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Rodney S. Fortin

Rodney S. Fortin

Apr 9, 2014

Van Buren---- Rodney S. Fortin, 63, of Van Buren, died April 9, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM Saturday, May 3, 2012 at St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, Van Buren. Relatives and friends may greet the family Satuday morning 10 AM until the time of Mass. Arrangements by Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van...

Gilmay Deschaine

Gilmay Deschaine

Apr 4, 2014

Madawaska/Grand Isle---Gilmay Deschaine, 83, passed away on April 4, 2014 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on October 14, 1930, daughter of the late Jean Baptist and Delphin (Lagasse) Cyr. Gilmay is survived by one daughter, Ann Perkins and her husband John of Amesbury, MA; one son, Vanier Deschaine and his wife Duska of Laconia,...

Florence Roy

Florence Roy

Mar 30, 2014

Madawaska---Florence Roy, 74, passed away on March 30, 2014 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on August 8, 1939, daughter of the late Henery and Delia (Lagasse) Beaulieu. She is survived by six girls, Diane Charette and her husband Ray of Bangor, Norma Chase and her husband Eric of Florenceville, New Brunswick, Karen...

Yvette A.C. Martin

Yvette A.C. Martin

Mar 20, 2014

Madawaska: Yvette (Cyr) Martin, 91, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2014 in Bangor. She was born on July 1, 1922, in Madawaska, daughter of the late Mathias and Alvine (Pelletier) Albert. Yvette was the wife Armand Martin of Madawaska, and of the late Alcide V. Cyr of Madawaska. Yvette began her career in the insurance industry, and then served...

Edmay Daigle

Edmay Daigle

Mar 18, 2014

Madawaska---Edmay Daigle, 94, passed away on March 18, 2014 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on April 4, 1919, daughter of the late Thaddie and Annie (Bouchard) Lausier. Edmay was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxillary of Madawaska. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church. She enjoyed gardening, but her...

John "The Cook" Cyr

John "The Cook" Cyr

Mar 15, 2014

Van Buren---John "The Cook" Cyr, 73, passed away on March 15, 2014 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Caribou on April 4, 1940, son of the late Robert and Isabelle (Levesque) Cyr. John owned and operated John's Restaurant for fifty years and was known for his famous chicken stew. He is survived by his beloved wife,...

Dennis J. Tardie

Dennis J. Tardie

Mar 15, 2014

Portage Lake--- Dennis J. Tardie, 26, died unexpectedly on March 15, 2014. He was born July 22, 1987 in Presque Isle, a son of Terri Sturgeon and Gerald Tardie. He graduated from Ashland Community High School in 2005. Dennis worked as a kiln operator with Frasier Timber, Ashland. He loved his work and aimed to be hard-working and dependable. He...

Glenna Mae Labelle Louridas

Glenna Mae Labelle Louridas

Mar 14, 2014

Ashland--- Glenna Mae (Moreau) LaBelle Louridas, known mostly as "Nana", died Friday, March 14, 2014 at the age of 85 years, surrounded by family. She was born September 18, 1928 in Masardis, the daughter of the late Paul and Effie (Robinson) Moreau. Glenna was a parishioner of St. Marks Church, an avid volunteer for the Good Shepherd Thrift Shop and...

Maurice Dumond

Maurice Dumond

Mar 11, 2014

Madawaska---Maurice Dumond, 73, passed away on March 11, 2014 at a living facility in Madawaska. He was born in Frenchville on February 25, 1941 to the late Leo and Lily Ouellette Dumond. Maurice resided at Ridgewood Estates for a good part of his life. He was predeceased by three brothers, Armand, George and David. He leaves behind a sister Lucy...

Elmer Corbin

Elmer Corbin

Mar 10, 2014

Van Buren - - Elmer Corbin, 92, died Monday morning, March 10, 2014, surrounded by his family at the Caribou hospital following a brief illness. He was born, June 17, 1921 in Van Buren, a son of the late Daniel and Annie (Morin) Corbin. He graduated from the former St. Mary's School in Van Buren. He enlisted with the US...

