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.

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.

COULOMBE – Ronald A., 67, formerly of Old Orchard Beach, died in Zephyrhills, Fla., Saturday, Dec. 27, 2008. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, at the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home, 36 Portland Ave., Old Orchard Beach. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, in St. Margaret’s Church, corner of Old Orchard Street and Saco Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. Arrangements are by the Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.

FOSS – Herbert H., 65, of Byron, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. Visiting hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 3, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. There will be no services. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366, www.dignitymemorial.com.

FOURNIER – Louis J., 90, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn, Dec. 31, 2008. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Louis’ 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. Donations 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 and Tribute Center, 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.

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 Saturday at 11 a.m. 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.

WILSON – Helen I., 75, a resident of Poland, died in Lewiston, Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2008. A memorial service honoring Helen’s life will be celebrated on Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son. Private burial will be held later in the spring at Evergreen Cemetery in Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Helen’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. A memorial gathering will be held on Sunday from 1 p.m. prior to the service at Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel and Tribute Center, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.