Oct 13, 2024

Allagash- It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Roy McClearn Gardner Sr. on October 13, 2024. He was born in his beloved hometown of Allagash on August 20, 1929, a son of the late Lee and Pearl (McBreairty) Gardner. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Maude Gardner, and his...

Oct 13, 2024

Van Buren---Laura "Coune" Cyr, 84, passed away October 13, 2024, at a Van Buren health care facility.  She was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick on August 30, 1940, daughter of the late Alexis Alphonse and Laura (Desjardins) Gagnon.  Together with her husband, she owned and operated John's Restaurant for fifty years.  She is survived by her daughter, Darlene...

Oct 11, 2024

Fort Kent--- Amanda Bouley, 79, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2024, at St. Joseph's Memory Care, Frenchville, with her family at her side. She was born January 31, 1945, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Baptist and Eva (Plourde) Theriault.

Amanda last worked for former Princess Kent and former Gerber,...

Oct 10, 2024

Van Buren--- Gladys C. Ouellette Pelletier, 96, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on October 10, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort, with her family at her side. She was born June 17, 1928, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Fred and Theresa (Levesque) Jacques.

Gladys was a proud farmer's wife and...

Oct 6, 2024

Madawaska--- Jeanne Pratt, 81, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024. She was born on February 24, 1943 in Madawaska, a daughter of the late Vincent and Irene (Hebert) Cyr.

Jeanne was a kind and gentle person who was always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. When she was...

Oct 5, 2024

Eagle Lake and Fort Kent---Louis P. Albert, 86, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2024, at a Presque-Isle health care facility.  He was born in St. Agatha, son of the late Romeo and Cora (Ayotte) Albert.  Louis was an extremely hardworking person who loved providing for his family. Although he came from a family of little means, they instilled...

Oct 1, 2024

Fort Kent--- Wilfred (Bea) Pelletier Jr., 76, passed away peacefully on October 1, 2024, at NMMC, following a brave two-year battle with cancer. He was born on December 8, 1947, in Fort Kent, Maine, the son of the late Wilfred and Melina (Hebert) Pelletier.  Wilfred, affectionately known as "Bea" had multiple careers in his early life, which began with...

Sep 29, 2024

Madawaska--- Clifford J. Gagnon, 83, peacefully entered into rest September 29, 2024. He was born December 31, 1940, in Wallagrass, a son of the late Jeffrey and Agathe (Plourde) Gagnon.

Clifford was the former owner and operator of Aroostook Welding in Frenchville for many years, until his retirement in 1996. He was an...

Sep 25, 2024

Van Buren--- Ralph "Sonny" Dumais, loving husband of Beatrice (Powers) Dumais of 61 years, passed away September 25, 2024.  He was born July 28, 1940 in Van Buren, son of the late Abel and Rita (Cormier) Dumais.

Upon graduation in 1958 from Van Buren Boys High, he embarked on a meat cutting journey...

Sep 15, 2024

Fort Kent – Jeannine Marie Nadeau completed her earthly journey and entered her heavenly home on September 15, 2024.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  She was born on May 7, 1927, in St. Jean de la Lande, New Brunswick, the eldest daughter of Emile...

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.  ...