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Patricia "Patty" (O'Clair) Vaillancourt

Patricia "Patty" (O'Clair) Vaillancourt

Jun 5, 2023

Ashland--- Patricia "Patty" (O'Clair) Vaillancourt, 63, passed away peacefully June 5, 2023, with her loving family at her side. She was born December 16, 1959, in Presque Isle, a daughter of the late William and Christine (Flint) O'Clair Jr.

Pat was a full-time cook at McCain Foods, Easton, for over 13 years, until...

Roland C. Gendreau

Roland C. Gendreau

Jun 2, 2023

Grand Isle — Roland C. Gendreau, 85, peacefully entered into rest June 2, 2023, at Aroostook House of Comfort, following a brief illness. He was born October 9, 1937, in St. David, a son of the late Willard and Agathe (Chasse) Gendreau.

Roland worked for Cianbro for more than three decades as a...

Rita "Bobbie" Coulombe

Rita "Bobbie" Coulombe

Jun 1, 2023

Fort Kent & Florida--- Rita "Bobbie" (Laferriere) Coulombe, 74, peacefully passed away surrounded by family on June 1, 2023, in Port St. Lucie, Florida. She was born August 7, 1948, in Fort Kent, daughter of the late Aurelle and Rena (Voisine) Laferriere.  She was predeceased by her husband Clayton Coulombe. Rita is survived by her daughter Mariya Rau of...

Gaetane Bouchard

Gaetane Bouchard

May 31, 2023

Madawaska---Gaetane (Picard) Bouchard, 93, passed away on May 31, 2023, while in the loving care of her daughters, Denise and Danielle. With the caring guidance of the Northern Light Home Health and Hospice team, Mom was never alone.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on April 29, 1930, daughter of the late Sylvio "Pat" and Annie (Sirois) Picard.  ...

Dennis J. Giblin Ii

Dennis J. Giblin Ii

May 31, 2023

Dennis J. Giblin II, 41, unexpectedly passed away on May 31, 2023.  He was born June 22, 1981, in New Britain, CT, son of Colleen Giblin.  He is survived by his wife Amy (Bouchard) Giblin, and three children; Gabriella, Abigail and Liam, his mother; Colleen Giblin, his father; John Ferreira, sister; Kaytlyn Robbins, brother; Jarred Giblin-Ferreira, maternal grandmother; Kathleen...

Gilman Pelletier

Gilman Pelletier

May 31, 2023

Grand Isle---Gilman Pelletier, 80, passed away at his residence in Grand Isle on May 31, 2023.  He was born in Lewiston on April 7, 1943, son of the late Raoul and Rose (Martin) Pelletier.  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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rolande Ouellette

May 14, 2023

Madawaska---Rolande Ouellette, 94, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in St. Agatha on June 30, 1928, daughter of the late Patrick and Marie (Ouellette) Marquis.  She is survived by two children, Diane Morneault of Fort Kent, Michael Ouellette and his wife Sharon of...

Doris Fournier

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

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

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

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

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....

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