A Rumford funeral home is offering a tribute for public viewing to U.S. Sen. John McCain who died Saturday at the age of 81. Viewings at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Saturday. Prayer cards will be available. Director Dan Gauvin said the tribute “honors a war […]
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Rumford reserve officer dies in plane crash
RUMFORD — A Rumford reserve police officer was killed Friday in a plane crash in Massachusetts, according to Rumford police. Investigators say Scott Landis, 34, and his brother Patrick, 29, were flying over Hanson, Massachusetts, to spread the ashes of their father, who died recently of cancer. Airport officials in Massachusetts said they believe the brothers’ plane had […]
Mary A. Buccina
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Miss Mary A. Buccina, of Mexico, was celebrated 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 25, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius – St. John Church, Rumford, with Fr. Nathan March as celebrant. Arrangements were under the care of the Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, […]
The Outside Track to perform at 49 Franklin
The Outside Track, from Scotland, Ireland and Cape Breton, will play 49 Franklin’s music series Celtic Cabaret in Rumford on Thursday, Aug. 30. Doors open at 6 p.m. for cash bar and pub food. Tickets are $25 day of the show. Specially priced advance tickets are $20, available in downtown Rumford at All That Jazz and […]
Betty A. McAfee
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Miss Betty A. McAfee of West Paris and formerly of Rumford for many years, were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22, at St. John Cemetery, Rumford, with Pastor Izzie Radford-Nash officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
Marguerite M. Gaudet
RUMFORD — Graveside services for Mrs. Marguerite M. Gaudet of Mexico were conducted at noon Wednesday, Aug. 22, at St. John Cemetery, Rumford, with Mr. Arthur Meader officiating. Arrangements were under the care of Meader & Son Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 3 Franklin St., Rumford.
Francis McDonald Jr.
RUMFORD — It is with a heavy heart that the family of Francis “Danny” McDonald Jr., 74, of Mexico announces his passing Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Rumford Community Hospital. Danny was born April 14, 1944, to Francis and Hilda (Allen) McDonald Sr. He served in the U.S. Army. Danny loved his family, which include his Eagles […]
Derek Adams
RUMFORD — A service honoring the life of Derek Adams was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, at Rumford Point Congregational Church. Pastors Cindy Christie and Sondra Withey officiated. Interment followed in East Ellis Cemetery. Arrangements were under the care and guidance of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home and Life Celebration Center, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford.
'Corny Joke Magic Show' comes to 49 Franklin
RUMFORD — He’s doing it again at 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 25. Scot Grassette brings corny jokes and magic together for a gut-busting, knee-slapping good time — it’s two great tastes that taste great together. Incredible magic, zany antics and the corniest jokes you ever heard. The entire show is humor set for all ages. […]
Open mic comedy night in Rumford
RUMFORD — A night of stand-up comedy will be held at 49 Franklin’s Mystic Theater on Friday, Aug. 31. Many guests started doing open mic comedy several years ago and have improved each time they attend and perform. Some who may have only shared their sense of humor with family, friends and co-workers have had […]