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Laurette A. Gagnon
Sep 23, 2013
Madawaska---Laurette A. Gagnon, 72, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on September 23, 2013. She was born in Green River, New Brunswick on March 26, 1941, daughter of the late Felix and Rose (Martin) Therrien. She is survived by one daughter, Kelly Campbell and her husband Mark of San Francisco, CA; three sons, Danny and his wife Sandy of Burlington,...
Germaine Cyr
Sep 22, 2013
Madawaska---Germaine Cyr, 89, passed away at Northern Maine Medical Center on Sunday, Sept. 22, 2013. She was born December 16, 1923, daughter of the late Denis and Philomene (Gendreau) Lagasse. She is a graduate of Madawaska High School, Class of 1943. After graduation, she aided the war effort by working at the Colt Factory in Connecticut. She moved back to...
Clifford Labreck
Sep 17, 2013
Van Buren - Clifford LaBreck, 80, of Van Buren, peacefully passed away Sept. 17, 2013. He was born Dec. 16, 1932 in Caswell, a son of the late Noel and Alice (Fisher) LaBreck. Clifford spent his working years as a laborer in the woods, on farms and in textile mills in Van Buren, Connecticut and Biddeford. He was always very...
Rival R. Albert
Sep 14, 2013
Madawaska--- Rival R. Albert, 85, passed away Sept. 14, 2013, at a Madawaska Health Care Facility. He was born June 13, 1928 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Joseph and Edith (Lachance) Albert. Rival was a wonderful, loving man, full of life and laughter. His home was always open to family and friends and loved to entertain...
Gilman J. Cyr
Sep 8, 2013
Madawaska---Gilman J. Cyr, 64, passed away peacefully on September 8, 2013 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in St. David on April 15, 1949, son of the late Levite and Annette (Lagasse) Cyr. He is survived by his son, Eric Daigle of Quebec; one step-daughter, Sonia Daigle also of Quebec; two sisters, Joan Ayotte and her...
Therese Nadeau
Sep 5, 2013
Frenchville---Therese Nadeau, 82, passed away on September 5, 2013 at a Fort Kent health care facility after a brief illness. She was born in St. Francois, New Brunswick on January 19, 1931, the daughter of Levite and Isabelle (Leblanc) Gagnon. She enjoyed spending time with her husband, children, and grandchildren, leaving many good memories behind. In her younger years, she...
Anita M. Morin
Sep 4, 2013
Van Buren---Anita M. Morin, 91, passed away on September 4, 2013 at a Caribou health care facility. She was born in Lille on July 25, 1922, the daughter of Randolph and Olive (Daigle) St. Jean. She is survived by four daughters, Mandy Palmer and her husband James of West Gardiner, Yvette Martin and her husband William, Rolande Wichrowski and her...
Melvin J. Labbe
Sep 3, 2013
Madawaska---Melvin J. Labbe said goodbye to his loved ones on Sept. 3, at the age of 77. He was the son of Lucien and Pauline Labbe of Wallagrass. He was born in Wallagrass on August 14, 1936. An alumnus of Fort Kent Normal School and Farmington State College, Mel also earned a Masters and an Advanced Degree from UMO. With...
Alicia J. Burby
Aug 28, 2013
ASHLAND--- Alicia J. Burby, 89, died peacefully Wednesday morning, Aug. 28, 2013, at her home with her family at her side. She was born Aug. 10, 1924 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Raymond and Martha (Bragdon) Colbath, and was a 1941 graduate of Ashland Community High School. She worked with her husband as a bookkeeper for the family's...
Reed A. Levesque
Aug 25, 2013
VAN BUREN--- Reed A. Levesque, 64, died Aug. 25, 2013, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Oct. 29, 1948 in Van Buren, a son of the late Rosaire and Annie (Ellis) Levesque. He enlisted with the Army and bravely served during Vietnam, until his honorable discharge in 1969. He was a proud member of the American...
Yvette M. Desjardins
Aug 22, 2013
Van Buren---Yvette Desjardins, 81, passed away on August 22, 2013 at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born in Cyr Plantation on July 28,1932, daughter of the late Guy and Yvonne (Perreault) Ouellette. Yvette was a communicant of St. Bruno Church and was a member of the Daughter's of Isabella, Evangeline Circle #464. She is survived by her...
Omer N. Jean
Aug 20, 2013
LIMESTONE/HAMLIN--- Omer N. Jean, 89, died Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2013, at his home with his family at his side. He was born Feb. 13, 1924 in Fall River, MA, son of the late Omer and Angelina (Pelletier) Jean. He was a parishioner of St. Joseph Catholic Church. He worked with the City of Fall River, MA, for many years as...
Arthur L. St. Amant
Aug 19, 2013
Madawaska---Arthur L. St. Amant, 85, passed away on August 19, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on September 8, 1927, son of the late Arness and Emily (Madore) St. Amant. After his retirement, Arthur and his wife enjoyed spending time together, while traveling. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years,...
Conrad Ouellette
Aug 14, 2013
VAN BUREN--Conrad Ouellette 83, passed away peacefully on Wednesday morning, August 14, 2013, at his residence after a long illness, surrounded by his family. Born on August 28, 1929 in Cyr Plantation, husband of the late Mignonne (Beaulieu) Ouellette and son of the late Oneszime M. and Sophie (Parent) Ouellette. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served at Sugamo...
Dennis Rose
Jul 19, 2013
Madawaska---Dennis Rose, 66, passed away Friday, July 19, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Fulton, New York on December 16, 1946, son of the late Clinton and Irene (Holden) Rose. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years and was a member of the American Legion, post...
Normand Picard
Jul 11, 2013
Madawaska---Normand Lionel Joseph "Joe" Picard, 81, died peacefully on July 11, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on December 7, 1931, son of the late Abel and Regina (Fournier) Picard. He enlisted in the US Army during the Korean War. Upon returning home, Joe opened a Mobile Gas station on Main Street in Madawaska...
Harold G. St. Pierre, Jr.
Jun 24, 2013
Van Buren and Bristol, CT---Harold G. St. Pierre, Jr., 43, passed away unexpectedly on June 24, 2013 in Presque-Isle. He was born in Van Buren on May 13, 1970, son of Harold Sr., and Grace (Byram) St. Pierre. He is survived by his wife of 13 years, Susan (Estabrook) St. Pierre of Van Buren; his parents, Harold Sr. and Grace...
James T. Archambault
Jun 19, 2013
Madawaska---James T. Archambault, 69, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Madawaska on June 19, 2013. He was born in Madawaska on July 27, 1943, son of the late Paul and Corinne (Thibodeau) Archambault. After high school, Jim graduated from the University of Orono with a degree in chemical engineering. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served in...
Rella Cyr
Jun 10, 2013
Madawaska---Rella Cyr, 83, died unexpectedly as a result of a motor vehicle accident on June 10, 2013. She was born in Grand Isle on September 17, 1929, daughter of the late Emile and Deline (Cyr) St. Amant. Rella enjoyed shopping, playing bingo, and trips to Hollywood Slots. She was a faithful communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and a member...
Norman J. Bouchard
Jun 10, 2013
Madawaska---Norman J. Bouchard, 88, passed away on June 10, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Grand Isle on April 28, 1925, son of the late Benjamin and Eva (Picard) Bouchard. He is survived by three daughters, Janice Plourde and her husband Etienne of St. Joseph, New Brunswick, Karen Greig and her husband Robert of Augusta,...

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