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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...

Emelda (Michaud) Dubois

Emelda (Michaud) Dubois

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...

Louise (Beaulieu) Petrillo

Louise (Beaulieu) Petrillo

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...

Danny G. Cyr, Sr.

Danny G. Cyr, Sr.

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...

Paul E. Pelletier

Paul E. Pelletier

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...

Curtis A. Levesque

Curtis A. Levesque

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...

Gilman Desjardins

Gilman Desjardins

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...

Mona (Belanger) Cote

Mona (Belanger) Cote

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...

Lucille (Rossignol) Scott

Lucille (Rossignol) Scott

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...

Dale L. Voisine

Dale L. Voisine

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...

Clifford Roy

Clifford Roy

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....

Jacqueline Chasse

Jacqueline Chasse

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...

Joan (Gendreau) Plourde

Joan (Gendreau) Plourde

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...

Alan Beaupre

Alan Beaupre

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...

Eva Deschaine

Eva Deschaine

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...

Elray J. Oakes

Elray J. Oakes

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...

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