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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...
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...

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