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Yvette Taggart Rioux

Yvette Taggart Rioux

Aug 6, 2024

Fort Kent--- Yvette Taggart Rioux, 85, peacefully entered into Eternal Life August 6, 2024. She was born December 11, 1938, in St. Francois, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Alphee and Alice (Emond) Cyr.

Yvette was a devoted homemaker and loved raising her children and caring for her husband. She went to...

Marie A. Theriault

Marie A. Theriault

Aug 4, 2024

Fort Kent---Marie A. Audibert Theriault, age 96, died in Frenchville, Maine on August 4, 2024.  She was born January 20, 1928, in Fort Kent, Maine, the daughter of Joseph and Esther Michaud Audibert.  For 77 years Marie was happily married to the love of her life, Lucien Theriault. Together they had three wonderful children:  Mae Cooke, Beth Tobin and...

Ann Gendreau

Ann Gendreau

Aug 2, 2024

Fort Kent--Ann Winthrop Osborn Gendreau, 90, passed away Friday, August 2, 2024, in Fort Kent, ME. Born March 12, 1934, in New York, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Lees and Walter Osborn. A longtime resident of Norwalk, Connecticut, she co-managed Gendreau Realty, with her husband, the late Camille Gendreau, before relocating to St. Francis, ME. It...

Nancy L. Michaud

Nancy L. Michaud

Aug 2, 2024

Madawaska---Nancy L. (Cyr) Michaud,79, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Madawaska on August 2, 2024.  She went home in the arms of her loving Savior Jesus.  She was born in Grand Isle on November 17, 1944, daughter of the late Andre and Normande (Corbin) Cyr.  She was very strong-willed and generous, especially when it came to her family.  ...

Alvine Daigle

Alvine Daigle

Aug 1, 2024

Fort Kent---Alvine Daigle, 97, passed away on August 1, 2024, at Crosswinds Residential Care in Fort Kent, Maine.  She was the wife of late Normand J.Daigle and was born in St. Francois, New Brunswick on July 1, 1927, daughter of late Aldéric and Léona (Landry) Gagné.  Alvine had a deep love for her large family and her passing leaves...

Maurice Clavette

Maurice Clavette

Jul 30, 2024

Madawaska---Maurice Clavette, 83, passed away on July 30, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on July 8, 1941, son of the late Denis and Matilda (Doucette) Clavette.  In his younger years, he worked various jobs, with his last employment being with Joe LaChance.  He was a master of tinkering, enjoying taking things apart...

Joyce (Lizotte) Deschaine

Joyce (Lizotte) Deschaine

Jul 28, 2024

St. David--- Joyce A. Deschaine, 72, peacefully passed away July 28, 2024, at a Madawaska healthcare facility following a long illness, with her loving family at her side. She was born September 17, 1951, in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Guy and Laurette (Gendreau) Lizotte.

Joyce last worked on the sales floor at Mardens, Madawaska,...

Linda T. Emond

Linda T. Emond

Jul 17, 2024

Linda T. Emond, 76 years young of Madawaska, Maine passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. Linda was born and raised in Frenchville, Maine and was a graduate of Madawaska High School Class of 1966. Upon graduation Linda married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, Lionel Emond.  After high school, Linda stayed busy by taking care...

Tina Michaud

Tina Michaud

Jul 17, 2024

Fort Kent--Tina Bourgoin Michaud, born on July 6, 1964, in Fort Kent, Maine, passed away peacefully at the age of 60 on July 16, 2024, surrounded by loved ones in the comfort of her home after a courageous battle with cancer. Tina was the cherished child of Nelson and Armande Bourgoin and the beloved wife of Patrick Michaud.

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Carl Henderson

Carl Henderson

Jul 16, 2024

Carl Geoge Henderson, known by those who loved him most as 'Grampie' or 'Grumpie', passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2024, in Fort Kent, Maine. He was born in Bangor, Maine, to Fernald Henderson and Greta McGlaughlin (Jones). He is survived by his siblings, Bob, Judy, and Patti, his wife, Becky, his daughters, and his grandchildren. He is predeceased...

