BAKER — Wayne A., 69, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3. A celebration of his life will be held at his home at 443 Quaker Ridge Road, Leeds, on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Kenneth Copeland Ministries, 14355 Morris Dido Road, Newark, TX 76071. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Home, 707 Maine St., Monmouth.

BRETON — Wanda J., 44, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4. A celebration of life has been planned; contact a family member for more information. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

CHASSE — Fernand P., 63, of Mechanic falls, died Monday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Friday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in the lower chapel. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

CROTEAU — Florence A.,77, of Auburn, died Monday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Monday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at noon, also at the funeral home. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Florence’s memory to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

DUBOIS — Rachel, 24, of Sabattus, died on Monday, Jan. 4. Services will be held at Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley St., Lisbon, on Thursday, Jan. 7. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., with a service to follow immediately. A celebration of life gathering will be announced after the service. Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

FISHER — William J., 78, of Lewiston, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29. A burial at the VA Cemetery in Augusta is planned for the spring. More details will follow. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

FORTIER — Daniel R., 59, of Norridgewock, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2. At Dan’s request, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Dan’s memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Ste. 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

FORTIN — John P.B., 86, of 14 Janelle St., Lewiston, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

HAHNEL — Julia Shores, 88, of Schooner Estates, Auburn, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Friday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St., Auburn. Committal will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her memory may do so to The Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St., Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

HOWES — Sarah B., 89, of Leeds, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m., at Nazarene Church of Leeds, 7 Leeds Junction Road, Leeds. Visiting one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions may be made to The Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, 29 Lowell St., 5th Fl., Lewiston, ME 04240. Interment will take place at Leeds Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Leeds, Maine, in the spring. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth.

KANE — Daniel M., 77, of Livermore Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., at Wayside Bible Baptist Church, 1724 Federal Road, Livermore. Interment will be held in the spring. If desired, contributions may be made to Wayside Bible Baptist Church, 1724 Federal Road, Livermore, ME 04253. Arrangements made by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.

KERR — Lawrence R., 89, of Mexico, died on Monday, Jan. 4, at the Rumford Community Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m., at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday, prior to the funeral, from noon to 2 p.m. Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the Mexico Congregational Church, 163 Main St., Mexico, ME 04257.

LEAHY — Julie A., 48, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Dostie Funeral Home, Lewiston, 782-8221.

MADORE — Lucienne D., 96, of Lewiston, died on Sunday, Jan. 3. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Committal to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. At her prior request, there is no visitation. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to SeniorsPlus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 or at www.seniorsplus.org. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

PEPIN — Paul E., 68, of Poland, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family suggests making a donation to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

PICARD — Arthur F. Jr., 77, of Leeds, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Friday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St., Sabattus. Interment will take place in the spring. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Fisher House Boston, P.O. Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

RICHARDS — Catherine M., 88, of Lisbon Falls, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4. Donations in Catherine’s name may be made to CHANS Hospice, 60 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011 or Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, 81 Pleasant Hill Road, Freeport, ME 04032. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

SPENCER — Kenneth C., 87, of Sabattus, died Monday, Jan. 4. A private burial service will be held in the spring.