WELD — Private family committal services for Sally Grumman Root were held Monday morning at Mountain View Cemetery in Weld. A service of thanksgiving and remembrance, giving witness to the resurrection and celebrating her life, was held Monday at the Weld Congregational Church, with the Rev. Lawrence Harris, rector of St. Barnabas, Baltimore, Md., a […]

AUBURN — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Albert R. Carrier at St. Louis Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard  C.  McLaughlin officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Bearers were Jeff and Scott Gosselin, John Demers, Jason Vaillancourt, Brian Robinson and Andy Robitaille. Readings and the […]

AUBURN – A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of John M. Beale was celebrated Saturday morning at St. Philip’s Church of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish with the Rev. Richard McLaughlin celebrating the Mass and reciting committal prayers at the interment at Mt. Auburn Cemetery. During Mass, John’s close friend, Ginny Larock, […]

RUMFORD — Graveside services for Norwood S. Waterhouse of Mexico were conducted Saturday at Pine Grove Cemetery, Poland, with the Rev. Linda Kimball officiating. Words of Remembrance were shared by family and friends. A reception followed at the home of his son, Lauris Waterhouse, in Raymond. Arrangements were under the care of Meader and Son […]

WATERFORD — Graveside services for Robert H. Holmes of Oxford were conducted Friday at the Elmvale Cemetery, Waterford, with the Rev. Don Mayberry officiating. Music included “Amazing Grace” and special music “I’ll Fly Away” was sung by guitarist the Rev. Mayberry. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader and Son Funeral Home, Rumford.

CHESTERVILLE — Funeral services for Marion I. Porter of Chesterville were held July 24 from the Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Personal eulogies were given spontaneously by friends and family gathered, as well as by Carl Porter and Brent Smith. Pallbearers were grandsons, Edward Porter, Jeff Weymouth, Steven Porter and Jamie […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday for Priscilla J. Nadeau at Holy Cross Church after prayers at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan March officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. The Crucifix was placed on the casket by Heather Polidi and the reading was proclaimed by […]

DIXFIELD — Graveside services for Leeroy A. Rose were conducted Friday at the Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield, with the Rev. Paul Plante officiating. Words of remembrance were given by his life-long friend Barry Allen. Military honors were conducted by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program from Augusta. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader and […]

INDUSTRY — A Mass of Christian Burial for James I. “Jim” Martin of Industry was held Friday, July 23, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Farmington, with the Rev. Gallagher officiating, after a morning prayer service at the Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington. Pattie Millette was the soloist, accompanied by organist Andrea Keirstead. The readings were recited […]

STRONG — Public graveside services for Clayton Goodwin Ellis of Buxton, formerly of Strong, were held Monday from the Village Cemetery, Strong, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Members of the family offered personal eulogies. After services, a family reception was held in Temple. Arrangements were in the care of the Wiles Remembrance Center, Farmington.