SABATTUS — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Katherine Coleman at Our Lady of the Rosary following prayers at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. Fr. Lionel Chouinard celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at Valley Cemetery in Greene, where interment followed in the family lot. Pallbearers were Michael Coleman, Tim Coleman, […]

WILTON — Funeral services for Kathyleen Pulkkinen, formerly of Livermore Falls, were held Friday from the Wiles Rermembrance Center with the Rev. Paul Basham officiating. Her daughter, Sharon Phelps, sang a special hymn. Pallbearers were Robert, Scot, and Dan Pulkkinen, William Phelps, John Connolly and Don LeSuer. Burial was at Pleasant View Cemetery, Livermore Falls. […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Delia B. Tancrede at Holy Family Church under the direction of The Fortin Group Funeral Home. Monsignor Marc B. Caron officiated. The offertory gifts were presented at the altar by Charlyze Campbell and Pauline Fraser. Words of remembrance were shared by Ronald Tancrede and […]

LEWISTON — A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of J. Richard Vachon was celebrated Thursday by the Rev. Lionel Chouinard at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish, following prayers at the Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home. During the Mass, the New Testament reading was presented by Dick’s niece, Susan […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Eric N. “Ric” Richard was celebrated Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church in Rumford, with the Rev. Phil Tracy as the celebrant. Mark Belanger was the organist and musical selections included “Hosea,” “Because The Lord Is My Shepherd,” “Amazing Grace” and “Fly […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday for Clovis “Butch” Bouchard at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan March officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. The scripture reading was done by David Neild. The prayer of the faithful was presented by […]

LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Clarence “Clay” Coupe was celebrated on Thursday at Sacred Heart Church in Auburn, following prayers at the Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard McLaughlin celebrated the Mass and the Rev. William Donnolly recited committal prayers at Immaculate Heart of Mary Cemetery in Lawrence, Mass. […]

LEWISTON — Memorial services honoring the life of Nancy M. Duchesneau were held Saturday morning at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Nathan March presiding. During the services, Nancy’s brother-in-law John McArthur proclaimed a New Testament reading. The Prayer of the Faithful was recited by Nancy’s niece, Brenda McArthur. Words of remembrance were […]

AUBURN — Funeral services for Roland E. Lachance were held Saturday at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. Denis Mailhot officiated and recited committal prayers at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Words of remembrance were shared by Rachael Lachance, granddaughter, Jennifer Oliva, daughter, Richard Keene, longtime friend and Rollie Lachance, son. Casket bearers were Rollie Lachance, son, Richard […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Stephen L. Bernard of Rumford was celebrated Friday at the Parish of The Holy Savior St. Athanasius-St. John Church with Fr. Phil Tracy as the celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Musical selections were “Hosea,” “Because The Lord Is My Shepherd,” […]