JOHN F. WADE of Biddeford died Saturday in Biddeford. There will be no visiting hours. A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 15, 2011 at First Parish Congregational Church in Saco. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. Memorial donations in John’s name may be made to McArthur Public Library, 270 Main St., Biddeford, ME 04005; Maine Public Radio, 323 Marginal Way, Portland, ME 04101; Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074; or Friends of Community Action (Food Pantry), 160 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
JOAN M. WELCH of Arundel died Tuesday in Scarborough. In accordance with Joan’s wishes, there will be no services. Should friends desire, memorial donations in her memory may be made to: The Animal Welfare Society, PO Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel. www.bibberfuneral.com.
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