Dec 29, 2023

Madawaska--- Jacqueline Chasse, 67, peacefully entered into Eternal Life December 29, 2023, following a long illness, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born February 22, 1956, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Leon "Reed" and Verna Cyr and raised and worked in Madawaska.  She was a life member of the American Legon Auxiliary and past...

Dec 28, 2023

Frenchville --- Joan Gendreau Plourde, 82, passed away on December 28, 2023, at Northern Maine Medical Center. She was born on November 28, 1941, daughter of William and Yvonne (Caron) Gendreau and was the beloved wife of the late Leonard Plourde. She is survived by three children, Patricia Cathcart and her husband William of Connecticut, Barbara Roy...

Dec 26, 2023

Madawaska---Alan Beaupre, 60, passed away unexpectedly on December 26, 2023, at a Presque-Isle health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on January 14, 1963, son of the late Guy and Oliva (Bosse) Beaupre.  Alan had many hobbies over the years which included; riding his spyder or his little green moped, djing, breeding guppies, and collecting muscle cars.  He...

Dec 21, 2023

FORT KENT - It is with great sadness that the family of Eva (Caron) Deschaine announces her passing on December 21, 2023, at the age of 107 and nine months. Eva was born at Little Black Lake, the only daughter of Laurent and Lydia (Gagnon) Caron on March 13, 1916. Eva grew up to a loving family with her...

Dec 19, 2023

Fort Kent---Elray J. Oakes, 87, died peacefully on December 19, 2023 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in St. John on November 7, 1936, son of the late Earl and Hazel (Plourde) Oakes.  Elray was the husband, friend, and companion of Jeannine (LaFrance) Oakes.  He is survived by his beloved son, Jeffrey Oakes of Fort...

Dec 17, 2023

Van Buren--- Gisele M. St. Pierre, 92, peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 17, 2023, at her home. She was born July 8, 1931, in St. Jean-de-Dieu, QC, Canada, a daughter of the late Irene & Marie Anna (Cote) Bernier.

Gisele worked many jobs in and around Van Buren, including the former...

Dec 14, 2023

Van Buren--- Constance T. Agnello, 85, passed unexpectedly December 14, 2023. Born in Manhattan, NY on January 31, 1938, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Jean (Spadola) Agnello.

She was a traveler and spent much time moving around to New York, California, and Maine, before finally settling in her favorite...

Dec 14, 2023

Eagle Lake---Arnold E. Thibodeau, 75, died unexpectedly in Bangor on December 14, 2023.  He was born in St. Francis on January 30, 1948, son of the late Elmer E. and Leola (Dumond) Thibodeau.  Arnold enjoyed ham radio's and talking to people all over the world.  He also liked hunting and collecting guns.  He especially loved spending time with his...

Dec 8, 2023

Eagle Lake - Earline Janice  Fournier (85) passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 8, 2023.  She was born on February 14, 1938, the daughter of the late Alphie and Rhona (Madore) Berube.  She was a devout Catholic who spent her early adulthood in the Little Franciscans convent as a nun.  Earline loved her family and God above all...

Dec 6, 2023

Van Buren--- Jean Paul Rioux, 90, peacefully entered into rest December 6, 2023, at the Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, with his loving family at his side. He was born June 6, 1933 in St. Jean de Dieu, QC, Canada, a son of the late Clement and Berthe (Ouellet) Rioux.

Jean Paul...

Nov 25, 2023

Fort Kent---Cora (Ouellette) Levesque, 91, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2023 at a health care facility.  She was born in Fort Kent on March 28, 1932, daughter of the late Johnny and Rosanna (Berube) Ouellette.  Cora is survived by three children and their spouses, Lynn and Guildo Cyr of New Brunswick, Ronnie and Donna Levesque of Florida, Todd...

Nov 24, 2023

Soldier Pond---Linda M. Ouellette, 76, passed away on November 24, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Eagle Lake on June 6, 1947, daughter of the late Alphonse, sr. and Irene (Vaillancourt) Lamarre.  She worked as a CNA for many years at various health care facilities.  She loved knitting, cooking, and crossword puzzles.  She...

Nov 24, 2023

Fort Kent--- Linda (Dubois) Pelletier, 75, passed away on November 24, 2023 with her family by her side, at NMMC, following a sudden illness. She was born on January 28, 1948 in Fort Kent, Maine, the daughter of the late Norman and Jeannette (Raymond) Dubois.

Linda was best known for her dedication to...

Nov 23, 2023

Fort Kent/Madawaska---It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our precious dad, Omer Plourde, 89.  He was born on March 11, 1934, son of the late William and Celina (St. Jean) Plourde.  His four daughters, grandchildren, and great- grandchildren (his little mushrooms) were near and dear to his heart.  He held family and friends...

Nov 22, 2023

VAN BUREN --- Philip "Skip" Dumais, 77, husband, father, grandfather, mentor, and community leader, passed away from a neurogenic bladder on November 22, 2023, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.

Born and raised in Van Buren, Skip got his nickname as a young child when uncles serving in the Navy...

Nov 21, 2023

Caribou---Odette Thibodeau Jandreau passed away peacefully on November 21, 2023, at the Caribou Nursing Home. She was born on June 9, 1929 in St. Francis, the daughter of the late Emile and Sarah Jandreau Thibodeau.  On November 7, 1950 she married the love of her life, George Jandreau, who predeceased her in 2016.  Odette enjoyed being outside, sewing, music...

Nov 19, 2023

St. John---Dora Berube, 88, passed away on November 19, 2023, at a Frenchville health care facility.  She was born in Fort Kent on March 11, 1935, daughter of the late Irenee and Elise (Blanchard) Dumond.  She was a communicant of St. John Vianney Parish and was a member of the Fort Kent Columbiettes and the Ladies of St. Anne,...

Nov 19, 2023

Madawaska---Colette Russell, 86, passed away on November 19, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Blue River, Quebec on August 4, 1937, daughter of the late Ernest and Aline (Ouellette) Theriault.  A communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church, Colette was a member of the Daughters of Isabella.  She volunteered countless hours at the church,...

Nov 18, 2023

Van Buren--- Betty Sirois, 83, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023, with her loving family at her side. She was born March 31, 1940 in Norfolk, MA, a daughter of the late Victor and Victoria (Marchette) Carini.

Betty met the love of her life, Armand Sirois, while he was serving in the...

Nov 17, 2023

Grand Isle – Leona "Kit" Roy, age 92, passed away on November 17, 2023.  She was born in Madawaska on January 6, 1931, daughter of the late Ernest and Esther (Dionne) Albert.  She started her working career at a young age at Fraser Paper Mill in Madawaska and ended up working in the school system in Grand Isle and...