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Irene Albert
Apr 21, 2023
Madawaska- Irene Albert, 94, passed away on April 21, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on November 9, 1928, daughter of the late Raymond and Laura (Chamberlain) Daigle. You may remember Irene from her days of employment at Northern Trading for 16 years. She was an active member of the...
Frederick F. Hafford
Apr 21, 2023
St. Francis--- Frederick "Fred" Hafford, 89, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2023. He was born April 28, 1933, in Allagash, a son of the late Fred and Jennette (Brownell) Hafford. Fred was raised in Allagash and settled with his wife to raise a family in St Francis, Maine.
Charles L. Savary
Apr 14, 2023
Ashland--- Charles L. Savary, 87, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on April 14, 2023, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, following several years of declining health. He was born February 23, 1936, in Fort Fairfield, a son of the late William and Gladys (Lister) Savary Sr.
Charlie...
Roger A. Plourde
Apr 11, 2023
Madawaska---Roger A. Plourde, 82, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Frenchville on September 8, 1940, son of the late Arthur and Yvette (Ouellette) Plourde. Roger is survived by his sister, Juliette Cyr of St. Agatha; many nieces and nephews. Roger was predeceased by his two children, Gerald in...
Brenda Forbes
Apr 9, 2023
Madawaska---Brenda Forbes, 77, passed away on April 9, 2023, at her sister's residence in Caribou.  She was born in Caribou on February 18, 1946, daughter of the late Lendell and Iona (Farrar) Forbes. Brenda loved the community of Madawaska and enjoyed volunteering her spare time to various organizations. She was a Mardens employee for 20 years, which was like...
Ruth (Haack) Mckinney
Apr 6, 2023
Grand Isle--- Ruth Hannah McKinney (Haack) was born November 29, 1931 in Berlin Germany and died on April 6, 2023 at the Aroostook House of Comfort hospice center in Presque Isle, Maine. Ruth was a retired civilian Registered Nurse from Department of Defense. Ruth, together with her husband, was a world class traveler. She is survived by...
Clifford D. Madore
Apr 5, 2023
Madawaska--- Clifford Donald Madore, age 92, passed away on April 5th, 2023 at the High View Manor Health Care Facility. He was born in Madawaska, Maine on May 26, 1930. He was the eldest of six children of Aurel and Lourdes (Pelletier) Madore.
Cliff was raised in Madawaska and attended schools there. Upon...
Jeannine (Marquis) Bourgoin
Apr 2, 2023
Madawaska--- Jeannine Bourgoin, 93, peacefully entered into Eternal Rest April 2, 2023, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born August 27, 1929 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Joseph and Ida (Bonsant) Marquis.
Jeannine was a parishioner of St. Thomas Church and former member of the Daughters of Isabella....
Joseph Julian "Bill" Charette
Mar 31, 2023
Fort Kent/Oakville, CT---Joseph Julian "Bill" Charette, 98, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake on October 5, 1924, son of the late Jean Baptist and Delima (Russell) Charette. Bill is survived by five children, James Charette and his wife Tammy of Connecticut, Arlene Johns and her...
Denise (Caron) Saucier
Mar 28, 2023
Fort Kent---Denise (Caron) Saucier, 51, passed away suddenly on March 28, 2023, in Fort Kent. She was born in Fort Kent on May 11, 1971, daughter of Claude and Nicole (Cyr) Caron. She is survived by her daughter, Amanda Fitzpatrick, who she called "Fille," her husband Jimmy, and her granddaughter, Natalie Fitzpatrick, who she called "Chere," all of Littleton;...
Dorilla Ouellette
Mar 27, 2023
St. Francis---Dorilla Ouellette "Do", 91, passed away after a long illness on March 27, 2023 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in St. Francis on September 13, 1931, daughter of the late Jeremiah and Odile (Morin) Ouellette. "Do" was a member of the Columbiettes, American Legion Auxiliary, Snow Angels, 4 Wheel Club, Catholic Youth Organization. She...
David R. Morin
Mar 25, 2023
Madawaska---David "Dave" Ronald Morin, 71, of Madawaska, Maine, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  He was born in Madawaska, Maine, on December 2, 1951, to Camille and Normande (Cote) Morin.  He was a devoted father, grandfather, friend, and businessman who was well known for his love for his church, family, friends, and his community. He is survived...
Bella (Viel) Michaud
Mar 25, 2023
Van Buren--- Bella M. Michaud, 97, peacefully passed into the arms of her awaiting late husband March 25, 2023, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born January 17, 1926, in Stockholm, a daughter of the late Isidore and Delina (Theriault) Viel.
She married the love of her life July 6, 1948,...
Roger Butler
Mar 25, 2023
Van Buren--- Roger G. Butler, 65, passed away during his sleep on March 25, 2023, following several years of health issues. He was born May 14, 1957 in Caribou, a son of the late Raymond and Simone (Boucher) Butler.
Raised briefly in Caribou, Roger and his family spent their formative years in Bridgeport,...
Raymond "Gene" Deprey
Mar 25, 2023
Madawaska --- Raymond "Gene" Deprey, age 86, passed away on March 25 th , 2023, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Madawaska, ME on August 30, 1936, Â youngest son of the late Alfred and Madeline (Theriault) Deprey. Gene was raised in Madawaska where he attended school and played every sport offered. He was an incredible...
Shawn D. Cote
Mar 25, 2023
Madawaska---Shawn Dennis Cote, 44, of Madawaska, Maine, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 25, 2023.  Shawn was born on October 16, 1978, to Gilman and Nicole (Theriault) Cote in Edmundston, NB Canada. After graduating from Madawaska High School in 1997 he went on to study Carpentry at Northern Maine Technical College. Shawn worked at Twin Rivers Paper Company for...
Nora A. Kelley
Mar 23, 2023
St. Francis---Nora A. (Sturgeon) Kelley, 99, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2023 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in St. John, Maine on September 11, 1923, daughter of the late Benjamin and Lydia (Brann) Sturgeon. She was predeceased by her beloved husband and best friend, Gerald D. Kelley. Besides her parents, she was also...
Joseph Saucier
Mar 23, 2023
On 3/23/2023 at 4:30pm the most loving, strong willed, hardworking, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin and friend left us to be at peace in his forever home. The epitome of Joseph's life was home. While this means many things to many, Joe was always at home on the hill in Wallagrass where he was born and raised and...
Norman Clavette
Mar 23, 2023
Madawaska--- Norman Rino Clavette, 72, peacefully passed away March 23, 2023, at a Fort Kent hospital, following a battle with leukemia. He was born December 27, 1950 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Albert and Cecile (Picard) Clavette.
Norman worked at Bob's Service Center and Butch Derosier's potato farm for...
Nicole (Cyr) Caron
Mar 20, 2023
Fort Kent--- Nicole D. Caron, 79, peacefully entered into Eternal Rest March 20, 2023, following a short illness. She was born January 9, 1944 in Riviere du Loop, QC, Canada, a daughter of the late Armand and Cecile (Theriault) Cyr.
Nicole was a devoted homemaker and loved to care for her husband and...

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