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Naomi (Simons) Howard

Naomi (Simons) Howard

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...

Joan (Smith) Cyr

Joan (Smith) Cyr

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...

Fernand "Mickey" Lavoie

Fernand "Mickey" Lavoie

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....

Sherry Marie Deschaine

Sherry Marie Deschaine

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...

Claude Caron

Claude Caron

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...

Leo Dumond

Leo Dumond

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...

Blanche (Beaulieu) Albert

Blanche (Beaulieu) Albert

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,...

Robertine (Martin) Violette

Robertine (Martin) Violette

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...

Melvin Babin

Melvin Babin

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...

Shanon Lea Hafford

Shanon Lea Hafford

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...

Louise (Ouellette) Albert

Louise (Ouellette) Albert

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,...

Roseanne (Levesque) Paradis

Roseanne (Levesque) Paradis

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...

Charlene Garon

Charlene Garon

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...

Marjolaine Fournier

Marjolaine Fournier

Nov 13, 2024

Wallagrass--- Marjolaine Marie Fournier, aged 69, of Wallagrass, ME, formerly of Plainville, CT, passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024 with her husband by her side. Born in New Brunswick, Canada, on October 4, 1955, Marje, as she was lovingly known, was a beacon of strength and love, cherished by all who knew her.

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Gloria (Berube) Violette

Gloria (Berube) Violette

Nov 13, 2024

Van Buren --- Gloria Violette peacefully entered into Eternal Life on her 90th birthday, November 13, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born November 13, 1934, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Albert and Cecile (Thibodeau) Berube.

Gloria was a graduate of former Sacred Heart High School, Van Buren, Class...

Denise (Pelletier) Saucier

Denise (Pelletier) Saucier

Nov 13, 2024

Fort Kent--- Denise P. Saucier, 64, passed unexpectedly November 13, 2024, at Fort Kent hospital. She was born May 28, 1960, in Fort Kent, a daughter of Carmen (Landry) Pelletier and the late Thomas Pelletier.

Denise was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1978, and went on to pursue...

Edith (Caron) Ouellette

Edith (Caron) Ouellette

Nov 5, 2024

Fort Kent –Our Mother, Edith M. Ouellette, passed away on Nov. 5, 2024. She was born on April 27, 1933 in St. John, Maine, the daughter of Alfred and Edna Caron.

Edith lived most of her life in northern Maine where she met Lewellyn Ouellette and later married on Nov. 9, 1950.  Edith was fondly nicknamed "Ti-titte"...

Charles Gogan

Charles Gogan

Nov 4, 2024

Madawaska--- Charles J. Gogan, 76, peacefully entered into rest November 4, 2024, at a Madawaska healthcare facility, with his beloved wife at his side. He was born November 8, 1947 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Antoine and Rita (Soucy) Gogan, raised in Madawaska, and graduated from Madawaska High School, Class of 1966.

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Nancy (Thibeault) Beaulieu

Nancy (Thibeault) Beaulieu

Nov 4, 2024

Madawaska--- Nancy M. Beaulieu, 85, peacefully entered into Eternal Life November 4, 2024, at a Fort Kent hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born July 19, 1939, in St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Walter and Leona (Pelletier) Thibeault.

Nancy worked for several local businesses but was a...

Shirley Mae Roy

Shirley Mae Roy

Oct 29, 2024

Madawaska---Shirley Mae (Morin) Roy, of Madawaska, ME passed away peacefully at a Madawaska healthcare facility on October 29, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born May 7, 1930, in Lewiston, Maine, daughter of the late George and Ida (Ouellette) Morin.  Shirley was known as a meticulous housekeeper and grounds keeper.  She truly enjoyed spending time pruning her...

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