Ronald F. Abbott, 84, a lifelong resident of Sanford, passed away in his home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, May 23, 2013. Those planning on expressing of sympathy are asked to consider donations in his memory to the Muscular Dystrophy Association, 39 Mechanic St., Westbrook, ME 04092. It was Ronald’s wish that there be no funeral services. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes and Cremation Services, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences may be expressed to his family at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Richard J. Boisvert, 69, of Sanford, died May 24, 2013 at Goodall Hospital, surrounded by his family. Visiting hours for Mr. Boisvert will be held on Tuesday, May 28 from 4-7 p.m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29 at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish, Holy Family Church, located on North Avenue in Sanford. Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery in Springvale. In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the American Stroke Association, P.O. Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241-7005. 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.
Josephine E. “Jo” Doyon, 90, of Sanford, died May 26 at the Newton Center in Sanford after a brief illness. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday from 6-8 p..m. at the Lafrance-Lambert & Black Funeral Home, 29 Winter St., Sanford. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 10 a.m. at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish at Holy Family Church, 66 North Ave., Sanford. Burial will be in Oakdale Cemetery in Sanford. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Newton Center Activities Fund, 35 July St., Sanford, ME 04073. Arrangements are under the direction of Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale. Condolences can be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Laurette J. Gauvin, 98, of Brandon, Fla. and formerly of Biddeford, died on Friday, May 17, 2013, in Brandon, Fla. Services will be at a later date this summer. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
Rachel Levine, 94, of Biddeford, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 in Saco. Services will be held in early summer. Arrangements are by Cote Funeral Home, Saco.
Barbara E. Lord, 94, formerly of Old Orchard Beach, died in the presence of her daughters, on May 25, 2013 at the Wardwell Home in Saco. Barbara will be cremated and a memorial service will be held noon on Sunday, June 30 at the Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home. Donations may be made to: The Wardwell Home, 43 Middle St., Saco, ME 04072.
Joseph Mazzitelli Sr., 82, of North Berwick, died on Friday, May 24, 2013 at York Hospital in York. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Saturday, June 1 at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, located at 580 Main St. in Springvale. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45290-0301. To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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