Rose M. Ernest, 60, passed away on July 19, 2013 surrounded by her loving family, after a brief but intense and courageous battle against cancer. A celebration of Rose’s life will be held at Bayview Cemetery at a later date. Those wishing to attend may contact the family. Arrangements are being handled by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be made to an account for her grandchildren’s college education and those wishing to do so are urged to contact her son, Christopher, for the information. To share condolences with the family online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Joan Morton, 63, of Saco, passed away peacefully on Friday evening, July 26, 2013, at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. A service for Joan will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 3 at the Trinity Episcopal Church, located at 15 Cleveland St. in Saco. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home in Saco. In lieu of flowers, because advocating for the less fortunate was one of Joan’s top priorities, please make a donation in Joan’s name to the Saco Food Pantry, P.O. Box 246, Saco, ME 04072. To send a condolence to Joan’s family, please go to www.cotefuneralhome.com.

Ronald William Weeden, 59, of Sokokis Avenue, passed away on July 27, 2013 at Mercy Hospital in Portland. A private celebration of Ron’s life will be held at a later date. Burial will be private at Pine Grove (South) Cemetery in South Waterboro. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home in Buxton. www.dcpate.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association National Headquarters, 1301 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Suite 800, Washington, DC 20004.

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