Richard Edward Connor, 83, of Saco, died July 26, 2011 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough. There will be a graveside service on Aug. 13 in Lenox, Mass. Online condolences may be expressed at www.hopememorial.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Richard’s name to: The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074, or York County Shelter Programs, P.O. Box 820, Alfred, ME 04002-0820.
Mary Elizabeth “Libby” Strickland, 26, of Strickland Lane, died unexpectedly at her residence on Thursday, July 21, 2011. A graveside service was held on Monday, July 25, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Hope Cemetery, Kennebunk, with Rev. Janet Leighninger officiating. There were many family members and friends in attendance. Should friends desire, memorial donations may be made in her memory to: Animal Refuge League, 449 Stroudwater St., PO Box 336, Westbrook, ME 04092. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St., Kennebunk.
Roland “Brains” Grenier, 79, of Winchendon, Mass. and formerly of Saco, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at his residence. Visiting hours will be from 5-8 p.m. Friday at Cote Funeral Home, corner of Beach and James streets, Saco. A graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Saturday at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco. To send private condolences to the family go to www.cotefuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Cancer Society, One Main St., Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086.
Leo Gerard Vadnais, 73, of Biddeford, died peacefully on July 27, 2011 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by his loving family. Visiting hours will be 4-7 p.m. on Sunday, July 31, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074 or the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, NY 10016. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
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