John Dixon

John Dixon

Mar 10, 2014

Madawaska/Frenchville---John Dixon, 44, passed away on March 10, 2014 at a Frenchville health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on November 3, 1969. John loved riding four wheeler and motorcycle. He enjoyed working on cars and tinkering with small engines. He is survived by his beloved mother and step-father, Joan and Edward McHenry of Madawaska; one daughter, Kelley...

Frederick Sirois

Frederick Sirois

Mar 10, 2014

Frederick J. Sirois Jr. passed away on Monday, March 10, 2014 at his home in Grand Isle at the age of 65. Born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, he was the son of the late Frederick J. Sirois Sr. and Lorraine Coppens. Despite the chemotherapy progressing well and him being on the path to triumph over his 2nd cancer, he died...

Cheyanne Rae Flint

Cheyanne Rae Flint

Mar 9, 2014

Ashland--- Cheyanne Rae "Chey" Flint, 20, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at her home in Richmond. Cheyanne was born May 22, 1993, the second of three daughters of Keith and Karen (Carney) Flint. Cheyanne was a young woman, full of life and laughter -- a free spirit. She loved going on new adventures and was never one...

Nora Yeager

Nora Yeager

Mar 8, 2014

Presque Isle--- Nora Yeager, 61, died March 8, 2014, at a Boston, MA, hospital due to coronary complications with her partner at her side. She was born January 3, 1953 in Washington, DC, a daughter of the late Noah and Marie (Swartz) Yeager. She graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1975. Nora's passion for nursing spanned over 40 years, always...

Gerald Beaulieu

Gerald Beaulieu

Mar 5, 2014

Grand Isle---Gerald "Gene" Beaulieu, 72, passed away unexpectedly on March 5, 2014 doing what he loved. He was born in Grand Isle on November 16, 1941, son of the late Abel and Madeleine (Levesque) Beaulieu. He is survived by his loving wife of forty nine years, Dorina (Cyr) Beaulieu of Grand Isle; one son, Lee Beaulieu and his fiancé Lauri...

Fern B. Charette

Fern B. Charette

Mar 3, 2014

ASHLAND--- Fern B. Charette, 89, died January 3, 2014 at Eagle Mercy Home. She was born February 24, 1924 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Charles and Melvina (Burby) Goslin. On October 18, 1942, she married Victor Charette. They were married 38 years before his passing in 1980. Fern loved to cook, especially her potato donuts. She loved gardening,...

Barbara S. True

Barbara S. True

Mar 2, 2014

Presque Isle & Ashland--- Barbara S. True, 86, entered into rest March 2, 2014, at a Presque Isle hospital. She was born December 10, 1927 in Oxbow Plt., a daughter of the late Boardman and Effie Mae (Rideout) Stevens, Sr. She worked at the Aroostook medical center as a nurse for many years before her retirement. Previously, she was a...

John P. Beaupre

John P. Beaupre

Feb 21, 2014

St. David---John P. Beaupré, 63, passed away on February 21, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston, MA on March 8, 1950, son of the late Addis and Normande (Morrow) Beaupré. John was a Fourth Degree member of the Madawaska Knights of Columbus, council #0366. He enjoyed cooking and gardening, but his favorite...

Dolores Cyr

Dolores Cyr

Feb 15, 2014

Madawaska---Dolores Cyr, 86, passed away February 15, 2014, surrounded by her family at a Madawaska health care facility after a short illness. She was born in St. Agatha on August 24, 1927, daughter of the late Ernest and Annie (Thibodeau) Cyr. Dolores loved to dance, play cards, and embroider. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella and the Red...

Patricia D. Madore

Patricia D. Madore

Feb 11, 2014

VAN BUREN - Patricia "Petit" D. Madore, 83, our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Borderview Rehabilitation and Living Center in Van Buren surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on June 9, 1930, in Van Buren, the daughter of Joseph and Maggie (Sirois) Dubay and step-mother, Winnifred (Madore) Dubay. Patricia grew up in...

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