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Anita Griffeth

Anita Griffeth

Oct 18, 2024

Anita (Roy) Griffeth, 84, died peacefully at her home in Eagle Lake on October 18, 2024. She was born on July 4, 1940, in Eagle Lake, Maine, daughter of George and Edna (Madore) Roy.

She is survived by her husband of nearly 58 years, Gary Griffeth of Eagle Lake, daughter Lisa Ebert and husband Mark of Keller,...

Theresa (Dumont) Labbe

Theresa (Dumont) Labbe

Oct 17, 2024

Van Buren--- Theresa Labbe, 96, peacefully entered into rest October 17, 2024, following a long illness. She was born August 24, 1928 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Leon and Albertine (Michaud) Dumont.

A graduate of the nursing programs in St-Basille and Edmundston, New Brunswick, Theresa began her career as a...

Beatrice (Levesque) Cormier

Beatrice (Levesque) Cormier

Oct 15, 2024

Portage Lake--- After a lengthy stay at the Caribou Nursing Home and battling dementia, Beatrice Maryann Levesque Cormier passed away on October 15, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 6, 1936, a daughter of the late John and Helen (Soucy) Levesque.  She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Leo Paul Cormier, with whom she shared...

Lina (Thibodeau) Gibson

Lina (Thibodeau) Gibson

Oct 15, 2024

Lina C. (Thibodeau) Gibson, 76, passed away peacefully on October 15th, 2024, surrounded by her family at Bristol Hospital. Lina was born on August 19, 1948, in Van Buren, Maine, to the late Fernand and Gilberte (Theriault) Thibodeau.

Lina withdrew from high school prior to graduation to marry the love of her life,...

Annette Devost Soucy

Annette Devost Soucy

Oct 14, 2024

It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Annette Christine Devost Soucy, on Monday October 14, 2024 at the age of 81, in St. Hyacinthe, Quebec.  Born on March 29, 1943 in Lille, Maine, she was the daughter of Camille and Christine Devost.  In her early years, Annette was a parishioner of the former Mt....

Roy Gardner Sr.

Roy Gardner Sr.

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...

Laura "Coune" Cyr

Laura "Coune" Cyr

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...

Amanda (Theriault) Bouley

Amanda (Theriault) Bouley

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,...

Gladys Ouellette Pelletier

Gladys Ouellette Pelletier

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...

Jeanne (Cyr) Pratt

Jeanne (Cyr) Pratt

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...

Louis Albert

Louis Albert

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...

Wilfred "Bea" Pelletier, Jr.

Wilfred "Bea" Pelletier, Jr.

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...

Clifford J. Gagnon

Clifford J. Gagnon

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...

Ralph Dumais

Ralph Dumais

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...

Jeannine M. Nadeau

Jeannine M. Nadeau

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...

Jacqueline (Albert) Labbe

Jacqueline (Albert) Labbe

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...

Leodore Ouellette

Leodore Ouellette

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...

Margaret Mcbreairty

Margaret Mcbreairty

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)...

Therese D. (Hebert) Cote

Therese D. (Hebert) Cote

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...

Armand J. Martin

Armand J. Martin

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...

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