ATKINSON — Melissa A., 52, of North Turner, died Thursday, June 5. A celebration of Melissa’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m., at Fortin/Auburn. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or to McLean Hospital Development Office, 115 Mill St., Mail Stop 126, Belmont, MA 02478-9106. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

BUCK — John Albert, 64, of Greenwood, died Friday, Sept. 12. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, at Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 37 Vernon St., Bethel. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at Pine Grove Cemetery in West Bethel, with the Rev. Don Mayberry officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions in John’s memory to St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 5500, Chamberlain, SD 57326.

COLLINS — Patricia Evelyn, 66, of Hebron, died Monday, Sept. 15. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m., with the Rev. Marilyn Hammond officiating. If desired, donations may be made in Patricia’s memory to Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 82, Norway, ME 04268.

DAVIS — Forrest Gregory, 61, of Auburn, died Thursday, Sept. 11. A celebration of Greg’s life will be held at a future date.

GOSSELIN — Jeannine Lessard, 83, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Sept. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m., at St. Augustin’s Church in Augusta. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m., at DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, 782-8221. Burial will follow the funeral at Holy Family Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to Cub Scout Pack 116 of Lewiston.

HOTHAM — Dana F., 61, of Hebron, died Tuesday, Sept. 9. Visitation will be held Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 a.m. to noon at Fortin/Auburn. A celebration of Dana’s life will follow at the funeral home at noon. In line with Dana’s wishes, the family would appreciate everyone coming for visitation and the funeral to wear casual clothing. Burial will be held in the family lot at Maple Grove Cemetery in Mechanic Falls at a later date. A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, 783-8545.

LAMB — Larry E., of Bridgton, died Thursday, Sept. 11. Memorial graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at North Bridgton Cemetery. Arrangements are in the care of Chandler Funeral Home, 8 Elm St., Bridgton.

MICHAUD — Cheryl Anne “Jackie,” 66, of Asheboro, N.C., died Thursday, Sept. 11. A Mass will be held in Lewiston at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19, at Holy Family Church on Sabattus Street, where she attended church growing up and Jackie and Jim were married 46 years ago. A celebration of her life will follow at Marco’s Restaurant, 12 Mollison Way. In lieu of flowers, Jackie has requested donations to a college trust fund for Jaxon Michaud, c/o James Michaud, 4818 Robbins Circle, Asheboro, NC 27205 or SECU Family House, in memory of Jackie Michaud, 1970 Baldwin Lane, Winston-Salem, NC 27103.

SIMONITIS — William J., 74, of Woodstock, died Thursday, Sept. 11. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Sept. 19, at 11 a.m., at First Baptist Church in Freeport, with the Rev. Sandy Williams officiating. Burial was at Gracelawn Memorial Park in Auburn. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.

TIMBERLAKE — Rita Gabrielle, 89, of Lewiston and formerly of Livermore, died Sunday, Sept. 14. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. Interment will be held at Lakeside Cemetery on Federal Road in Livermore. If desired, contributions may be made to Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

TRASK —Kathleen T. (Fowler), 57, of Lisbon Falls, died Wednesday, Sept. 10. Kathy’s graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday, Sept. 17, at noon, at Cowles Memorial Cemetery, Town Farm Road, Ipswich, Mass. Family and friends are respectfully welcome. Visiting hours are Tuesday, Sept. 16, from 4 to 8 p.m., at Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich, Mass.

VACHON — Eloise M., 83, of Lewiston, died Sunday, Sept. 14. A Mass of Christian Burial honoring Eloise’s life will be celebrated on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Committal prayers will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Family and friends are invited to visit on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 7 to 9 p.m., only at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, Lewiston, 784-4023.