LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial celebrating the life of the Rev. Paul Pare was held Thursday, Nov. 6, at Holy Cross Church. The Most Rev. Robert Deeley, Bishop of Portland, celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

The first and second readings were read by Christine Mumau and the offertory gifts were brought to the alter by Marguerite Roy and Nancy Pare. The Rev. Frank Morin delivered the homily and a eulogy was presented by Daniel Roy.

The following priests and deacons were in attendance in honor of the Rev. Paul: Monsignor Andrew Dubois; Monsignor Robert Lavoie; Monsignor Rene Mathieu; Monsignor Marc Caron; the Very Rev. Paul Plante; the Rev. James Roy, MM; the Rev. Richard Senghas; the Rev. Ralph Boisvert; the Rev. Armand Neault; the Rev. Frank Morin; the Rev. Kyle Doustou; the Rev. Lionel Chouinard; the Rev. Seamus Griesbach; the Rev. Nathan March; the Rev. Aaron Damboise; the Rev. Paul Dumais; the Rev. Robert Lariviere; the Rev. Paul Murray; the Rev. Robert Parent; the Rev. Joseph Manship; the Rev. Hilary Cameron; the Rev. Philip M. Tracy; the Rev. Richard Bertrand, SJ; the Rev. Normand Carpentier; the Rev. Bruce Siket; the Rev. Claude Gendreau; the Rev. Jack Dickinson; Deacon Irenee Richard, OP; Deacon Denis Mailhot and Deacon Dennis Popadak.

Pallbearers were James Pare, Francis Roy, Antony Pare, Jackie Tribou, Michelle Roy and Dominic Roy. All in attendance were invited to a reception of fellowship at Marco’s Restaurant. Arrangements were by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home.