MEXICO — Graveside services for Ruth L. Naples, who passed away Sunday, Feb. 28, were held at 9 a.m. Saturday, June 11, at Farrington-Morton Cemetery in Mexico. The Rev. Greg Dube officiated. As Ruth’s children placed yellow roses on her casket, the song “In This Room” by Leslie Tucker played. Then as her children released […]

RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian burial honoring the life of Albert J. Dupuis was celebrated Saturday, May 21, at 10 a.m., at Parish of the Holy Savior. The Rev. Greg Dube was the celebrant. Bernard Poirier was the altar server. Mark Belanger was the organist. Music selections were “The Old Rugged Cross,” “Hosea,” “Amazing […]

WEST PERU — Graveside services for Joan A. “Honey” DesRoches, of Peru, were conducted Saturday, June 4, at 10 a.m., at the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru, with David Blouin officiating. Special music “Sweet Perfume” was sung by guitarist Doug Nile. The Eulogy was presented by her granddaughter, Arianne Brown. Words of Remembrance were given by […]

WEST PERU — Graveside services for Lionel C. Freeman Sr., of Rumford, were conducted Saturday, June 4, at 11 a.m., at the Demerritt Cemetery, West Peru, with his grandson, Kevin Do, officiating who also presented the eulogy and a poem. Opening prayers were given by Arthur Meader. Special music, “Amazing Grace,” was sung by his […]

RUMFORD — Funeral services for Judith A. Walker of Farmington were conducted Friday, June 3, at 2 p.m., at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. John Gensel officiating. Special music “Amazing Grace” was sung by Tammy Schmersal-Burgess. Words of Remembrance were given by her granddaughter, Megan Buotte and […]

RUMFORD — Graveside services for Charles Edward “Bucky” Burnham Jr. of Rumford Point, were conducted Friday, June 3, at 1 p.m., at the East Ellis Cemetery in Rumford with the Rev. Jane C. Rich officiating. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford. Friends are invited to […]

SABATTUS — Graveside committal services honoring the life of Walter L. Wood were held Thursday, June 2, at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Stewart presiding. During the service family friend, Randy Corey sang, “Old Rugged Cross.” Walter’s daughter, Karen Griffin said a eulogy in remembrance of her father. Walter’s wife, Joan also shared […]

RUMFORD — Graveside services for Retired Fire Chief Gordon Touchette were held Friday, May 27, at 1:30 p.m., at St. John Cemetery. The Rev. Alfred Jacques officiated. Military honors were rendered by the Maine Military Funeral Honor Guard. The Fireman’s Prayer was recited by Mexico Fire Chief Gary Wentzell. The honor guards were Assistant Fire […]

JAY — Funeral services for Shirley Libby, of Jay, were held Saturday morning, May 28, from the Wiles Remembrance Center, 308 Franklin Road, Jay, with the Rev. Donald Smith of the Jay Baptist Church officiating. Special music included “I Look to You,” by Whitney Houston and “The Wind Beneath My Wings.” Her daughters and grandchildren […]