LEWISTON — A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Richard C. Ryder was celebrated Friday by the Rev. Aaron Damboise at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish. During the Mass, Richard’s grandson, Matthew Kelley read the New Testament, and Richard’s son-in-law, David Kelley recited the prayer of the faithful. […]

AUBURN — Funeral services honoring the life of Marion Tarr were held Friday from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with the Rev. Kenneth Weldon, presiding. There were various members of attendees who spoke in memory of Marion before departing in procession to Litchfield Plains Cemetery, where the Rev. Weldon recited graveside committal prayers. […]

RUMFORD — A celebration of life for Brenda McLean was held Sunday at SG Thibault Funeral Home. Sister-in-law, Sharon Morton Dudley conducted the service. The eulogy was given by Sharon Morton Dudley. Poems written by Brenda to her family were read by Jimmie Cole and Sharon Morton Dudley. Music selections were “Runaway Train,” “You’re Beautiful,” […]

RUMFORD — A funeral service honoring the life of Richard L. “Pa” Welch was held Friday at SG Thibault Funeral Home. The Rev. Linda Kimball officiated. Music selections were “Amazing Grace,” “The Old Rugged Cross” and “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” The poem entitled “The Dash” was read by son-in-law, David Briggs. Personal reflections […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Dale Pellerin of Rumford was celebrated on June 29, at the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church with the Rev. Phil Tracy as the celebrant. Readings were given by Jessica Reynolds and David Blouin. Presenting gifts to the altar were Mary Ann Hamel and […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Frances Ruth Kersey was celebrated Saturday at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church with the Rev. Phil Tracy as celebrant and the Rev. Raymond Carignan as con-celebrant. Organist was Mark Belanger and altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Music selections were “Amazing Grace,” “Ave Maria,” […]

MONMOUTH — Funeral services were held Sunday for Todd A. Bergeron at Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Mars officiated at the service. Todd’s niece, McKenzie Stevens shared memories of her uncle. Interment will take place at Monmouth Ridge Cemetery at 11 a.m. on July 21.  

MONMOUTH — Funeral services with military honors were held Monday for Arthur L. Pease at Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home. The Rev. Peter Mars officiated at the service. Music selections were “What a Friend we have in Jesus,” “Old Rugged Cross” and “How Great Thou Art.” Interment was at Monmouth Ridge Cemetery.

WEST PERU — Graveside services for Ira Augustus Gammon Jr. were conducted Monday at the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru, with Pastor Kenneth Wagstaff officiating. Words of remembrance were given by Bonnie Fitch. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.  

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Gabrielle Plante was celebrated Monday by Monsignor Marc Caron at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul of the Prince of Peace Parish. At the entrance of church, Gabrielle’s daughters, Mona and Romance draped their mother’s casket with the a white burial pall signifying […]