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Roger L. Gendreau
Nov 8, 2025
Madawaska---Roger "Pit" Gendreau, 86, passed away peacefully surround by his family on November 8, 2025, at a Madawaska health care facility. Roger was a man deeply rooted in his faith, community, and love for family. Â He was born the youngest child of Joseph and Edith (Clavette) Gendreau on January 24, 1939. Â He married the love of his life, Jacqueline...
Katherine S. Albert
Nov 6, 2025
Winterville & Connecticut--- Katherine S. Albert, 63 of Winterville, Maine, formerly of Connecticut, passed away peacefully at her treasured lake front home on St. Froid Lake on November 6, 2025. Kathy was surrounded by love, peace and comfort during her final days following a valiant battle with metastatic colon cancer.
Born in Eagle...
Lionel "Piton" Bernier
Nov 4, 2025
St. Agatha & Fort Kent--- Lionel "Piton" Bernier, 80, peacefully passed into Eternal Life on November 4, 2025. He was born February 12, 1945, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Leon and Florine (Michaud) Bernier.
Piton last worked with Fraser Paper for almost 35 years in various roles, until his retirement in 2007. Previously Lionel...
Gladys (Roussel) Miranda
Nov 2, 2025
Madawaska--- Gladys Miranda passed away peacefully at her home in her sleep in November of 2025. She was born in Van Buren, Maine, on April 14, 1943, to the late Pea and Gloria (Roussel) Morneault.
Gladys was a woman of deep and abiding faith, always keeping her rosary beads close at hand and...
Emery "Legs" Labbe
Nov 1, 2025
Fort Kent--- Emery "Legs" Labbe, age 95, died on November 1, 2025. He was born in Wallagrass on October 29,1930.
He was pre-deceased by his parents Aimee & Veronique Labbe, his first wife Rinette (Raymond) Labbe, her parents, Albert & Marie, Ernest Pinette, his second wife Carole (Michaud) Lagasse-Labbe, a brother, Arms, and a granddaughter Sarah Saucier....
Berton Taggette
Nov 1, 2025
St. Francis--- Berton L. Taggette, 76, peacefully passed away November 1, 2025, at his home with his family at his side, following a short illness. He was born January 4, 1949, in St. Francis, a son of the late Roy and Alphena (Michaud) Taggette.
He enlisted with the US Army during the Vietnam War and served in...
Michael Sylvain
Oct 25, 2025
Fort Kent – Michael Sylvain, 57, passed away unexpectedly October 25, 2025, following complications of a stroke. He was born March 21, 1968 in Fort Kent, a son of the late Norman and Gilma (Voisine) Sylvain.
Mike worked at Northern Maine Medical Center in the maintenance department for several years. Previously he worked...
Laura Florence Morrow
Oct 23, 2025
Grand Isle--- Laura F. Morrow, 94, peacefully entered into eternal life on October 23, 2025, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born November 6, 1930 in Connors, NB, Canada, the youngest daughter of the late Leonard and Alice (Dube) Pelletier.
On July 3, 1952, Laura married the love of her life, Raymond Morrow and together made...
Thomas Carbonneau
Oct 23, 2025
Thomas Carbonneau, 75, was a respected law professor and beloved father and brother who passed away on October 23, 2025. Born on September 3, 1950 in Van Buren, Maine, Tom lived a life of learning and generosity.
As a scholar of international, comparative, and domestic arbitration, he held the Samuel P. Orlando Distinguished Professorship at Penn State Law and the Moise...
Barbara E. Paradis
Oct 21, 2025
Madawaska--- Barbara E. Paradis, 81, peacefully passed away October 21, 2025, following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. She was born October 18, 1944, in Brooklyn, NY, a daughter of the late William and Ruth (Leal) Dietrich and raised in and around New York City.
Barbara and her husband relocated to the beautiful St. John River...
David J. Vaillancourt
Oct 12, 2025
Van Buren--- David J. Vaillancourt, 75, peacefully passed into the loving embrace of his late parents on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his family, Â following a courageous battle with cerebral palsy. He was born August 9, 1950, in Van Buren, a son of the late Gerard and Fernande (LaFrance) Vaillancourt.
Dave last worked many years at Lajoie...
Theo Cyr
Oct 9, 2025
Madawaska--- Theo R. Cyr, 85, peacefully passed away and into the loving arms of his late wife on October 9, 2025, following a short illness, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born February 29, 1940 in Notre Dame de Lourdes, NB, Canada, a son of the late Francis and Ernestine (Michaud) Cyr.
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Pearl (Viel) Rowland
Oct 5, 2025
Van Buren--- Pearl J. (Viel) Rowland passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at a Caribou hospital at the age of 89. Â She was born in Stockholm, Maine, on January 21, 1936, the youngest child of 10 born to the late Isidore and Delina (Theriault) Viel.
She is survived by her three loving...
Lewellyn Morneault
Oct 2, 2025
Fort Kent – Lewellyn Morneault, 90, passed away at a Fort Kent healthcare facility on October 2, 2025. Lew was born in Fort Kent on December 17, 1934 to Wilfred and Olive (LaFerriere) Morneault.
Lew worked in the Maine woods as a part-time woodcutter, owned and operated a taxicab service, a pool hall,...
Donald Joseph Hebert
Oct 1, 2025
Madawaska--- Donald J. Hebert, 85, passed away peacefully October 1, 2025, following a short illness. He was born October 4, 1939 in Madawaska, a son of the late Emile and Marie Jeanne (Thibeault) Hebert.
Don enlisted with the US Army and was stationed in Germany for several years. Following his Honorable Discharge, he returned to his beloved...
Edward Mchenry Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Madawaska--- Edward A McHenry, Sr., 85, son of John and Amanda (Turgeon) McHenry, passed away Oct 1, 2025. He was born July 22, 1940 in Madawaska, ME.
Edward worked at the local paper mill for 40 years, retiring in 2002. He also proudly served as a State Representative for 18 years, for which...
Carroll Deschaine
Sep 26, 2025
Grand Isle --- Carroll N. Deschaine, 75, passed into the loving arms of his late wife on September 26, 2025. He was born in Grand Isle on June 12, 1950, a son of the late Mack and Cecile (Thibodeau) Deschaine.
Carroll last worked at the former Kevlar in Van Buren for about 15...
Irma (Lagasse) Ouellette
Sep 26, 2025
Van Buren--- On September 26, 2025, The Lord came to get one of his angels, and after waiting 97 years, Irma Ouellette went with Him, rosary in hand.
Born on February 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Susanne (Sirois) Lagasse and was the fifth of ten children. Raised...
Nancy Daigle
Sep 25, 2025
Fort Kent--- Nancy M. Daigle, 79, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on September 25, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was born January 7, 1946, in Fort Kent, a daughter of Elie and Marie (Guerrette) Morin.
Nancy was a life member of the Columbiettes and past president, and was a...
Daniel "Joey" Gardner
Sep 21, 2025
Allagash, ME- Daniel "Joey" Gardner, 78, passed unexpectedly September 26, 2025. He was born August 7, 1947, in Fort Kent, a son of the late John and Lucy Gardner, and was a graduate of former Allagash High School.
Joey attended University of Maine – Orono and attained his engineering degree. He worked his entire life for Fraser...

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