Funeral notices for Sunday, April 12, 2015

BLAIS — Gerard (Jerry) J. Jr., 80, died on Wednesday, April 8. There will be a small family gathering in the Spring to celebrate Jerry’s life. Funeral Alternatives.

BOUCHARD — Michael Joseph, Michael Joseph Bouchard, 65, of 370 Old Greene Road, Lewiston, passed away peacefully Thursday, April 9, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Services in Auburn. Private services will be held at a later date. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Hospice House Fund, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

DISNEY — Ellen E., of Lisbon Falls, died at the Hospice House in Auburn on Friday, April 10. Memorial services will be announced later in the week.

LIFSHITZ — Dorothy, 94, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, at Bay Square at Yarmouth. Services will be held Sunday, 2 p.m. at the Beth Abraham Cemetery in Auburn. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

O’LEARY — Sheryl E., 61, of Rumford, passed away on Thursday, April 9, in Rumford. Visiting hours will be held on Monday, April 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at SG Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9 am on Tuesday, April 14, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Sheryl’s memory may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Association Greater New England, 101A First Ave., Waltham, MA 02451. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276. 364-4366.

SMITH — Virginia Ann, 46, of Lewiston died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 2, at her home. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date for family and close friends. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to Coastal Humane Society, 30 Range Road, Brunswick, ME 04011 or Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services.

VIOLETTE — Roland J., 78, passed away on Thursday, April 9, at the Androscoggin Hospice House. A Requiem Eucharist celebration will be held at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 496 Lisbon St., Lisbon Falls on Saturday, April 18, at 10:30 a.m., followed by a reception and time to share memories in the church’s fellowship hall. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers to St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 879, Lisbon, ME 04250.