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...

Oct 11, 2023

Madawaska---Francoise Sirois, 94, passed away on October 11, 2023, at Country Village Estates.  She was born in St. Agatha on April 10, 1929, daughter of the late Felix and Azilda (Michaud) Albert.  She lived her whole life in Madawaska and worked at Pierrette Florist for many years.  Francoise lived life to the fullest, loved to laugh with family and...

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...

Oct 3, 2023

Eagle Lake---Verna Marquis, 65, passed away on October 3, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Eagle Lake on November 27, 1957, daughter of the late Cyril and Theresa (Saucier) Smart.  Verna is survived by three children, Christine Marquis of South Carolina, Theresa Marquis of Eagle Lake, Brad Marquis and his wife Jessa of...

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...

Sep 24, 2023

St. David---Lynne A. Dews, 57, passed away on September 24, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Waterbury, CT on September 19, 1966, daughter of the late Robert Dews and Sandra Goodwin.  Lynne received her bachelor's degree in music at the University of Orono and then attended University of New England and got her...

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...

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,...

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.  She was born in Van Buren on August 23, 1943, daughter of the late Fred and Bertha (Levesque) Bouchard.  She is survived by one brother, Lucien Bouchard of Largo, FL; two sisters, Patricia Martin of Windsor, CT,...

Sep 12, 2023

Kathleen M. Audibert, of Madawaska, Maine passed away peacefully on September 12th, 2023, surrounded by her family and loved ones.  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.  She was a sweet, kind and devoted mother who cared for her...

Sep 11, 2023

Fort Kent---Dorilda Martin, 99, passed away September 11, 2023, at her daughter's residence in Robbinston, Maine.  She was born in Wallagrass on July 27, 1924, daughter of the late Joseph and Modeste (Rossignol) Deprey.  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...

Sep 11, 2023

Allagash---Gregory Hughes, 74, passed away September 11, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in Allagash on June 16, 1949, the son of Henry and Nancy (Thibodeau) Hughes.  He served in the United States Army during Vietnam.  He enjoyed the wilderness and loved fishing, hunting, and sitting around the campfire playing his guitar.  His best...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 3, 2023

Fort Kent---Vanda Brown (Covelli) beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother, born January 1, 1932, passed away September 3, 2023, at the age of 91 in Fort Kent, Maine.  She is survived by her children Kathleen, John, Anne, Laura, Michael and Vanda Maria; her grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchild; her brother, Orazio Covelli, and many nieces and nephews.  ...

Sep 3, 2023

Madawaska---Gerald Baron, 88, passed away surrounded by his loving family on September 3, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on October 24, 1934, son of the late Arthur and Alvine (Saucier) Baron.  He is survived by five children, Kenneth and his wife Cindy of North Fort Myers, FL, Geraldine Brideau and her husband...

Aug 29, 2023

St. David---Joan M. Sirois, 89, passed away on August 29, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in Madawaska on August 24, 1934, daughter of the late Levite and Mary Jane (Cyr) Albert.  Joan enjoyed spending time outdoors, especially going for walks and riding her pedal bike.  She would often be found crocheting and doing ceramics.  ...

Aug 28, 2023

HAMLIN—-Peter J Smith, 77, died peacefully Aug. 28, 2023 at his residence with his loving wife Doda and son Philip by his side.  He was born in Van Buren, May 31, 1946, the son of John and Marguerite (Madore) Smith.  Growing up, Peter especially enjoyed working on the family farm with his Dad. He was a 1964 graduate of...

Aug 27, 2023

FORT KENT - Leona Dufour Lebel, 101 years young, beloved wife, mother, grandmother (memere), great grandmother, aunt (tante) and friend to many, passed away in Frenchville on Sunday, August 27, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Rivière-Verte, NB, Canada, on April 1, 1922, as the eighth of eighteen children to Thomas and Anna...