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Connie Belanger

Connie Belanger

Mar 11, 2026

Wallagrass--- Connie Belanger, 87, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on March 11, 2026, at a Frenchville healthcare facility. She was born February 24, 1939, in Wallagrass, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Bertha (Ouellette) Pinette.

Connie was a devoted wife and mother and took great pride in providing a wonderful home for her husband and children. She enjoyed cooking and...

Andre A. Bouchard

Andre A. Bouchard

Mar 9, 2026

Fort Kent, ME---Andre Bouchard, 83, of Fort Kent, Maine, formerly of Wales, Massachusetts and Packington, Quebec, passed away on March 9, 2026, after suffering an injury. Andre was born on February 11, 1943, in Montreal, Quebec. A hardworking and determined man, he moved to the United States to work alongside his brother. That opportunity eventually led him to become a...

Roger Deschaine

Roger Deschaine

Mar 7, 2026

Fort Kent---Roger Deschaine, 90, passed away on March 7th, 2026, at Forest Hill Nursing Home. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine on May 25th, 1935, the son of the late Emile J. and Eva (Caron) Deschaine. He leaves behind his only child, a daughter, Laurie Deschaine, with whom he taught to dance as a child by letting her stand...

Pauline Nadeau

Pauline Nadeau

Mar 6, 2026

St. Francis, ME - Pauline (Ouellette) Nadeau, 84, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, after a long illness. She was born December 13, 1941 to the late Adolphe, Sr. and Flossie (Sturgeon) Ouellette. She will forever be remembered for her exceptional bookkeeping skills with which she and her husband built a successful trucking company, Nadeau Trucking.

Pauline is survived by her...

David Dube

David Dube

Mar 6, 2026

Eagle Lake---David Dube, 54, passed away at his residence on March 6, 2026. He was born in Bristol, CT on September 21, 1971, son of Paul and Orese (Michaud) Dube.

David enjoyed spending time in nature and had a passion for painting, reading, watching movies, and cooking. He loved being with his family and especially treasured the special moments he shared...

Elaine Marin

Elaine Marin

Mar 5, 2026

Fort Kent---Elaine Marie Marin, age 80, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at Lakewood Healthcare Center in Waterville, Maine. She was born on December 13, 1945, in Eagle Lake, Maine to Joseph and Eveline (Pelletier) Perrault. Elaine was predeceased by her parents, twelve of her siblings, and her beloved husband, Lucius (Lou) Marin, with whom she shared a devoted...

Medore Lavoie

Medore Lavoie

Mar 5, 2026

VAN BUREN--- Medore “Matt” Lavoie, of Van Buren, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Matt was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a talent for woodworking and home improvements and enjoyed buying and selling treasures from yard sales. He especially looked forward to spring, when he could be found tinkering in the yard or garage....

Percy Madore

Percy Madore

Mar 3, 2026

VAN BUREN--- Our father, Percy Madore, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 after hearing the final loving words from our mother: “Let go and let God.” He was born in Van Buren, Maine, on January 18, 1942, son of the late Denis and Leona (Cyr) Madore. For 52 years, Dad lived heroically as a paraplegic, demonstrating a strength...

Irene Beaulieu-Sirois

Irene Beaulieu-Sirois

Mar 2, 2026

Fort Kent--- Irene Beaulieu-Sirois, 93, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on March 2, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 30, 1932, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Soucy) Paradis.

Irene was a long-time nurses’ aide at Northern Maine Medical Center. She loved cooking and caring for her growing family....

Ernest Levesque

Ernest Levesque

Mar 1, 2026

Van Buren---Ernest Levesque, 77, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on March 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a spirit of playfulness that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ernest was a bright light in his community. Known for his contagious smile and a laugh that could fill a room, he possessed a...

Florence Alfreda Daigle

Florence Alfreda Daigle

Feb 28, 2026

Florence A. Daigle, 87, passed away peacefully at a Nursing facility in Madawaska on February 28, 2026. She was born in Madawaska on September 21, 1938, daughter of the late Alfred Daigle and Annie (Hebert) Daigle. Florence spent most of her adult life living in Presque Isle, working at the Aroostook Potato Service Co. She enjoyed spending time visiting with...

Joe LaChance

Joe LaChance

Feb 26, 2026

Madawaska---Joseph W. LaChance, 80, passed away at his home on February 26, 2026. He was born in Rome, Italy on September 29, 1945, son of the late Wilfred and Anita (Sardoz) LaChance.

Joe was a Machine Tender at Twin Rivers for 38 years and a successful entrepreneur in Madawaska. He was the President and Founder of the Madawaska Four Corners Park....

Glenna E. Simard

Glenna E. Simard

Feb 26, 2026

Wallagrass--- Glenna E. Simard, 75, passed away peacefully at her home, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with grace, kindness, and love. Born on October 13, 1950, in Eagle Lake, Glenna carried her roots proudly throughout her life. She was quiet and kind, with a gentle presence that spoke volumes without needing many words. Those who knew her understood...

Herman "Papoo" Cyr

Herman "Papoo" Cyr

Feb 26, 2026

Grand Isle---Herman A. Cyr “Papoo”, 75, passed away on February 26, 2026, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake on August 18, 1950, son of the late Louis J. and Aline (Levesque) Cyr. 

He worked for forty-one years at Fraser Paper and kept in touch with many of his coworkers after retirement. He enjoyed putting...

Joel P. Morin

Joel P. Morin

Feb 25, 2026

Madawaska—Joel P. Morin, 75, passed away at his home in Madawaska on February 25, 2026. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on April 12, 1950, son of the late Roland and Frances (Daigle) Morin. Joel really loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, ATVing, and working in his garden. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Francine. He loved spending...

Donald J Dubois

Donald J Dubois

Feb 23, 2026

Donald J. DuBois, age 70 (going on 71) passed away on February 23, 2026 at Northern Maine Medical Center. Born on 12-15-1955 the beloved son of the late Norman and Jeannette (Raymond) DuBois, he left a positive mark on many people with his strength, determination and faith.

God was Don’s focus, the center of his everyday existence. His faith was so...

Doran Lionel Bouchard

Doran Lionel Bouchard

Feb 22, 2026

St. Agatha, ME and Naples, FL---Doran Lionel Bouchard, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 22 at The Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine. Born May 15, 1943, in Madawaska, Maine.

He was a man defined by his unwavering work ethic, commitment to family and quiet strength. He was a Meat Cutter/ Butcher by trade...

Rose A. Cote

Rose A. Cote

Feb 21, 2026

Rose A. Cote, 78, passed away on February 21, 2026, at a Caribou health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on March 20, 1947, daughter of the late Hector and Antoinette (Chasse) Michaud.

Rose graduated from Madawaska High School in 1965, where she found joy in playing the French horn as a member of the high school band. She furthered...

Tammy L. Morrow

Tammy L. Morrow

Feb 20, 2026

Caswell--- Tammy L. Morrow, 54, passed away peacefully February 20, 2026, at a Portland hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born July 16, 1971, in Bristol, CT, a daughter of the late J. Simon and Claudette (Corbin) Morrow, Jr., and was a 1989 graduate of Van Buren Secondary School.

Tammy was the longtime manager of Van Buren’s...

Sandra Froehlich

Sandra Froehlich

Feb 16, 2026

Eagle Lake — Sandra (Strachan) Froehlich, 87, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at a Fort Kent hospital. She was born on February 10, 1939, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Donald and Elisa (Fitler) Strachan.

In 1961, she married the love of her life, Warren Froehlich Jr., in Princeton, New Jersey. Later, in 1977 they made their home...

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