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ARSENAULT — Bernadette, 94, of Mexico, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at Parish of the Holy Savior, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Bernadette’s memory may be made to the Marshwood Center Residents Activity Fund, c/o Dawn Franklin, 33 Roger St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276, 364-4366.

CLOUGH — Emerson, 95, of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, Aug, 3, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, at 11 a.m. at the Jackson-Silver American Legion Hall in Greenwood (Locke Mills). A time of visitation and refreshments will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon Street, Bethel.

COOMBS —Winston G., 85, died Aug. 4. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to Leavitt High School Project Graduation, 21 Matthews Way, Turner, ME 04282, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or Spruce Mountain High School Sports Boosters, 33 Community Drive, Jay, ME 04239.

CYR — A. Ferne Beal, 81, of Lewiston, died peacefully in her sleep at the Hospice House in Auburn, on Monday, August 5. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240, or the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, The Hospice House Fund, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

FIELD — Esther A., 80, of Greene, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Hospice House in Auburn. A memorial visitation will be held at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., in Lewiston from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 9, with the memorial service to follow the visitation at noon. The Committal service will follow the memorial service at the New Valley Cemetery on Route 100 in Greene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

GRAY — Robert “Bob” C., 65, of Lewiston, passed away following a long illness at on Saturday, Aug. 3, at his home in Lewiston. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, with a memorial service following immediately after at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston. A graveside service will be held at South Gorham Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Burnham Road in Gorham. All are welcome to get together at 270 County Road, Gorham, for a light lunch at 2 p.m.

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KJAER — Klavs, 73, of North Yarmouth, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 1. Visitation Fortin / Auburn on Friday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, (207) 783-8545.

McPEEK — John, 68, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Celebration of life service will be held Sunday, Aug 11, at 2:30 p.m. at First Light United Pentecostal Church, Route 2, Dixfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harold R. McPeek Art Scholarship Fund, 192 Patterson Road, Hampden, ME 04444. Final resting place with full military honors will be at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

PARADIS — Henry N. Jr., 81, of Rackleff Street, Portland, died Saturday, Aug. 3, surrounded by family and friends at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. In lieu of flowers and any charitable donations, Henry asks that you take the time today to give someone special you love a big “Henry” hug, since it’s more valuable than any donation. Per Henry’s wishes, there will be no public viewing or funeral services, but a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in the Lewiston-Auburn area in early fall.

POMERLEAU — Margaret M., 82, of Lewiston, died Aug. 1 in Lewiston. Visitation at Fortin Lewiston from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the funeral home. Committal will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330-5615. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

REAGAN — Beverly Louise, 78, died on Sunday, August 4, at Maine Medical Center. A time of gathering and visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, with the funeral service beginning at 12 p.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Dorr officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Route 115, North Yarmouth. For those who wish, donations may be made in Beverly’s memory to: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, P.O. Box 1231, Gray, ME 04039

STRONG — John “Jack” V., 66, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Turner, surrounded by family and friends. Visitation hours on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. Funeral will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jack’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

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TAYLOR— James W., 91, died Aug. 1. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date when all of his family can be together. Interment will be in the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.

TOWER — Joyce A., 66, of Lisbon, died Aug. 1 at home. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at West Bowdoin Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

WRENN — Wayne A., 79, of Lisbon, died Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with his cousin, James A. Ross, by his side. There will be no services.

ARSENAULT — Bernadette, 94, of Mexico, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 8, at Parish of the Holy Savior, 126 Maine Ave., Rumford. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Bernadette’s memory may be made to the Marshwood Center Residents Activity Fund, c/o Dawn Franklin, 33 Roger St., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford ME 04276, 364-4366.

CLOUGH — Emerson, 95, of Bethel, passed away on Saturday, Aug, 3, at Norway Rehabilitation and Living Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 10, at 11 a.m. at the Jackson-Silver American Legion Hall in Greenwood (Locke Mills). A time of visitation and refreshments will immediately follow the service. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Greenleaf Chapel, 37 Vernon Street, Bethel.

