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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
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
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.
Jul 8, 2024
Grand Isle. Â Rev Neil R. Soucy, S.M. died July 8, 2024 in Noumea, New Caledonia, at the age of 88. Â Fr Soucy was born in Grand Isle, ME November 17, 1935 the first born of O'Neil Soucy and Blanche Beaulieu. Â He attended Grand Isle elementary school. Â At the age of 14, he entered Marist Preparatory Seminary in Bedford, MA. Â ...
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. Â George attended Brooklyn Technical High School, graduated in 1956, and joined the U.S....
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
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
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
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. Â Martin enlisted with the US Air Force following high school in 1954 and served as a medic for four years....
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. Â She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on November 9, 1943, daughter of the late Armand and Henriette (Landry) Boucher. Â Rina loved gardening and really enjoyed flowers. Â She always took the time to feed the homeless cats because...
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hartt
Jun 19, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Ann Hartt, 83, peacefully passed away on June 19, 2024, in Nocatee (Ponte Vedra), Florida. Born on July 25, 1940, in St. Francis, Maine, the daughter of the late Frank and Kathleen (Pelletier) Hartt. Despite battling a progressive disease in recent years, she faced life's challenges with courage and a smile and maintained her infectious laugh and...
Reynold A. Theriault
Jun 17, 2024
Hamlin--- Reynold A. Theriault, 79, peacefully entered into Eternal Life June 17, 2024, following a short illness, with his family at his side. He was born in Van Buren November 5, 1944, a son of the late Leon and Catherine (Cormier) Theriault.
He is survived by his beloved wife of 44 years, Jeanne...
John C. Elliott
Jun 12, 2024
St. John Plantation —John Campbell Elliott, peacefully went to be home with the Lord on June 12, 2024; his wife, Lucy at his side. He was born on July 1, 1939, in Houlton, Maine, the son of Ernest and Pauline (Campbell) Elliott.
John was a true teacher in every sense of the word. He was awarded Professor...
Simone (Violette) Dubay
Jun 1, 2024
Van Buren--- Simone (Violette) Dubay, 86, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 surrounded by her family. Her last few days were filled with visits from those who loved and admired her. Â The care she received at Borderview Rehab and Living Center along with EMMC was commendable beyond words.
She was born September...
Jean Marie Bernier
May 24, 2024
Eagle Lake & Van Buren--- Jean Marie Bernier, 62, peacefully entered into rest May 24, 2024. She was born September 25, 1961, in Eagle Lake.
Though disabled since birth, Jean's blindness did not hold her back from living life. She was bilingual in French and English and was a whiz at putting puzzles...
Anita C. Nadeau
May 22, 2024
Frenchville---Anita C. (Bouchard) Nadeau, 93, was born November 3, 1930, in Saint David, a suburb of Madawaska, Maine to the late Paul and Simone (Chasse) Bouchard and died on May 22, 2024, to be happily joined with her family to predeceased her. Â Anita, our mom, was the ultimate hard worker and family provider. Â She started to work outside her...
Leo "June" Pelletier
May 19, 2024
Fort Kent---Leo F. "June" Pelletier, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 84. Â He was born on his family's farm in Daigle, Maine, son of the late Leo K. and Pauline (Pelletier) Pelletier. Â June was raised at the family homestead in Daigle where he and his beloved wife of...
Peter Saucier
May 19, 2024
Fort Kent---Peter Saucier, age 65, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2024, surrounded by his loving family after a fairly short and courageous battle with cancer. Â He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength, generosity, and unwavering dedication to all who knew him.
There wasn't a moment where his family doubted that he could put food on...
Tylor Kelly
May 17, 2024
Tylor Wade Kelly was born in Allagash, Maine on May 17, 1937, and on his 87th birthday, Friday May 17th, 2024, he passed away peacefully at his home in Allagash, with his family by his side.
He was the son of John and Fern (McBreairty) Kelly. He grew up in a family of eight siblings, brother Guy...
Reginald J. Clavette
May 17, 2024
Madawaska - Reginald Clavette, beloved husband, father and grandfather passed away peacefully on Friday May 17, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born on August 23, 1930 in Grand Isle, Maine, son of the late Ludger and Carmen Clavette. Â He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Loretta Clavette of Madawaska. They raised four children; Real...

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