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,...
John M. Daigle
Jun 7, 2013
Madawaska---John Daigle, 80, passed away on June 7, 2013 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on July 30, 1932, son of the late Oscar and Delphine (Robichaud) Daigle. He was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Council # 0366 of Madawaska. He...
Rita A. Chasse
Jun 5, 2013
Madawaska---Miss Rita Chasse, 83, passed away at a Madawaska health care facility on June 5, 2013. She was born in Grand Isle on September 2, 1929, daughter of the late Thaddie and Eva (Doucette) Chasse. Rita had spent most of her adult life in Connecticut and California. She returned home to live her last years at Ridgewood Estates. She is...
Hermance G. Martin
May 22, 2013
Madawaska---Hermance G. Martin, 80, passed away unexpectedly at her home on May 22, 2013. She was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick on December 16, 1932 daughter of the late Prudent and Euphemie (Francoeur) Bosse. Hermance was known to be a "social butterfly" and enjoyed spending time with her many family and friends, especially playing cards. Being the jolly person...
Ghislaine Dube
May 19, 2013
Madawaska---Ghislaine Dube, 83, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on May 19, 2013 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Sully, Quebec Canada on August 6, 1929, daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (Caron) Gagne. Ghislaine was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and a member of the Daughters of Isabella of Madawaska....
Catherine C. Sirois
May 10, 2013
Grand Isle---Catherine C. Sirois 89, died peacefully at home in Grand Isle on May 10, 2013. She was born in Grand Isle on March 23, 1924 daughter of the late Johnny Cyr and Flavie Cormier. Her faith gave her strength as she faced declining health in recent years. She is survived by four sons; Albert Sirois, Jr & wife Jeanne...
Eugene "Gene" Gendreau
Apr 21, 2013
Madawaska---Eugene Gendreau, 65, passed away on April 21, 2013 at a Caribou health care facility. He was born in St. David on May 30, 1947, son of the late Paul and Gertie (Gendreau) Gendreau. Gene was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Thomas O. Cyr, Post #147 of Madawaska and a third degree member of the Knights of Columbus,...
Carmen T. Violette
Apr 19, 2013
Van Buren---Carmen T. Violette, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 19, 2013 at a Bangor health care facility. She was born in Van Buren on January 31, 1933, daughter of the late Anthelm and Emilienne (Collin) Dubay. With her family by her side, her last breath was taken, and she succumbed to heart...
John "June" Laplante
Apr 17, 2013
Van Buren---John J. Laplante, 75, passed away peacefully at his home on April 17, 2013. He was born in Van Buren on February 2, 1938, one of fourteen children born to the late Jean P. and Alice (Madore) Laplante. He worked as a farmer for all of his life, and also as a bus driver/custodian for MSAD #24 for eight...
Therese M. Desjardins
Mar 29, 2013
Madawaska---Therese M. Desjardins, 85, passed away on March 29, 2013 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on March 22, 1928, daughter of the late Edmund and Leona (Thibodeau) Thibodeau. She worked for many years in the cafeteria at the Madawaska High School, enjoying being with the children of Madawaska. She was always willing to...
Murielle G. Dionne
Mar 20, 2013
Madawaska---Murielle Dionne, 86 years old and 7 months passed away peacefully March 20, 2013 at Bangor health care facility, with her family by her side. She was born August 20 1926 in Notre Dame Du Lac Provence Quebec. The daughter of Joesph and Emilie (Jalbert) Caron. Murielle worked at High View Manor for many years. She was a member the...
Lorraine T. Ouellette
Mar 11, 2013
Brunswick and Madawaska--- Lorraine T. Ouellette, 83, of 50 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, died unexpectedly on March 11th. She was born in Edmundston, NB, Canada on February 16, 1930, daughter of the late Leonard and Marie Anne (Martin) Soucy. In 1948, she married Reno Ouellette in Edmundston where they later relocated to Madawaska Maine. She worked as a waitress for many...
Joel L. Gervais
Mar 2, 2013
St. David---Joel L. Gervais, 73, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2013 at his home in St. David. He was born in St. David on August 25, 1939, son of the late Leonard and Cecile (Daigle) Gervais. He was a member of the Madawaska Fire Department from 1954 until illness prevented him from taking part in the early 1980's. He...
Pauline Martin Giroux
Feb 25, 2013
Madawaska---Pauline Martin Giroux, 67, passed away on February 24th, at a Caribou health care facility after a life long struggle with type one diabetes. She was born on April 24, 1945, daughter of the late Lewis and Antoinette (Lagasse) Martin of Madawaska and was diagnosed as the first juvenile diabetic in Aroostook County, and the St. John Valley, at the...
Norman M. Cyr
Feb 9, 2013
Madawaska---Norman M. Cyr, 63, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 9, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Van Buren on August 9, 1949, son of the late Armand and Sylvia (Dionne) Cyr. Norman was a member of the Madawaska Fire Department since 1969 and became Fire Chief of the department in 1979, retiring in June of 2012. He...
Raymond Morrow
Jan 30, 2013
Grand Isle---Raymond L. Morrow, 84, passed away peacefully and with great courage on January 30, 2013 at a local health care facility. He was born in Grand Isle on January 8, 1929, son of the late Belonie "Bill" and Marie (Morneault) Morrow. Upon returning from serving in the United States Army, Raymond worked on the family farm for many years....
