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Gilman Pelletier
May 31, 2023
Grand Isle---Gilman Pelletier, 80, passed away at his residence in Grand Isle on May 31, 2023. Â He was born in Lewiston on April 7, 1943, son of the late Raoul and Rose (Martin) Pelletier. Â Gilman enjoyed spending time with his family and listening to his son sing and play guitar. He is survived by his son, Raoul Pelletier and...
Normande (Lavoie) Chasse
May 30, 2023
Grand Isle--- Normande Chasse, 88, entered into Eternal Life Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at a Caribou hospital, following a short illness. She was born January 11, 1935 in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Thadde and Leda (Bourgoin) Lavoie.
Normande worked over 20 years with former Jade East Perfume Factory, Madawaska. She...
Karin D. Despres
May 30, 2023
Fort Kent---Karin Dorothea Despres, 74, unexpectedly passed away at her home in May of 2023. She was born in Wiesbaden, Germany on June 1, 1948, daughter of Rudolf and Maria Elisabethe (Menz) Laux. She was born and raised in Germany until she met the love of her life, Joseph "June" Despres. They married and settled in Maine where they...
Louis F. Hartt
May 29, 2023
Fort Kent--- Louis F. Hartt, 79, peacefully passed away May 29, 2023, at a Fort Kent hospital, following a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1944, in Eagle Lake, a son of the late Frank and Kathleen (Pelletier) Hartt, and was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1963.
Louis attended Husson College....
Bernadette J. Mitchell
May 22, 2023
EAGLE LAKE/EASTPORT – Bernadette J. Mitchell, 96, died May 22, 2023, at the Northern Maine General/ Mercy Home.  She was born in Fort Kent on February 20, 1927, daughter of the late Alcide and Gertrude (Violette) Daigle. She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Jones of Calais and Virginia Mitchell of Perry; three sisters, Wilma Petetabella of Presque...
Charlene (Doucette) Gervais
May 21, 2023
St. David --- Charlene Gervais, 83, passed away on May 21, 2023, at an Orono healthcare facility. She was born May 7, 1940 in Grand Isle, Maine, a daughter of the late Patrick and Artheline (Michaud) Doucette.
For many years she owned and operated Gervais Store with her husband. She enjoyed spending time...
Stella (Kennedy) Nadeau
May 17, 2023
Fort Kent---Stella (Kennedy) Nadeau, 80, passed away May 17, 2023, at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Lac Baker, New Brunswick on February 1, 1943, daughter of the late Ernest and Aphena (Collin) Kennedy. Stella and her beloved husband owned and operated Peter's Flower Shop and Hallmark Cards. She was known for...
Patsy M Harvey
May 14, 2023
St. Francis---Patsy Harvey, 74, passed away on May 14, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Eagle Lake on December 8, 1948, daughter of the late Wilfred and Lenora (Michaud) Pelletier. Patsy enjoyed knitting, word search, and playing cards with her family and friends. She loved...
Andre R. Cyr
May 14, 2023
Van Buren--- Andre R. Cyr, 88, peacefully entered into the loving embrace of his late wife on Sunday, May 14, 2023. He was born May 1, 1935, in Notre Dame de Lourdes, NB, Canada, a son of the late Noe and Aurore (Thibodeau) Cyr.
Andre worked many...
Rolande Ouellette
May 14, 2023
Madawaska---Rolande Ouellette, 94, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in St. Agatha on June 30, 1928, daughter of the late Patrick and Marie (Ouellette) Marquis. Â She is survived by two children, Diane Morneault of Fort Kent, Michael Ouellette and his wife Sharon of...
Doris Fournier
May 13, 2023
Eagle Lake---Doris Fournier, 87, passed away peacefully May 13, 2023, at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Eagle Lake on August 10, 1935, daughter of the late Robert and Clara (Guimond) Dube.
Doris was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished her...
Gilmay Theriault
May 13, 2023
Madawaska---Gilmay Theriault, 92, passed away peacefully on May 13, 2023, at Frenchville health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on October 16, 1930, daughter of the late Donat and Egline (Bouchard) Pelletier. Gilmay was very active with the American Legion and volunteered many years with Retired Senior Volunteer Program. She was also a member of...
Peter J. Morrow
May 11, 2023
Van Buren—Peter J. Morrow, 58, passed away May 11, 2023. He was born November 15, 1964, in Van Buren, a son of the late Lawrence and Anne Marie (Lavoie) Morrow.
Peter worked all along the St. John Valley as a drywaller and painter. His excellent skills made...
Margaret Levesque
May 10, 2023
Madawaska---Margaret Gagnon Levesque, 89, passed away on May 10, 2023, at Residences Jodin in Edmundston. She was born in Edmundston on March 10, 1934, daughter of the late Claude and Ida (Huard) Gagnon. Margaret really enjoyed skiing and playing tennis. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary in Madawaska. She was also a member...
Dora Levesque Dumond
Apr 30, 2023
Van Buren, ME & Ellington, CT--- Dora Levesque Dumond, 89, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on April 30, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with her family at her side. She was born January 10, 1934, in St. Basile, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Felix and Alvine (Roy) Martin....
Bernadette Nadeau
Apr 29, 2023
Madawaska---It is with great sadness that our matriarch, Bernadette Nadeau, passed away peacefully after a short stay at Northern Maine Medical Center on April 29, 2023, at the age of 92. She was born in Baker Brook, NB, Canada on August 30, 1930, the daughter of Joseph Pinette and Delphine (Cloutier) Pinette. In addition to being...
Richard Caron
Apr 28, 2023
Fort Kent---Richard Caron, 59, passed away on April 28, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on October 31, 1963, son of the late Normand and Theresa (Gorneault) Caron. Richard loved fishing, where he could enjoy the solitude. He is survived by eight siblings, Juliette Desjardins and her husband...
Richard "Chid" Parent
Apr 27, 2023
Van Buren/Lehigh Acres---Richard Parent, 71, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at a Florida
health care facility. He was born in _Bristol, Connecticut on 11/1/1951 son of the late Martin and Loretta
Parent. Chid was an avid sportsman he played and lettered in Basketball, Soccer, Baseball in high
...
Barry Lease
Apr 24, 2023
Van Buren--- Barry S. Lease, 54, peacefully passed away on April 24, 2023, following a battle with cancer. He was born April 22, 1969, in Maryland, a son of Betty (Saville) Lease Hott and the late Vernon Lease.
Barry...
Rolande F. Cloutier
Apr 23, 2023
Rolande F. Cloutier 82, of southbridge Ma., Passed away on April 23,2023 at her home with her family by her side. Â Rolande was born On January 11, 1941, in Green River NB Canada, a daughter of the late Louis and Flavie (Ruest) Roy. Â She retired as an assembly worker in Massachusetts, after many years. Â She loved taking trips to...

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