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David J. Pelletier

David J. Pelletier

Feb 29, 2024

Fort Kent--- David J. Pelletier, 63, passed away at his residence in Fort Kent on February 29, 2024.  He was born in Fort Kent on September 24, 1960, the son of Lucien and Irma (Philibert) Pelletier.  Dave was the owner of Valley Glass, starting at the age of 18 with his father and retiring at the age of 61.  ...

Roberta "Bobbie" Lausier

Roberta "Bobbie" Lausier

Feb 28, 2024

Roberta F. (Bobbie) Dumond Lausier passed away on February 28, 2024, at the age of 83 at a Fort Kent health care facility from complications of Pulmonary Fibrosis. She was born in Fort Kent on December 26, 1940, daughter of the late Eddie and Olive (Landry) Dumond. Bobbie worked side by side with her husband Roy in his many...

Rose Thibeault

Rose Thibeault

Feb 27, 2024

Madawaska/Connecticut---It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved sister, Rose Thibeault who departed from this world on February 27, 2024. Rose was a pillar of strength, love, and kindness in our lives and the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her. She was a woman of exceptional character, known for her...

Marcel D. Deschaine

Marcel D. Deschaine

Feb 27, 2024

Madawaska--- Marcel D. Deschaine, 68, passed unexpectedly February 27, 2024, following several years of declining health. He was born May 2, 1955, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of Anne (Fournier) Deschaine and the late Reginald Deschaine and raised in Madawaska.

Following graduating from Madawaska High School, Class of 1973, Marcel enlisted in...

Wayne Levesque

Wayne Levesque

Feb 20, 2024

Van Buren--- Wayne R. Levesque, 55, passed away unexpectedly February 20, 2024, from heart issues. He was born July 1, 1968, in Van Buren, a son of the late Joel "Joe" and Emerilda (Michaud) Levesque.

Wayne was the owner and operator of Wayne's Bodyshop in Van Buren since 1989. He loved working on...

Arms "Ellery" Labbe

Arms "Ellery" Labbe

Feb 19, 2024

Fort Kent - Arms "Ellery" R. Labbe, 88, of Fort Kent, Maine, passed away on February 19, 2024. He was born on March 7, 1935, in Wallagrass. A devoted family man and loving husband to Muriel for 69 years, Arms also cherished his community, attributing much of his personal growth to the support of his fellow towns people. Over...

Fernande Y. Cyr

Fernande Y. Cyr

Feb 18, 2024

Fort Kent and Agawam, MA--- Fernande Y. Cyr, 93, peacefully entered into rest February 18, 2024. She was born June 8, 1930, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Louis and Yvonne (Caouette) Cyr.  After being raised in Fort Kent, she graduated from St. Agatha schools. She attended University of Maine – Fort Kent and graduated from University...

Clara (Dubois) Ouellette

Clara (Dubois) Ouellette

Feb 17, 2024

Fort Kent and Portage--- Clara Ouellette, 94, peacefully passed into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of her late husband on February 17, 2024. She was born June 6, 1929 in Madawaska, a daughter of the late Leo and Maria (Laferriere) Dubois, and was the beloved wife of 74 years to the late Lucien J. Ouellette.

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Romeo Hebert

Romeo Hebert

Feb 17, 2024

Madawaska---Romeo Hebert, 87, passed away on February 17, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on June 19, 1936, son of the late Emile and Alma (Guerrette) Hebert.  Romeo was married to his first wife, Viola (Pelletier) Hebert for forty-five years, and his second wife, Viola (Michaud) Hebert for nineteen years.  He worked for...

Noella (Parent) Sirois

Noella (Parent) Sirois

Feb 12, 2024

Van Buren--- Noella Parent Sirois, age 94, passed away on February 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Lille, Maine, on August 22, 1929, the eldest child of Noel and Blanche (Corbin) Parent.

Noella was predeceased by her husband Bertrand in 2005; one brother, Richard Parent; and four sisters,...