Michael L. Madore

Michael L. Madore

Jul 15, 2024

Waldoboro/Augusta--- Michael L. Madore, 77, died peacefully July 15, 2024 at the VA Medical Center in Togus, after a battle with pneumonia, surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Van Buren, Maine, on March 15, 1947, a son of Leo A. and Ruby (Cormier) Madore and was a 1966 graduate of Van Buren Boys...

Clarence "Noir" Blier

Clarence "Noir" Blier

Jul 14, 2024

Fort Kent--- Clarence "Noir" Blier, 92, peacefully entered into rest July 14, 2024, at a Madawaska healthcare facility, after a short illness. He was born September 30, 1931, in Fort Kent, the fifth of nine children born to the late Albert and Mabel (Bourgoin) Blier.

Noir worked for the Fort Kent Highway Department...

Louie J. Ouellette

Louie J. Ouellette

Jul 9, 2024

Hamlin and Van Buren--- Louie J. Ouellette, 86, peacefully entered into rest July 9, 2024 at a Madawaska healthcare facility, with his wife at his side. He was born December 12, 1937, in Cyr Plantation, a son of the late Guy and Yvonne (Perreault) Ouellette.

Louie was engaged as a farmer, worked at...

Rev. Neil R. Soucy, S.M.

Rev. Neil R. Soucy, S.M.

Jul 8, 2024

Grand Isle.  Rev Neil R. Soucy, S.M. died July 8, 2024 in Noumea, New Caledonia, at the age of 88.  Fr Soucy was born in Grand Isle, ME November 17, 1935 the first born of O'Neil Soucy and Blanche Beaulieu.  He attended Grand Isle elementary school.  At the age of 14, he entered Marist Preparatory Seminary in Bedford, MA.  ...

George E. Morrow

George E. Morrow

Jul 6, 2024

George Edward Morrow, 86, of Homosassa, Florida and formerly of Brunswick, Maine and Crystal River, Florida, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024. A native of Brooklyn, New York, he was born March 15, 1938 to the late William R. Morrow, Sr. and Adeline (Genovese) Morrow.  George attended Brooklyn Technical High School, graduated in 1956, and joined the U.S....

Joan (Picard) Cormier

Joan (Picard) Cormier

Jun 29, 2024

Van Buren--- Joan P. Cormier, a sixty-nine-year resident of Van Buren, ME, died of natural causes on June 29, 2024, at the Maine Veterans' Home in Caribou, ME.

Joan was daughter of Ludger Picard and Aurore St. Jean Picard, and sister of Jacqueline Picard Corbin, George Emile Ouellette, and Noella Picard. She was...

Theresa (Clavette) Couturier

Theresa (Clavette) Couturier

Jun 28, 2024

Madawaska--- Theresa Couturier, 89, peacefully entered into Eternal Life June 28, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, with her family at her side. She was born March 3, 1935 in Madawaska, a daughter of the late Denis and Mathilda (Doucette) Clavette.

Theresa left school as a teenager to care for her...

Troy S. Caron

Troy S. Caron

Jun 26, 2024

Fort Kent--- Troy S. Caron, 36, passed unexpectedly June 26, 2024. He was born November 10, 1987 in Fort Kent, a son of Steven and Carlene (Hebert) Caron.

He is survived by his parents of Fort Kent; two children, Neva Caron and Piper Caron, both of Fort Kent; a brother, Tom Caron and...

Martin E. Morneault

Martin E. Morneault

Jun 24, 2024

St. David --- Martin E. Morneault, 88, passed away peacefully on June 24, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born on November 25, 1935, in Madawaska, a son of the late Abel and Nelida (Martin) Morneault.  Martin enlisted with the US Air Force following high school in 1954 and served as a medic for four years....

Rina Martin

Rina Martin

Jun 23, 2024

St. David---Rina Martin, 80, passed away on June 23, 2024, at her home in St. David, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on November 9, 1943, daughter of the late Armand and Henriette (Landry) Boucher.  Rina loved gardening and really enjoyed flowers.  She always took the time to feed the homeless cats because...

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