BELL — Theresa, 79, of Minot, died on Saturday, March 16. A memorial service will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Chapel at a future date. Those wishing may make donations in Theresa’s memory to: The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, Me. 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, Me 04210, 783-8545.

BROWN — Sandra Lee, 72, of South Paris passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, March 17. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 23, with a memorial service to follow at 11 with Pastor Carol Stevens officiating at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sandra’s memory to Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 378, Norway, ME 04268, or the American Diabetes Association/Portland-Auburn ME Office, 80 Elm Street, Portland, ME 04101.

ESTABROOK — Betty Mae went home to be with her Lord and Savior on March 17. There will be a gathering at Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, for family and friends of Betty Mae on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. A committal service will be held at the Litchfield Cemetery in the spring. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, 795-9404, or [email protected].

FURBISH — Roger F., 87, of Lisbon passed away March 16, in Lewiston. At Roger’s request, there will be no funeral and the burial will be held at a later date in Princeton. DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, Lewiston, 782-8221.

HILLIARD — Leroy M., 88, a lifelong resident of Wales, passed away March 18. A graveside service will be held in early summer at the East Wales Cemetery.

LABONTE — John R., 86, of 339 Heath Road, Casco, died Sunday, March 17 of cancer, at home surrounded by his family. Private services will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent in John’s memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

LAPIERRE — Mark G., 42, of Auburn, died on Thursday, March 14. Visitation will be held at from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday at Sacred Heart Church. Those wishing may make donations in Mark’s memory to Diamond Blackfan Anemia Foundation, P.O. Box 1092, West Seneca, NY 14224. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, 783-8545.

McMILLIN — Catherine L., 91, of Bethel, died in Norway March 16. A Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 22, at Our Lady of Snows in Bethel. Interment will be later in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Bethel. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Bethel Animal Hospital Second Chance. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon St., Bethel.

SEAVEY — Charles H., 74, died on March 17. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. A funeral service will take place at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Committal will be held in the spring. Those wishing to make donations may do so to his wife Mona Seavey, P.O. Box 276, Turner, ME 04282. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

SERAFIN — R. Francis, 84, died March 19. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 5 to 8 p.m. on Friday, March 22, at the Brewer Chapel of Brookings-Smith, 55 South Main St., Brewer. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul the Apostle Parish, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 531 North Main St., Brewer. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery, Rumford. A believer in the power of education, Fran made provisions for a scholarship to the University of Maine. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the R. Francis Serafin Fund, c/o University of Maine Foundation, Two Alumni Place, Orono, ME 04469-5792.

SMALL — Steven A., 59, from Auburn died in Auburn on March 16. A memorial service will be celebrated at 2 p.m. on Thursday at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery on Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

THIBODEAU — Joseph B. “Hawkeye,” 83, died Sunday, March 17, in Rumford. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Joseph’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 45 Forest Ave., Portland, ME 04101. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services 250 Penobscot St. Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366.

VARNEY — Richard E., 73 of Oxford, passed away on Sunday, March 17, at Ledgeview Living Center in West Paris. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at Oxford Hills and Weston Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Webber Brook Cemetery in Oxford, time and date to be announced at a later date.

WEEKS — Maxine G., 87, of Wilton, died at Farmington, March 18. Funeral services will be held at 3 p,m, on Sunday, March 24, at the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church in Farmington with the Rev. Dr. Susan Crane, officiating. Family and friends are invited to call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton. Gifts may be given in Maxine’s memory to the Henderson Memorial Baptist Church, 110 Academy St., Farmington, ME 04938. Spring interment will be at the Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton.

WHITING — Howard Daniel, 83, of North Charleston, S.C., died March 18. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, March 22, in the Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene, 541 Redbank Road, Goose Creek, S.C. 29445. Interment with military honors will follow at Carolina Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday in J. HENRY STUHR INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road. Memorials may be made to Charleston Calvary Church of the Nazarene Christian Life Center Building Fund, or Church of the Nazarene Child Sponsorship, P.O. Box 329, Goose Creek, SC 29445.