William P. “Paul” Casavant, 83, died on Nov. 14, 2011 at the Maine Veterans Home in Scarborough, surrounded by his loving family. William donated his body to the University of New England to be used for medical science. There will be no visitation. An 11 a.m. memorial Mass will be held on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at St. Joseph Church, Biddeford. Arrangements are being handled by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made the Alzheimer’s Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, DC 20090-6011. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.

James William “Jim” Staples, 75, of Flagler Beach, Fla., went home to meet his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2011, after suffering a stroke and cardiac arrest. Jim was a very private person who disliked formal funeral and memorial services. The family will host an informal, remembrance get-together on Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at The Ormondy, 11th Floor Clubroom, 1513 Ocean Shore Blvd., Ormond-By-The-Sea, Fla. Please come by and share your “Jim” stories. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the general fund at Palm Coast United Methodist Church, 5200 Belle Terre Parkway, Palm Coast, FL 32137, (386) 445-1600. For online condolences, go to www.craigflaglerpalms.com. Services are in the care and trust of Craig Flagler Palms Funeral Home.

Joseph C. Violette, 76, of Waterboro, died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at his home following a long illness. Visiting hours will be 9-11 a.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial, with military honors, will be in Southern Maine Veteran’s Cemetery in Springvale. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. Donations in memory of Joseph may be made to: American Legion, Alfred Post No. 134, P.O. Box 134, Alfred, ME 04002. To share condolences online, visit www.hopememorial.com.

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