Pauline F. Custeau, 72, of Kennebunk and formerly of Biddeford and Old Orchard Beach, died Friday, March 8, 2013 at Southern Maine Medical Center in Biddeford, following a long illness. Visiting hours will be 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2013 at Hope Memorial Chapel 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday at Most Holy Trinity Church in Saco. Burial will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Biddeford. In lieu of flowers, donations in Pauline’s memory may be made to: The Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Donald C. Day, 75, of East Waterboro, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, March 8, 2013. A funeral service will be on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Visiting hours will begin at 11 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will be in the spring at Pine Grove South Cemetery in Waterboro. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in his memory to the Waterboro Rescue, 6 John Smith Road, East Waterboro, ME 04030. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Donna J. Irving, 39, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, March 4, 2013 in Sanford. Family and friends are invited to gather for a time of visitation on Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Avis Marie Swasey, 83, of Buxton, passed away on March 9, 2013 at her home. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home in Buxton. www.dcpate.com.
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