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Lester Cyr
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. Â He was predeceased by his parents Norma Jean Larson and Patrick Omar Cyr;...
Jeanne D'Arc Cormier
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...
Larry A. Bouchard
Nov 6, 2023
Madawaska---Larry A. Bouchard, 81, passed away on November 6, 2023, at St. Joseph's Memory Care in Frenchville. Â 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...
Therese "Terry" Caron
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. Â Aunt Terry lived a faith filled life and she was a kindred spirit to so many. Â She loved her God and her family so very much. Â She also loved music, especially French music and...
Louis "Bucket" Cyr
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...
Ivor Weyeneth
Nov 1, 2023
St. David--- Ivor Weyeneth, 82, passed away November 1, 2023. He was born November 22, 1940, in England, a son of the late Dora (Weyeneth) Soucy and his stepfather Leonide Soucy.
He last worked with Michaud Burial Vault Company for about seven years, and previously worked almost 50 years as a bread salesman...
Ann Marie Grivois
Oct 31, 2023
Grand Isle---Ann Marie (Beaupré) Grivois, 81, passed away on October 31, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility with her children by her side.  She was born in Boston, MA on December 29, 1941, daughter of the late Addis and Normande (Morrow) Beaupré.  She is survived by three children, Janet Grivois and her wife Julia of Grand Isle, Lisa...
Patricia Levasseur
Oct 30, 2023
Patricia M. Levasseur, 84, of Grand Isle, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility. Â She was born in Grand Isle on November 6, 1938, a daughter of the late George and Ida (Theriault) L'Italien. Â Over the years she made long-lasting friendships everywhere she worked. Â Friendships she cherished and maintained throughout her life. Â ...
James Vaillancourt
Oct 30, 2023
Madawaska---James Vaillancourt, 80, passed away on October 30, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility. Â He was born in Madawaska on April 21, 1943, son of the late Patrick and Rose Vaillancourt. Â James loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and listening to country music. Â He is survived by one son, Jesse J. Vaillancourt and his companion Tracy Beaulieu...
Philippe Cyr
Oct 29, 2023
Fort Kent--- Philippe J. Cyr, 61, passed away peacefully October 29, 2023, at his home, following a brief illness, with his loving, devoted family at his side. He was born July 31, 1962, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Albe and Thalida (Pelletier) Cyr.
Phil had his own drywall company...
William "Willie" H. O'Leary
Oct 28, 2023
St. John---William "Willie" O'Leary, 96, passed away and entered eternity with his Lord on October 28, 2023, at a Frenchville health care facility. Â He was born in St. John on July 27, 1927, son of the late Daniel and Augustis (McKinnon) O'Leary. Â Willie was an Army veteran, having served from 1945-1947. Â An avid outdoorsman, he was always found hunting,...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Jalbert
Oct 28, 2023
South Portland--Jacqueline Pelletier Jalbert, 97, passed away on October 28, 2023, in the home of her daughter Donna, who had been her caregiver for eight years. Â Jackie, as she liked to be called, was born January 17, 1926, daughter of Dora (Morin) and Edward Pelletier of St. Francis and Caribou, Maine.
She was married to the late...
Aldéo Bélanger
Oct 26, 2023
Madawaska--- Aldéo Bélanger, 92, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2023, in Houston, TX. A son of Michel and Delia (Laplante) Bélanger, he was born in Saint-Hilaire, NB, Canada, on October 30, 1930.
Aldéo grew up in a large family on a small farm in the pastoral hills of Riceville, NB. Growing up...
Marc Perreault
Oct 26, 2023
Marc E. Perreault - New Britain, CT, formerly from Fort Kent, ME passed away unexpectedly. Born April 26, 1961, to Everette and Loretta (Dube) Perreault in Fort Kent. Â Marc enjoyed the profession of residential and commercial painting until he was forced to retire due to ill health. Â Marc loved the state of Maine and often spoke of making it...
Daniel Madore
Oct 26, 2023
Van Buren--- Daniel N. Madore, 93, died October 26, 2023, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. He was born December 6, 1929 in Cyr Plantation, a son of the late Leo S. and Lillian (Ayotte) Madore.
He is survived by his children, Peggy Madore and her husband Herb Wheeler of Daniels, WV, Lisa Sieracki...
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...

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