ATKINSON — Melissa A., 52, of North Turner died Thursday, June 5, at the Hospice House in Auburn. A celebration of Melissa’s life will be celebrated on Thursday Sept. 18, at 6:30 p.m. at the Fortin Group Auburn. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & 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, 207-783-8545.

BEATRICE — John Michael, 66, of Auburn, died Thursday, Sept. 11. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the United Methodist Church of Auburn, 439 Park Ave., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his memory to The Patrick Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing in Lewiston. Funeral Alternatives.

BUCK — John Albert, 64, of Greenwood died in Greenwood on Friday, Sept. 12. Visiting hours will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at the Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, 37 Vernon St., Bethel. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 11 a.m. on 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 the St. Joseph’s Indian School, P.O. Box 5500, Chamberlain, SD 57326.

FICKETT — Edna M., 88, of Rumford, died Thursday, Sept. 11. There are no calling hours, but friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 20, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. A private burial for family members will immediately follow at the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru. Arrangements are under the care of the MEADER & SON FUNERAL HOME, 3 Franklin St., P.O. Box 537, Rumford, ME 04276-0537.

FOLEY — Rolande Rita, 82, of Gray, died Tuesday, Sept. 11. A memorial service will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 20, at St. Peter’s Cemetery Chapel, 217 Switzerland Road, Lewiston.

GOSSELIN — Jeannine Lessard, 83, of Lewiston passed away on Saturday, Sept. 13. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wedenesday, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. Augustin’s church, Augusta. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 9 p.m. at the DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, 207-782-8221. 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.

HARNDEN — Zelda A., 103, of Strong passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 10. Donations in Zelda’s memory may be made to the Wing Family of America Inc., c/o Larry Wing, 9 Cherry St., Elkins, WV 26241. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, Sept. 27, at 11:30 am at the Evergreen Cemetery in Phillips with Pastor Constance Maginnis officiating. A reception will be held following the service at the Avon Town Hall, 1116 Rangeley Road, Avon. Arrangements are under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 488 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938.

HOTHAM — Dana F., 61, of Hebron died Tuesday, Sept. 9. Visitation will be on 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 & Merriill Funeral Home, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, 207-783-8545.

MORIN — Normand R., of Pensacola, Fla., died Wednesday, Sept. 3. Normand will be buried at Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, Fla. Normand asked that no one spend money on flowers for his funeral; he would rather have you donate money to the Humane Society and, if you are inclined, place a bet on the ponies and vote Republican.