LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Kathleen F. “Kay” Koss was celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Cartwright on Thursday, Aug. 4, at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Before Mass, Kay’s great-grandchildren helped place the white burial […]

MT. VERNON — Funeral services for Ruth Flewelling of Mt. Vernon were held Thursday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m., from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Wilson officiating. Irene Wadleigh was the organist. The opening prayer was written by one of her great-granddaughters, Faith Michaud. The hymns and Scripture readings, chosen by […]

FARMINGTON — A celebration of live service for Kelly Jo (Young) Sargent of Mirror Lake, N.H., formerly of Wilton, was held Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Special opening music included “The Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel, a favorite of […]

FARMINGTON — Funeral services for Donald C. Gossom of Farmington were held Thursday morning, July 28, at 11 a.m., from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Family and friends visited one hour prior to the funeral. Full military honors were provided at the Center by members of […]

FARMINGTON — A memorial Mass of Christian Burial for Geoffrey Shovelton, who passed on July 4, was held at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle Street, Farmington, concelebrated by the Rev. Paul Dumais and the Rev. Roger Chabot. Special music included “On Eagles’ Wings,” “Be Not Afraid” and “You Are Near.” His youngest child, Bruno, accompanied […]

JAY — Funeral services for Beverly A. Farrington of Jay were held Tuesday morning, July 26, at 10 a.m., from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Road, Jay, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Her sons Don and Bob both offered eulogies, as well as her grandchildren, (in order of their age). At the conclusion of […]

WILTON — Public memorial services for Richard “Dick” Fairbanks of Weld were held Friday afternoon, July 22, from the Calvary Hill Baptist Church with the Rev. Barry Trask officiating. Cheryl Small was the pianist. Congregational hymns included “When We All Get to Heaven” and “How Great Thou Art.” Two of his daughters, Debbie McKinney and […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated for Mr. Thomas Joseph Taylor of Rumford at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Alfred Jacques as celebrant. Altar Assistant was Mr. Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mr. Mark Belanger. Music selections […]

DIXFIELD — Graveside services with Military Honors for Mr. George A. Virgin Sr. of Dixfield were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 23, at the Greenwood Cemetery, Dixfield, with the Rev. Alfred Jacques officiating. The poem “To a Soldier,” written by Kerstin Gardner was read by the Rev. Alfred Jacques. Military Honors were presented by […]

LEWISTON — Funeral services honoring the life of Vivian M. Ray were held Thursday morning, July 21, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. David Clark officiating the service. During the service Vivian’s granddaughter, Alexis Servidio, shared words of remembrance in honor of her grandmother. Following a funeral procession to Mt. […]