BOUTIN — Roland, 93, of Lewiston died on March 10. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, March 18, from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at 11 a.m. Entombment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to John F. Murphy Homes, 800 Center St., Auburn, ME 04210, an organization of which Roland was extremely proud. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
BROWN — Edward J., 78, of Auburn passed away on Sunday, March 13. A military honors service will be held privately at a later date at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. At the family’s request, there will not be any visitation. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.
COFFEY-SLATTERY — Nathanael J., 9, of Sweden passed away on Friday, March 11. A private service will be held in the family home. Flowers are appreciated, as well as donations to Make-A-Wish Foundation, or the Children’s Medical Research Foundation. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 8 Elm St., Bridgton.
GREENLEAF — Douglass S., 53, of Bethel passed away on Friday, March 11. Doug’s visiting hours will be Friday, March 18, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon St., Bethel. His memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m., at the Methodist Church in Bethel, with a reception following downstairs. The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, you please make a donation in memory of Doug to Oxford County Special Olympics, c/o Pam Lovely, Key Bank, 369 Main St., Norway, ME 04268.
HEARN — Matthew E., 56, of Auburn died on Sunday, March 13. In lieu of flowers, the Hearn family would like to request donations to the Sherwood Heights Elementary School Food Pantry. It is at this neighborhood school that Matt’s three daughters received their education, as well as his two grandsons. In addition, Matt’s mother and sister are both teachers there. Donations may be made to Sherwood Heights Elementary School, 33 Sherwood Dr., Auburn, ME 04210. Graveside committal prayers will be held later in the spring at Pine Street Cemetery. A memorial gathering of family and friends will be held Wednesday, March 16, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.
OBIE — Roger F., 92, of South Paris died on Wednesday, March 9. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Friday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn on Saturday, March 19, at 11 a.m., with committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. After the commital service there will be a gathering of remembrance for Roger at the home of Richard Morhauser, 99 Vista Dr., Auburn. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Roger’s memory to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Ste. 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074. Arrangements are under the care and direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.
PARKER — Joan M., 61, passed away on Thursday, March 10. There will be a graveside service in the spring at the family’s convenience. Arrangements under the care of Adams-McFarlane Funeral & Cremation Services, 108 Court St., Farmington.
RAZZANO — Louie, 89, died on Sunday, March 13, in Scarborough. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, March 17, at noon, at the Parish of The Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church in Rumford. Interment in the spring will be in the Evergreen Cemetery in Rangeley. Those who desire may contribute to a charity of their choice in his memory. Arrangements are under the direction of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
RICHARDSON — Laura, passed away on Friday, Feb. 26. Laura’s family is planning a celebration of her life in Bend, Ore., on Memorial Weekend 2016. Laura’s ashes will then be brought back to Maine and to the Elm Vale Cemetery in Waterford where her grandparents, parents and many siblings rest in peace. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate to Laura’s favorite cause – Disabled American Veterans – www.dav.org.
RIDLEY — Eleanor M., 84, of Auburn died on Saturday, March 12. Graveside services will be held at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Donations may be sent there in her name. For questions regarding service, please contact Beth at 577-0467.
ROSS — Katreen Ann, 62, of Greene passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 10. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Friday, March 18, from 7 to 9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Saturday, March 19, at 2 p.m. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
ROSSIGNOL — Martha D., 94, of Lewiston died on Sunday, March 13. Visiting hours will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Tuesday, March 15, from 4 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 16, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church in Lewiston, followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery, also in Lewiston. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
SILVEY — Janice E., 79, passed away on Friday, March 11. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, March 16, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the Lucas & Eaton Funeral Home, 91 Long Sands Road, York. A funeral home service for Janice will be held on Thursday, March 17, at 2 p.m., Memorial contributions may be made to American Parkinson’s Disease Foundation.
WILLIAMS — John F., 60, of Lewiston died on Saturday, Feb. 13. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, March 19, at 1 p.m., at Lisbon American Legion, 10 Webster St., Lisbon.
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