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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael Levesque
Jun 26, 2023
Madawaska---Michael Levesque, 65, passed away on June 26, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â He was born in St. David on April 8, 1958, son of the late Gedeon and Ida (Deschaine) Levesque. Â His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his family, especially his nieces and nephews. Â He was a talented carpenter and spent many...
Joan Doucette
Jun 26, 2023
Madawaska---Joan E. Doucette, 90, passed away on June 26, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility. Â She was born in Madawaska on February 10, 1933, daughter of the late Joseph and Claudia (Ringuette) Parent. Â Joan was predeceased by her first husband, Elmer Cormier and her second husband, Richard Doucette, Sr.; her siblings, Annette (Parent) Boutot, Roland Parent, Merita Parent,...
Claudette Audibert
Jun 24, 2023
Fort Kent---Claudette Geraldine (Daigle) Audibert, 88, passed away peacefully at Forest Hill Manor on Friday, June 24, 2023, with family by her side. Â Claudette was born on May 10,1935 in Saint Agatha, Maine. She was the oldest daughter of the late Donat and Eva (Michaud) Daigle. She married Lawrence Gilman Audibert on August 4, 1955. Â Claudette was an incredible...
Patrick Belanger
Jun 23, 2023
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our son, Patrick David Belanger on June 23, 2023 from brain cancer, at the age of 27. Despite Patrick's immense bravery and determination, treatments were unsuccessful.
Patrick graduated high school in 2014 and earned a degree in Diesel Hydraulics from Northern Maine Community College in 2016. Â ...
Rena M. Bailey
Jun 23, 2023
Madawaska–Rena M. Bailey passed away June 23, 2023, at Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor at the age of 83 surrounded by her loving family.  She was the 5th child of 9 born to Elie and Marie (Guerrette) Morin.
Rena will be remembered for her love of family. Â She found pleasure in anticipating and preparing...
John M. Brown
Jun 22, 2023
Eagle Lake --- John M Brown passed away on June 22, 2023, at Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, surrounded by his family and friends, after a long battle of lymphoma cancer. He was born in Augusta Maine on Nov 23, 1941, to the late Theodore "Teddy" R. Brown and late Katharine "Kitty" B. Brown. He...
Hazel (Garrity) Bushey
Jun 21, 2023
CLERMONT, FL - Hazel M. Garrity Bushey of Portage, Maine, born August 31, 1932, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2023. She was surrounded by her loving family who will miss her dearly.
Hazel was born in Portage Lake, Maine to Albert and Roseanna Garrity and moved to Ashland at a very young...

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