CHOINIERE – Norman, 72, of Auburn, passed away Tuesday, March 29, 2005, at St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, Lewiston. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Funeral Alternatives LLC, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the American Cancer Society.

GRENIER – John. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 6, at the funeral home. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday only. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the Maine Children’s Alliance, 303 State St., Augusta, ME, 04330. ALBERT & BURPEE FUNERAL HOME.

KELLEY – Died at Farmington, Friday, April 1, 2005, Herbert S. Kelley, 88, of Vienna. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday with the Rev. John Tolman officiating at the Wiles Funeral Home, Cremation Service, and Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Relatives and friends are invited to call Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. The family asks that memorial donations be made in Mr. Kelley’s memory to Mt. Vernon Rescue or to the Franklin County Animal Shelter, 550 Industry Road, Farmington. Interment will be later in the spring at Sunset Cemetery, Norridgewock.

MANCHESTER – Dr. Virgil M., D.O., died Wednesday, March 30, 2005. At his request, there are no visiting hours. Burial will take place later this spring at the convenience of the family in Forest Hills Cemetery, Northeast Harbor. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Shriners’ Childrens Hospitals, C/O Kora Temple, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home & Cremation Service, LEWISTON & AUBURN, 783-8545, www.dignitymemorial.com.

PINETTE – Florence L., 88, of Westbrook and Sabbathday Lake, New Gloucester, died Saturday, April 2, 2005. Visiting hours will be held from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Blais & Hay Funeral Home, 35 Church St., Westbrook. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Hyacinth Church. Interment will be in St. Hyacinth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 163 Lancaster St., Portland, ME 04101, or to the charity of one’s choice.

SAUNDERS – Died in Lewiston on Friday April 1, 2005, Valerie Saunders, 72, of Hebron. Visiting hours will be held Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at Weston-Chandler Funeral Home, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Sacred Heart Church, Auburn. Interment will be in the spring at Maple Grove Cemetery, Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to St. Dominic Regional High School, Alumni/Development Office, Bishop Joseph, OSB BLVD, 121 Gracelawn Road, Auburn, ME 04210.