LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Ronald W. “Tank” Tanguay at Holy Family Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. Monsignor Marc B. Caron officiated and Deacon Irenee Richard recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A reading from scripture was read by Mike Dube and the prayer […]

 LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Marguerite A. Violette was celebrated on Wednesday at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Prince of Peace Parish, following prayers at the Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan March celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

FARMINGTON — Funeral services for Priscilla W. Ames were held Feb. 21 at the Old South Congregational Church, with the Rev. Richard L. Bennett officiating. Patricia Hayden was the organist. Scripture selections included Psalm 121, Psalm 23, verses from John 14 and verses from Revelation 21. The congregation sang “Our God, Our Help in Ages […]

AUBURN — Funeral services were held on Wednesday for Donald L. Vachon at The Fortin Group Funeral Home, officiated by Deacon Irenee Richard. Reading from Scripture was given by Celine Dodge, a sister of Donald’s. prayer of the faithful was done by his brother-in-law, Donald Veilleux. Donald’s life was eulogized by his brother-in-law, John Bosse. […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Emile J. “Bill” Jacques at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. Monsignor Marc B. Caron officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. The reading from scripture was read by Connie Jacques and the prayer of the faithful […]

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Franklin G. Bean of Rumford were conducted Monday MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME with Pastor Edward Gammon officiating. Music selections were: “How Great Thou Art”, “The Old Rugged Cross” and “His Eye is on the Sparrow.” Words of remembrance were given by his sons, Laird and Andrew Bean.

LEWISTON — A funeral Mass was celebrated on Saturday for Donna M. Martel at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home in Auburn. The Rev. Lionel Chouinard officiated. “Ave Maria” was sung by her nephew, Derick Lacasse and “To Where You Are” was sung by another nephew, Shawn Robitaille. Gifts were […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Delma L. LaPerle, of Portland and formerly of Rumford, was celebrated Saturday at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Phil Tracy as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier and organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Ave Maria,” “Be Not […]

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Paul D. Miller of Kittery were conducted Saturday at Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford, with the Rev. Phil Tracy officiating. Music selections included “Ave Maria” and “The Lord’s Prayer.” A reception followed the services at the Mexico Congregational Church, Mexico, Maine. Spring interment will be held with Military Honors […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Joseph E. St. Pierre was celebrated Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior. Fr. James Martel was the principal celebrant. Fr. Philip Tracy concelebrated. The altar server was Bernie Poirier. The readings were proclaimed by Jason Guest. Offertory gifts were presented by the grandchildren, […]