Rosilda M. “Rose” Demers, 89, a lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away on Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Newton Center in Sanford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, April 30 at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church. Burial will follow at St. Ignatius Cemetery. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in her memory to the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Arrangements are under the direction of the Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

Jamie B. Laroche, 39, of Biddeford and Saco, died unexpectedly on April 15, 2013 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Services were private and at the convenience of the family. Arrangements were handled by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences with the family online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Patricia Marie Sullivan, 84, of North Berwick, died on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013 at Varney Crossing in North Berwick. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 30, 2013 at 10 a.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery in Wells. Should friends choose, memorial donations in her memory may be made to: Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel, 111 Chapel Road, P.O. Box 910, Wells, ME 04090. www.bibberfuneral.com.

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