BEDARD – Dennis Maurice, 37, of Bowdoinham, died in Bowdoinham, May 23. Visiting Hours with the family are open to all from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, June 5. A celebration of his life will be held on his 38th birthday, Tuesday, June 9 at 2 p.m.. Both will take place at Brackett Funeral Home, 29 Federal St., Brunswick. A reception immediately following the June 9 service will be held at the Topsham Legion Hall on Foreside Road across from the field where he coached. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Dennis Bedard Memorial Fund, c/o AFCU, PO Box 327, Topsham, ME 04086. A scoreboard and other items for his lacrosse team will be purchased in his memory.

BISSON – Patti A., 51, of Lewsiton died May 31. Visitation at Fortin AUBURN Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral will be held at Fortin Auburn Friday 10 a.m. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Patti’s family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to The Humane Society 55 Androscoggin Ave. Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 207-783-8545.

BONENFANT – Jeannette, 90, of Sabattus, died May 31 at her home. There will be no visitation prior to the funeral service. The funeral service will be held 9:30 a.m., Thursday, June 4, at the Dominican Sisters of the Roman Congregation (OP) Convent, 61 Lisbon Road, Sabattus. At a later date, she will be laid to rest at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. Donations may be made in her memory to Loaves and Fishes c/o the Dominican Sisters of the Roman Congregation (OP) Convent, 61 Lisbon Road, Sabattus, ME 04280. Donations, condolences, and photo tributes may be accessed at www.albert-burpee.com. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.

BRANAGAN – William H., 82, of Mechanic Falls died in Mechanic Falls May 30. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.westonchandler.com.

CORRIVEAU – Bertha, 87, of Lewiston, died May 30 in Auburn. Graveside services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery. No visitation. Arrangements by DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston. 782-8221. www.dostiefuneralhome.com.

DOUCET – Lucien R., Jr., 85, of Lewiston and formerly of Woodsville, N.H., died June 2, in Auburn. Funeral Mass will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul Chapel, in the lower church. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Woodsville, N.H. No visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice House 236 Stetson Rd., Auburn. Arrangements by DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME 2151 Lisbon Rd., Lewiston. 782-8221. www.dostiefuneralhome.com.

FORGUES – Roger N., 86, died May 30. Visitation at Fortin in LEWISTON Thursday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick’s Chapel, Friday, 11 a.m. Committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Forgues family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 70 Horton St. Lewiston Maine 04240. (207) 784-4584.

FUENTES, Sr., Armando M., 58, of Canton, died in Canton, June 1. Funeral services honoring Armando’s life will be held FRIDAY 11 a.m. at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home with Pastor Grimaldi Martinez presiding. Burial to follow with committal prayers at Lakeside Cemetery, Livermore. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com Family and friends are invited to visit Friday from 9:00AM until the time of service at the PINETTE & LYNCH FUNERAL HOME 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.

GOSSELIN – Roland J., 83, died May 31. Visitation Fortin LEWISTON Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Cross Church, Thursday, 11:00 a.m. Committal St Peter’s Cemetery. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Gosselin family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. Donations in Mr. Gosselin’s memory may be made to Trinity Catholic School 393 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, 207-783-8545, and 70 Horton St. Lewiston 207-784-4584.

LeVASSEUR – Father Angelo, 56, died Sunday, May 31, in Auburn. Reception of the Body WEDNESDAY, June 3, at 4 p.m. at St. Athanasius & St. John Church of Holy Savior Parish, 126 Maine Ave. Rumford, with Father Lionel Chouinard as Presider and Homilist, followed by a vigil/wake until 8 p.m. A wake will also be on Thursday, June 4, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11 a.m. Thursday, June 4, with The Most Reverend Richard J. Malone as Principal Celebrant, and Fr. Robert Vaillancourt as the Homilist. Another Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10 a.m. Friday, June 5, at St. Gerard Church of Notre Dame du Mont Carmel Parish, Grand Isle, with Father Jean-Paul Labrie as Principal Celebrant and Homilist. Interment will be in the family plot at St. Gerard’s Cemetery in Grand Isle. In memory of Father Angelo, donations may be made to the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210 or the Holy Savior Columbarium Fund 126 Maine Ave. Rumford, ME 04276. Relatives and friends may pay tribute to Father Angelo at www.mem.com. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. THIBAULT FUNERAL HOME & CREAMTION SERVICES, 250 Penobscot St. Rumford, ME 04276. 364-4366. www.dignitymemorial.com.

MILLETT – Janice Mae, 93, of Turner, died in Turner on Friday May 29. A Memorial service honoring Janice’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. FRIDAY at the Turner Center Universalist Church in Turner with Pastor Stanley Tanner and Pastor Dave Bochtler officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Janice’s memory to the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice 15 Strawberry Ave. P.O. Box 819 Lewiston, ME 04243 or Hope Hospice 9470 Health Park Circle Ft. Myers, FL 33908 or to the Universalist Church/Turner Center c/o Vicky Catlett 279 Campbell Rd. Leeds, ME 04263. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . At the family’s request there will not be any visitation. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

NIHAN – John “Jack,” 77 of Waterford, died in Waterford, May 31. Hours of visitation will be held at the Raymond-Wentworth Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton, on Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Bridgton on Saturday, June 6 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Brian Blanchette officiating. Burial will be at the Harrison Lutheran Cemetery at a later date. Memorials in Jack’s memory are requested to the St. Joseph’s Food Pantry, St. Joseph Church, South High Street, Bridgton, ME 04009 Online condolences may be left for the family at www.andrewsgreenleaf.com.

NYSTROM – Arthur H. Sr., 82, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn, May 27. Funeral services honoring Arthur’s life will be held FRIDAY, June 5, at 11 a.m. at the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son, with the Rev. David Clark presiding. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Valley Cemetery, Greene. Memorial donations in Arthur’s memory may be made 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. Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday, June 4 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.

SMITH – Raymond W., 84, of Auburn, died on May 29, at Central Maine Medical Center. There will not be any services at this time. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives Group.

ST. HILAIRE – Normand Donald, 76, of Auburn, died in W. Columbia, S.C., May 21, 2009. It was Normand’s wishes that there would only be an intimate family gathering upon his passing. Instead of flowers, please send donations to Togus VA, Voluntary Service #135, 1 VA Center, Augusta, ME 04330.

STOWELL – Lois Stowell, 78, of Wales, died Sunday, May 31, in Auburn. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 3, at BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main St., Monmouth. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment East New Portland Cemetery, Route 146, East New Portland. Message of condolence may be sent to the family at www.finleyfuneralhome.com.