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Susan G. Gerard
Oct 25, 2023
Madawaska---Susan Gwyer Gerard passed away peacefully at her home on Long Lake in Saint David, Maine, on the 25th of October 2023, aged 68. Â She was born in Washington, D.C. on the 31st of March 1955 to her late parents, Rita L (Albert) Gwyer of Madawaska, Maine, and Joseph A Gwyer, of Washington, D.C. Â Susan is survived by her...
Lucille Dionne
Oct 22, 2023
Grand Isle--- Lucille Dionne, 88, peacefully entered into rest Sunday, October 22, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Van Buren on April 4, 1935, daughter of the late Louis and Anna (Dufour) Cyr. Â She was communicant of St. Gerard Church, and an active member of the Ladies of St. Anne. Â Lucille enjoyed spending...
Edmund Pelletier
Oct 20, 2023
New Canada --- Edmund Pelletier, 89, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of his beloved wife on Friday, October 20, 2023, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. He was born on Christmas Eve, December 24, 1933 in Daigle, a son of the late William and Modeste (Daigle) Pelletier, and was raised on the...
Ryan E. Pelletier
Oct 18, 2023
Madawaska—-It is with profound sadness and great love that the family of Ryan E. Pelletier announces his sudden passing on October 18, 2023, at the age of 50. He was born May 3, 1973, to Robert "Bob" Pelletier and Gayle (Plourde) Pelletier.
In spite of a serious, life-altering accident at the age of six that led to...
William E. Hill, Jr.
Oct 16, 2023
William E. Hill Jr., aka "Bill Hill" passed away in Winterville, ME on October 16, 2023. Bill was born in Lynn, MA on December 2, 1945. He was the son of the late William E. Hill & Esther Junkins Hill. Throughout his life, Bill lived in Lynn, MA, Byfield, MA, Raymond, NH, Derry, NH and for the past few...
Fernande Vaillancourt
Oct 13, 2023
Van Buren--- Fernande Vaillancourt, 97, peacefully entered into rest October 13, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with her beloved family at her side. She was born March 26, 1926 in Drummond, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Jean & Elise (Caron) Lafrance.
She worked for Vaillancourt Trucking, where she assisted...
Francoise Sirois
Oct 11, 2023
Madawaska---Francoise Sirois, 94, passed away on October 11, 2023, at Country Village Estates. Â She was born in St. Agatha on April 10, 1929, daughter of the late Felix and Azilda (Michaud) Albert. Â She lived her whole life in Madawaska and worked at Pierrette Florist for many years. Â Francoise lived life to the fullest, loved to laugh with family and...
Leland Boucher
Oct 9, 2023
Fort Kent--- Leland Boucher, 61, passed unexpectedly October 9, 2023. He was born April 8, 1962 in Fort Kent, a son of Gertrude (Blier) Boucher and the late Emile Boucher.
Lee enlisted with the Maine National Guard and served over 20 years, and he was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Fort Kent. He last worked...
Verna Marquis
Oct 3, 2023
Eagle Lake---Verna Marquis, 65, passed away on October 3, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Eagle Lake on November 27, 1957, daughter of the late Cyril and Theresa (Saucier) Smart. Â Verna is survived by three children, Christine Marquis of South Carolina, Theresa Marquis of Eagle Lake, Brad Marquis and his wife Jessa of...
Rodrigue "Frenchie" Pelletier
Sep 27, 2023
Grand Isle--- Rodrigue "Frenchie" Pelletier, 75, passed unexpectedly September 27, 2023, following a tragic accident. He was born May 8, 1948, in Riceville, NB, Canada, a son of the late Wilfred and Rita (Lizotte) Pelletier.
He was a lifelong welder and worked for the union in Quincy, MA for many years. During his...
Lynne A. Dews
Sep 24, 2023
St. David---Lynne A. Dews, 57, passed away on September 24, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Waterbury, CT on September 19, 1966, daughter of the late Robert Dews and Sandra Goodwin. Â Lynne received her bachelor's degree in music at the University of Orono and then attended University of New England and got her...
Joyce (Bosse) Rackley
Sep 22, 2023
Madawaska--- Joyce Marie (Bosse) Rackley, 74 passed away unexpectedly but peacefully September 22, 2023 at a Fort Kent hospital, Maine. Born October 24, 1948 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, was the daughter of the late Armand and Dorothy (Lachance) Bosse.
Joyce enjoyed reading, playing bingo, and crossword puzzles. She loved her visits from her...
Sylvia (Daigle) Plourde
Sep 22, 2023
Illinois & Madawaska, ME--- Sylvia Plourde, of Streamwood, Illinois, Beloved wife of the late Joel J.; loving mother of Donna (Thomas) Mazzone and Michael (Adrienne) Plourde; dear grandmother of Tina (Chase) MacDonald, Jeffrey Mazzone and great grandmother of Bennett MacDonald; fond sister of the late Edmond Daigle.
Sylvia worked for the Seville Banquets,...
Lorraine Beaulieu
Sep 21, 2023
Madawaska---Lorraine Beaulieu, 80, passed away on September 21, 2023, after a long battle with cancer, at a Fort Kent Health care facility. Â She was born in Van Buren on August 23, 1943, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Levesque) Bouchard. Â She is survived by one brother, Lucien Bouchard of Largo, FL; two sisters, Patricia Martin of Windsor, CT,...
Kathleen Audibert
Sep 12, 2023
Kathleen M. Audibert, of Madawaska, Maine passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones. Â She grew up and lived in that wonderful small town for the majority of her life, prior to moving closer to her children in the Bangor area. Â She was a sweet, kind and devoted mother who cared for her...
Dorilda Y. Martin
Sep 11, 2023
Fort Kent---Dorilda Martin, 99, passed away September 11, 2023, at her daughter's residence in Robbinston, Maine. Â She was born in Wallagrass on July 27, 1924, daughter of the late Joseph and Modeste (Rossignol) Deprey. Â She is survived by four children, Philip Martin of Van Buren, Claire Canfield and her husband Rick of Edinburg, Nancy Everhart and her husband Harry...
Gregory Hughes
Sep 11, 2023
Allagash---Gregory Hughes, 74, passed away September 11, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â He was born in Allagash on June 16, 1949, the son of Henry and Nancy (Thibodeau) Hughes. Â He served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Â He enjoyed the wilderness and loved fishing, hunting, and sitting around the campfire playing his guitar. Â His best...
Natalie (Bartlett) Smith
Sep 7, 2023
Ashland--- Natalie Bartlett Smith, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 7, 2023, at a nursing care facility in Skowhegan, Maine. She was born on August 3, 1944, the daughter of Jonathan Bartlett and Harriet (Boucher) Bartlett. When Natalie was two years old, her father, Johnathan, died. Her mother was remarried to Arthur "Art" Rafford, who became...
Dalton W. Tibbetts
Sep 6, 2023
Garfield Plantation--- Dalton Wayne Tibbetts, 77, passed away peacefully September 6, 2023, at the Aroostook House of Comfort. He was born May 5, 1946 in Masardis, a son of the late Carlton and Elta (Libby) Tibbetts.
Following his high school graduation, Dalton enlisted with the US Army in 1965, and was a proud...
Donna Jean Ouellette
Sep 4, 2023
Van Buren--- Donna Jean Ouellette, 61, peacefully entered into Eternal Rest September 4, 2023, following several years of failing health. She was born February 12, 1962, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Ronald and Caroline (Violette) Ouellette, and a graduate of Van Buren Secondary School.
Donna attended the University of Maine...

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