Dec 28, 2024

Madawaska---Verna Cyr-Fortin, 93, passed away on December 28, 2024, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Fort Kent on March 20, 1931, daughter of the late Onesime and Leona (LaFrance) Pelletier.  She was a member of the senior volunteer program, RSVP.  She enjoyed doing genealogy for all the Acadian families in the Valley.  She is...

Dec 27, 2024

Fort Kent--- Lucien J. Theriault age 98, self-described as a curious man, died in Fort Kent, Maine  on December 27, 2024.  He was born May 15, 1926 in Wallagrass, Maine, son of Ulysses and Caroline (Marin) Theriault.  He was raised in his big family to be conscious of others, to be good and to be kind. He lived those...

Dec 27, 2024

Hamlin--- Donald R. Cyr, 88, peacefully entered into eternal life December 27, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born September 3, 1936, in Hamlin, a son of the late Leon and Emily (Bouchard) Cyr.

Don was born and raised on the family potato farm in Hamlin, Maine, and continued...

Dec 27, 2024

Grand Isle — Rose Marie Gendreau, 86, peacefully entered into rest December 27, 2024, at Ridgewood Estates. She was born June 24, 1938, in St. Agatha, the youngest daughter of the late Donat and Cecile (Caron) Picard.

Rose worked as a janitress for Twin Rivers (then Fraser Papers) for nearly two decades. She...

Dec 27, 2024

Madawaska--- Gerald "Tobee" Deschaine, 82, peacefully passed away December 27, 2024, following several years of failing health. He was born July 12, 1942, in Madawaska, a son of the late Joseph X. and Isabelle (Guerrette) Dechaine, and was a graduate of Madawaska High School, Class of 1961.

Tobee was the former owner and operator of Deschaine Sanitation,...

Dec 24, 2024

Madawaska — Robert J. Beaulieu, 68, peacefully entered into eternal rest December 24, 2024, following a long, hard year of declining health, surrounded by his loving wife, children and siblings.  He was born June 5, 1956, in Madawaska, the oldest son of the late Armand and Rilla (Michaud) Beaulieu and was a graduate of Madawaska High School, Class of...

Dec 24, 2024

Madawaska--- Donald B. Cyr, 81, peacefully passed away during the early hours of Christmas Eve, December 24, 2024, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born September 15, 1943, in St. David, a son of the late Oneil D. and Isabelle Cyr, and was a 1962 graduate of Madawaska High School.

Dec 24, 2024

St. David--- John L. Lizotte, 71, passed suddenly on December 24, 2024. He was born December 5, 1953, in Hartford, CT, a son of the late Lionel and Theresa (Fortin) Lizotte and graduated from Madawaska High School.

He enlisted with the US Army in 1975 and served in Germany during the end of Vietnam. Following his return...

Dec 22, 2024

Eagle Lake--- Roderick F. Soucie, 80, peacefully entered into rest December 22, 2024, at his home, with his loving family at his side. He was born August 24, 1944, in Winterville, a son of the late Fred and Bernice (Thibodeau) Soucie, and was graduate of Fort Kent High School, Class of 1963.

Following...

Dec 19, 2024

Madawaska--- Clarence R. Cyr, 85, peacefully entered into rest December 19, 2024, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving wife at his side. He was born April 3, 1939, in Madawaska, a son of the late Alphonse and Martha (Michaud) Cyr and was a graduate of Madawaska High School.

Clarence last...

Dec 18, 2024

Van Buren – Gerard M. "Babe" Cyr, 90, passed away peacefully December 18, 2024, at a Caribou hospital after a long illness.

Babe lived his whole life in Van Buren and was from a large farming family in which he cultivated his strong work ethic. Babe graduated from Van Buren Boys High School...

Dec 18, 2024

Van Buren--- Sandra S. Martin, 66, peacefully entered into rest and into the waiting arms of her Savior on December 18, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Rudolph and Jeannine (Madore) Martin and raised in Van Buren....

Dec 17, 2024

St. David--- Michelle Blanchette, 58, passed unexpectedly December 17, 2024. She was born July 30, 1966, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Rosaire and Blanche (Marquis) Blanchette, and was a graduate of Madawaska High School, Class of 1984.

Michelle was a popular cook and server at Ruby Red's food trailer, Madawaska, where she fed many...

Dec 11, 2024

Allagash - Ransford "Pike" Kelly, 89, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 11, 2024. Pike was a loving father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and a lifelong friend to many. He was also a faithful member of the First Baptist Church of Allagash and loved his Lord and Savior.

Pike, also...

Dec 9, 2024

Van Buren--- Linda Levesque, 56, peacefully entered into rest December 9, 2024, following a long illness. She was born February 22, 1968 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Edmond and Muriel (St. Amand) Lizotte.

Linda worked at Borderview Rehab and Nursing for several years as a CNA. She loved caring for...

Dec 3, 2024

Madawaska--- Therese R. (Ouellet) Stegner, passed away peacefully at a local healthcare facility on December 3, 2024, soon after attaining her 87th birthday. She was born on November 26, 1937, in St. Joseph, NB, Canada, the daughter of the late Albine (Deschenes) and Albenie Ouellet.

Therese attended schools in the Edmundston and St....

Dec 3, 2024

Madawaska--- Normand "Ben" Cyr, 86, passed away peacefully December 3, 2024, at a Bangor hospital, following a short illness. He was born March 14, 1938 in St. David, a son of the late Willard and Eva Cyr.

Ben last worked at Fenn Manufacturing, Newington, CT, for many years, while raising his family. Following...

Nov 30, 2024

Fort Fairfield & Mason, MI --- Naomi Howard, 84, peacefully passed away November 30, 2024, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility, with her family at her side. She was born October 20, 1940 in Jackson, Michigan, a daughter of the late Willis and Maude (Birch) Simons.

She is survived by six children, Faith...

Nov 25, 2024

Van Buren--- Joan Cyr, 94, peacefully entered into Eternal Life November 25, 2024, at a Limestone healthcare facility. She was born April 18, 1930 in Hamlin, a daughter of the late Herbert and Atheline (Beaulieu) Smith.

Joan went to work at an early age to care for her family. She was so proud...

Nov 24, 2024

Madawaska--- Fernand "Mickey" Lavoie, 78, passed unexpectedly November 24, 2024. He was born June 24, 1946 in Green River, NB, Canada, a son of the late Lionel and Lina (Rioux) Lavoie.

Mickey was drafted into the US Army in 1966 and served overseas during the Vietnam War, where he was injured during combat....