http://www.funeralalternatives.net/

Funeral Alternatives, 25 Tampa Street, Lewiston, ME (2026)

03/13/2026

Lewiston – Hope “Hopie” Roseanna Hughes, 69 years old of Lewiston passed away March 11, 2026, at CMMC. She was born in Lewiston on April 7, 1956, a daughter of Leo and Arlene (Murray) Dostie.

Hope worked several jobs as a stitcher in the Lewiston area such as Knapp Shoe, and Acorn Slipper. She also worked as a bartender at the Midtown Social Club, at many bingo halls in the Lewiston area and also at Goodwill in Lewiston for many years.

She loved going to the casino with her sister Teena and her niece Pam, playing Bingo and cards with her friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially for special occasions and holidays. She loved going to the beach and pool with friends and family and camping at Range Pond Campground. She loved her cat Charlie and late cat Pretty Girl.

Hope was a little blunt and told it like it is but had a huge heart of gold. She always went out of her way for her family and friends. Her contagious laugh and bright smile could light up any room. She had many close friendships and especially held dear friendships she made at bingo. She will be dearly missed by the bingo community.

Hope also shared longtime friendships with Donna Aube(Deceased), Diane Hepburn, Tina Ouellette, Elizabeth “Betty” Richard Therrien, Louise Blouin, Diane Auger and Jane Burns.

Hope shared an unbreakable bond with her daughter, her only child, filled with love, laughter and cherished memories. Their special bond was a source of joy throughout her life.

Her favorite title was “Nana”! She adored her grandson Kendric. There was nothing she wouldn’t do for him and spoiled him every chance she got. She especially treasured the time they got to spend together since he moved back to Maine this past September.

Hope is survived by her daughter Kerry Jean Purvis and her husband Devaughn of Hammond, Louisiana, Grandson Kendric Jean of Wilton, ME, sisters: Linda (Roger) Scott of Little River, South Carolina, Teena (Greg) Provencher of Rumford, ME, Pamela Karcher (niece but like a sister) of Lewiston, ME as well s by many loved cousins, nieces and nephews.

Hope was predeceased by her parents Leo and Arlene Dostie of Lewiston, her siblings: Bobbie (Pat) Ritchie of Auburn, Ronnie (Val) Ritchie of Minot, ME, Joe Dostie of Lewiston, ME, Rose (Jim) Hill of Topsham, ME and Tom (Irene) Dostie of Lewiston, ME.

A Funeral for Hope will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at 11Am at the East Auburn Baptist Church, 500 Park Ave, Auburn, ME. Please feel free to wear something purple as its was Hope’s favorite color. Light refreshments will follow the service.

Zoom link below:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3802294025?pwd=uQDxbzdqCA8J4cbDz6jZPTAxSWgUui.1&omn=86530985068

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Hughes-4052

03/12/2026

Ann M. LaBarbera

1945-2026

Lewiston - Ann LaBarbera, 80, died Saturday, March 8. Ann was born in Rumford, Maine on December 25, 1945 to James and Elizabeth (Ball) Duran. She grew up in Newry, Maine and after graduating from Gould Academy moved to Portland, Maine. In Portland she met her husband of 51 years, the late Salvatore LaBarbera. They were married in 1967 and after living in Mexico, Maine for a few years they made their home in Rumford. In 1986 she returned to her childhood home in Newry and lived there until moving to Lewiston, Maine in 2011. Ann worked with her husband in their cleaning business, enjoyed traveling and working on her home. Ann was one of Jehovah’s Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her faith with others.
Ann is survived by her son Rob and wife Jeni LaBarbera, daughter Kara and husband Brian LeFort; four grandsons Sean and Jared LeFort and Zach and Antonio LaBarbera and two sisters Gloria Oakes and husband Clifford and Sandra Duran.
A funeral will be held on Saturday, March 21, 3:30PM at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witness, 721 Webster St. Lewiston, ME 04240. Condolences many be shared at FuneralAlternatives.net

