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Omer J. Pelletier

Omer J. Pelletier

Aug 14, 2023

Madawaska---It was a sweet reunion in Heaven August 14, 2023 when Omer J. Pelletier, 72, passed from the loving care of his wife, Muriel, and daughter, Tonia, on to his final home with Jesus Christ and his children, Wayne and Nathalie. He was born with his twin brother and best friend, Elmer, February 2, 1951, in their family home...

Evelyn Perreault

Evelyn Perreault

Aug 11, 2023

FORT KENT – Evelyn Perreault, our dearest sister, wife, mom, grandmother, and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on August 11, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. She was the best homemaker, cook and Baker. She was loved by so many as we have witnessed over the past few days. She was always there to...

Robertine Long

Robertine Long

Aug 6, 2023

Presque Isle Robertine "Tina" Long, 75, passed away on August 6, 2023, at a health care facility in Bangor with her family by her side.  She was born in Fort Kent on October 26, 1947, daughter of the late Rene and Elise (Blanchard) Dumond.  Born and raised in Fort Kent on Charette Hill, at a young age she moved...

Mary (Soucy) Violette

Mary (Soucy) Violette

Jul 30, 2023

Van Buren--- Mary Violette, 96, passed into her 5th day on July 30, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, following a short illness. She was born August 18, 1926, in Golden, BC, Canada, a daughter of the late Hilaire and Helene (Mercier) Soucy and raised in the Keegan area of Van Buren.

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Laura Cormier

Laura Cormier

Jul 29, 2023

Madawaska/Van Buren---Laura T. Cormier was born June 16, 1931, the daughter of Maxine Moreau and Nelida (Gervais) Moreau. Laura passed away peacefully on Saturday July 29, 2023, with her loving family by her side. Named after her maternal grandmother (Laura Thibodeau) Laura was raised in Green River, New Brunswick, Canada with her twelve siblings Claude, William (Guy), Aline, twins...

Rena Ouellette Daigle

Rena Ouellette Daigle

Jul 27, 2023

Van Buren--- Rena Ouellette Daigle, 85, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on July 27, 2023. She was born October 21, 1937 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, the eldest daughter of twelve born of the late Albert and Regina (Roussell) Ruest, and was a graduate of University of Maine – Presque Isle.

Besides her...

Rosaire Martin

Rosaire Martin

Jul 23, 2023

Our dear brother Rosaire Martin passed away at age 85 on July 23, 2023, after a long battle with dementia. We are very grateful to God for his precious life bestowed upon us as family members. To us he was the epitome of Love, always willing and ready to help his family members and others in need.

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Irene M. Ouellet

Irene M. Ouellet

Jul 15, 2023

MADAWASKA - Irene Marie Ouellet passed away suddenly but peacefully with loved ones by her side on July 15, 2023, at NMMC in Fort Kent.  She was born in Madawaska on November 20, 1948. The 6th of 12 children born to Henry and Delia (Lagasse) Beaulieu, she was predeceased by her husband Ghislain Ouellet, a son, Sylvain, and 4...

Alfreda (Caron) Lausier

Alfreda (Caron) Lausier

Jul 15, 2023

Van Buren--- Alfreda T. Lausier, 78, peacefully passed away July 15, 2023, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. She was born March 29, 1945 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Louis and Azilda (Gagnon) Caron.

Alfreda worked as a CNA for the former Van Buren hospital for many...

Barbara Pelletier

Barbara Pelletier

Jul 9, 2023

Frenchville– Barbara (Levesque) Pelletier, 72, passed away unexpectedly on July 9, 2023, at her home. She was born in Fort Kent on January 26, 1951, daughter of the late Edmund and Sadie (Theriault) Levesque.

Barbara married her husband Jim in 1969, celebrating nearly 41 years of marriage before his passing in 2010; they built a home and...

