Katherine G. Dow Lewiston — Graveside services were held Thursday afternoon for Katherine Dow at Arlington Cemetery in Windham. Officiating was the Rev. Mark Gedricks of the Windham Baptist Church. Arrangements by Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

Laurent A. Martin LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday for Laurent A. Martin at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Joseph Daniels officiated and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were all grandsons of Mr. Martin, Jeff, Jacob, Adam, Brad, Jason and […]

Robert L. Laverdiere JAY — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Robert L. Laverdiere Saturday at St. Rose of Lima Church in Jay. The Rev. Thomas Lequin officiated at the service. The first reading was presented by Sue LaFlamme from the Book of Wisdom and the second reading was by Rachel Delagash from […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for John Marcellino, Sr. was celebrated at 1 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Rev. Alfred Jacques was the celebrant. George Gionet was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Here I Am Lord,” “Fly Like A Bird,” “Ave […]

Auburn — Funeral services for Leslie Bickford were held Tuesday morning at The Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard McLaughlin officiated and Sister Elizabeth Platt helped in the readings. Together they recited committal prayers at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Bangor. The online guest book may be viewed at www.mem.com

ROME — Funeral services for Ruth Taylor of Rome, formerly of New Sharon, were held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with the Rev. John Tolman officiating. Her grandson, Scott Ladd, daughter, Connie Evans, and son, Daniel “Danny” Taylor, all offered personal eulegies. During visitation the […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Gerald R. “Brownie” Brown of Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, with the Rev. Alfred Jacques as celebrant.  The organist was Mark Belanger. Altar assistant was George Gionet. Readings were given by Arthur Meader. […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Saturday morning for James E. Paul at Holy Cross Church following prayers at the Fortin Group Funeral Home. The Rev. Laurent Laplante, brother-in-law to Mr. Paul, officiated at the Mass, and was assisted at the altar by the Revs. Robert Lacasse OMI, Paul Pare and Maurice […]

Fernand ‘Pete’ Lessard LEWISTON — Funeral services were held Saturday for Fernand “Pete” Lessard at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul, after prayers at the Albert and Burpee Funeral Home. Officiating was the Rev. Nathan March, who also recited prayers of committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ray Lessard, Rene Landry, Guy Landry, […]

Sharon R. Call GREENE — Funeral services were held Tuesday at the Greene Baptist Church for Sharon R. Call. The Rev. Chester Garrison officiated at the service. Pianist, Gail McGray played “Blessed Assurance.” Sharon’s son, Andy played “All Creatures Great and Small” while his daughter, Helen sang. Sharon’s brother, Randy Brown delivered the eulogy. A […]