Nancy M. Daigle

Nancy M. Daigle

Feb 11, 2024

Madawaska---Nancy M. Daigle, 92, passed away on February 11, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in St. David on June 21, 1931, daughter of the late Patrick V. and Bertha (Bouchard) Beaulieu. She is survived by one daughter, Francine Daigle and her husband Gerald of Edmundston; two grandchildren, Crystal Agar and her husband Andrew and...

Priscilla Devoe

Priscilla Devoe

Feb 9, 2024

Eagle Lake — Priscilla Devoe, 94, passed away on February 9, 2024, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility.  She was born in St. Francis, Maine on July 14, 1929, daughter of Fred and Elsie (Martin)Thibodeau.  Priscilla made a lasting impact on those who knew her.  She was known by everyone in her community as a fabulous cook, a talented...

Diane Grivois

Diane Grivois

Feb 9, 2024

Madawaska---Diane Grivois, 66, passed away on February 9, 2024, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Quebec, Canada on October 1, 1957, daughter of the late George and Gertrude (Violette) McHenry.  Diane loved taking pictures, especially of the scenery at Long Lake.  Her true love was people, always enjoying time spent with family and friends.  ...

Mary Jane (Collins) Basley

Mary Jane (Collins) Basley

Feb 7, 2024

Mary Jane Collins Basley passed away on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Presque Isle.  She was born on October 18, 1932 in Lubec, ME, the daughter of Joseph F.  and Agnes (Tyler) Collins.

She attended Lubec schools, graduating from Lubec High School in 1951. On September 21st of that year, she married Arthur M. Basley and they...

Dolores (Martin) Dumont

Dolores (Martin) Dumont

Feb 7, 2024

Fort Kent--- Dolores Dumont, 80, peacefully entered into Eternal Life February 7, 2024, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born April 14, 1943 in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Antonio and Leone (Desjardins) Martin.

Dolores graduated from University of Maine – Fort Kent and went on to be a beloved elementary school...

Doris Deschaine

Doris Deschaine

Feb 6, 2024

Fort Kent---Doris Deschaine, 88, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at a Fort Kent health care facility, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Fort Kent on December 26, 1935, daughter of the late James and Bertha (Bourgoin) Gagnon.  A lifetime resident of Fort Kent, she will be remembered as a hard worker who loved to laugh,...

Geraldine Langdo

Geraldine Langdo

Feb 6, 2024

Grand Isle---Geraldine Langdo, 83, passed away on February 6, 2024, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in New Brunswick, Canada on October 12, 1940, daughter of the late Camille and Rose (Bouchard) Michaud.  She is survived by six children, Gilman and his wife Norma, Raymond and his wife Trish, Norma and her husband Art, Robert...

Barbara Harvey

Barbara Harvey

Feb 5, 2024

St. Francis/Madawaska---Barbara Desjardins Harvey 67, passed away unexpectedly on February 5, 2024, at her residence in St. Francis, Maine.  Barb was born on September 5, 1956, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada.  The daughter of Emelio and Gladys (Picard) Desjardins.  She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend.  She cared deeply for the people...

Laurette (Bourgoin) Fournier

Laurette (Bourgoin) Fournier

Feb 3, 2024

Van Buren--- Laurette C. Fournier, 78, passed away February 3, 2024, following a short period of declining health. She was born August 10, 1945, in St. Leonard, NB Canada, a daughter of the late Walter and Cecile (Ouellette) Bourgoin, and a special niece of the late Marthe Pelletier.

Laurette last worked in the...

Deborah A. Davis

Deborah A. Davis

Feb 2, 2024

Cyr Plantation--- Deborah A. Davis, 63, peacefully entered into rest February 2, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer. Born October 8, 1960, in Concord, MA, she was the daughter of the late James and Barbara (Schnair) Davis Sr., and stepdaughter of the late Bella Desjardins

Debbie relocated to Cyr Plantation in 2004...

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