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 Van...

Nov 16, 2023

Van Buren--- Beatrice Madore peacefully entered into Eternal Rest on November 16, 2023, several days after her 96th birthday. She was born November 12, 1927 in Portage, a daughter of the late Levite and Yvonne (Daigle) Cormier, and raised in Keegan and Van Buren.

She was a cashier at the former local A&P...

Nov 14, 2023

St. John---Michael R. Beaulieu, 67, passed away November 14, 2023, at his home in St. John, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Fort Kent on June 14, 1956, the son of Elmer Beaulieu and Irene (Paradis) Sirois.  Mike was a truck driver his whole life and worked countless hours, the proud owner of Beaulieu and Son...

Nov 9, 2023

Van Buren--- Chanel Laplante, 97, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of his beloved wife on November 9, 2023. He was born January 24, 1926 in Van Buren, a son of the late Charles and Azilda (Cyr) Laplante, and cherished over 74 years of marriage to his late wife, Leola (Michaud) Laplante.

Nov 9, 2023

St. Agatha/Fort Kent---Cecilia "Papoose" Dubois peacefully passed away on November 9, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Fort Kent on August 28, 1942, daughter of the late Emile and Estelle (Bourgoin) Hebert.  Cecilia's legacy is a testament to her boundless compassion, kindness, and unconditional love for all.  For over five decades, Cecilia was...

Nov 8, 2023

St. Francis/Caribou---Ervin D. Jandreau, 83, passed away on November 8, 2023, at a Presque-Isle health care facility.  He was born in St. Francis on December 11, 1939, son of the late Hector and Rosebell (Dubois) Jandreau.  Ervin was a United States Army Veteran, and later worked at a truck driver until his retirement.  He is survived by six siblings,...

Nov 8, 2023

Millinocket---Lester Raymond Cyr, 52, passed away, surrounded by family and friends, after a brief battle with cancer. Lester made a career as a diesel mechanic and woods equipment operator with W.T. Gardner and Gerald Pelletier and sons. He prided himself on his work ethic and performance.  He was predeceased by his parents Norma Jean Larson and Patrick Omar Cyr;...

Nov 7, 2023

Van Buren & Hamlin--- Jeanne D'Arc Cormier, 97, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on November 7, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born in Van Buren on September 19, 1926, a daughter of the late Martin Levasseur and Clara (Ouellette) Levasseur-Nadeau.

Jeanne was a master seamstress and altered many suits...

Nov 6, 2023

Madawaska---Larry A. Bouchard, 81, passed away on November 6, 2023, at St. Joseph's Memory Care in Frenchville.  He was born in Frenchville on July 17, 1942, son of the late Aurel and Doris (Paradis) Bouchard.

Larry instilled a strong work ethic with his daughters. After graduating from Madawaska High School in 1960, he...

Nov 6, 2023

Fort Kent--- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Therese "Terry" L. Caron, 78, on Monday. November 6, 2023.  Aunt Terry lived a faith filled life and she was a kindred spirit to so many.  She loved her God and her family so very much.  She also loved music, especially French music and...

Nov 1, 2023

Louis "Bucket" Cyr, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Madawaska, ME on November 1, 2023.  Louis was born in Frenchville, ME on October 2, 1950, to Reginald and Lucille (Roussel) Cyr.

He served in the United States Army National Guard and was a proud member of the American Legion Post 147. During his time in...