LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Holy Cross Church Wednesday for Claire L. Ward. Monsignor Marc B. Caron officiated and recited committal prayers at Mount Hope Cemetery. The reading and prayer of the faithful were presented by Christine Ouellette and Jean Gastonguay. The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Marissa, Sadie, Mia, Leanna and Tess. Bearers were Tom Ward, Spencer Ward, Nicholas, Steve and Brian Dufault, Cameron Deschaine, Isaac Dionne and Jason Libby. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services.