Donald F. Burke, 72, of Sanford, died at his home on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2012 after a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Visitation will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A Mass of Christian burial will follow at 11 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave. in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Cancer Society, New England Division, 1 Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086 or Hospice of Southern Maine, 180 U.S. Route 1, Scarborough, ME 04074. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

Moira Macdonald Dow, 71, of Biddeford, died peacefully on Sunday, Sept. 23, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by her loving family. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Services 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: Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. To share condolences with the family, please visit www.hopememorial.com.

Joseph W. Henry, 89, of Sanford, died at the Newton Center in Sanford on Sept. 15, 2012, five days short of his 90th birthday. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29 at St. Ignatius Cemetery, located on Berwick Road in Sanford. Arrangements are under the direction of Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Animal Welfare Society, Inc., P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com or connect with the family directly at www.yourbasicwebpage.com/art.

Michelle Simone Janson, 53, of Lower Village in Kennebunk, died on Sept. 23, 2012 at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2012 from 6-8 p.m. at Bibber Memorial Chapel, 67 Summer St. in Kennebunk. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 27, 2012 at Holy Spirit Parish, Saint Martha’s Church, Route 1 in Kennebunk. Interment will follow at Hope Cemetery in Kennebunk. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michelle’s memory may be made to: The Jimmy Fund, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. Arrangements are in care of Bibber Memorial Chapel. www.bibberfuneral.com.

Clotilde “Connie” Costello Legere, 94, of Sanford, died Sunday at the Greenwood Center in Sanford, after a lengthy illness. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday from 5-8 p.m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. in Sanford.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the Notre Dame Church of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, 10 Payne St. in Springvale. Burial will be in St. Ignatius Cemetery in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Beacon Hospice, 42 Brickyard Court, York, ME 03909, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 383 U.S. Route 1, Suite 26, Scarborough, ME  04074. Arrangements are under the direction of the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St. in Sanford.  Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.

Germaine L. (Doyon) Libby, 69, died in Jacksonville, Fla. on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012.

Jacob Marcotte passed away June 3, 2012 in Saco. There will be a committal service at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28. 2012 at Deering Park at Laurel Hill Cemetery. Father Dan of Good Shepherd Parish will officiate. Dennett, Craig & Pate is in charge of the arrangements.

Fernand J. Ouellette, 74, of Biddeford, died June 8, 2012. He was buried in St. Joseph Cemetery in Biddeford on Friday, Sept. 21.

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