Van Buren---O’Neil J. Caron, 74, passed away after a long battle with Parkinson’s on October 26, 2026, at Cary Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. Anne, New Brunswick, on July 31, 1952, son of the late Louis and Azilda (Gagnon) Caron. O’Neil graduated from Van Buren High School in 1970.

He is survived by his loving wife, Brenda (Webber) Caron of Van Buren; his three children, Vicky Dunn and her husband Joe of Caribou, Laurie Briggs and her husband Reginald of Van Buren; O’Neil Caron II and his wife Melissa of Van Buren; eight grandchildren, Lucas Roy and his wife Marie of Connor, Caleb Roy of Presque-Isle, Bradlee Roy and his wife Jessica of Pembroke, NH, Lauren Briggs and her husband Mike Veillette of Bristol, CT, Megan Campbell and her husband Jon of Newburgh, Kaitlyn Caron of Van Buren; two step grandchildren, Nicholas and Nevaeh Lapointe; three great grandchildren, Alex and Bryson Roy of Connor and Elliott Roy of Presque-Isle; seven siblings, Rudy Caron and his wife Claire of Van Buren, Anne Chabre of Hermon, Reg Caron and his wife Armande of Van Buren, Louis Caron and his wife Shirley of Van Buren, Conrad Caron and his wife Sharon of Hamlin, Diane Baker and her husband Mike of Van Buren, Don Caron and his wife Lisa of Van Buren; many nieces and nephews. O’Neil was predeceased by his parents, Louis and Azilda Caron; two sisters, Alfreda Lausier and Mary Jean Madore.

The Caron family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Cary Medical Center for their compassionate care, kindness, and support during their time of need. In keeping with O’Neil’s wishes, there will be no funeral services. Contributions in his memory may be made to the The Parkinson's Foundation ( The Parkinson's Foundation )