CRANE – Maxine E., 86, died in Lewiston, Jan. 12. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on May 23, at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls.

FOWLER – Stephen G., 58, of Roxbury, died in Lewiston, May 5. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. Those who desire, may contribute to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240 in his memory. E-mail condolences may be sent to [email protected].

HOWE – Inez L., 96, of Portland, died in Portland May 6. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Maple Street entrance, South Paris. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to the Scholarship Fund of the College Club of Portland, c/o Shirley Pyles, 51 Applegate Lane, Falmouth, ME 04105. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.westonchandler.com.

LACROIX – Emile A. died May 4. Funeral services will be celebrated at Holy Trinity Church, Saturday at 11 a.m. Committal will be held at a later date at St. John Cemetery in Rumford. You are invited to share your thoughts, condolences and fond memories with the Emile’s family by visiting their guest book at www.mem.com. Those wishing to make donations in his memory may do so to the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., LEWISTON, 784-4584.

LEVESQUE – Patricia D., 57, of Turner, died in Auburn May 6. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Pat’s life will be celebrated SATURDAY, May 9, at 11 a.m. at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in Pat’s memory to The Hospice House of Androscoggin, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothres.com. Visitation Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston, ME 04240, 784-4023.

McALLISTER – Priscilla, 71, of South Paris, died in Norway, May 5. Family and friends are invited to attend a visitation on Friday, May 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Route 26, Oxford. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations in Priscilla’s memory may be sent to the Maine Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.oxfordhillsfuneral services.com.

SANDERS – Hazel R., 85, died in Norway May 6. Graveside services will be held on Monday, May 11 at 2 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery, Maple Street entrance, South Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with her family at www.westonchandler.com.

SHAW – Kathleen B., 95, of Turner, died in Winthrop, Tuesday, May 5. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Interment will be at Maple Grove Cemetery in Turner. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Kathleen’s memory to the Maple Grove Cemetery Association, c/o Marilyn Shaw, 437 North Parish Road, Turner, ME 04282. Arrangements by FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls, ME 04254. Messages of condolence may be sent to www.finleyfuneralhome.com.

SIROIS – Sylvio, 81, a resident of Sabattus, died in Auburn, May 6. A memorial Mass honoring Sylvio’s life will be celebrated on WEDNESDAY, May 27, at 11 a.m. at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (lower chapel). Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Sylvio’s memory to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330. Online condolences and sharing of memories may be expressed at www.lynchbrothers.com. A memorial gathering will be held on Tuesday, May 26, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Parkway, Lewiston 784-4023.

STROUT – James Evans, 57, died in Tampa, Fla., April 28. A memorial gathering will be held Sunday, July 12, between 5 and 9 p.m. at the clubhouse at Lake Carlton Arms. The family is suggesting that memorial donations may be made to the Big Cat Rescue, 12802 Easy St., Tampa, FL 33625 (813) 920-4130 www.bigcat rescue.org, or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, VA 22312 (800) 342-2383 www.diabetes.org.

SWALLOW – Robert H., 71, of Norway, died in Norway May 7. Graveside services will be held on Friday, May 15, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Annex Cemetery in South Paris. Arrangements are under the direction of Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main St., South Paris. Online condolences may be shared with his family at www.westonchandler.com.

VAILLANCOURT – Edith E., 94, of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, May 6. Visiting hours will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 8, at SG Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 100 Weld St., Dixfield, ME 04224. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366, www.dignitymemorial.com.

WAUGH – Gregory M., 53, of Mexico, passed away on May 5. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, May 8, at SG Thibault Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 9, at Parish of the Holy Savior. If so desired, contributions in his memory may be made to the Oncology Unit at Rumford Hospital, 420 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276, or the Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 100 Weld St., Dixfield, ME 04224. Relatives and friends may pay tribute to Greg at www.mem.com. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366, www.dignitymemorial.com.