1977 – 2015 MEXICO — Patricia R. “Tricia” Duguay, 37, of Dix Ave in Mexico, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Monday, Sept. 7, at her residence, following a long illness with loving family at her side. She was born in Rumford on Oct. 5, 1977, a daughter of Ray A. and Jackie Lee […]
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Frank W. Jurgilas
1921 – 2015 BRUNSWICK — Frank W. Jurgilas, 94, resident of Baribeau Drive in Brunswick and formerly of Rumford, died Monday, Aug. 10, in Brunswick. He was born March 22, 1921, in Rumford, a son of Frank and Anne (Velush) Jurgilas.
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‘Once in a lifetime opportunity’ : Former Rumford resident accepted to prestigious acting school
RUMFORD — While most people may not be familiar with the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, they have likely seen one of its alums at the movies or on television. Three-time Academy Award winner Daniel Day-Lewis attended the school, as did the titular character of the 1971 “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” Gene Wilder; and […]
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Gertrude ‘Gert’ Downs
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude “Gert” Downs of Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Hosea,” “The Old Rugged […]
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Gertrude ‘Gert’ Downs
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial for Gertrude “Gert” Downs of Rumford was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, at Parish of the Holy Savior, St. Athanasius-St. John Church, Rumford, with the Rev. Greg Dube as celebrant. Altar assistant was Bernard Poirier. Organist was Mark Belanger. Music selections included “Hosea,” “The Old Rugged […]
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Rumford selectmen award bathroom repair bid
RUMFORD — Selectmen on Thursday approved a bid to repair bathrooms burned July 24 at the Hosmer Field complex. The board voted 5-0 to approve a bid from Complete and Affordable Construction Excavation LLC of Rumford for $9,875. Parks Superintendent Mike Mills asked that the work not be done “until all the bids, the plumbing and […]
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Rumford businesses face bridge construction issues
RUMFORD — County and local economic developers expressed concern about businesses on the Island during construction downtown in 2016-17. Mia Purcell, manager for Economic Development for Oxford County, said to members of EnvisionRumford on Thursday, “I know the traffic is still supposed to be going through town, but I think a lot of people, if they […]
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Bathroom repair bids, Pumpkinfest update on agenda for Rumford board
RUMFORD — Repair of the Hosmer Field bathrooms and the approval of a parade permit for the upcoming Pumpkinfest are among items to be discussed at the Thursday, Sept. 3, Board of Selectmen meeting. The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. in the Rumford Falls Auditorium, and will be preceded by a 6 p.m. executive […]
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Pauline Buckingham
RUMFORD — A Mass of Christian Burial honoring the life of Pauline Buckingham was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, 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 “Softly and Tenderly Jesus is Calling,” “Precious […]
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Vivian Nelson Kaul
RUMFORD — A funeral service honoring the life of Vivian Nelson Kaul, who passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 25, was held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, at S.G. Thibault Funeral Home. The Rev. Greg Dube officiated. Special music was “Like A Mother’s Child.” Pallbearers were Daniel Hopkins, David Hopkins, Benjamin Kaul, Daniel Cox, William […]