BELL — Camille, 52, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on April 3. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 9 to 11 a.m. with a prayer service at 11 a.m. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Lahey Clinic, 41 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01805, for the Frederick F. Whitcomb, MD Endowment Fund for liver research and education. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

BELSKIS — David, 65, of West Paris went to join his heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 5. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Saturday, April 9, from 1to 2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Interment will be at Wayside Cemetery in West Paris at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West Paris Athletic Association, c/o Town Office, P.O. Box 247, West Paris, ME 04289 in David Belskis’ memory.

BUOTTE — Virginia “Ginny,” 72, of Farmington, died Tuesday, April 5. A graveside service will be held on May 9, at 11 a.m. at the St. Johns Cemetery in Rumford. Those wishing may make donations in Ginny’s memory to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Arrangements under the care of Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.

BURGESS — Michael D., 61, died April 7, in Lewiston. Visiting hours will from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, at BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main St., Monmouth. If desired, donations may be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Maine, 87 Elm St., Suite 203, Camden, ME 04843. Interment at Monmouth Ridge Cemetery in the spring.

BUTTON — Ella Tyler, 84, passed away on Friday, April 8, at Market Square Health Care Center. A celebration of Ella’s life is planned for this summer. The family suggests donations to Stoneham Rescue, P.O. Box 42, East Stoneham, ME 04231, or charities of your choice in memory of Ella, who supported numerous and various charitable organizations. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford, ME 04270.

MAJOR — Roma A., 44, of Lewiston, died on April 5. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m., followed by memorial service at the funeral home at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Sarah-Beth and Blake Edward Trust Fund, c/o Colette Desjardins, 15 University St., Portland, ME 04103. A Service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

MILLS — Forest Donald, 74, of Norway passed away Thursday, April 7, at the Hospice House in Auburn. Family and friends are invited to attend visiting hours from 4 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 12, at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Masonic services will be held at 6 p.m. followed by a memorial service conducted by the Rev. Donald Mayberry. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, May 15, at 1 p.m. at the Norway Pine Grove Cemetery in South Paris.

MOULTON — Arnold (Brud), 86, of Oxford, passed away at Stephens Memorial Hospital from complications due to congestive heart failure. At the family’s request, a memorial service/celebration of life for both Anita and Brud will be held later in the summer. In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to the Oxford Congregational Church, Oxford, ME 04270, c/o Pastor Mike Ring, or Responsible Pet Care, 132 Waterford Road, Norway, ME 04268. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford.

PICARD — Paul R., 82, of Lewiston went to be with his Savior on Wednesday, April 6, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Visitation will be held Sunday, April 10, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 11, at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, 122 Ash St., Lewiston. Memorial donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04240-0819. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

PINARD — Winnifred, 86, of Sabattus, died in Lewiston on April 5. Visitation will be held in the funeral home on Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. followed by a prayer service at 3 p.m. Interment will be in the spring, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Sabattus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the Lewiston Kidney Center, 710 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

POLIQUIN — Mary Ann, 57, of Auburn, died in Auburn April 6. A celebration of her life will be held Sunday at noon at her residence, 39 Josslyn St., Auburn. Donations preferred in her memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements by Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel and Tribute Center, 784-6449.

ROLFE — Ruby Day. A memorial service will be held for Ruby, who passed away at her home in Wilton on April 6, at the West Bethel Union church on May 21, at 11 a.m. immediately followed by refreshments and interment at the Pinegrove Cemetery in West Bethel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ruby’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, Hospice Division, 15 Strawberry Ave., P.O. Box 819, Lewiston, ME 04243-0819. Arrangements under the care of Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.

SNELL – Muriel D., 92, died Thursday, April 7. Visiting hours will be held at the Oxford Advent Christian Church from 1 to 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 10, with a memorial service following at 2 p.m. Interment in the Fore Street Cemetery, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that gifts be given to the Oxford Advent Christian Church Sunday School, Box 3048, South Paris, ME 04281 in her memory. Arrangements are under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276.

TURCOTTE — Ronald, 70, of Sabattus died April 7, in Lewiston. A celebration of his life will be held Saturday, April 16, from 1 to 5 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus on East Avenue in Lewiston. For more information or donations, please contact Ellen at 375-4448.

VALIENTE — Irving M., 61, of East Avenue, Lewiston, went to be with the Lord on April 7. A memorial visitation will take place on Friday, April 15, from 6 to 7 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church on Hogan Road, Lewiston with a service to follow at 7 p.m. at the Church. Burial will take place at Maine Veterans’ Cemetery at a later date. In Irv’s memory donations may be made to Maine Teen Challenge, 11 Hudson Lane, Winthrop, Me 04364. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives Group, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

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