Maurice A. Coutu, beloved father, was lifted on angels’ wings to his eternal paradise on Nov. 21, 2013, with family at his side. Visiting hours will be Sunday, Nov. 24, 2013 from 5-8 p.m. at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Church of the Good Shepherd Parish in Biddeford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in is name to Seal Rock Activities Center, 88 Harbor Drive, Saco, ME 04072. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Rita L. Ellis, 70, of Kennebunk, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013. Visiting hours for Rita will be on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. in Sanford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in Rita’s memory to Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, No. 1, Scarborough, ME 04074; or to the Cancer Center of Sanford, 27 Industrial Ave., Sanford, ME 04073. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Gertrude T. Hanusek, 79, of Dayton, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013 at her home, after a long illness. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2013 at St. Philip’s Church of the Good Shepherd Parish in Lyman. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Cemetery on Stanley Road in Springvale. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Arnold C. Shapiro, 82, of Portland and Boca Raton, Fla. and formerly of Biddeford, entered into rest on Nov. 22, 2013. Funeral services will be held at Congregation Etz Chaim, 36 Bacon St. in Biddeford, on Sunday, Nov. 24. For details, call the Jewish Funeral Home at 774-3733.
Raymond L. Sinks, 67, of Sanford, passed away on Friday, Nov. 22, 2013 at his home, surrounded by his family. A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at 11 a.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St. in Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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