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Laurelle Bouchard
Mar 23, 2026
Fort Kent—Laurelle (Charette) Bouchard, 92, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Laurelle completed her Cursillo in 1988, she is now living her 5th day. She was born on July 10, 1933, daughter of the late Adelard and Catherine (Lausier)
Charette.
Laurelle is survived by nine children; Mae Ann Bouchard Plourde and her husband Jeannot, Normand...
Raymond Albert Bouchard
Mar 18, 2026
FORT KENT --Raymond Albert Bouchard, 88, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Northern Maine Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Raymond was born on October 23, 1937, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada to Albert and Laurie (Lozier) Bouchard. Raised along Caribou Road (Route 161) in Fort Kent, Raymond grew up embracing the values of hard work,...
Janet Chamberland
Mar 16, 2026
Wallagrass---Janet Chamberland, 69, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Fort Kent, surrounded by her loving family.
Janet was born in Fort Kent on October 3, 1956, to the late Bernon and Albertine (Ouellette) Pelletier. She was a graduate of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. She lived a life centered around what mattered most to her- family. Janet...
Marilyn M. Pinette
Mar 14, 2026
Fort Kent---Marilyn M. Pinette, 72, passed away at her home on March 14, 2026. She was born in Fort Kent on January 1, 1954, daughter of the late Edmond and Gladys (Michaud) Gagnon. She is survived by her two sons, Nathan Gagnon of East Waterboro, Paul Gagnon of Fort Kent; two grandchildren, Brody Gagnon of Fort Kent and Daycee Gagnon...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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