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BELL — Reno Joseph,  72, of Lewiston, passed away Saturday, March 18. Visitation will be Friday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston, where a service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, please make donations at the funeral parlor or to Lewiston Municipal Credit Union, c/o Therese Fleurette Bell, 291 Pine St., Lewiston, ME 04240.

CARPENTIER — Father Normand, 71, of Auburn died in Lewiston on Sunday, March 19. Visitation will be held Thursday from 3 to 7 p.m., beginning with the reception of the body, at Holy Family Church in Lewiston, and again on Friday morning from 9 to 10:45 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 a.m.. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to either the American Cancer Society, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086-1240; or to the Clergy Benefit Retirement Fund, 510 Ocean Ave., Portland, ME 04103. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

CARVER — John Carlton Sr., 80, a longtime resident of Turner, passed away Saturday, March 18, in Auburn. A memorial service will be held March 25 at 1 p.m. at the West Auburn Congregational Church. Immediately following the service will be light lunch in the church vestry. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice House, c/o Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements entrusted to Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa St., Lewiston.

CONTI — Louise S., 90, of South Portland passed away Friday, March 17, in Falmouth. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 25, at Parish of the Holy Savior, 126 Maine Ave. in Rumford. Spring interment will be in St. John Cemetery. If so desired, contributions in Louise’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are under the care of S.G. Thibault Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 250 Penobscot St., Rumford, ME 04276. 364-4366.

COTE — Ronald M., 69, of Greene died Thursday, March 16, at The Hospice House. Services will be private. Those wishing to make memorial donations in his memory may do so to The Hospice House of Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 15 Strawberry Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, 784-4584

JALBERT — Jeanne C., 94, passed away Thursday, March 16, at Clover Healthcare in Auburn. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. from the Parish of the Precious Blood Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou. Spring interment will take place at the Old Holy Rosary Catholic Cemetery. Flowers are welcome; however, the family requests that those who wish may make a donation to their favorite charity in memory of Jeanne.

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MOORE — Kenneth, 93, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Friday, March 17. Visitation will be held at the funeral home, 253 Pine St., Lewiston, on Wednesday, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service at 3 p.m. Interment in the spring, Oak Hill Cemetery, Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to the The Church of the Transfiguration, 64 Elm St., Mechanic Falls, ME, 04256. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

NADEAU — Theresa (Bard) “Tessie,” 77, passed away at Androscoggin Hospice in Auburn on Wednesday, March 15, Tessie will be greatly missed by family and friends, but respecting her wishes, the family will not be having memorial services. Her remains will be returned to her home in Fort Kent as her final resting place later this year. The family wishes to extend their thanks to the staff at Central Maine Medical Center and Androscoggin Hospice for the excellent and compassionate care they provided. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice, 236 Stetson Road, Auburn, ME 04210.

NODDIN — Doris H., 98, of Topsham and formerly of Marlboro, died peacefully Thursday, March 16. There will be no visiting hours or funeral service. Memorial donations may be made in Doris’ memory to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home of Lewiston.

PAPWORTH — Dana A., 62, of Poland died in Lewiston, Thursday, March 16. Services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Chandler Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls.

PLUMMER — Martina “Pat,” 90, of Lisbon Falls died Thursday, March 16. In keeping with Pat’s wishes, there will be no funeral services and burial will be at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in her memory to St. Mary’s d’Youville Pavilion, 102 Campus Ave., Lewiston, ME 04240. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

RUSSELL — Margaret V., 104, of Oxford passed away Thursday, Feb. 16, at her home. Margaret Russell’s memorial service will be Sunday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at Oxford Seventh-day Adventist Church, 259 Fore St., Oxford, ME 04270. A potluck dinner will be provided by the church in the fellowship hall following the service. The graveside service will be at 1 p.m. at Webber Brook District Cemetery, 580 Allen Hill Road, Oxford, ME 04270.

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RYBECK — Paul, 70, of Auburn died Saturday, March 18. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, March 25, from 11 a.m. to noon at Gracelawn Memorial, 980 Turner St., Auburn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Paul’s name to Special Olympics Maine for the RSU 16 team, 125 John Roberts Road No. 5, South Portland, ME 04106. Arrangements are under the care of Gracelawn.

SEYB — Rayleene C., 37, passed away Tuesday, March 14, in Lewiston. A visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 25, at Fortin/Auburn. A memorial service will follow at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, Rayleene’s family asks that you consider making a donation to the Dempsey Center, which supported Rayleene and her family throughout her illness. Donation envelopes will be available at the visitation and memorial, and online donations can be made at www.dempseycenter.org/ways-to-give-3. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral, Cremation and Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, ME 04210. 783-8545.

TAYLOR — Natalie Lois, 78, of Mechanic Falls died in Portland on Thursday, March 16. A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 13, at a time to be announced, at Chandler Funeral Home and Cremation Service, 26 W. Dwinal St., Mechanic Falls. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Rte. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074.

THIBODEAU — Irene L., 92, of Auburn died Wednesday, March 15. A funeral Mass honoring Irene’s life will be celebrated Tuesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. at Holy Cross Church. Committal services will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held Monday, March 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

WOODLING — Frances U., 94, died in Rumford on Monday, March 20. Friends and family are invited to call at the Meader & Son Funeral Home, 3 Franklin St., Rumford, on Friday, March 24,  from 2 to 4 p.m. Interment will be in Fort Myers, Fla.