Madawaska---After a long battle with cancer, Jeslyn (Jess) Michaud, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on November 5, 2011. He was born October 13, 1932, in Frenchville, the son of Albert and Laura (Rossignol) Michaud. Jess worked at Fraser Paper for more than 37 years, and was a strong member of his community and Parish. Jess proudly served as a United States Marine during the Korean conflict. Semper Fi. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years Jeanne (Marquis), and also his two endeared sons and their families: Jean Michaud, Philip Michaud and his wife Tina, his three grandchildren Erica, Dana and Nicholas and great-grandchild Lily. Jess also leaves two brothers and three sisters: Reno, Roger and wife Viola, Bernette Ricci, Joline Celantano and husband Bob, Jeanne Gray and husband John. He was predeceased by brothers Elmer and Robert. He also leaves behind many in-laws, nieces and nephews, and cousins. Jess was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. A tinkerer at heart, he was always helping his friends and family. He was also a lover of nature, and an avid bird watcher - a passion he shared with his son Jean. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10am on Thursday, November 10 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Church. Family and friends may call at Lajoie Funeral Home from 6-8pm on Wednesday and from 9am until time of service on Thursday. Interment will be held immediately following the service in the parish cemetery. Contributions in Jeslyn's memory may be made to Hospice of Aroostook, P.O. Box 688, Caribou, ME 04736 or The Edgar J. Paradis Cancer Fund, C/O Northern Maine Medical Center, 194 East Main St., Fort Kent, ME 04743