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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
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
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
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
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...
Warren E. Harvey
Feb 10, 2026
Fort Kent – Warren Emile Harvey, 74, passed away on February 10, 2026 at NMMC surrounded by his loving family. The son of Emile and Esther (McPherson) Harvey, he was born on December 9, 1951, in St. Francis, Maine.
Warren graduated from Fort Kent Community High School in 1970, married Marie Mai (Kennedy) in Baker Lake, New Brunswick in 1972, and...
Therese Bard
Feb 9, 2026
Fort Kent--- Therese Bard, 97, peacefully passed away February 9, 2026 and into the waiting arms of her late husband and children. She was born September 15, 1928, in Eagle Lake, a daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (LeBoeuf) Nadeau.
In 1948 she married Roland V. Bard. Together they had five children, whom they raised in Fort Kent. Therese was...
Jacqueline L. Beaulieu
Feb 8, 2026
St. David/Madawaska---Jacqueline L. Beaulieu, 86, passed away on February 8, 2026, at a Presque-Isle health care facility with her children by her side. She was born in Van Buren on January 11, 1940, daughter of the late Levite and Roseanna (Michaud) Levesque.
She enjoyed knitting and her scratch tickets. She was a jokester and loved making people laugh. She always played...
Gary Sibley Sr.
Feb 5, 2026
Brewer – Gary B. Sibley, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully February 5, 2026, following a several year battle with dementia. He was born November 19, 1940, in Bangor, a son of the late Harold and Geraldine (Joy) Sibley.
Gary graduated from Husson College, Bangor, with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He worked as an accountant with several businesses in the Bangor...
Daniel "Paco" Levesque
Feb 4, 2026
Daniel "Paco" Levesque, born on October 27, 1961, in Madawaska, Maine, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Fort Kent, Maine. He was a cherished father, brother, uncle and friend, known for his warm spirit and infectious laughter.
Dan's love for his children was unparalleled. He leaves behind three children: Danielle Daigle and her husband Keith, Brandon Levesque and his wife...
Robert "Rocky" Bard
Feb 3, 2026
Wallagrass--- Robert "Rocky" Joseph Bard, 74, passed away on February 3, 2026, after an interminable battle of respiratory illness. Rocky was born on May 4, 1951, in Eagle Lake, to Roland Bard Sr. and Theresa (Nadeau) Bard and was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1969.
Rocky was known for his meticulous and...
Wayne A. Ouellette
Feb 1, 2026
Van Buren--- Wayne A. Ouellette, 63, passed unexpectedly February 1, 2026. He was born in Van Buren on August 2, 1962, a son of the late Armand and Eva (Gagnon) Ouellette, and was a graduate of Van Buren Secondary School, Class of 1980.
Wayne attended former Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute, and earned his Masters Plumbing license. He relocated to Portland,...
Michael I. Bouchard
Jan 27, 2026
Michael I. Bouchard, age 59, of Fort Kent, Maine, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque-Isle. Â Born on February 11, 1966, in Framingham, Massachusetts, Michael was the son of Nelson Bouchard and Florence Pelletier.
He is survived by his father, Nelson Bouchard; his brother, Daniel Bouchard (Eileen Bouchard); and...
Henry Kelly
Jan 25, 2026
St. Francis – Henry Kelly, 84, (affectionately called "Papa Kelly"), went home to be with our Lord on January 25, 2026, at a Caribou health facility after a brief illness.  He was born July 22, 1941, to the late Harley & Elizabeth (Jackson) Kelly in Allagash.
Henry was an avid outdoors man, enjoying hunting, fishing, berry picking,...
Joan Marie Dumais
Jan 22, 2026
Fort Kent--- Joan Marie Dumais, 83, peacefully passed away January 22, 2026 at a Frenchville healthcare facility. She was born April 9, 1942 in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Eddie and Irene (Theriault) Babin.
Joan was a cook at St. Joseph Nursing Home, Frenchville, and at the former Big Daddy's Restaurant, Madawaska, for many years....
Gilman Nadeau
Jan 19, 2026
Madawaska—In loving memory of the very storied life of Gilman Nadeau, 83, who died on January 19, 2026.  Born on June 1, 1942, Gilman was the eldest of 14 children who were born to the late Aurele and Imelda Nadeau.
Growing up in Madawaska, Maine was all normal until his father had an accident when Gilman was...
Renee Sarah Lapointe
Jan 17, 2026
Van Buren and Old Town --- Renée Sarah Lapointe, age 21, passed away on January 17, 2026, in Old Town, Maine.  She was born on December 28, 2004, in Caribou, Maine, the beloved daughter of Michael and Christine Lapointe of Van Buren.
From a very young age, Renée was gifted with extraordinary talent,...
Dylan Taylor
Jan 13, 2026
Van Buren--- Dylan Taylor, age 32, passed away unexpectedly. Dylan was a devoted and loving father whose greatest pride and joy were his three daughters, Hallie, Ava, and Parker. Everything he did was rooted in his desire to provide for them and to be present in their lives, creating memories filled with love and laughter.
Rina R. Collins
Jan 9, 2026
Madawaska---Rina R. Collins, 84, passed away on January 9, 2026, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on May 12, 1941, daughter of the late Rene and Rolande (Lang) Roussel. Â She is survived by two daughters, Kim Lagasse (Norm Doucette), Tina Deschaine (Gilles Thibodeau); Â one son, Arthur Collins, Jr.; four grandchildren, Renee...
James S. Ross
Jan 4, 2026
Auburn---James S. Ross, 44, passed away at his residence on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following a long battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. Â He was born in Manchester, NH on November 16, 1981, son of John and Louise (Brien) Ross. Â James grew up in Haverhill, MA. Â He was a fierce fan of all things Boston. Â ...

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