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Anita C. Nadeau

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.  Anita, our mom, was the ultimate hard worker and family provider.  She started to work outside her...

Leo "June" Pelletier

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.  He was born on his family's farm in Daigle, Maine, son of the late Leo K. and Pauline (Pelletier) Pelletier.  June was raised at the family homestead in Daigle where he and his beloved wife of...

Peter Saucier

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.  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

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

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.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Loretta Clavette of Madawaska. They raised four children; Real...

Annie Paradis

Annie Paradis

May 15, 2024

Allagash--- Annie L. Paradis, 86, peacefully passed away May 15, 2024, at a Fort Kent hospital. She was born May 18, 1937, in Allagash, a daughter of the late Thomas and Hannah (Hafford) Pelletier.

Annie graduated from the University of Maine – Fort Kent. She was a longtime teacher for the former Allagash...

Leo James Dubay

Leo James Dubay

May 15, 2024

Van Buren--- Leo James Dubay, 82, peacefully entered into rest May 15, 2024, following a short bout of declining health. He was born March 31, 1942, in Van Buren, a son of the late Martin and Agnes (Dionne) Dubay.

Jim worked as a young man timber harvesting in the woods with his father....

Donald Michaud

Donald Michaud

May 13, 2024

Donald Joseph Michaud, 66, passed away Monday evening, May 13, 2024, at his Fort Kent home, surrounded by his loving family and friends, following a courageous battle with liver cancer. He was born on February 6, 1958, in St. Agatha, son of Raoul Michaud & Aurore (Pelletier) Michaud.

He was a graduate of the class of 1976...

Normande F. Plourde

Normande F. Plourde

May 7, 2024

Normande F. Plourde, 96, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2024. She was born in St. David on September 24,1927, the daughter of Frank and Delima (Daigle) Fournier.  At a young age she became the caretaker of her father and her younger siblings. Remaining in St. David, she married the love of her life on July 29th, 1947, and...

Candida Boucher

Candida Boucher

May 6, 2024

Grand Isle/North Carolina---Candida Boucher, 23, passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2024, at her home in North Carolina.  She was born in Fort Kent on September 6, 2000, the daughter of Peter and Sandra (Ouellette) Boucher.  Candida enjoyed just about anything that has to do with the outdoors including snowshoeing, riding atv, fishing, and hiking.  She loved her family...

Raymonde Corriveau

Raymonde Corriveau

May 3, 2024

Frenchville---Raymonde Corriveau, 78, passed away on May 3, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Frenchville.  She was born April 14, 1946, daughter of the late Jean Georges and Cecile (Bouchard) Gagne.  She was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and was a lifetime member of the Daughters of Isabella, and American Legion Auxiliary.  She volunteered...

Vernal G. Nadeau

Vernal G. Nadeau

Apr 30, 2024

St. Francis - Vernal G. Nadeau passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2024. He was born in St. Francis on October 14, 1944 to the late Patrick and Essie (Pelletier) Nadeau.

From a young age, Vern was drawn to the logging industry. He spent much of his childhood working deep in the northern Maine woods at logging camps...

Benoit Michaud

Benoit Michaud

Apr 27, 2024

St. John Plantation--- Benoit M. Michaud, 90, peacefully entered into rest and into the loving arms of his beloved wife on April 27, 2024, at his home with his family at his side. He was born October 8, 1933 in Pohenegamook, QC, Canada, a son of the late Magloire and Alphonsine (St. Pierre) Michaud.

Benoit owned and...

Roger Ouellette

Roger Ouellette

Apr 26, 2024

Fort Kent--- Roger Ouellette, 86, passed away peacefully April 26, 2024, at a Frenchville healthcare center. He was born July 15, 1937, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Adrien and Juliette (Paradis) Ouellette, and was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School.

Roger last worked with former Quigley's Hardware for over 45 years, occupying...

Clarence D. Cyr

Clarence D. Cyr

Apr 25, 2024

Madawaska---Clarence D. Cyr, 96, passed away on April 25, 2024, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in St. David on June 28, 1927, son of the late Donat and Eva (Sirois) Cyr.  Clarence is survived by three children, Roger Cyr of Madawaska, John Paul Cyr and his wife Anne of Auburn, Eva Marie Michaud and her...

Duane T. Yankowsky

Duane T. Yankowsky

Apr 25, 2024

Sinclair & Standish --- Duane T. Yankowsky, 55, peacefully passed away April 25, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Portland on November 10, 1968, a son of Stanley Yankowsky and the late Linda (Ettenger) Yankowsky Ringuette.

After graduating from Wisdom High...

Gary L Williams

Gary L Williams

Apr 23, 2024

Gary Lee Williams, 70, of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio, passed away on April 23, 2024, in Madawaska, Maine. Born on September 15, 1953, he was a beloved husband, stepfather, grandfather, and cousin.  Gary was known for his unwavering love and devotion to his family. He cherished his Canadian relatives and expressed deep gratitude for their unconditional love. Spending most of...

Keith G. Clark

Keith G. Clark

Apr 23, 2024

Frenchville---Keith Clark, 88, passed away at Bangor health care facility on April 23, 2024.  He was born in Kincardine, New Brunswick on March 16, 1936, son of the late Gordon and Freda (MacDonald) Clark.  He worked as a lineman for Maine Public for over 35 years, retiring as a supervisor.  Keith was active in his community as a hockey...

Marilyn (Fortin) Plourde

Marilyn (Fortin) Plourde

Apr 21, 2024

FORT KENT – Marilyn Ann (Fortin) Plourde, 73, entered into eternal rest surrounded by loving family at a Bangor healthcare facility on April 21, 2024.  She was the daughter of the late Wilfred Fortin and Rella (Caron) Fortin Cyr, born August 18, 1950, in Fort Kent, ME.

She was the beloved wife of...

Alberie J. Nadeau

Alberie J. Nadeau

Apr 17, 2024

Fort Kent--- Alberie J. Nadeau, 100, passed away April 17, 2024, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. He was born January 8, 1924, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Damase and Elodie (Daigle) Nadeau. He was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1942.

Alberie enlisted in the...

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