Sep 12, 2024

WALLAGRASS--- Jacqueline M. (Albert) Labbe, 94, passed away on September 12, 2024 at a Fort Kent healthcare facility.   She was born on December 6, 1929 a daughter of the late David and Laura (Dumais) Albert.

She worked at JJ Newberry's in Fort Kent until the company closed and then continued to work at...

Sep 11, 2024

St. Francis---Leodore Ouellette, 96, passed away on September 11, 2024, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in St. Francis on April 6, 1928, son of the late Albert and Omeril (Jandreau) Ouellette.  He is survived by one daughter, Belinda Michaud of St. John; two sons, Barry Ouellette and his wife Paula of Fort Kent, Lee...

Sep 6, 2024

Allagash – At 4:22 am, 6 September 2024, Margaret Elaine McBreairty lost her valiant battle with cancer, surrounded by family in the comfort of her home overlooking the St. John River.  She was born at the People's Benevolent Hospital in Fort Kent, Maine, 26 June 1960, the daughter of Theron William McBreairty (20 August 1908 – 12 April 1992)...

Aug 31, 2024

St. David--- Therese D. Cote, 93, peacefully passed away August 31, 2024, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born in St. David, a daughter of the late Levite and Bertha (Cyr) Hebert.

She was raised on a potato farm along with her three brothers and three sisters. After meeting the love of...

Aug 31, 2024

Madawaska--- Armand J. Martin, 105, passed away August 31, 2024, at a Fort Kent hospital following a short illness. He was born March 1, 1919, in Frenchville, a son of the late Gilbert and Rose (Ouellette) Martin.

Armand proudly serviced in the US Army in Newport, RI, from 1941-1945. He was acknowledged and...

Aug 28, 2024

Madawaska--- Hilda D. Cyr, 97, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of her beloved late husband on August 28, 2024, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born September 30, 1926, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Adelard and Delina (Beaulieu) Albert.

Hilda worked as a...

Aug 26, 2024

Grand Isle---Philip J. Beaupre, 83, passed away on August 26, 2024, at a Portland health care facility with his family by his side.  He was born in Boston, MA on October 26, 1940, son of the late Addis and Norma (Morrow) Beaupre.  He worked at Fraser Paper for forty-four years until his retirement and loved every minute of it.  ...

Aug 22, 2024

Van Buren---Louis A. Laplante, 71, passed away on August 22, 2024, at his residence with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer.  He was born in Biddeford on April 11, 1953, son of the late Arsene and Doris (Ouellette) Laplante.  He was a long-haul trucker for most of his life, retiring in 2019.  He...

Aug 22, 2024

Eagle Lake---Daniel Pelletier, 72, passed away August 22, 2024, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Fort Kent on March 25, 1952, son of the late Camille and Evelyn (Theriault) Pelletier.  He is survived by his companion Esther; his three children, Tammy Pichette and her husband Richard of New Hampshire, Danielle Pelletier of Oregon,...

Aug 21, 2024

Fort Kent---Herman Desjardins, 82, passed away on August 21, 2024, at his home in Fort Kent, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Wallagrass on August 26, 1941, son of the late Thomas and Georgianna (Bouchard) Desjardins.

Herman was a faithful husband of 62 years who enjoyed helping his wife, Doretta, on her family's farm.  ...

Aug 21, 2024

Fort Kent--- Helene M. Duval, 98, peacefully entered into the eternal kingdom of Heaven and into the waiting arms of her late husband on August 21, 2024. She was born January 30, 1926, in Baker Lake, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Adelard and Rosanna (Ouellette) Nadeau.

On July 23, 1946 she married the love of...

Aug 16, 2024

Ashland---Denise R. Campbell, 70, peacefully entered into rest August 16, 2024, following a short battle with cancer. She was born December 26, 1953, in Littleton, NH, a daughter of Della (Smith) Campbell Gilman and the late Herbert Campbell.

Denise was a teacher with Ashland District School for almost 40 years, until her retirement...

Aug 16, 2024

Grand Isle---Florence M. Dumais, 100, passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 16, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in Van Buren on February 15, 1924, daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Bard) Bouchard.  A woman of faith, Florence was a lifetime communicant of St. Gerard Church.  She was also a...

Aug 15, 2024

Van Buren--- Gerald L. Bard, 94, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of his late wife on August 15, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort. He was born May 9, 1930 in Van Buren, a son of the late Alphy and Ella (Bouchard) Bard.

Gerald was a US Army...

Aug 15, 2024

Van Buren--- Billie Jo Skidgel, 51, peacefully entered into eternal slumber August 15, 2024, with her loving family at her side following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 20, 1972, in Rhode Island, a daughter of Mary (Thompson) Malbaurn Plourde and the late William A. Malbaurn Jr.

Billie Jo last...

Aug 15, 2024

Rina C. (Cote) Martin, 93, of Grand Isle, Maine, peacefully passed away on August 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Rina was a beacon of selflessness, compassion, and unwavering faith, and her absence will be deeply felt by all who knew her.  Born on August 23, 1930, Rina was a devoted wife, mother, and sister. Her life was...

Aug 13, 2024

Madawaska---Guy F. Dubay, 81, passed away peacefully, at NMMC, after battling two weeks of advanced stage kidney failure. He was born on December 3, 1942, in Van Buren, Maine, son of Edward and Eveline (Violette) Dubay. He was one of seven children.  Guy was a student at the Van Buren Boys' High School, Class of 1960, as well as...

Aug 8, 2024

Fort Kent--- Adolph "June" Gagnon, Jr., 94, passed away August 8, 2024, following a short illness. He was born April 7, 1930, in Wallagrass, a son of the late Adolph and Leidy (Deprey) Gagnon, Sr.

June worked at the Maine State Liquor stores for almost 30 years before his retirement. Afterwards, he went...

Aug 7, 2024

Grand Isle---Veronica "Vicky" Kohr, 70, passed away on August 7, 2024, at a Caribou health care facility.  She was born in Van Buren on June 7, 1954, daughter of the late Normand and Carmen (Cyr) Daigle.  Vicky had such a zest for life and loved all of her family and friends with all of her heart.  She was a...

Aug 6, 2024

Grand Isle—Dorothy M. (Cyr) Roy, 71, reunited with loved ones passed on August 6, 2024 surrounded by family. Born August 17, 1952,  in Van Buren, Maine to the late Jean Cyr and Violet (Carrier) Corbin. She was raised in Grand Isle by her mother and stepfather Cyr Corbin along with her 8 siblings.  Dot had pride in any job...