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?LaBarbera-4051

03/11/2026

Normand D. Caron of Buckfield, Maine, a proud veteran of the Marine Corps, passed away on February 27, 2026 at the age of 76 with his loved ones by his side.
The son of Sylvio and Alice (Duval) Caron, Norm was born in Auburn, Maine on July 14, 1949. In 1966, at the age of 17, Norm enlisted in the Marine Corps and served in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the American Legion Post 40 in Winthrop, Maine.
In his early years Norm worked for Gendron and Gendron in Lewiston. He then had a long career as a project manager for Platz Associates in Auburn where he enjoyed working with Tom and the rest of his work family for 40 years. His work family also included many business owners, contractors, and laborers that he worked with throughout the years, many of whom became great friends.
In 1991, Norm met the love of his life, Lorraine St.Pierre. They married and spent 35 wonderful years together. Norm’s family grew to include the St.Pierre clan with whom he enjoyed many family outings, holidays and vacations with.
His loved ones will remember his sense of humor, love of steak (rare please), and his cooking skills. He was a NASCAR fan and enjoyed traveling to races in Loudon and Daytona. He also had a love of golf, gardening and gambling. While he loved to gamble, it was also a great excuse to travel with friends and family to many fun and memorable locations (Vegas, Biloxi, Foxwoods, Florida and more). He really enjoyed complaining about those darn tax papers.
Norm is survived by his beloved wife Lorraine, a special niece Claire Parker (Jeffrey) and a host of other family members Joyce, Michael, Maurice (Claire) and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He is pre-deceased by his parents and his godparents Donald and Pauline Caron, and other family members John and Richard.
Please join us for a celebration of Norm’s life to include food, laughter and memories on March 28, 2026 from 12:00 to 3:00 at The Pub at Baxter, 120 Mill Street, Lewiston, Maine.

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Caron-4049

03/10/2026

Anita G. Canuel, 84, of Lewiston, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 25th 2026, at home with her family by her side. She was born in Lewiston on October 26, 1941, a daughter of the late Luc and Germain (Caillier) Goyette. Anita married the love of her life Roland Canuel on May 20, 1961.

Anita enjoyed spending time with family, playing cards, having cookouts and lobster feeds. She also enjoyed many shopping trips followed by lunch at Denny’s with her best friend and sister Jeannine Berube. With her love, and amazing sense of humor Anita was a favorite to many.

She leaves behind one sister Jeannine Berube, and three brothers Marcel Goyette, Bert Goyette and wife Sally, Raymond Goyette and wife Pauline, a sister-in-law Muriel Minkowsky. Anita also leaves behind a special Nephew Kullen Goyette, and Niece Karlee Jordan, along with many nieces and nephews.

Anita was predeceased by her husband Roland of 61 years, 5 sisters, Georgette Plourde, Rita Levesque, Connie Chabot, Theresa Michaud and Lorraine Chicoine; three brothers Conrad, Robert, and Rene Goyette.

The love and kindness she gave throughout her life made making her final wish to be at home an easy decision. Special thanks to Linda and husband Rick Nelson, Matthew Goyette and partner Tami Jordan, Jeannine Berube, Bobby Berube, Maurice and wife Kristina Pelletier, and Tammy Plourde who all made it possible.

The family would like to give special thanks to the Hospice House Nurse Jasmine and CNA Nikki for their care in assisting the family with Anita in her final days.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be expressed at www.funeralalternatives.net

03/09/2026

Lewiston – Marcy Witas, 52 of Lewiston, Maine passed away on March 2, 2026 at Mass General Hospital in Boston after a lengthy illness. She was born in N. Tonawanda, NY on November 9, 1973 a daughter of Norman Vogel and Pamela Burkill.

Marcy worked at TD Bank and Sam’s before her illness caused her to retire. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She loved cooking, traveling and spending time at the beach.

Marcy is survived by her children Rachel Witas, Christopher and his wife Norma Witas, her long time partner Shawn Bosse, her mother Pamela Burkill and step-father Daniel, her father Norman Vogel and step mother Barbara as well as by her Aunt and Uncle Scott and Deborah Malchow.

Marcy was predeceased by her daughter Kayla Lincoln and her grandparents Allan and Margaret Malchow and Norman and Esther Vogel.

