BLUM — Nathan, 96, of Sarasota, Fla., died Thursday, Aug. 17. A graveside service will be held at Beth Abraham Cemetery in Auburn on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Beth Abraham Cemetery Fund, 35 Laurel Ave., Auburn, ME 04210. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services.
CHILD — Norman J., 92, passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Farr West, Utah. Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 26, at 11 a.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City, Utah. Viewings will be Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Bear River City Cemetery with military honors Accorded by the Combined Veterans from Box Elder County.
HOW — Annette R. Lemelin, 74, of Lewiston, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 12, in Lewiston. A funeral Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, Aug. 21, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church, 1080 Lisbon St., Lewiston. Burial will be held at a later date at Calvary Cemetery in South Portland. In lieu of flowers, send donations to Marie Joseph Spiritual Center Presentation Sisters, 10 Evans Road, Biddeford, ME 04605.
LOCASCIO — John J. Jr., 67, passed away on Friday, Aug. 18. Visiting hours celebrating John’s life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, at St. Maximilian Kolbe Church, 150 Black Point Road, Scarborough. Burial will follow at Black Point Cemetery, Scarborough. Donations may be made in John’s memory to the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, P.O. Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04098. These donations will be directed to the care of senior dogs.
ORDWAY — Shirley Ann, 79, died Friday, Aug. 18. A Memorial Service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Rd. in Gray. The Rev. Jim Marstaller will be the Celebrant. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 23, at Wilson Funeral Home, 24 Shaker Road in Gray. The Rev. Jim Marstaller will be the celebrant. Directions available at the funeral home’s website.
SOUCY — Francis “Florian,” 74, of Sabattus died Thursday, Aug. 17. Visiting hours will be held on Saturday, Aug. 26, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fortin/Lewiston followed by a Liturgy of the Word at 1 p.m. also at the funeral home. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.
TASSINARI — Roy R., 86, passed away in Lewiston on Tuesday, Aug. 15. Services will be held graveside at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers please donate in his name to the charity of your choice. The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services.
TEMPESTA — Tommaso L., 64, passed away on Wednesday, Aug. 16, in Turner. A visitation will be held on Monday, Aug. 21, from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 22, at 11 a.m. at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church. A committal will immediately follow at North Auburn Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services.
THOMAS — Patricia Beliveau, died July 29 in Del Mar, California. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating in her memory to the Minneapolis Institute of Art in Minneapolis.
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