ALLEN — Birdena Pauline, 79, of Livermore Falls, died in Livermore Falls, Sunday, Aug. 23. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Interment at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. If desired, contributions may be made to the Maine Cancer Foundation, P.O. Box 553, Portland, ME 04112. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

BARKER — Mertice, 92, of Stoneham died Monday, Aug. 24, in Bridgton. At her request, there will be no visiting hours or services. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to the East Stoneham Congregational Church, P.O. Box 24, or the Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42. Arrangements by Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.

COUTURE — Louis Paul, 74, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, Aug. 21. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on SATURDAY, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Committal to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. Visitation will be held Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 04240, 784-4023.

FRASER — John A., 69, of Auburn, died in Lewiston, Aug. 21. There will not be any services at this time. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives Group, Lewiston.

HARVEY — Chester, 76, died Aug. 22. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. followed by funeral services at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary at 11 a.m. Condolences to the family and a photo tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

JEAN — Rita, 87, died Aug. 22. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Eden Alternative, c/o St. Mary’s Health System Foundation, P.O. Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291. Donations, condolences to the family and a photo tribute may be accessed online at www.albert-burpee.com. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

LASCKO — Michael, 56, of Fayette, died in Fayette, Sunday, Aug. 23. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. Visiting hours Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Interment will be at the convenience of the family at Holy Cross Cemetery in Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to the Lascko Children, c/o Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

LOWELL — Claire G., 84, of South Paris died Tuesday, Aug. 25, in South Paris. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.

RAY — Effie Jane of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, Aug. 24. Graveside funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday at Wales Cemetery in Wales. All are welcome.

RIVARD — Laurent S., 88, died Aug. 24. At the family’s request, there will be no visitation. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church Thursday at 2 p.m. Committal St. Peter’s Cemetery. In Mr. Rivard’s memory offering of Masses will be appreciated. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Rivard family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, ME 04240, 784-4584.

THOMAS — Roland William, 56, of Otisfield, died in Norway Aug. 25. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Aug. 28 at 2 p.m. at the Hosanna Church in Oxford followed by interment at Merrill Memorial Gardens in Otisfield. Family and friends may call at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Remembrance donations may be made to the Oxford Hills Christian Academy, 1 Park St., South Paris, ME 04281. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.westonchandler.com.

WOODARD — Harold L., 93, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, Aug. 22. At the family’s request, a graveside service will be held privately. Donations may be made in Harold’s memory to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243. Arrangements by Funeral Alternatives Group, Lewiston.