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Emelda Cyr
Oct 11, 2011
Emelda Cyr departed her earthly life of 80 years after a long battle with her health, surrounded by the love of her family and friends. She was born on January 7, 1931 in Madawaska to Clara (Cyr) Deschaine and George Deschaine. She married Joseph Cyr in 1956, and they had 3 children. She lived her entire life in Madawaska, working...
Paul E. Cloutier
Oct 7, 2011
Grand Isle---Paul E. Cloutier, 71, passed away on October 7, 2011 at a Caribou health care facility. He was born in Sulle, Quebec, Canada on February 27, 1940, the son of the late Eugene and Mary Jane (Lagasse) Cloutier. He is survived by his loving wife, Rolande Roy Cloutier of Grand Isle; two step-sons, Donald Roy and his wife Sylvie...
Claudette G Cyr
Sep 27, 2011
Madawaska--- Claudette G. Cyr, 70, passed away September 27, 2011 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, NB on April 11, 1941, the daughter of the late Omer and Leona (Richards) Levesque. She is survived by her daughter, Kelley Aiken and her husband Edward of Felton, Delaware; two sons, Glenn Cyr and Tim Cyr both of...
Jeanne O. Pelletier
Sep 13, 2011
Madawaska---Jeanne O. Pelletier, 77, passed away September 13, 2011 at a Madawaska health care facility, after a long courageous battle with alzheimer's. She was born in Claire, New Brunswick on April 12, 1934, the daughter of Antoin "Jim" and Alexina (Morin) Lizotte. Jeanne retired from the Madawaska Town Office after twenty five years. She was a communicant of St. Thomas...
Donat J. Clavette
Sep 3, 2011
Madawaska---Donat J. Clavette, 79, passed away peacefully on September 3, 2011 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska, on October 16, 1931, the son of the late Denis and Mathilda (Doucette) Clavette. He is survived by five sisters, Theresa Couturier and her husband Charles of Madawaska, Simone Mack and her husband Herbert of Newington, CT, Vi...
Elden Michaud
Aug 18, 2011
St. David---Elden Michaud, 71, passed away August 18, 2011 at a Florida health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on September 25, 1939, the son of the late Emile and Cecile Michaud. He graduated from St. Francis High School in Biddeford. He also attended Recker College in Houlton. He worked for Fraser Papers in Madawaska for forty one years...
Valere C. Sirois
Aug 15, 2011
Madawaska---Valere C. Sirois, 92, died August 15, 2011 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on May 27, 1919, the son of the late Charles and Olive (Sirois) Sirois. Valere worked for many years at Fraser Paper, as well as a mailman for the United States Post Office in Madawaska. He was a member of the...
Yvette Thibodeau Wilson
Aug 9, 2011
MADAWASKA - Yvette Thibodeau Wilson, 72, died peacefully Aug. 9, 2011, surrounded by her family at home. She was born July 1, 1939, in Riviere-Verte, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Therrien) Thibodeau. She was a member of Edmundston Hospital Volunteers. Yvette is survived by her husband, Charles David Wilson; four children, Manon and Yves Levasseur, Suzy...
Reno St. Pierre
Aug 7, 2011
Van Buren---Reno St. Pierre, 61, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2011 at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on October 30, 1949, the son of the late Emile and Beatrice (Gagnon) St. Pierre. He worked for many years as a maintenance supervisor for the Van Buren Housing Authority. He was a member of...
Edna G. Hebert
Aug 2, 2011
St. David---Edna G. Hebert, 91, passed away at a Bangor health care facility on August 2, 2011. She was born in Caribou on February 12, 1920 the daughter of the late Louis and Lumina Gagnon. She enjoyed spending time with her family, but she especially loved her great grandchildren. Edna is survived by her four children, Rita Michaud of Veazie,...
Alan J. Albert
Jul 27, 2011
Madawaska---Alan J. Albert, 58, passed away at his residence on July 27, 2011. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on January 24, 1953, the son of Joseph and Therese (Chasse) Albert. He graduated from Madawaska High School in 1971 and went on to graduate from University of Maine in Fort Kent in 1983 with a Bachelor of Arts. He...
Alfred J Pelletier
Jul 20, 2011
Madawaska---Alfred J. Pelletier, 81, passed away peacefully at his home in St. Agatha on July 20, 2011. He was born in Madawaska on November 30, 1929, the son of the late Joseph and Yvonne (Michaud) Pelletier. He is survived by his loving wife of fifty five years, Georgette (Levesque) Pelletier of Madawaska; two daughters, Sandra Pelletier of Frenchville, Linda Pelletier...
Albert J Beaulieu
Jul 12, 2011
St. David---Albert J. Beaulieu, 81, passed away unexpectedly as a result of a tragic accident on July 12, 2011 in St. David. He was born in St. David on August 16, 1929, the son of the late Vital and Madeline (Cyr) Beaulieu. He was the youngest of eleven children. He was an Army Veteran, serving in the Korean War. He...
Gilberto Rentas
Jul 8, 2011
Madawaska---Gilberto Rentas, 27, passed away unexpectedly in Sinclair on July 8, 2011. He was born in New Haven, CT on January 17, 1984, the son of Gilbert and Ana Rentas. He was also partially raised in Lakehurst, NJ. "Macho" is survived by his loving mother, Ana E. Rentas; his beloved son, Andre Rentas; three sisters, Dorothy Ramirez, Amy Rentas, and...
Harold P. Gerard
Jun 21, 2011
Madawaska---Harold Philip "Blackie" Gerard, 88, went to be with the Lord on June 21, 2011, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Limestone on April 15, 1923, the son of the late Edward and Marie (Bernier) Gerard. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having fought in World War II. Blackie worked at Fraser Paper for 44...
Rachel M Rouleau
Jun 14, 2011
MADAWASKA - Rachel M. Rouleau, 78, entered her Fifth Day June 14, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born Sept. 9, 1932, in St. Agatha, the daughter of Arthur and Yvette (Ouellette) Plourde. A loving mother and wife, she gave of herself to many. She was especially devoted to her grandchildren. She...
George Martin Ringuette
Jun 14, 2011
Madawaska---George "Martin" Ringuette, 76, passed away June 14, 2011 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on August, 19, 1934, the son of the late Alphy and Angelina (Cimon) Ringuette. Martin was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Thomas O. Cyr, Post 147 and Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, council # 2638...
Maria Lagasse
Jun 13, 2011
Madawaska---Maria Cyr Lagasse, 83, passed away on June 13, 2011 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in St. Basil, N.B., the daughter of Treffle and Alice Cyr. Maria worked at St. John Valley Times for many years. She was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Daughters of Isabella of Madawaska. She is survived...
Therese D. Albert
Jun 11, 2011
Madawaska --- Therese D. Albert, age 81, entered her 5th day with the Lord on June 11, 2011, with her loving husband, Joel, and family by her side. Born October 26, 1929, in Madawaska, she was the daughter of Xavier and Annie Dufour, one of twelve children. Therese was a fourth grade teacher in the Madawaska school system for over...
Philip J. Deschaine
Jun 9, 2011
Grand Isle---Philip Deschaine, Sr., 82, passed away on June 9, 2011 at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born in St. David on August 23, 1928 the son of Alcime and Anna (Chasse) Deschaine. Philip worked at Fraser Papers for thirty nine years until his retirement in 1991. He was the assistant fire chief for the Grand Isle...

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