Laurette M. Binette, 98, of Biddeford, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2012 at Southridge Living Center in Biddeford after a long illness. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 at St. Anne’s Chapel in St. Joseph Church of the Good Shepherd Parish 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, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Yvonne C. Desrosiers, 95, of Florida and Old Orchard Beach, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 at Seal Rock Health Care Facility in Saco. At Yvonne’s request, there will be no visiting hours. Friends and family are invited to attend a funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Cote Funeral Home, 87 James St. in Saco. A graveside service will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. Those wishing to send a private condolence to the family, should go to www.cotefuneralhome.com.
Lorne Peter Gorham, 57, died unexpectedly on Sept. 2, 2012 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, following a brief illness. Visiting hours will be 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 15, 2012 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A 1 p.m. funeral service will follow at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date. Arrangements are being handled by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences with the family, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Frederick W. Lord, 92, of Wells, died Monday morning, Sept. 10, 2012 at York Hospital. Calling hours will be held on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012 from 10-11 a.m., followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, Wells. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk. www.bibberfuneral.com.
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