BIDDEFORD — A memorial service and other events have been planned to remember Kathy Duke, a beloved member of the Biddeford community who was the face of the Stone Soup Food Pantry for many years.

Duke died of cancer on Jan. 14. She was 73.

A memorial service has been planned for Saturday, Feb. 8 at Hope Memorial Chapel in Biddeford. Visiting hours begin at 10 a.m., the memorial service will take place at 11 a.m. and following that there will be a gathering at the Captain’s Galley restaurant in Old Orchard Beach. The public is invited.

This Saturday, Feb. 1, from 1-3 p.m., the Stone Soup Food Pantry Board of directors and volunteers will hold an open house at the Main Street pantry.

There will also be a fundraiser in Duke’s honor on Feb. 21. The Kathy Duke “An Act of Love” variety benefit show will take place at the Biddeford City Theater. The event will feature rock music and comedy. The variety show is from 6-9 p.m., doors open at 5 p.m. Admission is $5 at the door.



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