COZBY — Patricia J., 67, of Oxford, passed away on April 1. There will be a celebration of Patti’s life on Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford. Interment will be at St. Mary’s Cemetery in Salem, Mass., date and time will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, if one so chooses, donations may be made directly to Oxford Hills Funeral Services on behalf of Patricia J. Cozby.
DELAMATER — Yvonne Marie, 92, died Sunday, April 1. At Yvonne’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral. Contributions in her memory may be given to Rightstart, P.O. Box 726, Norway, Me 04268, attention “Christmas for Teens.” Yvonne often joined her daughter-in-law, Jean, on shopping trips to buy presents for, in her words, “teens deserve the opportunity to get a present on Jesus’s birthday.”
FARWELL — William “Bill,” died unexpectedly March 31. A gathering to remember Bill and to celebrate Bill’s life will be held at the American Legion Hall from noon to 2 p.m. on April 11, on Carding Machine Road in Richmond. All who knew Bill are welcome.
FRANK — Edward, 56, of Lamoine died March 28. A memorial service with be held at 1 p.m. Saturday at 112 Jim Small Road in Casco.
LEARY — Philip J. Jr., MSgt Ret., USAF, of Rangeley, died suddenly on April 1. Donations may be offered to the animal charity of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
McKECHNIE — Thomas E. Sr., 63, died April 4. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Adams~McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington. A graveside service will take place at Fairview Cemetery in Farmington on Saturday, April 7, at 1 p.m.
MEISTER — Audrey Elaine, 89, died Monday, April 2. There will be a celebration of Audrey’s life at the First Congressional Church in South Paris on Saturday, May 5, at 11 a.m. with reception to follow.
MORIN — Gilbert J. Sr., 79, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn Monday, April 2. Funeral services celebrating Gilbert’s life will be held on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing may make donations in Gilbert’s memory to the Odd Fellows Home, 85 Caron Lane, Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements by Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.
MORTON — Patricia M., 82, died n Rumford, April 2. Graveside services will be held at a later date to be announced at the East Ellis Cemetery in Rumford. Those who desire, may contribute to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 in her memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the MEAER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
NIEMI — Lois L., 78, of Stoneham passed away April 2, in Norway. There will be no services at her request. Arrangements under the care of Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.
RENY — Gerard J.P., 78, of Lewiston, passed away Tuesday, April 3. Funeral services will be held at the funeral home Friday at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to St. Martin de Porres Residence, P.O. Box 7227, Lewiston, ME 04240-7227. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St.. Lewiston, 784-4584.
RICHARD — Joseph, 98, of Auburn, died in Auburn on Tuesday, April 3. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Clover Manor Activities Fund, 440 Minot Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
STEVENSON — Christopher H., 59, a resident of Wayne, died Monday, April 2, in Lewiston. A memorial service to celebrate the life of Christopher H. Stevenson will be held in the Wayne Methodist Church on Saturday, April 7, at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Androscoggin Yacht Club, P. O. Box 241, Wayne 04284, or to a charity of the donor’s choosing. Arrangements are being handled by the FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.
VALLIERES — Nannie Blanche, 70, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn, April 3. Funeral services honoring Nannie’s life will be held FRIDAY at 10 a.m. at the Riverside Drive Baptist Church. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Memorial donations in Nannie’s memory may be made to either The Riverside Drive Baptist Church, 1085 Riverside Drive, Auburn, ME 04210, or to the Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Family and friends are invited to visit Thursday only from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Riverside Drive Baptist Church, 1085 Riverside Drive, Auburn. Arrangements by DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, Auburn.
WHITTLE — Helen B., 83, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn Monday, April 2. At the family’s request, there will not be any funeral or visitation. Graveside services will be held privately at Gracelawn Memorial Park, at a later date to accommodate family members. Arrangements by Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.
YOULAND — David R., 74, of Fish Street, Turner, died Monday, April 2. Visitation at the funeral home on Friday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A celebration of David’s life will be held on Saturday at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Committal will follow at Keene’s Mills Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.
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