Benjamin Ernest “Ben” Smith, 96, a longtime resident of Springvale, died Nov. 15, 2013 at the Greenwood Center in Sanford. At Mr. Smith’s request, all services were private. Memorial donations may be made to the Solamor Hospice, 23 Spring St., Scarborough, ME 04074. To leave a message of condolence for his family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com. The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.

Elaine S. Carter, 69, of Biddeford, died Nov. 14, 2013. A memorial service will be held at the North Waterboro Community Baptist Church on Route 5 in North Wateboro on Nov. 30 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations should be made to Open Door Mission, P.O. Box 14236, Rochester, N.Y. 14608. The Thomas E. Burger Funeral Home, 735 East Ave. in Hilton, N.Y. is handling the arrangements.

Barbara F. Baker, 81, of West Newfield, died Nov. 20 in Sanford. A celebration of her life will be held at her home on a date and time to be announced. Burial will be in the Southern Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Springvale. Arrangements by Black Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, Sanford-Springvale.

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