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Gordon C. Porter
Jan 27, 2023
Van Buren--- Gordon C. Porter, 68, passed away on January 27, 2023, following a 5 month struggle with a rare aggressive lymphoma. He was born in 1954 in Caribou, son of the late Wallace and Thelma (Thibodeau) Porter.
Gordon loved the outdoors since an early age. He was involved in scouting and was...
Rita Albert
Jan 27, 2023
Madawaska---Rita G. Albert, 96, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2023 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on August 8, 1926, the daughter of the late Joseph and Alice (Bouchard) Guimond. Rita was a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She loved to cook for her family and passed this love on...
Joel Dionne
Jan 27, 2023
Madawaska - Joel Dionne, 69, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, at Fort Kent Hospital. He was born in Fort Kent, Maine on July 4, 1953, and raised by his grandparents Magloire Dionne and Laura (Pelletier) Dionne. Joel retired in December 2021 from appraisal services. He owned and operated Cyr Real Estate from May 1987 until October 2015. ...
Leon Cyr
Jan 27, 2023
Madawaska---Leon "Bee" Cyr, 79, passed away on January 27, 2023, at his residence in Madawaska. He was born in Grand Isle on May 3, 1943, the only son of the late Andre and Normande (Corbin) Cyr. He retired as Machine Tender on #6 paper machine from Fraser Paper after forty two years of service (a job he both loved...
Bertrand Michaud
Jan 26, 2023
Madawaska/Quincy, MA---Bertrand Michaud, 69, passed away on January 26, 2023 at a Massachusetts health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on July 24, 1953, son of the late Clifford and Marie (Michaud) Michaud. After graduating from Madawaska High School, he joined the United States Army. Bertrand is survived by one son, Steve Michaud of Sandford; two grandsons, Eli...
Anne Marie Daigle
Jan 25, 2023
Fort Kent---Anne Marie (Gaudreau) Daigle, 83, passed away January 25, 2023 at her residence in Fort Kent. Â She was born in Fort Kent on March 15, 1939, daughter of the late Alphie and Irene (Thibodeau) Gaudreau. Â She enjoyed flowers, knitting, flying with Bee, being with her Tops family, and camping. Â She especially loved going to the Clam Bake. Â She...
Lucille (Rivard) Dubay
Jan 24, 2023
Auburn and Van Buren--- Lucille L. Dubay, 92, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on January 24, 2023, at an Auburn nursing facility. She was born August 5, 1930 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Rodolphe and Cecile (Bouchard) Rivard.
She worked several years as a clerk at former JJ...
Roy J. Lausier
Jan 18, 2023
Fort Kent---Roy J. Lausier, passed away on January 18, 2023, at the age of 81 at a Fort Kent health care facility after a brief illness. He was born in Eagle Lake on September 7, 1941, son of the late Fernand and Marie (Vaillancourt) Lausier. Roy was a salesman for over 60 years. He dabbled in everything from souvenirs...
Bernice R. Martin
Jan 15, 2023
Madawaska--- Bernice R. Martin, 88, died January 15, 2023, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born November 26, 1934 in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Alcide and Josephine (Currier) Martin.
Bernice was a longtime cook in the Madawaska High School cafeteria for over 26 years, until her retirement. Even after...
Sadie Boucher
Jan 14, 2023
Fort Kent---Sadie (Blier) Boucher, 96, died at a Fort Kent health care facility on January 14, 2023. She was born in Fort Kent on October 6, 1926, daughter of the late Albert and Mabel Blier. She had eleven children. Sadie is survived by ten children, Jeffrey Boucher and his friend Donna Buckley of Florida, Terry Boucher and his wife...
Grace (Byram) St. Pierre
Jan 12, 2023
Van Buren--- Grace M. St. Pierre, 75, peacefully passed away January 12, 2023. She was born March 22, 1947 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Bernard and Andrina (Bouchard) Byram.
Grace was a gifted cook and graced the priests of the former St. Bruno's Rectory for many years with...
Guy Michaud
Jan 11, 2023
Madawaska---Guy Michaud, 78, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2023, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on June 16, 1944, son of the late Edwin and Rose (Martin) Michaud. Guy retired from Fraser Paper on November 30, 2006, after many years of service. He was a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights...
William B. Pinkham, Jr.
Jan 10, 2023
Fort Kent--- William B. Pinkham, Jr., 94, peacefully passed away on January 10, 2023, following a short period of declining health. He was born May 7, 1928 in Fort Kent, a son of the late William and Josephine (Randall) Pinkham Sr., and was a veteran of the Korean War.
At Bill's request funeral services were held privately...
John C. Ouellette
Jan 9, 2023
Fort Kent--- John C. Ouellette, 71, passed peacefully Monday, January 9, 2023, at a Fort Kent hospital. He was born April 16, 1951 in Eagle Lake, a son of the late Conrad and Odile (Paradis) Ouellette.
After receiving his high school diploma, John was drafted into the US Army during Vietnam. After serving honorably in Korea during...
Guy C. Lebel
Jan 8, 2023
Van Buren---Guy C. Lebel, 85, passed away January 8, 2023, at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on August 26, 1937, son of the late Leon G. and Corinne (Parent) Lebel. He graduated as Valedictorian from the Van Buren Boys High School in 1955 and attended St. Francis Xavier University in...
David M. Dufour
Jan 4, 2023
Cyr Plantation--- David M. Dufour, 71, passed unexpectedly January 4, 2023. He was born May 23, 1951 in Van Buren, a son of the late Bertrand and Joan (Saucier) Dufour, was the beloved husband of Leila (Lapointe) Dufour, and the loving father of Gretchen Violette and Shane Dufour.
At Dave's request a Celebration...
Keith A. Albert
Jan 4, 2023
Winterville, ME and Willington, CT--- Keith A. Albert, 57, of Willington, CT, as well as of Winterville, ME, passed away unexpectedly on January 4th, 2023. He was born in New Britain, CT on April 30, 1965.
He was a graduate of Southington High School, CT, and worked at Pratt and Whitney in Middletown,...
Darrell J. Theriault
Jan 4, 2023
Hamlin--- Darrell J. Theriault, Sr., 61, passed away January 4, 2023, at his home in Hamlin.
Darrell was always the brightest light in the room. He was a true friend to anyone in need and always tried to lighten the mood with a joke or two, even if it wasn't the most appropriate....
Adrienne (Doustou) Daigle
Dec 28, 2022
Fort Kent / New Canada--- Adrienne (Doustou) Daigle, 94, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2022, at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on February 15, 1928, daughter of the late James and Melvina (Theriault) Doustou. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 57 years, Richard J. Daigle.
Adrienne would enjoy spending her...
Brian P. Hebert
Dec 27, 2022
Madawaska---Brian Hebert, 59, passed away December 27, 2022, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on September 3, 1963, son of the late Gerald and Rena (Bouchard) Hebert. Brian enjoyed listening to music and going for rides. He also really enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by one son, Travis Hebert of...

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