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Scott G. Libby

Scott G. Libby

Feb 8, 2014

Ashland--- Scott Gary Libby, 52, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at his home with his family at his side. He was born to Prudence (Flewelling) Libby and the late Gary Libby and graduated from Ashland Community High School in 1979. He enlisted with the US Navy as a Construction Mechanic with the Seabees in...

Sr. Mary June Morin, D.W.

Sr. Mary June Morin, D.W.

Feb 7, 2014

Madawaska/Virginia---Sr. Mary June Morin D.W. died peacefully on Friday morning, February 7, 2014 at Maryview Medical Center in the heart center surrounded by her Sisters, friends, and caring staff. Sr. Mary June was born on March 24, 1933 in Madawaska to Charles and Melvina Clavette Morin. She graduated from Madawaska High School in 1951. Sr. Mary June knew what she...

Norman J. Corbin

Norman J. Corbin

Feb 7, 2014

Van Buren--- Norman J. Corbin, 84, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou, following a long illness. He was born in Hamlin on April 15, 1929, a son of the late Frank and Isabelle (Deschaines) Corbin. He enlisted with the US Army and proudly served stateside during the Korean War. Norman worked with Great...

Susan A. Ouellette

Susan A. Ouellette

Feb 5, 2014

Van Buren--- Susan A. Ouellette, 52, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at a Van Buren healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 14, 1961 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Leo James and Joan (Ayotte) Dumond. Sue enjoyed riding motorcycle, skiing and playing music at local events. She loved spending time with her...

Rina Y. Martin

Rina Y. Martin

Feb 3, 2014

Madawaska---Rina Martin, 77, passed away on February 3, 2014 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on August 28, 1936, daughter of the late Michel and Cecile (Dumond) Michaud. Her life was all about her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church....

Louise Cote

Louise Cote

Feb 1, 2014

Grand Isle---Louise Cote, 76, passed away on February 1, 2014 at a health care facility in Cape Coral, FL. She was born in St. Agatha on February 21, 1937, daughter of the late Mac and Philime (Michaud) Chasse. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, baking, and knitting. Her family especially enjoyed visiting with her and having her famous ployes and butterscotch...

Patrick E. Pelletier

Patrick E. Pelletier

Jan 24, 2014

VAN BUREN--- Patrick E. Pelletier died peacefully on January 24, 2014, at the age of 89, at Borderview Rehab in Van Buren. Pat was born in Van Buren on March 17, 1924, to John B. and Rose (Dionne) Pelletier. Everyone who knew Pat will remember him as a humble, kind, polite, and considerate gentleman; he was always such a gentle...

Norman Lavertu

Norman Lavertu

Jan 11, 2014

Madawaska/Grand Isle---Norman Lavertu, 86, passed away at his home in Madawaska on January 11, 2014. He was born in Grand Isle on April 8, 1927, son of the late Ernest and Winnifred (Caron) Lavertu. Norman worked as a potato farmer his whole life until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement, Norman couldn't stay idle and always had to stay...

Russell C. Cyr

Russell C. Cyr

Jan 10, 2014

Van Buren & No. Palm Beath, FL--- Russell Charles Cyr, 82, passed away January 10, 2014, in Florida, with his family at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral...

Alyre J. Dumont

Alyre J. Dumont

Jan 8, 2014

Van Buren---Alyre J. Dumont, 89, passed away on January 8, 2014 at a Caribou health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on November 8, 1924, son of the late Hubert and Anastasia (Lausier) Dumont. Alyre was a veteran of World War II, and was at the Normandy Landing in France. He was a lifetime member of the American...

Charlene D. Levesque

Charlene D. Levesque

Jan 7, 2014

Charlene (Lagasse) Levesque, 66, went peacefully to join her beloved "Ti Blanc", on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 after succumbing to complications related to COPD at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born May 31, 1947, to Clovis and Lillian (Cote) Lagasse and lived her entire life in Madawaska. She married her high school sweetheart on June 21, 1969,...

Isaac Howes

Isaac Howes

Jan 7, 2014

ASHLAND--- Isaac "Ike" Howes, 96, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2014, surrounded by his family at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. He was born June 9, 1917 in Ashland, a son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (McPherson) Howes. He married Edna Bolstridge in Ashland, who died at the young age of 39 years, leaving him to raise their...

Mildred A. Gervais

Mildred A. Gervais

Jan 4, 2014

VAN BUREN--- Mildred A. Gervais, 65, died peacefully January 4, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at a Presque Isle hospital following a long illness. She was born July 10, 1948 in Van Buren, a daughter of Prudent and Eva (Pelletier) Ouellette. Mildred was a devoted wife and mother, raising six children. She was a wonderful cook, whipping up the...

Elvina M. Pelletier

Elvina M. Pelletier

Jan 2, 2014

Madawaska---Elvina M. Pelletier, 97, passed away on January 2, 2014 at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born in St. Agatha on September 15, 1916, daughter of the late Pierre and Melvina (Michaud) Gervais. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Dumais and her husband James, Elaine Brown and her husband John; three sons, Roger Pelletier, Ron Pelletier...

Abbie I. Bonner

Abbie I. Bonner

Dec 30, 2013

ASHLAND--- Abbie I. Bonner, 100, died peacefully on Dec. 30, 2013, at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Castle Hill Sept. 6, 1913, a daughter of the late Berton and Eva (Alley) Randall. She married Milo "Mike" A. Bonner on August 19, 1933. They made their home in Danforth, ME, and Massachusetts and worked many years...

Fernand J. Bosse

Fernand J. Bosse

Dec 27, 2013

Madawaska---Fernand J. Bosse, 83, passed away on December 27, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility, surrounded by his loving wife, children, and family after battling cancer. He was born in Stockholm, ME on May 10, 1930, son of the late Donat and Winnie (Lizotte) Bosse. Fern worked as a machine tender at Fraser Papers for forty two years. He...

Joan S. Dufour

Joan S. Dufour

Dec 25, 2013

VAN BUREN---Joan S. Dufour, 83, died December 25, 2013, at Borderview Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Van Buren. Having participated in the Cursillo Movement, she is living her Fifth Day. Joan was born on July 2, 1930, in Keegan, the daughter of Hector and Deline (Michaud) Saucier. Joan will be remembered by her family for her unconditional love, her ability...

Herbert Boulier

Herbert Boulier

Dec 22, 2013

ASHLAND--- Herbert "Hubie" Boulier, 91, of Ashland, died peacefully Sunday morning, Dec. 22, 2013 at Maine Veteran's Home, Caribou. He was born in Sheridan June 9, 1922, a son of Thomas and Clara (Saucier) Boulier. He enlisted with the US Army and served with the 501st Engineers Light Ponton Company during WWII in areas of western Germany, Italy, southern France...

Rita A. Deprey

Rita A. Deprey

Dec 21, 2013

Madawaska---Rita A. Deprey, 92, passed away on December 21, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Green River, New Brunswick on August 22, 1921, daughter of the late Pierre and Louise (Clavette) Cyr. Rita was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and she also completed her Cursillo at the Christian Life Center in Frenchville. She is...

Bruce W. Clark

Bruce W. Clark

Dec 21, 2013

CARIBOU, ME & E. HAMPTON, CT--- Bruce W. Clark, 58, died peacefully on December 21, 2013 at a Caribou, Maine, health facility. He was born October 10, 1955 in Middletown, CT, a son of Roger and Jean (Blatchley) Clark. He graduated from East Hampton High School, Connecticut, and from the University of Connecticut. During his high school and college careers,...

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