Merle Clark Burgess, 76, of Wells, died peacefully on Nov. 20, 2011 after an extended illness at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Scarborough. An 11 a.m. graveside service will be led by Rev. Fred Clark on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Ocean View Cemetery in Wells. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.HopeMemorial.com.
Richard Azeez, beloved husband of Carol Adams, of La Quinta, Calif. and Alfred, passed away on Nov. 14, 2011 after a year-long battle with cancer. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. at the dining commons of the York County Shelter Programs, Inc. in Alfred. A light buffet lunch will follow. If desired, a contribution to the York County Shelter Programs, Inc., P.O. Box 820, Alfred, ME 04043 may be made in his honor.
Geneva L. Brackett, 90, of Springvale, died on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2011 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 30 from 9-10 a.m. with a funeral service at 10 a.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. Committal prayers will follow at 1 p.m. at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery Chapel located on Mount Vernon Road in Augusta. Interment will take place at the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery located on Civic Center Drive in Augusta. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Greenwood Center Activities Fund, 1142 Main Street, Sanford, ME 04073. To leave a message of condolence for the family please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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