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Raoul Daigle
Jun 12, 2022
Madawaska—Raoul Daigle, 87, of Madawaska, died peacefully on June 12, 2022 with his family by his side. He was born on February 9 th , 1935 in Madawaska, Maine and graduated from Madawaska high school in 1953. After a few years working in Connecticut, he enlisted in the Marine Corp in 1956.  He came back to Madawaska and met...
Philip J. Rossignol
Jun 11, 2022
Van Buren--- Philip J. Rossignol, 70, peacefully entered into rest Saturday, June 11, 2022, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born March 30, 1952 in Van Buren, a son of the late Theodule Rossignol and Bertha (Vaillancourt) Rossignol St. Pierre.
He last worked for JP Levesque Lumber Mill,...
Bruce Belanger
Jun 7, 2022
Wallagrass – Bruce Belanger, 67 passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 7, 2022 after a long courageous battle with cancer.
He was the son of the late Lionel and Claudia Belanger.
Bruce enjoyed spending time with his family more than anything. Sunday mornings he would go have coffee with his son and play cribbage. You could...
Patricia Mullins
Jun 1, 2022
St. John--- Patricia Mullins, 70, known to us as Mother and Mum, passed away unexpectedly on June 1, 2022 in the house in which she was born in. She was born on September 30, 1951, daughter of Patrick and Beulah (Hafford) Mullins.
She loved her creator and her family. She taught us to believe in miracles and...
Norman A. Duprey
May 30, 2022
Caswell --- Norman A. Duprey, 83, passed away peacefully Monday, May 30, 2022, at a Fort Kent hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 22, 1939 in Caswell, a son of the late Aurelle and Leda (King) Duprey.
Norman worked on Loring Air Force base for many years in the...
Don Charette
May 29, 2022
Frenchville/Fort Kent---Don Charette, 50, passed away suddenly on May 29, 2022, doing what he loved, riding motorcycle, and raising monies for charities. He was born in Fort Kent on November 29, 1971, son of Clarence and Gladys (Hebert) Charette. Don was a Junior Warden with the Fort Kent Masonic Lodge #209, Widows Sons Vice President with Temple Guard Northwoods...
Laurine (Morin) Jandreau
May 28, 2022
St. Francis– Laurine (Morin) Jandreau, 92, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2022, at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in St. Francis on June 8, 1929, daughter of the late Guy and Mary (Deschaine) Morin.
Laurine was happily married to Clovis Jandreau for 73 years, until his passing on June 15, 2012. Over...
Gary G. Caron
May 25, 2022
Fort Kent/Lee, Maine – Gary Gerald Caron born April 25, 1949 passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on May 25, 2022 after a short battle with cancer. Gary was born in Fort Kent, Maine to Emile Caron and Viola Martin Caron. Gary left school at a young age and began working for a potato farmer to help his...
Robert P. Ouellette
May 24, 2022
Van Buren--- Robert P. Ouellette, 71, passed away May 24, 2022. He was born April 27, 1951, lovingly adopted at St. Andre's Home & Adoptive Agency, Biddeford, and raised by his parents in Van Buren, the late Euclide and Lorrette (Michaud) Ouellette. He was a graduate of Van Buren High School, Class of 1970.
Reginald 'Rick' Bourgoin
May 23, 2022
Madawaska--- Reginald Richard Bourgoin, 68, of Madawaska passed peacefully with his wife, daughters, and granddaughter by his side on Monday May 23, 2022, at Northern Maine Medical Center after a long illness.
Reginald was born in Frenchville on July 3,1953, to Richard and Jeannette Deschaine Bourgoin. He worked as a Machinist for Fraser Paper now known as...
Norman J. Nadeau
May 23, 2022
Frenchville--- Norman J. Nadeau, 89, peacefully entered into rest Monday, May 23, 2022, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility, with his daughters Rose and Elaine at his side. He was born July 6, 1932, in Frenchville, a son of the late Donat and Ernestine (Rossignol) Nadeau.
Norman enlisted with the US Army in...
Bernice Desjardins
May 21, 2022
Madawaska—Bernice Desjardins, 93, passed away peacefully on May 21, 2022, at the Ridgewood Estate Assisted Living Facility. She was born in Madawaska on November 16, 1927, daughter of the late Leonard and Leonie (Fongemie) Michaud. Bernice will always be remembered for her strong devotion to her religion. She is survived by her four children, Marilyn Michaud and her husband...
Jesse N. Bossie
May 19, 2022
New Canada---Jesse Bossie was born October 6, 1992, in Fort Kent. He is survived by his loving parents, Judy Theriault and Joel Bossie. He was the middle child, born between his older brother Travis Bossie and younger brother Colby Bossie. Our beloved Jesse left us on May 19th, 2022, at the young age of 29. He was a man...
Donald Whipple
May 17, 2022
Masardis – Donald "Don" Whipple, 78, passed away May 16, 2022 in Masardis. He was born October 12, 1943, in Masardis, and he was raised in Oxbow by William Whipple Sr. and Madeline (Humphrey) Whipple, along with his brother William "Billy" Whipple Jr.
To help support the family, he began working in the...
Richard "Rick" Laplante
May 12, 2022
Van Buren--- Richard "Rick" LaPlante, 69, passed suddenly Thursday evening, May 12, 2022. He was born January 16, 1953 in Van Buren, a son of Chanel and Leola (Michaud) Laplante, and a graduate of Van Buren High School.
He was a well-known and long-time landlord, managing his apartments and had a wonderful relationship...
Caroline O'Leary
May 10, 2022
Fort Kent---Caroline (Kadi) O'Leary, 61, passed away on May 10, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Kadi had a larger-than-life personality, and you always knew when she was around. In high school, she dominated the basketball courts, and played an instrumental role in the Allagash Bobcats winning two gold tournament balls. She broke state records and was...
Doyle Jandreau
May 10, 2022
St. Francis--- Doyle "Hot Chocolate" Jandreau, 76, passed peacefully on May 10, 2022, at a Presque Isle health care facility. He was born on November 20, 1945, son of the late Hector and Rosebelle (Dubois) Jandreau. Doyle is survived by his loving wife of almost 52 years, Leola (Taggett) Jandreau; two daughters, Elsa Jandreau of St. Francis, Jessica Ouellette...
Priscilla Daigle
May 7, 2022
Fort Kent—Priscilla (Purington) Daigle, wife of Laurel Daigle and mother to Angela and Nathaniel Daigle, passed away after a lingering illness. Born in Auburn Maine, Priscilla was raised by her mother Mabel Lewis Charles, father Preston Purington and stepfather Wright Charles. The eldest of six children, she had fond childhood memories of her grandparents' farm in West Bowdoin, her...
Justin J. Jalbert
May 4, 2022
Fort Kent, Maine--- Justin J. Jalbert, 24, passed away unexpectedly May 4, 2022, following a tragic motor vehicle accident. He was born in Portland, a son of April (Godin) Main and Christopher Jalbert.
After working several years at Hannford's Grocery in Berwick, Justin's dream to relocate to the St. John Valley came to...
Theresa Constance (Tardif) Pelletier
May 2, 2022
Madawaska / Bangor—Theresa Constance Pelletier, 89, March 14, 1933 – May 2, 2022. On May 2nd, 2022 heaven gained an angel, but we lost the matriarch of our family. Theresa Constance Pelletier was born on March 14, 1933, in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, the daughter of Frank and Beatrice Tardif.
In 1952, she met the love of...

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