ADAMS — Elizabeth A., 80, of Fayette died Sunday, July 17. As Betty wished, a celebration of life will be held at the home of Dick and Becky Pelletier, 430 Baldwin Hill Road, Fayette, on Sunday, July 31, at 2 p.m. It will be a bluegrass pickin’ party with music and a potluck meal. Arrangements made by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls.

AUDETTE — Laurette V. died Wednesday, July 13. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.

BENZIGER — Alice R., passed away Saturday, July 9. A celebration of life will be held in Alice’s honor on Saturday, July 23, between 1 and 4 p.m., at the Slovak Catholic Association, 26 Avery St., Lisbon Falls. You are welcome to come and pay your respects. Arrangements are under the car of Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.

CAMPBELL — Byron I. II, 59, passed away Monday, July 18. There will be a celebration of Byron’s life officiated by the Rev. Ronald McLaughlin on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m., at the Litchfield Plains Baptist Church, 56 Plains Road, Litchfield. Burial will follow in Litchfield Plains Cemetery. There will be no visiting hours. Those who wish may make contributions in Byron’s memory to The Hospice House, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210, or Litchfield Plains Baptist Church, 56 Plains Road, Litchfield, ME 04350. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth.

DICKMAN — Dorothy, 89, of Farmington passed away Saturday, July 16. Relatives and friends are invited to call at on Saturday, July 30, from 2:15 to 3 p.m., with a funeral service beginning at 3 p.m., at Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington. Immediately following the service, all are welcome to stay for a comfort reception at the center for some light refreshments. Following cremation, burial will take place at the family cemetery lot in New York.

GOULDING — Kevin J., 38, of Newmarket, N.H., died Monday, July 11. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, July 22, 10 a.m., followed by a celebration of life service at 11 a.m. Interment at Gracelawn Memorial Park. Donations may be made in his memory to the charity of your choice. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

LEE — Sylvia, 73, of North Jay died Friday, July 15. A public memorial graveside service will be held on Friday, July 22, at 11 a.m., at Birchland Cemetery, Route 17, North Jay, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell officiating. Following the service all are welcome for a reception back at Sylvia’s home, located at 141 Morse Hill Road, Jay. Arrangements are in the care of Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Road, Jay.

MERRIAM — Chester E. L. III, 37, of Sumner passed away Sunday, July 17. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 22, at 2 p.m., at the West Sumner Baptist Church, 854 Main St., Sumner, with the Rev. Wescott officiating. Graveside committal will follow at Damon Cemetery in Buckfield. Family and friends may attend a time of visitation from 1:30 to 2 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to gofundme.com/2f2k2jh8 to assist his family. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.

MURPHY — Sidney C., died in Norway on Tuesday, July 12. Anyone caring to make a donation on her behalf may do so for her granddaughter, August Linda Murphy, at New Lungs for August www.gofundme.com/newlungsforaugust. Announcement for a memorial service will be forthcoming.

RAY — Vivian M., 83, of Auburn died Sunday, July 17. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 21, at 11 a.m., at the funeral home. Graveside committal prayers to follow at Mount Auburn Cemetery. Memorial donations in Vivian’s memory may be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Family and friends are invited to visit Wednesday, July 20, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

RONCO — Kenneth R., 79, of Lewiston passed away Sunday, July 17. There will not be any funeral services. A private burial will be held at Valley Cemetery in Greene. A memorial gathering will be held on Friday, July 22, from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m., at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

SHOVELTON — Geoffrey R., 80, of New Portland passed Monday, July 4. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass on Wednesday morning, July 27, at 10 a.m., at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Middle Street, Farmington, with the Rev. Paul Dumais officiating. Following Mass, a comfort reception will be held in the church undercroft, hosted by the Altar Guild. All are welcome. Cremation services are in the care of the Cremation Care Division of the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.

TAKAHARA — Carolyn, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2015. A celebration of her life by her extended family and friends was held Tuesday, June 28.

TWITCHELL — Louise E., 100, died Friday , July 15. Private services will be held at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in memory of Louise to your favorite charity.

VIRGIN – George A. Sr., 94, of Dixfield died Monday, July 18. Graveside services will be held Saturday, July 23, at 1 p.m., at the Greenwood Cemetery in Dixfield. Arrangements are under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.