Rudy S. Clough, 81, of Sanford, died on Sunday, July 21, 2013 at the Hyder Family Hospice House in Dover, N.H. At Rudy’s request, there will be no services. Interment will be at the South Buxton Cemetery in South Buxton. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider sending a memorial contribution to the charity of their choice. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

Katherine Anna (Nickerson) Harjula, 69, of Swanville, passed away on July 23, 2013 in Belfast, from a brief illness. Visiting hours will be held from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, July 25, 2013 at Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. A graveside memorial service will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at Wiley’s Corner Cemetery in St. George. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, those who wish make memorial contributions in her memory to Cedars Hospice Care, P.O. Box 204, Belfast, ME 04915. Online condolences may be offered to the family at www.ripostafh.com.

Gerard J. Richard, 85, of Biddeford, died Saturday, July 6, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, after a long illness. There will be no visiting hours. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Friday, July 26, 2013 at 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. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name may be made to a charity of one’s choice or a Mass said in his name. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

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