BODGE — Richard “Dick” Earle, 74, passed away suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 13, at his home in Durham. Visitation hours will be from 4 to 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, at Fortin Group Funeral Home, on 217 Turner St. in Auburn. The funeral services will follow at 5:30 p.m. on the same day at the same facility. All are invited to join the family at Marco’s Restaurant in Lewiston after the ceremony. The burial will be at the East New Portland Cemetery in North New Portland, next to his beloved wife, Charlotte, on Monday, Sept. 22 at 11 a.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the University of Southern Maine Computer Science and Music Department for the advancement of music and computer education. Send contributions to University of Southern Maine Advancement & Donor Services, P.O. Box 9300, Portland, ME 04104-9300. Please specify how donation is to be directed by noting “Computer Science Scholarships in memory of Richard Bodge” or “Music Scholarships in memory of Richard Bodge.” A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210 207-783-8545.
BOUCHER — Caleb Scott, died on Friday, Sept. 12. Per the family’s request, services will be private. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Caleb’s memory to the Colby Fund, c/o St. Mary’s Health System Development Office, P.O. Box 7291, Lewiston, ME 04243-7291. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
DUTILLE — Harold K. Sr., passed away on Monday, Sept. 15. A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Sabattus on Saturday, Sept. 20 at 11 a.m. followed by food and memories at the Sabattus Community Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Twin City Baptist Church, 559 North Main St., Brewer, ME for the children’s playground.
LARRIVEE — Wayne R., 64, a resident of Auburn, died in Auburn on Saturday, Sept. 13. A Memorial Mass honoring Wayne’s life will be celebrated on Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul (Lower Church). Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A memorial gathering will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. till the time of the service at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston 784-4023.
LEGERE —Leo, 86, a resident of Piedmont, S.C., formerly of Jay, died on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at McCall Hospice Care in Simpsonville, S.C. Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Anderson, S.C. Interment will be held at Arlington National Cemetery. If desired, contributions can be made to Grace Episcopal Church, 711 South McDuffie St., Anderson, S.C. 29624.
MCALLISTER — Dwight N., 59, of Lewiston, died in Auburn, on Wednesday, Sept. 17. Memorial graveside services will be held at 10 a.m., Sunday, Sept. 21, at the Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
MCDONALD —George “Mac,” 81, of Poland, died on Friday, Sept. 12. There will be no funeral services as per his wishes. There will be a celebration of his life scheduled at a later date (to be determined) at Mac’s Camping Area. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, or donations to Faye for a contribution to the celebration of his life. Arrangements are under the direction of the J. Verne Wood Funeral Home — Buckminster Chapel, 84 Broad St., Portsmouth, NH.
MCKAY — William P., died on Tuesday, Sept. 2. A Mass, graveside ceremony and celebration of life will be announced and held when right for the family and all who knew Bill will be welcome. The time frame on the ceremonies is undetermined at this time, but plenty of notice will be given. Thanks for everyone’s understanding. If a donation would like to be made in William P. McKay’s honor, please send it to the Mid-Maine Homeless Shelter, 19 Colby St., Waterville, ME 04901 and the phone number is (207) 872-8082.
NASON —Harold T. , 84, of Garfield Road, Minot, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at his home with his loving family by his side. Visitation at Fortin/Auburn on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. A funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by committal with military honors at Center Minot Hill Cemetery, Minot. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to the Beacon Hospice, 245 Center St., Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn 783-8545
RICHMOND — Norman , 89, a resident of Lewiston, died Monday, Sept. 15, at Marshwood Nursing Home in Lewiston, with his family by his side. At his request, relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of his life from 12 to 4 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Carriage House Restaurant, 1119 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Please bring memories, photos, stories, etc. to share. Interment at a later date East Dixfield Cemetery, Dixfield.
SULLIVAN — Gertrude Rena, 76, of Auburn, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 17. A committal graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 11 a.m., at Gracelawn Memorial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Odd Fellows’ home activities fund.
SWAN — William E., 84, died on Tuesday, Sept. 16. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Andover Congregational Church, in Andover, with the Rev. Jane C. Rich officiating. Interment will be at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover. Calling hours will be after 1 p.m., on Saturday prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, please contribute in his memory to either the Andover Congregational Church, P. O. Box 249, Andover, ME 04216 or the Andover Historical Society, c/o Norma Farrington, 514 East Andover Road, East Andover, ME 04226. Arrangements are under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276.
VACHON — Eloise M., 83, of Lewiston, died Sunday, Sept. 14. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Eloise’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., only at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, Lewiston, 784-4023.
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