CHASSE — Fernand P., 63, of Mechanic falls, died Monday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Lewiston on Friday, Jan. 8, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 1 p.m., at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul in the lower chapel. Those wishing may make donations in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice Foundation, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

CROTEAU — Florence A.,77, of Auburn, died Monday, Jan. 4. Visitation will be held at Fortin/Auburn on Monday, Jan. 11, from 11 a.m. to noon, followed by a Liturgy of the Word service at noon, also at the funeral home. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Florence’s memory to Greater Androscoggin Humane Society, 55 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

FISHER — William J., 78, of Lewiston, died on Tuesday, Dec. 29. A burial at the VA Cemetery in Augusta is planned for the spring. More details will follow. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

FORTIER — Daniel R., 59, of Norridgewock, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2. At Dan’s request, there will be no visitation hours or funeral service. In lieu of flowers, friends wishing may make donations in Dan’s memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Ste. 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240. Arrangements under the care and direction of Dan & Scott’s Cremation & Funeral Service, 445 Waterville Road, Skowhegan.

FORTIN — John P.B., 86, of 14 Janelle St., Lewiston, died on Saturday, Jan. 2 . Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Friday, Jan. 8, from 5 to 8 p.m. Services will be Saturday, Jan. 9, 11 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in his memory to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

FRIBERG — William B., 92, of Farmington, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4. A private burial will take place at Pine Grove Cemetery in Lynn, Mass. Remembrance gifts in memory of Bill may be made to: American Veterans’ Center, Attn: Gift of Support, 1100 N. Glebe Road, Ste. 910, Arlington, VA 2220. Cremation arrangements are in the care of Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road., Farmington, ME 04938.

HOWES — Sarah B., 89, of Leeds, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Funeral services will be on Thursday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m., at Nazarene Church of Leeds, 7 Leeds Junction Road, Leeds. Visiting one hour prior to the service. If desired, contributions may be made to The Dempsey Center for Cancer Hope & Healing, 29 Lowell St., 5th Fl., Lewiston, ME 04240. Interment will take place at Leeds Plains Cemetery, Plains Road, Leeds, Maine in the spring. Arrangements under the care of Bragdon-Finley Funeral Home, 707 Main St., Monmouth.

LEAHY — Julie A., 48, of Auburn, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the care of Dostie Funeral Home, Lewiston, 782-8221.

MADORE — Lucienne D., 96, of Lewiston, died on Sunday, Jan. 3. A memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Jan. 9, at 9 a.m., at Holy Cross Church. Committal to follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. At her prior request, there is no visitation. Those wishing may make donations in her memory to Seniors Plus, 8 Falcon Road, Lewiston, ME 04240 or at www.seniorsplus.org. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584.

POULIN — Leo, 88, of Gorham, N.H., passed away on Thursday, Jan. 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, Jan. 11, at 10 a.m., at Holy Family Church in Gorham, N.H. Interment will be at a later date in the Russian City Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the Bryant Funeral Home, 1 Promenade St., Gorham, N.H., on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Donations in his memory may be made to the CCNH Activities Fund, P.O. Box 416, Berlin, NH, 03570.

RICHARDS — Catherine M., 88, of Lisbon Falls, passed away on Monday, Jan. 4. Donations in Catherine’s name may be made to CHANS Hospice, 60 Baribeau Dr., Brunswick, ME 04011 or Tall Tails Beagle Rescue, 81 Pleasant Hill Road, Freeport, ME 04032. There will be no visiting hours. Burial will be private. Arrangements are by Funeral Alternatives.

SMITH — Dorothy R., 92, of Lisbon, Conn., formerly of Jay, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 2. Calling hours will be held on Monday, Jan. 11, from 4 to 7 p.m., at the Guillot Funeral Home, 75 South B St., Taftville, Conn. A funeral service will begin at 6:45 p.m. A committal service at Jay Hill Cemetery, Main Street, Jay, will be announced at a later date. Local arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, 15 Church St., Livermore Falls. If desired, contributions may be made in her memory to the Lisbon Senior Center, 11 Newent Road, Lisbon, CT 06351.

THORNTON — Sheridan V., 77, of Rumford, died on Wednesday, Jan. 6. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m., at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, with the Rev. Jane C. Rich officiating. Interment in the spring will be in the Abbotts Mill Cemetery. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home from noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, those who desire may contribute in his memory to the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 22 Bramhall St., Portland, ME 04102.