NEW SHARON — A celebration of life service, honoring the lifetime of Wellington Light Ramsey, “Duke,” of New Sharon, was held Tuesday from the Old South Congregational Church, Farmington, with the Rev. Kim Hoare, interim pastor and the Rev. Dr. Richard L. Waddell Jr. of Farmington, co-officiating. Patricia Hayden was the organist. The prayer of […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Claire M. Richard of Rumford was celebrated Thursday at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius–St. John Church, Rumford, with Fr. James Martel as celebrant. Altar assistant was George Gionet and organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Clare de Line,” “Walk of Life,” “Morning is Breaking” […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Albert “Rudy” Fongemie was celebrated on Monday at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. The Rev. Nathan March celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at Mt. Hope Cemetery. At the conclution of the committal service, words of remembrance were shared by Sandy […]

AUBURN — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Sacred Heart Church Monday for P.C. Laurier Bouvier. Father Rob Lupo officiated and Deacon Dean Lachance recited committal prayers at Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. The offertory gifts were brought to the altar by Shelly Bojarski and Shara Bouvier. Words of remembrances were shared by Jaime […]

AUBURN — Memorial services honoring the life of Karen A. Spencer were held Sunday from the Memorial Chapel of Dillingham & Son with Chaplain Lissa Bradford presiding. During the service, words of remembrance were shared by Karen’s daughter, Cindy Vachon, who also read a poem honoring her mother. Karen’s sister, Cathy Bouchard also spoke of […]

Funeral services honoring the life of Kenneth Walsh were held on Saturday, July 23, at Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home. Pastor Will Kahkonen officiated the service and performed committal rites at Riverside Cemetery. At the beginning of the service, scripture readings were read by Ed and Rose Martin. “How Great Thou Art” was performed by […]

PERU — Graveside services for Kathleen F. Allen Gilbert of Gulf Port, Fla., and formerly of Mexico, were conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Demerritt Cemetery with Pastor Carol Stevens officiating. A reception followed at the home of Belle Child on the Mineral Spring Road in Peru. Arrangements were under the […]

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Assistant Fire Chief Conrad E. Knox, of Peru, were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 21, at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Dr. Timothy H. Parsons as celebrant. Eucharistic minister was Karen Phair. Organist was Harriet Rudd. Ushers were Pam Washington and David McKivergan. Music selections were […]

MEXICO — Funeral services for Florence M. “Flolly” Barrett, of Rumford, were conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at the Mexico Congregational Church on Main Street with Pastor Connie Insley officiating. Organist was Cindy Bohren. Music included “Amazing Grace.” The reading of “Footprints” was given by granddaughter Amanda Barrett Jacques. Special piano solo […]

MEXICO — Graveside services for Rhonda L. Hutchinson Warner of Finksburg, Md., and formerly of Mexico, were conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 23, at the Farrington-Morton Cemetery, Pastor Larry Shaw officiating. Words of remembrance were given by her husband, Michael Warner. Music was provided by bagpiper John Ryan of Turner who played several […]