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Witas-4046

03/09/2026

Susan C. Pendleton, 79, of Topsham, Maine, passed away peacefully on March 3, 2026 with family by her side. She was born June 12, 1946 in Lewiston, Maine and adopted shortly after birth by Frank and Ruth Pendleton.
After graduating from the Mary A. Burnham boarding school in Northampton, MA, she graduated from Bates College where she majored in English. A firm believer in education and life-long learning, she continued her education mid-life and graduated from the University of Southern Maine with a Master’s in Adult Education.
Sue’s early career started with the Bar Association of Maine, then the Maine Correctional System. That was followed by 13 years at UNUM and subsequent insurance companies after her move to Massachusetts. She retired as the manager of the Career Center in Lawrence, Mass.
An impeccable dresser, she loved boating, dance, theater, music, and golf. Sue was especially fond of traveling, especially the river boat cruises she took with Fred, her loving husband of 30 years.
Sue is survived by her two children, Peter Trask (Christine) and David Trask (Kim); three step-children, Kenneth Gifford (Kathy), Cynthia King, and Stephanie Elder (Sam); many grandchildren; and companion Richard Kauff. She is predeceased by her parents Ruth and Frank Pendleton; husband, Frederick Gifford Jr.; and step-son Frederick Gifford III (Yuhong).
A committal service will be held in the spring at Riverside Cemetery, Lewiston, ME.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (www.michaeljfox.org) or CHANS Home Health & Hospice (https://www.mainehealth.org/chans-home-health-hospice).

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Pendleton-4045

03/05/2026

Auburn, Maine — Helen E. (Joy) Mylen, 81, peacefully slipped away to join the Lord on February 20, 2026. Born in Lubec, Maine, she was the daughter of H. Bernice (Small) Joy and Alfred L. Joy. She was the youngest of three children and shared her early years with her siblings, Hubert and Gloria.
Helen worked for many years in the woolen mills and later served as a corrections officer until her retirement. She carried herself with a unique mix of warmth and grit—sweet as pie, yet tough as nails when needed—and it earned her respect wherever she went.
In her earlier years, Helen was happiest with a guitar in her hands, singing with whoever happened to be gathered around the table. She loved camping, gardening, and being outdoors. She embraced new experiences, including taking motorcycle rides and going out lobstering.
Her compassion extended far beyond her immediate circle. As an advocate for those living with COPD like herself, she created a Facebook support group that became a source of comfort, information, and encouragement for many. Her strong Christian faith guided her daily life, and she was known for lifting others up with her words, her prayers, and her steady presence.
Helen dearly loved her family, holding each of them close to her heart. She is survived by her children, whom she shared with Charles Colson, Sr.: Debra Colson Bernier; Chuck Colson and his wife, Susie; Jeff Colson and his wife, Hope; and Jen Colson whom she embraced and cherished as a daughter. She leaves behind grandchildren Taylor Colson, Bethany Bernier, Nicole Hennessy, Michele Colson, Joshua Colson, Nathan Colson, Shane Colson, Christina Proctor, Jacob Colson, Dominic Colson, and Nevaeh Colson, as well as many great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her parents; her brother, Hubert Joy; her sister, Gloria Owens; her daughter, Elaine Colson; and her beloved dog, Buddy, who was never far from her side.
Helen’s life was defined by love, resilience, faith, and a generous heart. She will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know her.
A Celebration of Life will take place at the home of her daughter, Debra, on March 21, 2026, at 1:00 PM. A funeral service will follow on June 12, 2026, at 10:00 AM at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland, with a committal service immediately afterward at Acorn Cemetery.

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Mylen-4041

03/04/2026

Monique J. Lessard, age 70, of Lewiston passed away unexpectedly after a brief illness on Friday, February 6th, 2026 surrounded by family. She was born in Lisbon, ME on July 10, 1955, and graduated from Jay High School in 1973.

She was predeceased by her parents Harvey (2000) and Pauline (2001) Lessard and her long-time partner Linda Cote (2000).

Recently retired, “Moe” enjoyed watching sports especially the Boston Bruins and New England Patriots. She loved playing cards with her dear friend Margie Ouellette and meeting up for lunch with her good friend Mariellen House. She was known for her quick wit and humor, her fierce independence, her love of camp fires, crafty home projects, long car rides, all things Halloween and most of all, family get-togethers.

