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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...

Donald G. Sirois

Donald G. Sirois

Jan 31, 2024

Frenchville---Donald G. Sirois, 68, passed away unexpectedly on January 31, 2024 at his residence in Frenchville.  He was born in Fort Kent on August 8, 1955, son of the late George "Pit" and Agathe (Pelletier) Sirois.  Don had a kind heart for everybody, and treasured time spent with family.  He was an avid antique collector and very interested in...

Venette (Plourde) King

Venette (Plourde) King

Jan 30, 2024

Fort Kent--- Venette (Plourde) King, 86, died on January 30, 2024.  She was born in Fort Kent on March 6, 1937, the eighth of nine children born to Alphonse and Theresa (Charette) Plourde.  Her mother encouraged her to pursue her education from an early age. She attended the Longfellow School and graduated from the Fort Kent State...

Cynthia (Sirois) Roy

Cynthia (Sirois) Roy

Jan 30, 2024

Van Buren--- Cynthia "Cyndi" Roy, 56, peacefully entered into rest January 30, 2024, following a courageous battle with COPD and cancer. She was born July 6, 1967 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Armand and Betty (Carini) Sirois.

During her few years of work, she worked at the former Daniel's Restaurant,...

Adam Rossignol

Adam Rossignol

Jan 28, 2024

Van Buren--- Adam J. Rossignol, 39, passed away unexpectedly Sunday, January 28, 2024. He was born September 20, 1984, a son of Dinah Rossignol and the late Mark Bard.

Adam worked at Lajoie Growers for several years as a jack-of-all trades. He loved his work and looked forward to spring planting and fall...

Aramis Perez

Aramis Perez

Jan 23, 2024

Eagle Lake---Aramis Perez, 57, passed away at his residence in Eagle Lake on January 23, 2024.  He was born in Adjuntas, Puerto Rico on February 28, 1966, son of the late Ernesto and Providencia (Diaz) Perez.  Aramis is survived by his loving wife, Tanya LaSante of Eagle Lake; eight children, Aramis Perez, Angela Perez, Nathan Perez, Kalisa Perez, Josiah...

Eva (Violette) Nunley

Eva (Violette) Nunley

Jan 21, 2024

Hamlin and Van Buren--- Eva M. Nunley, 90, peacefully entered into eternal life on January 21, 2024. She was born July 23, 1933, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Fred and Catherine (Martin) Violette.

Eva relocated to Michigan to assist her sister. There she met the love of her life, Curtis,...

Gilma Sylvain

Gilma Sylvain

Jan 21, 2024

Fort Kent---Gilma Sylvain, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on January 21, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Fort Kent on April 18, 1935, daughter of the late Theodule and Phoebe (Pelletier) Voisine.  She enjoyed spending her time doing puzzles and reading.  She was a woman of faith and a communicant of St. Louis...

Roland "Red" St. Pierre

Roland "Red" St. Pierre

Jan 18, 2024

Van Buren--- Roland "Red" St. Pierre, 88, passed away January 18, 2024, following a long illness. He was born January 4, 1936, in Van Buren, a son of the late Antoine and Irene (Madore) St. Pierre.

Red enlisted with the US Army following high school in 1954 and served in Japan during the...

Robert Deschaine

Robert Deschaine

Jan 15, 2024

Madawaska---Robert Deschaine, 63, passed away on January 15, 2024, at his residence in Madawaska.  He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on February 22, 1960, son of Willard and Bernice (Lagasse) Deschaine.  Robert was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He cared deeply for the people in his life and made such an impact...

Gloria "Bea" Cote

Gloria "Bea" Cote

Jan 14, 2024

Van Buren--- Gloria "Bea" Cote, 92, peacefully entered into rest Sunday, January 14, 2024, with her loving family at her side. She was born February 2, 1931 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Leon and Albertine (Michaud) Dumond, and was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School, Class of 1949.

Bea...

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