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Kenneth V. Parker
Jan 9, 2013
Grand Isle---Kenneth V. Parker, 55, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Van Buren on January 9, 2013. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on January 14, 1957, son of the late Lionel and Jeannine (Michaud) Parker. He graduated from Van Buren Secondary School, class of 1975. Ken drove truck across country for over twenty years, but most recently...
Donald Mcdermott
Jan 9, 2013
MADAWASKA - Donald Leo McDermott, 91, passed away January 9, 2013, at a Madawaska health care facility of complications from influenza. He was born on October 21, 1921, in Orono, Maine, son of the late Mark McDermott and Lorinda (Leveille) McDermott. His father, a papermaker, moved from Groveton, NH to Madawaska in the fall of 1926 to help start up...
Raoul R. Martin
Jan 2, 2013
Madawaska---Raoul R. Martin, 90, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on February 3, 1922, son of the late Michel and Marie (Ouellette) Martin. He worked at Fraser Papers for 33 years until his retirement in 1984. Raoul, known for his athleticism, was always seen playing hockey,...
Armand Vanier
Dec 31, 2012
Armand P. Vanier, 94, passed on peacefully, December 31, 2012 with devoted family at his side. He was born in Portland, Maine, June 25, 1918, the oldest child of Emile and Eva Vanier. Armand was a proud veteran of the Army Air Corps with distinguished and decorated service as a radio operator throughout the Pacific theater during World War II....
Norman J. Plourde
Dec 24, 2012
St. David---Norman J. Plourde, 87, passed away peacefully on December 24, 2012 at a Frenchville health care facility. He was born in St. Agatha on June 6, 1925, son of the late Ernest and Laura (Morneault) Plourde. After graduating from high school, Norman served in the U.S. military as a Marine. He worked as a United States Custom's officer in...
Clarence Boucher
Dec 21, 2012
Madawaska---Clarence Boucher, 81, passed away on Friday, December 21, 2012 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on July 5, 1931, son of the late O'Neil Sr. and Eva (Clavette) Boucher. Clarence served in the US Navy and upon his return; he worked at Fraser Papers for thirty three years, until his retirement in 1993. He...
Therese Cyr
Dec 19, 2012
Madawaska---Therese Cyr, 83, passed away, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on July 29, 1929 daughter of the late Eugene and Egline (Michaud) Michaud. Therese enjoyed knitting, making slippers and potholders. She also liked to make ceramics and spending time in her garden. She is survived by three children, Lionel Joseph...
Romella M. Cyr
Dec 16, 2012
St. David---Romella M. Cyr, 78, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2012 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in St. David on February 21, 1934, daughter of the late Ambroise and Zelia (Morneault) Albert. She was employed by the Madawaska school system until her retirement in 1997. "Chatte" enjoyed spending time at the camp on Long Lake...
Doris Dechaine
Dec 15, 2012
Madawaska---Doris Dechaine, 92, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 15, 2012 at a local health care facility. She was born in Cambridge , MA on May 16, 1920 daughter of the late George E. and Marion ( Hamilton ) Schneider. Doris enjoyed traveling in and out of state with her daughter Carol. She loved the family dog, Oscar. Most importantly,...
Emely Chasse
Dec 2, 2012
Madawaska---Emely Chasse, 85, passed away on Sunday, December 02, 2012 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in St. Basile, New Brunswick on November 1, 1927, daughter of the late Alphee and Susanne (Michaud) LeBlanc. Emely was the loving mother of four children, Donald Chasse and his wife Denise of Madawaska, Carol Beaulieu and her husband Andre of...
Bernie Levasseur
Nov 30, 2012
Grand Isle---Mathieu "Bernie" Levasseur, 74, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 30, 2012. He was born in Grand Isle on September 21, 1938, the son of Lewis and Irene (Devost) Levasseur. Following his graduation from Madawasaka High School in 1957, he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served in Italy and Germany as a helicopter crew...
Robert H. Roy
Nov 25, 2012
St. David---Robert H. Roy, 84, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2012 at a Portland health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on January 4, 1928, son of the late Adelard and Marie Rosalina (Fortin) Roy. He worked for over twenty five years at Fraser Paper. Robert was a member of the American Legion , Post #___ of Madawaska. He...
Clifford L. Cote
Nov 3, 2012
Grand Isle---Clifford L. Cote, 78, passed away as a result of a vehicular accident on November 3, 2012 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on July 11, 1934, son of the late Ernest and Germaine (Levesque) Cote. Clifford worked for over 30 years as a custodian/bus driver for Van Buren District Secondary School. He was...
Robert A Daigle
Oct 1, 2012
Robert A. Daigle, 83, from Madawaska passed away on October 2, at a Frenchville health care facility. Robert Daigle spent most of his life in Europe with his family assigned to NATO-related projects. He was predeceased by his wife, Tova, and his son Karl. He is survived by his daughter, Linda, 60, and his son Robert, 50. All those who...
Aurore Gervais
Sep 15, 2012
Madawaska---Aurore Gervais,76, passed away September 15, 2012 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in St. Anne, New Brunswick on January 4, 1936, daughter of the late George and Marie (Sirois) Martin. Herby and Aurore were in business for thirty two years. Together they owned and operated the family grocery store for twenty two years and Big Daddy's...
Joan V. Violette
Sep 14, 2012
Madawaska---Joan V. Violette, 62, passed away on September 14, 2012 at a Portland health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, N.B. on December 28, 1949, the daughter of Raymond and Kathleen (Myers) Violette. She is survived by her beloved mother, Kathleen (Myers) Violette of Madawaska; five sisters, Carol Ann Collette and her husband Edward of CT; Noreen Violette of...
Steve J Cyr
Sep 14, 2012
SCARBOROUGH- Steven J. Cyr, 45, died unexpectedly on Sept. 14, 2012 in Scarborough. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine on Nov. 29, 1966. Steve was a 1985 graduate of Madawaska High School and a 1987 graduate of WCVTI. He is survived by his mother, Bernadette Fongemie and step-father, Gerald Fongemie of St. David; one sister, Charlene Cyr, of Portland;...
Elmer J. Bouchard
Sep 12, 2012
Tucson, AZ and Madawaska---Elmer Joseph Bouchard, passed away in his sleep on September 12, 2012 at the age of 90. Son of the late Eugene and Emelia Bouchard, he was born on June 1, 1922 at his home in Madawaska. Like so many men of his generation, Elmer defended our country and way of life in World War II. Upon...
Philip C. Nadeau
Sep 9, 2012
Madawaska---Philip C. Nadeau, 55, passed away on September 9, 2012 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on November 28, 1956, son of Eudore and Therese (Gagnon) Nadeau. "Mr. Potato Man" lived his life by providing for his family through farming potatoes and vegetables. His greatest pleasure was spending time with his beloved family. He...
Marline Lagasse
Aug 26, 2012
St. David---Marline Lagasse, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on December 16, 1938, the daughter of the late Abel and Madeleine (Levesque) Beaulieu. Knitting and crocheting were two of her passions in life. Marline enjoyed spending time with her family, especially large family gatherings, and watching...

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