She is survived by her five siblings Dianne and husband, Bryan Daniel, of North Carolina, David Lessard and his husband Ken Esteb of Florida, Daniel and wife Sherry Lessard of Lewiston, Mike Lessard of Lewiston and Ann Lessard and partner Heather Brooks of South Portland. She is also survived by many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Our family wishes to thank the professionals at Funeral Alternatives, of Lewiston, for their care and compassion. We will update this post when a date and location for her Celebration of Life service is determined as spring/summer approaches.

03/04/2026

Lewiston - Mark P. Lavoie passed away on February 26, 2026 at the age of 66. Mark was born on November 4, 1959 to Roger Philippe Joseph Lavoie and Alice Adrienne Lavoie (Roy). He grew up in Lewiston, ME. After high school he married his first wife and started a family, having his son, Dennis, whom he loved dearly. As a young man, he headed out west with a few close friends to work in California. His stories of that time were filled with adventure, softball, Mexican food, and lots of ice cream.

Mark was a licensed electrician by trade, spending the majority of his career at Sabre Yachts in Raymond, ME. He was proud of his work, but what brought him the most joy was spending time with his friends and family.

Mark and his wife Belinda Lavoie (Pelletier) have been together for 27 years and live in Auburn, ME. Mark had a big heart and cared deeply for Belinda and their daughter Jocelyn Weir (Lahey), whom he loved as his own.

For many years Mark and Belinda hosted big gatherings at their home, bringing people together to create fond memories filled with laughter. Thursday night horseshoes was always a highlight of his week. Outside of their home, Mark enjoyed riding his motorcycle with his wife and friends, spending time on Taylor Pond boating, and was a long-time member of the New Auburn Social Club. Mark loved playing pool and was on many leagues over the years, winning the State Championship for the Maine Valley 8-Ball League and most recently playing with his friends at "the Club".

Mark was a bit of an instigator, known for his slightly suggestive bumper sticker on his Pontiac LeMans. He liked to make people laugh and, maybe even, roll their eyes. He will be missed by all those who know him.

Mark is pre-deceased by his mother Alice Lavoie, father and stepmother Roger and Linda Lavoie, his son Dennis Lavoie, brother Scott Lavoie, and sister Dixie Rowe.

He is survived by his wife Belinda, daughter Jocelyn and spouse Kyle, brothers Philippe and Roy Lavoie, sister Heidi and spouse Julien Desrosiers, sister Jessica and spouse Todd Hathorne, brother Jesse and spouse Rachel Lavoie, and his nieces and nephews.

Mark's wishes were to have a big party when this time came, so in his honor there will be visiting hours, a service, and celebration of life held on March 22, 2026 from 12PM - 4PM at the American Legion in Mechanic Falls, 41 Elm Street, Mechanic Falls, 04256. Visiting hours will be held from 12-1PM, the service from 1-2PM, and the celebration of life from 2-4PM

03/02/2026

Obituary Geores, Melva C.
Melva C Geores of Monmouth died peacefully on Feb 26th , 2026, at her home at the age of 99. Melva was born August 24th, 1926 in Schenectady, NY to J. Chrystean (Cullings) and Walter B. Fowler. She graduated from Draper High School in 1943 and entered the first class of the Cadet Nurse Corps at Albany Hospital, graduating from Russell Sage School of Nursing in December 1946. She married Carl H Geores Jr on December 28, 1946 in Schenectady, NY. She worked as a nurse in Ellis Hospital, Schenectady NY until the birth of her first child in 1948. She journeyed with her husband Carl through his college and seminary education and on to their ministry in Maine in 1952. They moved into the manse in Leeds where they raised their family. During the 39 years they served the Leeds, Wales and Hartford Parish as well as other churches in the Mission at the Eastward, Melva was a wife, partner in the ministry, mother to six children, and homemaker, as well as being the de facto church secretary. In 1973 she returned to the paid work force as a nurse at Montello Manor. When they retired in 1988 they were required by the Presbyterian Church rules to move out of the area and they left Maine. She longed to return home to friends and family and have a home of her own. She got her wish as they built a house in Monmouth where she turned her attention to family, supporting her children and nurturing her grandchildren and grandchildren. We are grateful for that time.
Her life spans almost 40% of the Nation’s history and she shared her perspective on what happened, and how it influenced lives over the years. She advocated for ways to enhance the lives of family, friends and neighbors, and her neighbors included people near and far. Melva was a charter member of the Leeds Community Church. She was a member of the Presbyterian Women’s Association in Leeds and served in leadership positions in the Presbytery of Northern New England, and the Synod of the Northeast. She was a person of faith who followed the scriptures “To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God”.
Melva is predeceased by her husband Carl of 62 years (in 2008), her parents and two sisters, Metta and Marian. She is survived by her children Paul (Jacqueline) of Albany NY, Martha of Monmouth, Ruth of Turner, Deborah of Vancouver, WA, Peter (Susan Miller) of Portland, Timothy (Susan) of Albuquerque, NM, a multitude of grandchildren and great grandchildren, and her loyal comfort dog Bentley. We will all miss her.
The family thanks Andwell and especially Sarah, Alysia, Stacey, and Peter, as well as Naomi and Sandy for excellent and compassionate care provided in this last phase of her life.
At the convenience of the family the service of internment will be held at the family plot in Van Vechten Cemetery, Florida, NY at the end of May. There will be a worship service and time of remembrance at the Leeds Community Church later this summer.

