Jan 12, 2024

FORT KENT- Emelda Dubois, 102, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2024, at a health care facility.  She was born in Fort Kent, Maine, on June 6, 1921, the eighth of thirteen children of Thomas and Marie (Fongemie) Michaud.

She was married to Walter Dubois on June 6, 1939.  Emelda was preceded in...

Jan 11, 2024

Fort Kent--- Louise Petrillo, 89, peacefully entered into Eternal Life January 11, 2024, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. She was born November 21, 1934, in Baker Lake, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Albert and Irene (Caron) Beaulieu.

Louise relocated to Queens, New York in her early 20s, to be closer...

Jan 10, 2024

St. David – Danny G. Cyr Sr, 67, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2024, with his family by his side in Fort Kent, Maine. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine, on January 29, 1956, to Urbey L. Cyr, Sr. and Annette (Deschaine) Cyr of St. David, Maine.  He graduated from Madawaska High School in 1974.  Danny was...

Jan 7, 2024

Madawaska--- Paul E. Pelletier, 88, peacefully entered into rest January 7, 2024, at Aroostook House of Comfort, with his loving family at his side. He was born October 25, 1935, in Madawaska, a son of the late Donat and Egline (Bouchard) Pelletier.

Paul was a heavy equipment operator for many years with Ed...

Jan 5, 2024

Madawaska---Curtis A. Levesque, 19, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2024, in Frenchville.  He was born in Dover, New Hampshire on May 1, 2004, beloved son of Andrew and Monica (Corriveau) Levesque.  Curtis was a 2022 graduate of Madawaska High School, as well as the Saint John Valley Technology Center in Frenchville.  He was currently enrolled in the welding...

Jan 5, 2024

Frenchville – Gilman "Pitou" Desjardins, 84, passed away on January 5, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on April 27, 1939, in St. David, the son of the late Gilbert and Delima (Fongemie) Desjardins.  He is survived by his five children – Paula (Mitchell) Dumond, St. Agatha ME; Michael (Monica), Derry NH; Wayne, Frenchville ME; Lisa (Bruce...

Jan 3, 2024

Madawaska – Mona C. Cote, 80, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on January 3, 2024.  She was born September 11, 1943 in Baker Brook, NB, Canada, a daughter of Antoine and Isabelle (Cyr) Belanger.

She is survived by her loving husband, Philip N. Cote, of 58 years, sons Dean...

Dec 31, 2023

Van Buren--- Lucille Marie Scott, 100, peacefully entered into the waiting arms of the Lord December 31, 2023. She was born August 21, 1923, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Leon and Angelique (Michaud) Rossignol.

Lucille relocated to Massachusetts during WWII, where she assisted in the war efforts making tires. She...

Dec 31, 2023

Fort Kent--- Dale L. Voisine, 66, a special son, brother, brother-in-law and uncle passed away on December 31, 2023, after a courageous 4-year battle with cancer. Dale was born on September 25, 1957, in Fort Kent, a son of Conrad "Pit" and Theresa (Plourde) Voisine, and was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of...

Dec 30, 2023

Fort Kent-- Clifford Roy, age 96, peacefully entered into rest at home on December 30, 2023, with loving family by his side, after a brief period of declining health. He was born on October 20, 1927, in Fort Kent, a son of George and Leona (Daigle) Roy.

He was a communicant of St....

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...