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BROCHU — Fernande M., 75, of Lewiston passed away Saturday, March 18. A memorial Mass of Christian burial honoring Fern’s life will be celebrated Monday, March 27, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Burial will be held later in the spring. Memorial donations in Fern’s memory may be made to the Dempsey Center, 29 Lowell St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, March 26, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

BUBAR — Annabelle C., 91, of Auburn died Sunday, March 19. A visitation will be held Sunday, March 26, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Fortin/Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Annabelle’s name to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-4585.

CARPENTIER — Father Normand, 71, of Auburn died Sunday, March 19. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., beginning with the reception of the body, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston, and again Friday morning from 9 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 11 a.m.. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240; or to the Clergy Benefit Retirement Fund, 510 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME 04103. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

DAIGNAULT — Theresa F., 93, of Auburn died Friday, March 17. Committal Services will be held at a later date at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery, Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta. A service of The Fortin Group and Plummer Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

DUCHETTE — Carl E., 87, of East Poland died Sunday, March 19. Graveside services will be Saturday, May 6, at 11 a.m. at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Poland Fire Rescue Benevolent Association (PFRBA), P.O. Box 163, Poland, ME 04274. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 West Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.

FAULK — Cynthia C., 68, of North Jay died peacefully Friday, March 17. A memorial gathering for Cindy will be announced at a later date.

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MACDONALD — Murdoch J., 95, of Auburn died Saturday, March 18. There are no visiting hours. His funeral Mass will be at Sacred Heart Church, Auburn, on Saturday, March 25, at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to your local Alzheimer’s Association, Hospice House or Veterans’ Association are appreciated. Clothing is also appreciated by both the Hospice House and Veterans’ Association. Arrangements by Affordable Cremation Solution LLC, Auburn.

MILLS — Elizabeth J., 88, of Bethel died Tuesday, March 21. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, at the Bethel Alliance Church, 251 Walkers Mills Road, Bethel. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 27 Vernon St., Bethel.

NICHOLS — Margaret, 94, of Auburn died Tuesday, March 21. Visitation will be held Monday, March 27, from 9 to 10 a.m. at the Auburn United Methodist Church, followed by a funeral service at 10 a.m. Committal will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Lewiston. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her name may do so to the Schooner Estates Advisory Committee, 200 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

SANDS — James A., 76, of Lewiston died Saturday, March 18. Private services will be held at a later date. No visitation. Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

SHOREY — Alfred G., 91, of Rumford passed away March 20. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, March 27, at 10 a.m. at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Alfred’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, 364-4366.

STEVENS — Eugene N., 92, of Lewiston died Monday, March 13. Visitation will be held at Albert & Burpee funeral home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, on Friday, March 24, from 4 to 8 p.m. Services will be Saturday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the lower church of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Interment in the spring, Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donation can be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice or Greater Androscoggin Humane Society. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

TRASK — Robert J., 79, of Wilton passed away Wednesday, March 22. A celebration of Bob’s life will be held Saturday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with the Rev. Dr. David Smith officiating. Relatives and friends are invited to call one hour prior to the celebration. A comfort reception with light refreshments will be held following. Private family inurnment will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Wilton in the spring. In keeping with Bob’s love of snowmobiling, the family asks that those who desire, consider memorial gifts in Bob’s memory to the Maine Snowmobile Association (MSA), P.O. Box 80, Augusta, ME 04332.

WASHER — Frederick L. Jr., 49, of Norway passed away Tuesday, March 21. A memorial service will be held Saturday, March 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Grace Fellowship Church, 10 Poplar St., Oxford. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in Fred’s memory to be made to The Dempsey Challenge, Team “Blisters for Sisters,” 29 Lowell St., 5th Fl., Lewiston, ME 04240. You can also visit [email protected] to make an online donation. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main Street, South Paris.

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