DOYON — Laurent Rene, 87, of Lewiston passed away in his home on Sunday, June 28, due to a heart attack.  Services will be held at Holy Cross Church on Saturday, July 18, at 11 a.m. Interment, Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery. There will be no visitation.  If you would like to make a donation in honor of Rene Doyon, please send your contribution to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005, in loving memory of Rene Doyon. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

FLYNN — Edward Francis “Ed,” 85, died Monday, July 6, in Rumford. A Celebration of his Life will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 11, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276 with the Rev. Lawrence Shaw officiating. Friends are invited to call after 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the funeral services. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to the Seashore Trolley Museum, 195 Log Cabin Road, Kennebunkport, ME 04046 in his memory.

KOCH — William G., 65, of Greenwood died Tuesday, July 7, at his home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at St. Catherine of Sienna Church in Norway. Family and friends may attend visitation on Wednesday evening from 4 to 7 p.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Mark Otterson Scholarship Fund, which will benefit children attending LOOK (Learning Opportunities for Our Kids), c/o SAD 17 Administrative Office, 232 Main St., Suite 2, South Paris, ME 04281.

MYRICK — Arthur H.,  81, of 25 Carson St., Auburn, died Sunday, July 5, at the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice in Auburn. A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Pathway Vineyard Church, 12 Foss Road, Lewiston, on Friday, July 10, at 9:30 a.m., with a reception immediately following. Interment, Gracelawn Memorial Park. There will be no visitation. Donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Services, Hospice House Fund, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

PRIDE — Carol Frances, passed away Friday, July, 3, in Auburn. Services will be held at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Windham on Friday, July 24, at 10 a.m., and at St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Henderson, Nev., in October. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Andoscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.

RUSH — Elsie B., 94, of Lewiston died Tuesday, July 7, at Clover Manor in Auburn. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, July 10, at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (upper church) on Saturday, July 11, at 11 a.m., followed by committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery in Lewiston. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

ST. HILAIRE — Nancy Ruth, 64, of Hermon died Monday, July 6, at Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor. Relatives and friends are invited to call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, July 9, and 10 a.m. to noon, Friday, July 10, at Brookings-Smith Funeral Home, 133 Center St., Bangor. A procession to Mount Hope Cemetery for graveside services will immediately follow.

THOMAS — Raymond “Ray” E. Sr., 71, of Auburn passed away at home on Tuesday, July 7. A memorial gathering will be held at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, on Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. A short story and time for friends and family to share memories will take place at noon.

WIGGIN — Lyle Edward, 84, of Bryant Pond died at the Maine Veterans’ Home in South Paris Saturday, July 4. A memorial service is scheduled for Saturday, July 11, at 3 p.m. at the Woodstock Seventh-day Adventist Church, 25 Perkins Valley Road, Woodstock with a reception to follow. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Lyle’s life.

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