Richard J. Carney
Jun 2, 2014
ASHLAND - Richard J. Carney, 82, died peacefully Monday, June 2, 2014, at his home with his wife at his side. He was born December 7, 1931 in Ashland, a son of the late Henry and Phoebe (Moro) Carney. Richard enlisted with the US Army in 1952 and proudly served during the Korean War. After returning to Ashland, he worked...
Jeannine Paradis
May 29, 2014
Madawaska---Jeannine Paradis, 83, passed away May 29, 2014 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on September 12, 1930, daughter of the late Philip and Simone (Rougoue) Franceour. She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Paradis and her husband Richard of Fort Kent; four sons, Gerald Paradis and his wife Denise of Litchfield, Roger...
Irma Rachel Stevens
May 26, 2014
Portage Lake--- Irma "Rachel" Stevens, 71, beloved sister and aunt, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 26, 2014. She was born June 1, 1942 in Portage Lake, a daughter of the late Herbert and Hazel (Bostridge) Stevens. Rachel attended State Teacher's College in Presque Isle, graduating in 1963. Her teaching career began in 1964 teaching kindergarten and first grade in...
Lillian M. Gagnon
May 24, 2014
VAN BUREN--- Lillian M. Gagnon, 93, went to be with her Lord Saturday, May 24, 2014 at a Van Buren healthcare facility following a brief illness. She was born January 4, 1921 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Onezime and Zeline (Boutot) Pelletier. Lilly was a faithful communicant at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, a member of...
Freeman J. Deabay, Sr.
May 23, 2014
ASHLAND--- Freeman J. Deabay, Sr., 90, died peacefully Friday, May 23, 2014, at an Eagle Lake health care facility. He was born February 16, 1924, a son of the late Michael and Melvina (Theriault) Deabay. Growing up on the family farm, like all his siblings he developed an incredible work ethic. Unable to get into the war due to an...
Stella Chasse
May 22, 2014
Van Buren---Stella Chasse, 94, passed away on May 22, 2014 at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Van Buren on September 3, 1919, daughter of the late Belonie and Marie (Desrosiers) Chasse. Stella earned her Associates degree from St. Joseph's College in Windham and her Bachelor's degree in education from the University of Maine in Orono....
Donald P. Rafford
May 22, 2014
ASHLAND--- Donald P. Rafford, Jr., 85, died unexpectedly on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He was born March 28, 1929 in Portage Lake, a son of the late Donald and Elizabeth (Michaud) Rafford. Donald enlisted with the US Army during the Korean War. Following several years of honorable service, he returned to Maine where he worked with former B&A Railroad for...
Jennie St. Amant
May 15, 2014
Madawaska---Jennie St. Amant, 92, passed away May 15, 2014 at a Fort Kent health care. She was born in St. Andre, Quebec, daughter of the late Napoleon and Roselie (Jolan) Boilard. Jennie is survived by one sister, Madeleine Labrie of St. Andre, Quebec; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Arthur St. Amant; three brothers, Henri, Antoin,...
John F. Sirois
May 7, 2014
Van Buren & Portland--- John F. Sirois, 51, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 7, 2014. He was born July 31, 1962 in Van Buren, the third oldest of seven children of Armand and Betty (Carini) Sirois, and graduated from Van Buren Secondary School. John enlisted with the US Army, proudly serving in Germany for several years. He owned and operated...
Frederick W. Haley
May 3, 2014
MasardisFrederick W. Haley, Sr., 70. died unexpectedly Saturday, May 3, 2014 at a Presque Isle hospital. He was born on May 28, 1943 in Fort Fairfield, son of the late Ralph "Bud" and Rita (Hill) Haley. He graduated from MCI and went to the University of Maine for a year and then enlisted in the US Army. After returning home...
Phoebe M. Jenkins
Apr 27, 2014
Ashland--- Phoebe M. Jenkins, 98, died April 27, 2014, at the Presque Isle Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was born March 27, 1916 in Ashland, one of twelve children of Henry and Rose (Theriault) Beaulier. The family wishes to acknowledge the staff of Presque Isle Rehab and Nursing Center who provided a warm and caring atmosphere in which Phoebe enjoyed...
Charles R. Albert
Apr 22, 2014
Madawaska--- Charles R. Albert, 68, of Madawaska died Tuesday, April 22, 2014, following a long illness. He was born May 5, 1945 in Madawaska, a son of Adrien and Alida (Gendreau) Albert. He worked almost 40 years with Fraser Paper as a clamp truck driver. He was a parishioner of St. David Catholic Church and a life-long Knights of Columbus...
Edward P. Ouellet
Apr 21, 2014
Ashland--- Edward P. Ouellet, 57, died Monday, April 21, 2014, at a Caribou hospital, following a long illness. He was born May 4, 1956 in Ashland, a son of Edward L. and Anna (Bragdon) Ouellet. He served with the US Army in Germany during Vietnam. Eddie was a skilled finish carpenter and built many homes while working many years in...
Father Gerard E. Pelletier
Apr 21, 2014
Van Buren & Boston, MA - Rev. Gerard E. Pelletier, S.M. of Boston died on Monday, April 21, 2014 in Marian Manor, South Boston. He was 81. Fr. Pelletier was born in Van Buren, Maine on August 19, 1932, a son of the late Onezime and Zeline Pelletier. He attended Van Buren Boy's High and graduated from Marvyale Seminary in...
Geneva Fournier
Apr 18, 2014
Madawaska--- Geneva Fournier, 84, of Madawaska, died peacefully Friday, April 18, 2014. She was born Nov. 2, 1929 in Wallagrass, a daughter of the late Frederick and Mamie (Boucher) Fournier. She graduated from St. Joseph College with a major in Social Sciences. She lived several years in Maryland and southern and northern California before returning to Maine to live with...
Claire Charette
Apr 15, 2014
Van Buren --- Claire (Boudreau) Charette (87) died peacefully at Cary Medical Center on April 15, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Saint Leonard, New Brunswick on July 16, 1926 to the late Valerie and Marie Anne (Roy) Boudreau. She was educated in the St. Leonard schools. She married Roland G. Charette on April...
Juliette Beaulieu
Apr 15, 2014
Van Buren, ME & Portsmouth, NH --- Juliette Beaulieu, 97, passed away on the 15th of April surrounded by her family in Portsmouth, NH. She was born in Drummond, NB, Canada to Joseph V. Ouellette and Memory (St. Amand) Ouellette on December 24, 1916. Juliette was married to Patrick Beaulieu on July 3, 1939 in Van Buren and later became...
Constance Lachance
Apr 14, 2014
Madawaska---Constance Lachance, 86, passed away on April 14, 2014 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on May 15, 1927, daughter of the late Vital and Delia (Picard) Picard. Constance was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and enjoyed going to church every Sunday. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary...
Elmer O. Dube
Apr 13, 2014
St. David---Elmer O. Dube, 83, passed away on April 13, 2014 at a Frenchville health care facility. He was born in St. David on November 21, 1930, son of the late Jeremie and Seraphine (Gendreau) Dube. Elmer served two years in the United States Marine's and was a lifetime member of the American Legion of Madawaska. He worked as a...
Adrien Morin
Apr 9, 2014
St. David---Adrien Morin, 80, passed away on April 9, 2014 at home with his loving family by his side. He was born in St. David on August 27, 1933, son of the late Denis and Leda (Cote) Morin. Adrien is survived by his beloved wife of fifty four years, Riola (Ouellette) Morin of St. David; two daughters, Shirley Chasse and...
