BISHOP — Claudette Marie Aline Deschaines, 72, of Apopka, Fla., formerly of Lewiston, passed away March 28. A memorial service with reception will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 10, at Woodlawn Memorial Park, Gotha, Fla.
CAMPBELL — Priscilla W., 83, a resident of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, March 30. Following a Rebekah service in Priscilla’s honor, memorial services will follow at 11 a.m. on FRIDAY at the funeral home with Chaplain Kitsie Claxton presiding. Family and friends are invited to visit one hour prior to services at DILLINGHAM & SON MEMORIAL CHAPEL, 62 Spring St., Auburn, 784-6449.
CHENARD — Dorothy M., 82, formerly of Rumford, passed away April 3, in Farmington. Visiting hours will be held from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 8, at the funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 9, at Parish of the Holy Savior. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Dorothy’s memory may be made to the Residents Activity Fund at Sandy River Nursing Care Center, 119 Livermore Falls Road, Farmington, ME 04938. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276, 364-4366.
GERVAIS — James, 65, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston, April 1. A celebration of his life will take place at a later date. No visitation. Donations may be made in his memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.
LAFRANCE — Bertrand E. died on April 4, at home. Visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home on Sunday. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul (upper church) on Monday at 10 a.m. Committal at noon on Monday with Military Honors at the Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Mount Vernon Road, Augusta. Donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, ME 04240, 784-4584.
SOPER — Robert G., 43, went to be with Our Lord on March 31. Please join in a celebration of life service at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 6, at the Waldoboro Congregational Church, 947 Main St., Waldoboro, with Pastor Tim Rawley officiating. Interment will take place at Mt. Auburn Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his parents in Auburn at a later date.
THIBODEAU — Robert, 62, of South Paris, died in Auburn April 1. At his request, there will be no services at this time. Condolence cards may be sent to his family, c/o his good friend Ruth E. Taylor, 235 High St., Apt. 3, South Paris, ME 04281. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.
THOMPSON — Nellie Frances, 92, died April 2. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday in the funeral home. Burial will be held at 1 p.m. on May 1, at Maine Veterans’ Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. on Friday at Dillingham & Son Memorial Chapel, 62 Spring St., Auburn, ME 04210, 784-6449.
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