Rosaline (Soucy) Babin

Rosaline (Soucy) Babin

Jul 8, 2023

Fort Kent--- Rosaline Babin, 83, peacefully entered through the Gates of Heaven July 8, 2023, with her family at her side. She was born April 20, 1940 in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Arthur and Amanda (St. Onge) Soucy.

Rosaline was a devoted mother and wife, and she cherished being available...

Gilberte Labbee

Gilberte Labbee

Jul 8, 2023

Gilberte (Neveu) Labbee, 94, of Enfield, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, July 8, 2023, with loved ones at her side. She was the beloved wife of 70 years to the late Reynold Labbee. Gilberte was born on Sept. 12, 1928, in Quebec, Canada to the late Joseph and Marie-Anne (Verreault) Neveu. She had resided in Enfield for the...

Wayne G. Gagnon

Wayne G. Gagnon

Jul 5, 2023

Van Buren--- Wayne G. Gagnon, 60, passed away peacefully July 5, 2023 with his loving wife by his side. He was born April 2, 1963, in Patchogue, NY, a son of the late Aurele and Albertine (Soucy) Gagnon.

Wayne will be remembered more than anything for the man who loved his family. His...

Ida M. Daigle

Ida M. Daigle

Jul 4, 2023

Fort Kent--- Ida M. Daigle, 93, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of her beloved husband on July 4, 2023. She was born April 29, 1930 in Connors, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Rene and Marie (Dominique) Pelletier.

She worked over 30 years as a cook in the cafeteria of University...

Laurette (Lausier) Doucette

Laurette (Lausier) Doucette

Jul 4, 2023

Grand Isle--- Laurette Doucette, 95, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2023, at Forest Hill Manor   in Fort Kent, Maine.  She was born in Lille on March 19, 1928, the daughter of Thaddee A. and Annie (Bouchard) Lausier.

On June 30, 1947, she married Reid Doucette in Grand Isle where they settled and...

Claudette (Dube) Lebel

Claudette (Dube) Lebel

Jul 3, 2023

Presque Isle & Hamlin--- Claudette (Dube) Lebel, 81, passed away July 3, 2023, at High View Rehab and Nursing Center, Madawaska. She was born April 26, 1942 in Lille, a daughter of the late Armand and Marie (Berube) Dube.

She married Wilfred Lebel on July 7, 1978 and lived her married life in...

Rella L. Bezanilla

Rella L. Bezanilla

Jul 1, 2023

Madawaska--- Rella Theresa Marie (Lavertu) Bezanilla, 90, peacefully entered into rest July 1, 2023, after a short illness. She was born December 2, 1932, in St. David, a daughter of the late Oneil and Delphine (Cote) Lavertu.

After graduating from Madawaska High School, Rella moved from the Valley to New York City, where...

Norma (Gagnon) Michaud

Norma (Gagnon) Michaud

Jun 30, 2023

Eagle Lake & Cape Elizabeth--- Norma (Gagnon) Michaud, 83, passed away peacefully at Cape Memory Care in Cape Elizabeth, Maine, on Friday June 30, 2023. Norma was born on June 17, 1940 in Eagle Lake, Maine. She was the oldest daughter of the late Joseph and Ethel Gagnon.

Norma was an incredible mother...

Rachel (Cyr) Ouellette

Rachel (Cyr) Ouellette

Jun 28, 2023

SCARBOROUGH & CYR PLANTATION – Rachel J. Ouellette, passed away peacefully at Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough, ME on June 28, 2023, surrounded by family.

Rachel was born on March 14, 1933 in Hamlin, Maine, daughter of Remie and Alma (Ringuette) Cyr. She graduated from Van Buren Girl's High School and married...

Ronald L. Nadeau

Ronald L. Nadeau

Jun 28, 2023

Fort Kent--- Ronald L. Nadeau, 65, passed away unexpectedly June 28, 2023. He was born in Ontario, Canada on December 9, 1957, a son of Florence (Dumais) Nadeau and the late Albert Nadeau and was raised in Fort Kent.

Ron was a Sergeant with the Maine Army Nation Guard and served over 30 years. He worked many...

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