LEWISTON — A funeral Mass honoring the life of Ovide N. Poisson was celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 10, at Holy Cross Church, following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy Nadeau celebrated the Mass and recited committal prayers at St. Peter’s Cemetery. The U.S. Army then played taps and presented our […]

FAYETTE — A celebration of life honoring Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Adams of Fayette was held at “Musicale Place,” the home of Dick and Becky Pelletier on Sunday, July 31. Host Dick Pelletier introduced hospice Chaplain Susan Schell-Cooper of Chesterville, who officiated during the service. Schell-Cooper gave the opening prayer, offered words of comfort, and spoke […]

HANOVER — Graveside services with military honors for Malcolm Gross, of Hanover, were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 4 p.m., at the Hanover Cemetery, Hanover, with the Rev. Cindy Christie officiating. Military honors were provided by the Maine Military Funeral Honors Program from Augusta. Pallbearers were his sons, Michael, Brian, Denny, William, Dean and Jason […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Roger J. LeBlanc, of Mexico, was celebrated Tuesday, Aug. 9, at 10 a.m., at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford, with the Rev. Nathan March as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections […]

WILTON — A Celebration of Life service for Nathalie N. “Nat” Jordan, of Wilton, was held Sunday, Aug. 7, at 2 p. m. from the Wilton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Laura Church officiating. It was preceded by an hour of public visitation. The Rev. Church offered words of welcome and an opening prayer […]

BETHEL — Graveside services for Cheryl “Cherry” Ann Douglass, of Woburn, Mass., formerly of Bethel, were conducted Saturday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m., at the Riverside Cemetery, North Road, Bethel, with the Rev. Timothy LeConey officiating. Music selections included “Amazing Grace” and “Sweet Caroline.”  Scripture readings included Psalm 23 by Porter A. Weeks and John […]

LEWISTON — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Kathleen F. “Kay” Koss was celebrated by the Rev. Stephen Cartwright on Thursday, Aug. 4, at Holy Family Church of the Prince of Peace Parish following prayers at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Before Mass, Kay’s great-grandchildren helped place the white burial […]

MT. VERNON — Funeral services for Ruth Flewelling of Mt. Vernon were held Thursday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m., from the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church with the Rev. Jay Wilson officiating. Irene Wadleigh was the organist. The opening prayer was written by one of her great-granddaughters, Faith Michaud. The hymns and Scripture readings, chosen by […]

FARMINGTON — A celebration of live service for Kelly Jo (Young) Sargent of Mirror Lake, N.H., formerly of Wilton, was held Saturday, July 30, at 11 a.m., from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Special opening music included “The Italian Restaurant” by Billy Joel, a favorite of […]

FARMINGTON — Funeral services for Donald C. Gossom of Farmington were held Thursday morning, July 28, at 11 a.m., from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, with Rhonda Wiles-Rosell as celebrant. Family and friends visited one hour prior to the funeral. Full military honors were provided at the Center by members of […]