BAILLARGEON — Lucille A., 88, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Dec. 2, at St. Mary’s Hospital. Visitation at Fortin/Lewiston Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Thursday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at The Basilica of Saints Peter & Paul (Lower Chapel), and committal will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her name may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240, http://www.ahch.org/Ways-to-Give. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

BARKER — Charlotte Norton, 84, a resident of Leeds, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, at her home. There will be no funeral as pre-requested by the deceased. A gathering for family and friends will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Barker Farm in Leeds. A private committal at the Fairview Cemetery in Leeds will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in her memory to the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements by Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main Street, Monmouth.

BRACKLEY — Robert E., 79, of Strong, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Farmington. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, and a funeral service will begin at 1 p.m. at the Strong United Methodist Church, 8 Church Hill Road, Strong. Interment will follow at the Village Cemetery in Strong. Donations in Bob’s memory may be made to the Maine Adaptive Sports and Recreation, 8 Sundance Lane, Newry, ME 04261, maineadaptive.org or to the Strong United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, Attn: Harry Tiffany, P.O. Box 33, Strong, ME 04983. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.

CARLTON — Frances Savage, 94, of Dixfield, passed away Dec. 1 in Rumford. Graveside services will be held at a date to be announced in the spring at Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Frances’ memory may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or the Dixfield Congregational Church, PO Box 615, Dixfield, ME 04224. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276. 364-4366. 

GORDON — Marilyn T., 87, of Livermore, passed away Monday, Dec. 4, in Lewiston. Funeral service will be held 11 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 9, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church Street, Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be held Saturday, 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. Interment, Lakeside Cemetery, Federal Road, Livermore. If desired, contributions may be made to the Pinnacle Health & Rehabilitation, Activity Fund, 26 Pleasant Street, Canton, ME 04221.

GEMME — Theresa R., 80, of Lewiston, passed away Monday, Dec. 4. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit from 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.

LESEUR — Donald J., 96, of Jay, died at Togus in Augusta on Sunday, Dec. 3. Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Rd. (Rte. 133) Jay, Sunday, Dec. 10, from 2-5 p.m., where services provided by the Frank L. Mitchell VFW Post #3335 of Jay will be held at 3 p.m. A Memorial Mass will be held Monday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. from St. Rose of Lima Church, Jay, with the Rev. Paul Dumais as celebrant. Full military honors will be provided immediately following Mass at the entrance of the church. A comfort reception will follow at the Lane Dube AMVETS Post #33 Main St., Jay. Private family committal services at the original Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Civic Center Drive, Augusta. In lieu of flowers, remembrance gifts may be given to the Franklin County Special Olympics, AMVETS Post 333, Jay, ME 04239.

NOWLAND — Harold “Thomas,” 72, of Rumford, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Rumford. A Celebration and Time of Sharing and Remembering Tom’s life will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Muskie Room, 20 Congress St., Rumford. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276. 364-4366.

KNOX — Merle B. Jr., 93, of Canton, passed away Friday, Dec. 1. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. Burial will follow in East Peru Cemetery. If so desired, donations may be made in Merle’s memory to any local American Legion of your choice. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366.

RICKER — William, 88, of Lewiston, died in Auburn on Tuesday, Dec. 5. Visitation will be at the funeral home Friday, 9-11 a.m., followed by a Liturgy of the Word Service at 11 a.m. Interment, Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, Hospice House fund, 15 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME, 04240 or Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

ROBERTS — Annie L., 97, of Mexico, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, in Mexico. Visiting hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, where a funeral service will follow at 1 p.m.. Burial will follow in Demeritt Cemetery in Peru. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366.

ROY — George P., 82, formerly of Lewiston, died Wednesday, Nov. 22, in Cumberland Foreside. A Memorial Mass honoring Dr. Roy’s life will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, at Holy Cross Church in Lewiston. Burial will be held privately. Memorial donations in Dr. Roy’s memory may be made to either St. Dominic Academy, Gracelawn Road, Auburn, ME 04210 or to your favorite charity. Family and friends are invited to visit Friday, Dec. 8, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway.

SCHREIBER — John J., 87, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Monday, Dec. 4. Funeral services honoring John’s life will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, at the funeral home. Committal prayers to follow at 1 p.m. at the Maine Veterans’ Cemetery Chapel, Mt. Vernon Rd., Augusta, concluding with U.S. Army Military Honors. Memorial donations in John’s memory may be made to Smile Train, PO Box 96231, Washington, DC 20090-6231 or to your favorite charity. Family and friends are invited to visit Sunday, Dec. 10, from 1-4 p.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, 784-4023.

SKINNER — Bruce P., 67, of Norway, died Thursday, Nov. 30, in South Paris. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at Lakeview Cemetery in Norway. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

UPTON — Tekla E., 93, passed away Saturday, Dec. 2, in Auburn. Services will be held privately.

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