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Geores-4039

02/28/2026

David M. Blocher, of Brunswick Maine, passed quietly among family at 4:00am on February 20, 2026. He was 83 years old. David was born in Sayre Pennsylvania. He won his first award in History in high school in Towanda Pennsylvania. Then he earned the highest award in scouting, the eagle badge. Soon after he earned a scholarship to Carnegie Melon University. He attained his masters degree in computer science before joining the army as an Lt2. He was stationed at the Pentagon for 4 years and retired honorably a captain.

David moved to the North East to Acton Massachusetts where he helped pioneer computer sciences and raise his family. After retiring, he moved to Maine where he worked to coordinate the state's computer systems for the trash and recycling departments.

He was an avid hiker, a world traveler, a choral singer, and an hospice volunteer. David was predeceased by all 3 wives, 2 children, and a granddaughter. He is survived by 5 children, 5 grandchildren, and 7 great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held on March 21st 2026 @ 1: 00pm at Brunswick United Methodist Church. 320 church st Brunswick Maine 04011. In lieu of flowers we ask donations be made to either the Maine Music Society or the Andwell Hospice. See the links below...

App.arts-people.com
Https://andwell.org/giving/donate.

02/27/2026

Evelyn H Spencer passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026, partly due to an injury suffered in April of 2025. She lived a long life, full of love, smiles, an ever-growing family, and lots of adventures-with many twists and turns. She knew she had been blessed with many things and her heart was full. She was ready to go home.

Evelyn was born at home in Auburn on June 27, 1935 to Susie Drake Hanscom and Oscar Hanscom. The youngest of six siblings, she was educated in the Auburn School system and graduated from ELHS in 1955.

Following graduation, Evelyn “Evie” worked for local businesses for a few years before she met the love of her life, Robert Spencer, at a local cook-out. They dated, then married on April 27, 1957. Their four children followed shortly thereafter.

Evelyn was an excellent cook, stating she came by it “rightly,” learning from her mother, Susie. These life skills made her the perfect hostess for many family and business-related gatherings. At one point, she joined forces with her sister, Eleanor using their cooking skills to provide lunch to the hungry students in Auburn schools. She was also a skilled seamstress and crafter, making beautiful dolls and Christmas ornaments.

Evelyn was pre-deceased by her parents, her husband, her siblings, several nieces and nephews and a son-in-law.

Mom is greatly missed by her children, Ronald and his wife Margaret of Casselberry FL; Linda Detwyler and her husband Robert of Greer SC, Patricia of Durham and Judith of Auburn; 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, many extended family members as well as her feline babies Barney, Charlie, Scooter and cuddle friends Trouble and Sherman.

The family would like to thank Andwell Hospice and Bolster Heights Nursing Facility for their skilled and compassionate care of Evelyn during her short stay as well as the staff on M4 at CMMC. Words cannot express our gratitude.

A Celebration of Life will be held in the Spring, at a date and time to be announced.

https://www.funeralalternatives.net/obituaries/obit-details.php?Spencer-4037

Funeral Alternatives

03/13/2026

03/12/2026

03/11/2026

03/10/2026

03/09/2026

03/09/2026

03/05/2026

03/04/2026

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

02/28/2026

02/27/2026

Address

Website

Alerts

Shortcuts

Share

Category