BAKER — Wayne A., 69, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3. A celebration of his life will be held at his home at 443 Quaker Ridge Road, Leeds, on Saturday, Jan. 9, from 1 to 4 p.m. If desired, contributions may be made to Kenneth Copeland Ministries, 14355 Morris Dido Road, Newark, TX 76071. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Home, 707 Maine St., Monmouth.

BARKER — Dennis L., 52, of Hebron, died on Sunday, Dec. 20. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m. at Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris, with interment in the spring at Riverside Cemetery in Bethel. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the SPCA in Lewiston or Responsible Pet Care, P.O. Box 82, Norway, ME 04268.

BRETON — Justin Scott, 34, of Livermore Falls, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 3. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Jan. 6, at Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Interment will be held in the spring.

BRETON — Wanda J., 44, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4. A celebration of life has been planned; contact a family member for more information. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

DUBOIS — Rachel, 24, of Sabattus, died on Monday, Jan. 4. Services will be held at Open Door Bible Church, 26 Gartley St., Lisbon, on Thursday, Jan. 7. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m., with a service to follow immediately. A celebration of life gathering will be announced after the service. Burial will take place in the spring at Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

DYER — James L. Sr., 84, a resident of Auburn, died in Lewiston on Thursday, Dec. 31. A memorial service honoring James’ life will be celebrated on Thursday at 12:30 p.m. at the First Assembly of God Church, 70 Hogan Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 with the Rev. Donald Cougle officiating. Committal services will be held at a later date at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from 11:30 a.m. prior to the service at the First Assembly of God Church. Arrangements by the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

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GAGNE — Louis-Philippe Jr., 84, died in Auburn, on Sunday, Jan. 3. A memorial Mass of Christian Burial honoring Louis’ life will be celebrated on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., in the lower chapel of the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal prayers to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery Chapel. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in his memory to the Hospice House in Auburn.

GROVER — Muriel L., 88, of Sabattus St., Lewiston, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from noon to 1 p.m. Funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home, followed by committal at St. Peter’s Cemetery. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

HAHNEL — Julia Shores 88, of Schooner Estates, Auburn, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Friday, Jan. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. Funeral will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Grace Lutheran Church, 757 Summer St., Auburn. Committal will follow at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Those wishing to make memorial donations in her memory may do so to The Woman’s Literary Union, 19 Elm St., Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

KANE — Daniel M., 77, of Livermore Falls, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 5. Funeral services will be held on Friday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m., at Wayside Bible Baptist Church, 1724 Federal Road, Livermore. Interment will be held in the spring. If desired, contributions may be made to Wayside Bible Baptist Church, 1724 Federal Road, Livermore, ME 04253. Arrangements made by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.

KERR — Lawrence R., 89, of Mexico, died on Monday, Jan. 4, at the Rumford Community Home. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m., at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Friends and family are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday, prior to the funeral, from noon to 2 p.m. Those who desire may contribute in his memory to the Mexico Congregational Church, 163 Main St., Mexico, ME 04257.

LEWIS — Pamela (Clark), died on Sunday, Jan. 3. Visiting hours are from 6 to 7:30 p.m., followed by a service at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 8, at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.

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McARTHUR — Michael A., 56, died Saturday, Jan. 2, at his residence in Carthage. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Jane Rich officiating. Interment in the spring will be at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home after 10 a.m. Saturday, prior to the funeral. Those who desire, please contribute to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 284 Main St., Ste. 290, Wilton, ME 04294 in his memory.

PEPIN — Paul E., 68, of Poland, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. A memorial service with military honors will be held on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Thomas Memorial Baptist Church, 62 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, Paul’s family suggests making a donation to the American Cancer Society. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

PICARD — Arthur F. Jr., 77, of Leeds, died on Tuesday, Dec. 22. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Friday, Jan. 8, from 2 to 4 p.m. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 11 a.m., at Our Lady of the Rosary, 131 High St., Sabattus. Interment will take place in the spring. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Fisher House Boston, P.O. Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

ROBITAILLE — Joan I., 70, of Lisbon, died on Saturday, Jan. 2. Per her request, private services will be held at a later date. Interment will take place at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery in Augusta. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make a charitable donation in Joan’s memory to Salvation Army, 720 Main St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

ROY — Lorraine C., 81, of Auburn and formerly of Lewiston, died on Friday, Jan. 1. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Tuesday, Jan. 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

ROY — Norman R., 82, of Rumford, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29. Graveside services will be held in the spring at St. John Cemetery, Rumford. Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, ME 04276.

TALARICO — Frank, 86, of Central Ave., Lewiston, died on Wednesday Dec. 30. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Wednesday, Jan. 6, from 4 to 7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Committal will be held in the spring at Mt. Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Alzheimer’s Association Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Ste. 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074-9843. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St. Lewiston, 784-4584.

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