JAY — Funeral services for Norman E. Bryant were held on Monday, Sept. 7, at the Jay Baptist Church with the Rev. Allen Hamlin (Norman’s great-grandson) officiating. The service began with the congregation singing Norman’s favorite hymn, “Where the Roses Never Fade.” Several passages of scripture were read, including James 1:5, which was referenced from […]
Funeral Services
Stephen L. Lancaster
EAST WILTON — Funeral services for Stephen L. Lancaster were held on Saturday, Sept. 12, at the East Wilton Union Church with the Rev. Robbie Locke officiating. Together the congregation sang “It is Well with My Soul” and several people shared words of remembrance. As part of the service, a memorial video put together by […]
Omer C. Pelletier
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Omer C. Pelletier was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant, Bernard Poirier was the altar server and Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “Wind Beneath My Wings,” “Hosea, […]
Constance T. Laneuville
LEWISTON — Funeral services honoring the life of Constance T. Laneuville were held Tuesday morning, Sept. 15, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home with Deacon Denis Mailhot presiding. During the service, scripture readings were proclaimed by Connie’s cousin, Ann Baribault. Musical selections played during the service were “Be not Afraid” and “J’irai la […]
Marshall H. Longway
Graveside services with military honors for Marshall H. Longway, of Rumford, were conducted on Saturday, Sept. 12, at 10 a.m., with the Rev. Justin Thacker officiating. Music selections included “How are things at Home” by Janet Pachell and “Go Rest High of the Mountain” by Vince Gill. Special words of remembrance were given by his […]
Wilma H. Belanger
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Wilma H. Belanger of Mexico were conducted 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Sunnyside Cemetery, Rumford, with Arthur Meader officiating. Words of remembrance were also given by several family members and friends. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 […]
Diane I. Tardif
LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Diane I. Tardif was celebrated on Friday, Sept. 4, at Holy Family Church, following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Marc Caron celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. During the Mass the first reading was read […]
Cheryl A. Estabrook
LEWISTON — Memorial services honoring the life of Cheryl A. Estabrook were held Friday, Sept. 4, at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home with the Rev. Kathleen O’Wril presiding. During the service Cheryl’s close friend, Terry Cyr, recited the poem, “Fly Away to the Angels” in honor of Cheryl. Musical selections that were played […]
Gertrude ‘Gert’ Downs
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude “Gert” Downs of Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Hosea,” “The Old Rugged […]
Gertrude ‘Gert’ Downs
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude “Gert” Downs of Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Hosea,” “The Old Rugged […]