G. Norbert “Blackie” Barabe, 98, of Scarborough and formerly of Biddeford, died on Dec. 3, 2011 at Pine Point Healthcare in Scarborough. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.
David Leigh Burnham Sr., 79, of Kennebunkport, died Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2011. A memorial service will be held at The First Congregational Church, 141 North St. in Kennebunkport on Dec. 17, 2011 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094 or The First Congregational Church, 141 North St., Kennebunkport, ME 04046. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com.
Lionel R. Desrochers, 78, of Sanford, died on Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 at Goodall Hospital in Sanford. Family and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, Dec. 6 from 6-8 p.m. at the Autumn Green Funeral Home, 47 Oak St. in Alfred. A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2011 at 11 a.m. at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, in Sanford. Committal prayers and burial will be held on Friday, Dec. 9 at Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, Springvale, at 1 p.m. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Diabetes Foundation, 80 Elm St., Portland, ME 04101 or to the American Lung Association of Maine, 122 State St., Augusta, ME 04330-5615. The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.
Lillian F. Emerton, 68, of Biddeford, passed away on Dec. 2, 2011 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. At her request, there will be no services for Lillian. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. Those wishing to send a private condolence to the family, should go to www.cotefuneralhome.com.
Linda Hebert, 60, of Farmington, died on Dec. 3, 2011 at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a brief illness. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, donations in Linda’s name may be made to: ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd St., New York, NY 10128-6804. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.
Kathleen L. Waycott, 44, of 23 Storer St., passed away at the Gosnell Hospice House in Scarborough. Visiting hours are to be held Tuesday from 4-6 p.m. at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, 365 Main St., Saco. Burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Maine Cancer Society.
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