BEAR Jr. – John “Ted” E., 66, died on Orr’s Island, May 29. A celebration of “Ted’s” life will be held at noon on Sunday, June 7, at the Head of Mackeral Cove with Cindy Baumgartner officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to the Maine Lobsterman Association, C/O Patrice McCarron, 21C Western Ave., Box 1, Kennebunk, ME 04043. If desired, flowers can be sent to the family at Ted’s home. Arrangements are under the care of the Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. Condolences can be expressed at www.brack ettfuneralhome.com

Dunham – Herbert E., 78, died on May 27. Memorial services will be held at the Jackson-Silver American Legion on Saturday, June 6, at 3 p.m., with the Rev. Lloyd Waterhouse officiating. Memorials in Herb’s memory are suggested to the Greenwood Recreation Dept., P.O. Box 180 Greenwood, ME 04255, to be used for the Dunham Field Fund. Arrangements by Andrews Funeral Home, 64 Andrews Road, South Woodstock. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.andrewsgreenleaf.com

Gagnon – Raymond P., 62, died on May 31. Visitation at Fortin/Auburn on Wednesday, from 5 to 8 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the Fortin Group Auburn, Thursday, 11 a.m. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Gagnon family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. Those wishing to make donations may do so to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 207-783-8545.

Kilbreth – Bernard E. Kilbreth Jr., 80, a resident of Jay, died Friday, May 29, in Augusta. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to Maine Veterans Home Activities Fund, C/O Melanie Bridges, 310 Cony Road, Augusta, ME 04330. Messages of condolence may be made to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com

Merrill- Frank H. Merrill, 87, a resident of Fayette, died Sunday, May 31, in Farmington. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m., on Tuesday, June 2,at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to The Jackson Laboratory, Office of Advancement, P. O. Box 254, Bar Harbor, ME 04609-0254 or Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 477 Congress St., First Floor, Suite 7W, Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Messages of condolence may be sent to: www.finleyfuneralhome.com

Morrison – Dorothy E. McCullough, 88, died May 27. Gravesides will be held 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 3, at the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley. Friends wishing may make donations in Dot’s memory to the Jane C. Morrison Memorial Film Fund, c/o Maine Arts Commission Office, 193 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Adams Cremation and Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

Thayer – Edwin E., 76, of Oxford, died on May 30. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Monday June 1 from 6 to 8 p.m., at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Rte. 26, in Oxford. Masonic services by Lincoln Lodge 3 AF&AM will be conducted at 7 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, June 2, at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Contributions may be made in Ed’s memory to the Maine Veterans Home at 477 High St., South Paris, ME 04281, or the Oxford Congregational Church, PO Box 222 Oxford, ME 04270. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com