COOMBS —Winston G., 85, died Aug. 4. Funeral services with full military honors will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 8 at FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. Visiting hours will be from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Interment at Pleasant Hill Cemetery, 100 Fayette Road, Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made to Leavitt High School Project Graduation, 21 Matthews Way, Turner, ME 04282, Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240 or Spruce Mountain High School Sports Boosters, 33 Community Drive, Jay, ME 04239.

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CYR — A. Ferne Beal, 81, of Lewiston, died peacefully in her sleep at the Hospice House in Auburn, on Monday, August 5. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be at the funeral home on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 10 a.m. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240, or the Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, The Hospice House Fund, Development Department, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

FIELD — Esther A., 80, of Greene, passed away on Monday, Aug. 5, at the Hospice House in Auburn. A memorial visitation will be held at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., in Lewiston from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday, Aug. 9, with the memorial service to follow the visitation at noon. The Committal service will follow the memorial service at the New Valley Cemetery on Route 100 in Greene. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

GRAY — Robert “Bob” C., 65, of Lewiston, passed away following a long illness at on Saturday, Aug. 3, at his home in Lewiston. A memorial visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 10, with a memorial service following immediately after at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston. A graveside service will be held at South Gorham Cemetery at 1 p.m. on Burnham Road in Gorham. All are welcome to get together at 270 County Road, Gorham, for a light lunch at 2 p.m.

KJAER — Klavs, 73, of North Yarmouth, died unexpectedly Thursday, Aug. 1. Visitation Fortin / Auburn on Friday, Aug. 9, from 2 to 4 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 4 p.m. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. A service of The Fortin Group Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210, (207) 783-8545.

McPEEK — John, 68, of Mexico, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 1, at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Celebration of life service will be held Sunday, Aug 11, at 2:30 p.m. at First Light United Pentecostal Church, Route 2, Dixfield. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Harold R. McPeek Art Scholarship Fund, 192 Patterson Road, Hampden, ME 04444. Final resting place with full military honors will be at Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.

PARADIS — Henry N. Jr., 81, of Rackleff Street, Portland, died Saturday, Aug. 3, surrounded by family and friends at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. In lieu of flowers and any charitable donations, Henry asks that you take the time today to give someone special you love a big “Henry” hug, since it’s more valuable than any donation. Per Henry’s wishes, there will be no public viewing or funeral services, but a memorial service to celebrate his life will be held in the Lewiston-Auburn area in early fall.

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POMERLEAU — Margaret M., 82, of Lewiston, died Aug. 1 in Lewiston. Visitation at Fortin Lewiston from 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the funeral home. Committal will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the American Lung Association, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330-5615. A service of the Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

REAGAN — Beverly Louise, 78, died on Sunday, August 4, at Maine Medical Center. A time of gathering and visitation will begin at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 8, at Lindquist Funeral Home, 1 Mayberry Lane, Yarmouth, with the funeral service beginning at 12 p.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Robert Dorr officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Hill Cemetery, Route 115, North Yarmouth. For those who wish, donations may be made in Beverly’s memory to: Friends of the Maine Wildlife Park, P.O. Box 1231, Gray, ME 04039

STRONG — John “Jack” V., 66, of Hebron, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 3, in Turner, surrounded by family and friends. Visitation hours on Wednesday, Aug. 7, from 4 to 7 p.m. at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. Funeral will be held on Thursday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m., Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Jack’s memory to the Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240.

TAYLOR— James W., 91, died Aug. 1. A celebration of his life will be held at a later date when all of his family can be together. Interment will be in the Maine Veterans Cemetery in Augusta. Arrangements are under the care of Oxford Hills Funeral Services, 1037 Main St., Oxford.

TOWER — Joyce A., 66, of Lisbon, died Aug. 1 at home. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, at West Bowdoin Cemetery. Those wishing to make donations in her memory may do so to the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

WRENN — Wayne A., 79, of Lisbon, died Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Hospice House in Auburn, with his cousin, James A. Ross, by his side. There will be no services.

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