John R. Boutin, 81, of Alfred, died on Aug. 21 with his family by his side. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, Aug. 26 at St. Martha”˜s Catholic Church in Kennebunk. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in his memory to the Alzheimer’s Association of Maine (www.alz.org). Arrangements are under the direction of the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
Cynthia M. Cressey, 73, of Buxton, died at her home on Aug. 22, 2011. There will be no visiting hours or services per her wishes. Arrangements are with Dennett, Craig & Pate Funeral Home, Buxton, who can be contacted by visiting www.dcpate.com. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Animal Welfare Society, P.O. Box 43, West Kennebunk, ME 04094.
Raymond J. Francoeur, 57, of Kennebunkport, died Saturday, Aug. 20, 2011, at Maine Medical Center in Portland following a long battle with kidney disease. Visiting hours will be noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 27, 2011 at Hope Memorial Chapel. A memorial service will follow at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial is private. Arrangements are by Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm St., Biddeford, ME 04005. In lieu of flowers, donations in Raymond’s name may be made to: National Kidney Foundation, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA 02062. To share condolences online, please visit www.hopememorial.com.
Steven E. Searles, 54, of Waterboro, passed away at his residence on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2011. Visiting hours will be on Thursday, Aug. 25 from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at the Carll-Heald & Black Funeral Home, 580 Main St., Springvale. A funeral service will take place at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Burial will be at a later date at Pine Grove Cemetery in South Waterboro. Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider donations in his memory to the American Heart Association, 51 U.S. Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074. Condolences may be expressed at www.blackfuneralhomes.com.
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