ALBERT — Evelyn B. , 81, died o n April 7. Visitation will be held at The Fortin Group/Auburn Saturday at 11 a.m., followed by a celebration of her life at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Committal will be held at Oak Hill Cemetery. In Evelyn’s memory, donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave. P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04240-0819 You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Albert family by visiting their guest book at www.thefortingroupauburn.com. A service of The Fortin Group / Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services 217 Turner St. Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-8545.

BARTON — Carolyn Hawthorne, 86, of Dixfield and Florida, died in Rumford April 8. A memorial service will be celebrated later this summer for family and friends. Should friends desire, donations may be made to the Rumford Community Home, 11 John F. Kennedy Lane, Rumford, ME 04276 in her memory. Arrangements are in care of Wiles Remembrance Center. Condolences and tributes my be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.

CHURCHILL — Lawrence M., 82, died April 8. Visitation will be held at Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington on April 14, from 6 to 7 p.m. A memorial service will immediately follow at 7 p.m. with the Rev. John Tolman officiating. Interment will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the children suggest that a donation be made to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 in Lawrence’s memory. Online condolences may be made to the family through the funeral home’s website www.adamsmcfarlane.com.

DELCOURT — Michel R. “Mike” died April 8. Visitation will be at Fortin/LEWISTON on Monday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Family Church Tuesday at 11 a.m. Committal to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation 15 Strawberry Ave. P.O. Box 819 Lewiston, ME 04243-0819 or to Tribute Program, St. Jude Childrens’ Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105-1942. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Delcourt family by visiting their guestbook at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St. LEWISTON 784-4584

HERKOMER — Ann, 89, died in Auburn, April 7. Condolences may be sent to Harry at 440 Minot Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. A memorial service will take place later in the spring. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., PO Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04242-0819; or to Therapy Dogs International, 88 Bartley Road, Flanders, NJ 07836.

LEHMAN — “Penny” (Helen) Mitchell, 70, died on March 26 in Bangor. Accordingly, it was Penny’s wish to not have a formal funeral. She wished to be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley. Because the cemetery grounds are still frozen, the cemetery does not open until the first week of May. Thereafter, a simple graveside service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, with the Rev. Judd Pealer presiding of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Penny would love to have beautiful flowers at graveside; however, in lieu of flowers, she would be pleased with donations to the HELEN “PENNY” MITCHELL LEHMAN SOCIAL WORK FUND, University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, Maine 04469-5792. Arrangements entrusted to Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Avenue, Hampden. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com.

LORD — Dolores Kompare, 87, formerly of New Jersey, died in Lewiston April 7. A Reception of Fellowship honoring Dolores’s life will be held SATURDAY April 24th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of Arlene and Jodd Bowles, 239 Lake Street, Auburn. Dolores will be laid to rest next to her husband, George, in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, N.J. Online condolences, sharing of memories, and a complete editorial tribute may be viewed by clicking on www.lynchbrothers.com. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Auburn.

GIRARDIN — Andrew P. April 1, 2010. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial gathering on Sunday from 4 to 8 P.M. at the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Auburn. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 11 A.M. at Holy Family Church. Committal with military honors to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to his wife, Joni and children, Shayla and Tirzah, in care of, Michael Girardin, 587 Webster St., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of the Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, Auburn, 217 Turner St. 783-8545.

LEHMAN — “Penny” (Helen) Mitchell, 70, died on March 26 in Bangor. Accordingly, it was Penny’s wish to not have a formal funeral. She wished to be buried in Evergreen Cemetery, Rangeley. Because the cemetery grounds are still frozen, the cemetery does not open until the first week of May. Thereafter, a simple graveside service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11, with the Rev. Judd Pealer presiding of the Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Rangeley. Penny would love to have beautiful flowers at graveside; however, in lieu of flowers, she would be pleased with donations to the HELEN “PENNY” MITCHELL LEHMAN SOCIAL WORK FUND, University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, Maine 04469-5792. Arrangements entrusted to Hampden-Gilpatrick Funeral Home, 45 Western Avenue, Hampden. Messages of condolence and memories may be shared through www.hampdengilpatrick.com.

MERCIER — Normand A Sr., 60, of Lewiston passed away in Auburn on April 8. A celebration of Normand’s life will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements under the care of DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston. Online condolences may be shared at www.dostiefuneralhome.com. 782-8221.

LORD — Dolores Kompare, 87, formerly of New Jersey, died in Lewiston April 7. A Reception of Fellowship honoring Dolores’s life will be held SATURDAY April 24th from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the home of Arlene and Jodd Bowles, 239 Lake Street, Auburn. Dolores will be laid to rest next to her husband, George, in Locustwood Memorial Park, Cherry Hill, N.J. Online condolences, sharing of memories, and a complete editorial tribute may be viewed by clicking on www.lynchbrothers.com. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Auburn.

 RICKER — Arlene H., 87, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Wednesday, February 24. A Memorial gathering will be held on Sunday, April 11, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son. Burial will be on Monday April 12 at 9:00 a.m. in the family lot at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in Arlene’s memory to a charity of one’s choice. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com . Arrangements by Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel 62 Spring St., Auburn 784-6449.

THERIAULT — A Mass of Christian Burial for Frank L. Theriault Sr. was celebrated Wednesday morning at the Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius — St. John Church, with the Rev. Alfred Jacques as the Celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Musical selections were “Hosea,” “Because the Lord Is My Shepard,” “You Are Mine” and “Fly Like A Bird.” Readings were done by Haley Israelson and Bobbi Frost. Eulogies were given by Peter Puiia and Helena Deroche. Interment was at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. A reception followed at the Sons of Italy Hall in Smithcrossing. Arrangements were under the direction of the Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.

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