Real “Butch” Boucher, 91, of Biddeford, died Friday at his home, with his family by his side. Per Mr. Boucher’s wishes, there will be no formal services. A private burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery.  Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. Donations in memory of Mr. Boucher may be made to: Gosnell Memorial Hospice House, 11 Hunnewell Road, Scarborough, ME 04074. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Georgette Gravel, 85, of Biddeford Pool, died on Monday, March 12, 2012 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford. Visiting hours will be 10-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be in Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta at a later date. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Richard C. Haskins, 64, of Dunedin, Fla., passed away peacefully on March 16, 2012, following a battle with cancer. A memorial will be held in Milbridge, Maine on Saturday, March 24.

Gerard R. “Jerry” Houle, 63, of Biddeford, died on Saturday, March 17, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, following a lengthy illness. Visiting hours will be 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A 10 a.m. funeral service will take place on Wednesday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Biddeford. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Mark Stephen Messer, 63, of Old Alfred Road, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2012 at his home. Services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home in Buxton. www.dcpate.com.

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