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Gilda Moshier

Gilda Moshier

Mar 24, 2022

Frenchville---Gilda Marie (Paradis) Moshier of Frenchville died peacefully in her sleep while in hospice care at her home, in accordance with her wishes. Gilda was born in Frenchville on June 28, 1942, the oldest child of Leo and Juliette (Albert) Paradis. When Gilda was a young adult, her mother and younger brother Camille passed away in an automobile accident,...

Ethan A. Townsend

Ethan A. Townsend

Mar 23, 2022

Eagle Lake—Ethan Townsend, 12, passed away unexpectedly after a skiing accident on March 23, 2022. He was born on July 8, 2009, son of Terry Townsend and Angelina Juarez.

Ethan was a fun-loving kid who loved his iPad games; he enjoyed spending time with his mom doing crafts and crocheting occasionally. He was always offering a helping...

Roger P. Charette

Roger P. Charette

Mar 23, 2022

Madawaska – Roger P. Charette, 80, passed away peacefully at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine on March 23, 2022, after a long battle with cancer. Roger was born in Hartford, Connecticut on July 15, 1941, the only child of Alberic and Irene (Bouchard) Charette. Roger was the beloved husband of Juliette (Russell)Charette for 60 years....

Donald "Barnes" Parent

Donald "Barnes" Parent

Mar 23, 2022

Van Buren and Presque Isle --- Donald "Barnes" Parent, 67, passed away March 23, 2022, at a Van Buren health care facility, following a short illness. Born in Van Buren February 6, 1955, he was a son of the late Martin and Lorette (Corbin) Parent, and was a graduate of Van Buren District High School, Class of...

Vivian (Shaw) Morris

Vivian (Shaw) Morris

Mar 16, 2022

Ashland & Portage Lake--- Vivian M. Morris, 94, died March 16, 2022, at a Presque Isle hospital. Born August 12, 1927 in Masardis, she was the only daughter of the late George and Mildred (Duffy) Shaw.

Vivian worked for Maine Forest Service for many years procuring insects in the Maine woods, assisting with...

Allan Cyr

Allan Cyr

Mar 14, 2022

Madawaska--  Allan Cyr passed away on Monday March 14, 2022 at Northern Maine Medical Center after a short but difficult battle with an aggressive lung cancer at the age of 60, and was surrounded by family.  Allan was born November 10,1961 in Madawaska, Maine. He had a passion for music, loved rock and roll, and could take apart any...

Roland Simard

Roland Simard

Mar 13, 2022

Eagle Lake & Florida---A Celebration of Life for Roland Simard who passed away on March 13, 2022, and for Lorette (Rioux) Simard who passed away on March 3, 2020 will be held 10am on Saturday, September 10, 2022 at St. Mary's Church in Eagle Lake, ME.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home.

Anne "Taffy" Taferner

Anne "Taffy" Taferner

Mar 12, 2022

Van Buren--- Anne "Taffy" Taferner, 79, entered lovingly into the embrace of the Lord during the early morning hours of Saturday, March 12, 2022, at a Caribou hospital. She was born March 29, 1942, in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Theodore Taferner and Ruth (Parker) Taferner.

Faith was paramount to Anne's life and was a...

Florence (Boudreau) Corbin

Florence (Boudreau) Corbin

Mar 10, 2022

Hamlin--- Florence Corbin, 86, passed away March 10, 2022, at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. She was born July 14, 1935, in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Theophile and Anna (Marquis) Boudreau.

Florence was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who cherished caring for her growing family. She was a...

Glenda (Babin) Lafrance

Glenda (Babin) Lafrance

Mar 8, 2022

Fort Kent---- Glenda (Babin) LaFrance, 63, died peacefully at a Fort Kent Healthcare Facility March 8, 2022, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. She was born December 30, 1958, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Dora (Paradis) Babin. Glenda enjoyed playing cards, bingo, line dancing, and spending time with family and friends. She will be dearly missed...

Jenny (Bourgoin) Bernier

Jenny (Bourgoin) Bernier

Mar 8, 2022

Fort Kent—Jenny (Bourgoin) Bernier, 69, passed on March 8, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. Jenny loved her family and was always looking forward to the next family gathering, especially at her Eagle Lake camp. She will be remembered by many for being such a hard worker, never stopping to keep things in order. She took great pride in...

Carl J. Cyr

Carl J. Cyr

Mar 7, 2022

Fort Kent—Carl J. Cyr, 74, died March 7, 2022 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake hospital, the son of the late Omer and Amanda (Gagnon) Cyr. Carl attended Stearns High School. He worked at Pratt & Whitney for 34 years. He retired and moved to Maine to enjoy four-wheeling, snowmobiling, and golfing....

Clayton Martin

Clayton Martin

Mar 5, 2022

Madawaska--- Clayton J. Martin, 86, drew his last breath and passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 5 th , at home with his loving wife by his side.  He was born on August 29, 1935, at the family farm in St. David, son of Alice (Guimond) and Paul Martin.  During high school he worked at Martin's Clothing and this...

Nadine Landry

Nadine Landry

Mar 5, 2022

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.—THOMAS CAMPBELL. It is with great sadness that the family of Nadine Landry announce her passing. Nadine Landry, 69,  passed on March 5, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at Northern Maine Medical Center after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Nadine was a wonderful wife, mother, mother-in-law,...

Reginald Hebert

Reginald Hebert

Mar 5, 2022

St. David – Reginald Hebert, 84, passed away at home surrounded by family on March 5, 2022.  Reginald was born in St. David, Maine on February 12, 1938, the son of Emile and Alma (Guerrette) Hebert.  Reginald was the beloved husband of Joan (Sirois) Hebert for 63 years, a devoted father, and cherished grandfather and great-grandfather.  He was a...

Andi Nicole Guimond

Andi Nicole Guimond

Feb 28, 2022

Fort Kent---Andi Nicole Guimond, passed away unexpectedly with her loving parents by her side on February 28, 2022, at a Bangor health care facility. During her 5 months on earth, she sparked joy in everyone who met her and was loved so deeply by her family and friends especially from her loving brother Cohen. She was born on September...

Rita Francoeur

Rita Francoeur

Feb 26, 2022

Madawaska---Rita Francoeur, 96, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2022, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on March 18, 1925, daughter of the late Emond and Marie (Francoeur) Sarlabous.  Rita was a lover of life and could often be found making memories with family, which often included driving boats, motorcycles, and camping. ...

Darold R. Pelletier

Darold R. Pelletier

Feb 25, 2022

Caswell & Hamlin--- Darold R. Pelletier, 79, peacefully passed away February 25, 2022, at his home, with his loving family at his side. He was born April 17, 1942 in Caswell, a son of the late Edmond and Bella (Bell) Pelletier.

Born and raised on a potato farm in Caswell, Darold spent his...

Quentin Smart

Quentin Smart

Feb 23, 2022

"Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year. He is rich who owns the day, and no one owns the day who allows it to be invaded with fret and anxiety. Finish every day and be done with it. You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities, no doubt...

Julie A. Bernier

Julie A. Bernier

Feb 22, 2022

SAINT FRANCIS - Julie "Jules" (Jackson) Bernier, born on June 11, 1967, passed peacefully with loved ones by her side on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. Julie was born and raised in Allagash, Maine. In her early adulthood she owned and operated her own hair salon for many years.

Highlights of Julie's life are numerous however, most involved...

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