BAKER—Roger J., 95, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Sunday, Feb. 15. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11 a.m. in the lower chapel of The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul. Committal will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. There will be no visitation. Arrangements under the care of DOSTIE FUNERAL HOME, 2151 Lisbon Road, Lewiston, 782-8221.

BRANSCOM — Ben V., 55, of Auburn, died Tuesday, Feb. 10. A memorial service and celebration of Ben’s life will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 14, in the Peter J. Gomes Chapel at Bates College in Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Ben Branscom Scholarship Fund, instituted by Thos. Moser, for qualified candidates to attend the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship in Rockport. Donations may be made with a check payable to the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, noted “in memory of Ben Branscom,” and sent to the Center for Furniture Craftsmanship, 25 Mill St., Rockport, ME 04856, or made via credit card by calling 594-5611. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, Lewiston, 784-4584.

CHENARD—Paul B. 61, of Kissimmee, Fla., died Saturday, Feb. 7. Family and friends are invited to join the family in a Celebration of Paul’s life from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at Dostie Funeral Home, 2151 Lisbon Rd., Lewiston, 782-8221. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or to The Shriners, 11 Sabattus St., Lewiston, ME 04240

GAGNON — Helene B., died in Lewiston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at Holy Cross Church on Lisbon Street in Lewiston. Burial will be held in the spring at Mount Hope Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Martin de Porres Residence for the Homeless, P.O. Box 7227, Lewiston, ME 04243, would be greatly appreciated. Family and friends are invited to visit from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb.18, and at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, prior to the Mass, at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784-4023.

HARRIS — Elbridge “Joe” Jr., 72, of Auburn, died Sunday, Feb. 15. Visitation will be at Fortin/Auburn on Thursday, Feb. 19, from 4 to 7 p.m., with a celebration of life at 6 p.m. Committal will take place in the spring at Oak Hill Cemetery in Auburn. Donations may be made to the Maine Wildlife Park, 56 Game Farm Road, Gray, ME 04039, in Joe’s name. A service of The Fortin Group/Plummer & Merrill Funeral Home, Cremation & Monument Services, 217 Turner St., Auburn, 783-8545.

HERLIHY — William, 80, died on Monday, Feb. 16, in the presence of loved ones. There will be a Celebration of Life at West Parish Congregational Church in Bethel at 11:30 a.m. on March 14. Those wishing to remember Bill are asked to make a donation to Maine Adaptive Sports & Recreation or Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice. Arrangements by Cliff Gray Cremation & Funeral Service, 60 Andrews Road, Bryant Pond. Tel. 461-6050

LaPLANT—Clayton Coe, 88, of East Dixfield died in East Dixfield, Wednesday, Feb. 18. Public memorial services will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 136 High St., Wilton. Relatives and friends are invited to call one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the spring at the East Dixfield Cemetery. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers, donations be considered to the East Dixfield Fire Department, c/o Chief Randy Hall, P.O. Box 42, East Dixfield, ME 04227.

MICHAUD — Russell A., 85, of Weymouth Street, died Monday, Feb. 16, at the Mid Coast Senior Health Center. Visiting hours will be held Friday, Feb. 20, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Stetson’s Funeral Home, 12 Federal St., Brunswick. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Church-All Saints Parish, Pleasant Street, Brunswick with a reception to follow at Stetson’s Funeral Home Reception Center. Memorial donations may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, Maine Chapter, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 2C, Scarborough, ME 04074.

MICHEL — Susan “Sue,” 58, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Feb. 14. Visitation will be at Fortin/Lewiston on Friday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, Feb. 21, at 11 a.m., at Holy Family Church, 607 Sabattus St., Lewiston. Committal will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made to St. Dominic Academy, Gracelawn Road, Auburn, ME 04210. A service of The Fortin Group Funeral Home Cremation, Monument Services, 70 Horton St., Lewiston, ME 04240, 784-4584.

MILLIKEN — Peter A., 38, of Brunswick, died Saturday, Feb. 14. A memorial service and celebration of Peter’s life will take place at Pathway Vineyard Church on Friday, Feb. 20, at 3 p.m. At his prior request, there will be no visiting hours. Spring interment will take place in the family lot at West Bowdoin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to help defray funeral costs. Contributions can be sent to the Peter A. Milliken Fund, c/o Tonia Ross, Lisbon Community Federal Credit Union, P.O. Box 878, Lisbon, ME 04250. A service of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Service, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.

PICARD — Cecile, 93, of Lewiston, died in Lewiston on Saturday, Feb. 14. Due to the storm, services have been moved from Thursday to Friday, 9 a.m. at the Sacred Heart Church in Auburn. No visitation. Interment, St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

SIMON—Francis N., 81, a resident of Lewiston, died in Augusta on Wednesday, Feb. 18. Funeral services honoring Francis’ life will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home. Committal services with military honors will follow at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Saturday from 9 a.m. until the time of the service. Donations may be made in Francis’ memory to the American Legion, William J. Rogers Post 153, 73 South Maine St., Auburn, ME 04210. Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home, 305 Alfred A. Plourde Pkwy., Lewiston, 784­-4023.

STEVENS — Albert G. Jr., 83, of Sabattus, died Sunday, Feb. 15. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Community Baptist Church, 9 Main St., Sabattus. In lieu of flowers, please consider a contribution to the Community Baptist Church, 9 Main St., Sabattus, ME 04280, or the American Parkinson Disease Association, 135 Parkinson Ave., Staten Island, NY 10305. Arrangements under the care of BRAGDON-FINLEY FUNERAL HOME, 707 Main St., Monmouth.

TABER — Nancy Lynn, 59, of Auburn, died Monday, Feb. 16. Visitation will be held Saturday, Feb. 21, at 10 a.m., at Court Street Baptist Church in Auburn, followed by a service at 11 a.m. Spring interment will be at Mount Auburn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Court Street Baptist Church, 129 Court St., Auburn, ME 04210. Albert & Burpee Funeral Home.

TRAVERS — Hazel M., 88, died Monday, Feb. 16, in Auburn. Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at East Auburn Baptist Church on Park Avenue in Auburn. A reception will follow at the American Legion Post 153, corner of Cook and South Main streets in Auburn, on the second floor.

WHEELER —Chris C. Sr., 48, of Lisbon passed away Tuesday evening, Feb. 17, at Central Maine Medical Center. Visiting Hours will be held on Friday, Feb. 20, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. The family has requested that those who attend wear their beloved Bruins gear. A Celebration of Chris’ life will take place on Saturday, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Berean Baptist Church in Brunswick. Interment will take place at a later date. Those wishing, in lieu of flowers, may make a charitable contribution in Chris’ memory to LifeFlight Foundation at www.lifeflightmaine.org for his love of helicopters and for those in need of speedy medical assistance. Arrangements are under the care of Crosman Funeral Home, Cremation and Monument Services, 40 Main St., Lisbon Falls, 353-4951.