LEWISTON — A celebration of life service for both Denis and Patricia Bryant was held Saturday afternoon at the Pinette & Lynch Funeral Home, with the Rev. Nathan March presiding. Following a procession to Mt. Hope Cemetery, Prince of Peace Parish Pastoral Life Coordinator, Pat Gavula, recited committal prayers for both Denis and Patricia. The […]

Graveside services for James B. “Hinsey” Hines of Rumford were conducted Friday at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Andover, with the Rev. Lawrence Shaw officiating. Military honors were provided by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program from Augusta. Arrangements were under the care of Meader and Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, www.meaderandson.com.

 LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Toussaint Bisson was celebrated on Friday at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, Prince of Peace Parish, after prayers at the Pinette and Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan March celebrated the Mass and Brother Irenee Richard recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

AUBURN — Funeral services for Spc. Barry D. Smith were held Monday at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Army Chaplain Valmore Vigue officiated and recited committal prayers at Gracelawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Gov. John Baldacci presented his parents with special medals and citations earned by Spc. Smith. At the cemetery, Gen. John W. Libby […]

AUBURN — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday for Jeannette A. Thibodeau at St. Philips Church, Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, after prayers at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard McLaughlin and the Rev. Roger Chabot officiated. The Rev. Mclaughlin recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Scripture readings were read […]

LEWISTON — Funeral services for Marcel E. Dutil were held May 7, at Holy Cross Church, after prayers at the Albert & Burpee Funeral Home. Officiating was the Rev. Maurice Morin, who also recited prayers of committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Bearers were Marc Duchette, Nicole Duchette Boulet, Celeste Duchette Long, Alicia Martel and Sarah […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday for Roland W. Samson at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, after prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Nathan March officiated and recited committal prayers at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Military honors were conducted by the Maine Funeral Honors Program. Bearers were […]

Robert B. Swain RUMFORD – Graveside services for  Robert Bennett Swain of East Andover, were conducted at 10 a.m., Saturday, May 15, at the Rumford Center Cemetery, Rumford Center, with the Rev. David Kimball officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P. O. Box 537, Rumford, […]

Minnie M. Akers ANDOVER – Funeral services for Minnie M. Akers, of Andover were conducted 1 p.m., Saturday, May 15, at the Andover Congregational Church, Andover, with the Rev. Jane Rich officiating. Organist/pianist was Linda Dyer. Music selections included “In the Garden” and “How Great Thou Art.” Special music “I’ll Meet You in the Morning,” […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday for Yvette R. Renaud at Holy Family Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Daniels officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online guestbook may be viewed at www.thefortingrouplewiston.com.