Cemetery in Avon, in the spring. Friends wishing may make donations in Lester’s memory to the Mt. View Bible Church Memorial Fund, c/o Harry Ellis, 845 South Strong Road, Strong, ME 04983. Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

COLLETTE – Norman J., 70, of Hartford, died in Lewiston, Dec. 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held at the convenience of the family at a later date. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, 04254. If desired, contributions may be made in Norman’s memory to the Maine Diabetes Association, 80 Elm St., Portland, ME 04101. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

DUNCAN – Donald H., 53, of Auburn died Dec. 24, 2008. Private memorials were held with family. No visitation hours. Funeral services will be held at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta on Jan. 2, at 10 a.m.

FOURNIER – Louis J., 90, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn, Dec. 31, 2008. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Louis’s life will be celebrated SATURDAY, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish at Sacred Heart Church, Auburn. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery with military honors. Memorial donations in Louis’ memory may be made to either the Corinne Croteau LePage Women’s Health Center, St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240, or to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Friends and family are invited to visit Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of service at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

HANNON – Stacey R., 42, of Greene, died in Greene Dec. 29, 2008. Memorial service will be held SATURDAY, Jan. 3, at 3 p.m. in the funeral home. Donation’s preferred in her memory to the Patrick Dempsey Cancer and Care Center, 300 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Visitation Saturday at 1 p.m. at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, ME 04210.

HARTNETT – Frank, 80, died Dec. 30, 2008. Hours of visitation will be held at the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church on Saturday, Jan. 3, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Veterans’ Home, 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281, where Frank spent his final months in the loving care of their wonderful staff.

MITCHELL – Hazel, 84, of Lewiston, formerly of Mechanic Falls, died Dec. 30, 2008. Service to be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at Our Lady of Ransom Church, Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a local food pantry.

NOYES – Shirley, 73, of Mechanic Falls, died in Lewiston, Dec. 29, 2008. Memorial services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the the Vineyard Church in Mechanic Falls. Reception following services.

O’CONNELL – Wanda, 91, died Dec. 29, 2008. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Chapel. Interment will be in the spring, Mt. Hope Cemetery. Visitation will at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

ROBITAILLE – Bertrand R., 57, died Dec. 30, 2008. Visitation Fortin/Auburn Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral to be announced at Holy Cross Church. Committal will be held in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit www.mem.com to pay tribute to Bert’s life. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to an education fund for his grandsons at Central Maine Credit Union, 1000 Lisbon St., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Homes, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., AUBURN, 783-8545, www.thefortingroup.com.