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....

Nov 22, 2024

Madawaska--- Sherry Deschaine, 57, peacefully passed away November 22, 2024, at her home with her family at her side, following a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Glastonbury, CT, on December 22, 1966, a daughter of the late Jean King Thibeault and stepdaughter of the late Gerald King.

Sherry last worked in security with...

Nov 19, 2024

Fort Kent--- Claude Caron, 83, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of his beloved late wife November 19, 2024, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 3, 1941, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Patrick and Maria (Pelletier) Caron.

Claude was a lifelong farmer on So. Perley...

Nov 17, 2024

Grand Isle--- Leo Dumond, 74, went to be with the Lord on November 17, 2024, doing what he loved, embracing the great outdoors. He was born October 27, 1950, in Madawaska, a son of the late Freeman and Emily (Morin) Dumond.

Leo was a hardworking man and enjoyed putting in an honest day's...

Nov 17, 2024

Madawaska--- Blanche (Beaulieu) Albert peacefully entered into eternal life on November 17, 2024 at the age of 90 years at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born in Madawaska, ME on June 11, 1934, the 17th child of 18 children born to Eugene and Mattie (Chasse) Beaulieu.

Blanche was a loving wife, mother,...

Nov 17, 2024

Hamlin & Caribou--- Robertine Violette, 79, passed away peacefully November 17, 2024, at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born September 23, 1945 in Caribou, a daughter of the late Nelson and Lorraine Martin.

Robertine last worked at former Borderview Manor for over 20 years as a nurse's aide. Previously she worked at...

Nov 16, 2024

Fort Kent---- Melvin Babin, 63, entered into rest November 16, 2024, at a Frenchville healthcare facility, with his loving family at his side. He was born February 25, 1961, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Kenneth and Dora (Paradis) Babin and graduated from Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1979.

He last worked at...

Nov 14, 2024

Fort Kent--- Shanon Lea Hafford, 43, passed unexpectedly on November 14, 2024, as a result of an accident in her home. She was born August 18, 1981, in Fort Kent, a daughter of Sheldon Hafford and Joanne (Nadeau), and stepdaughter of Elaine (Soucy) Hafford, and was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School, Class of 1999.

Shanon...

Nov 14, 2024

Van Buren--- Louise Albert, 79, peacefully entered into rest November 14, 2024, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born December 27, 1944 in Caribou, a daughter of the late Pierre and Ida (Godin) Ouellette.

Louise was a longtime nurse's aide and worked at Borderview Manor, Van Buren, and Lakewood Nursing Home,...

Nov 14, 2024

Fort Kent--- Roseanne Paradis, 83, passed away November 14, 2024, at the Northern Maine Medical Center, with her family at her side. She was born December 23, 1940, in Baker Brook, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Maurice and Rose-Alma (Bouchard) Levesque.

Roseanne attended the former Hotel Dieu, Edmundston, for several years...

Nov 13, 2024

Madawaska--- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Miss Charlene Garon of Madawaska, Maine.  Charlene passed away on November 13, 2024, at the age of 77 years and five months.  During the past years, Charlene experienced serious health issues and is now at peace and in God's care.  Charlene was...