LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Joseph H.R. Lagasse was celebrated on Thursday, March 12, at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home.

Monsignor Marc Caron celebrated the Mass and Deacon Irenee Richard recited committal prayers at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

Following the committal services, members of the U.S. Army held a full honor detail and presented our country’s flag to Joseph’s wife, Gisele Lagasse.

Arrangements were by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home in Lewiston.