Mar 5, 2026

VAN BUREN--- Medore “Matt” Lavoie, of Van Buren, Maine, passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2026.

Matt was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a talent for woodworking and home improvements and enjoyed buying and selling treasures from yard sales. He especially looked forward to spring, when he could be found tinkering in the yard or garage....

Mar 3, 2026

VAN BUREN--- Our father, Percy Madore, passed away peacefully at the age of 84 after hearing the final loving words from our mother: “Let go and let God.” He was born in Van Buren, Maine, on January 18, 1942, son of the late Denis and Leona (Cyr) Madore. For 52 years, Dad lived heroically as a paraplegic, demonstrating a strength...

Mar 2, 2026

Fort Kent--- Irene Beaulieu-Sirois, 93, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on March 2, 2026, with her loving family at her side. She was born on October 30, 1932, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Fred and Mary (Soucy) Paradis.

Irene was a long-time nurses’ aide at Northern Maine Medical Center. She loved cooking and caring for her growing family....

Mar 1, 2026

Van Buren---Ernest Levesque, 77, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on March 1, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter and a spirit of playfulness that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Ernest was a bright light in his community. Known for his contagious smile and a laugh that could fill a room, he possessed a...

Feb 28, 2026

Florence A. Daigle, 87, passed away peacefully at a Nursing facility in Madawaska on February 28, 2026. She was born in Madawaska on September 21, 1938, daughter of the late Alfred Daigle and Annie (Hebert) Daigle. Florence spent most of her adult life living in Presque Isle, working at the Aroostook Potato Service Co. She enjoyed spending time visiting with...

Feb 26, 2026

Madawaska---Joseph W. LaChance, 80, passed away at his home on February 26, 2026. He was born in Rome, Italy on September 29, 1945, son of the late Wilfred and Anita (Sardoz) LaChance.

Joe was a Machine Tender at Twin Rivers for 38 years and a successful entrepreneur in Madawaska. He was the President and Founder of the Madawaska Four Corners Park....

Feb 26, 2026

Wallagrass--- Glenna E. Simard, 75, passed away peacefully at her home, leaving behind a lifetime of memories filled with grace, kindness, and love. Born on October 13, 1950, in Eagle Lake, Glenna carried her roots proudly throughout her life. She was quiet and kind, with a gentle presence that spoke volumes without needing many words. Those who knew her understood...

Feb 26, 2026

Grand Isle---Herman A. Cyr “Papoo”, 75, passed away on February 26, 2026, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake on August 18, 1950, son of the late Louis J. and Aline (Levesque) Cyr. 

He worked for forty-one years at Fraser Paper and kept in touch with many of his coworkers after retirement. He enjoyed putting...

Feb 25, 2026

Madawaska—Joel P. Morin, 75, passed away at his home in Madawaska on February 25, 2026. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on April 12, 1950, son of the late Roland and Frances (Daigle) Morin. Joel really loved the outdoors, especially hunting, fishing, ATVing, and working in his garden. He also enjoyed traveling with his wife, Francine. He loved spending...

Feb 23, 2026

Donald J. DuBois, age 70 (going on 71) passed away on February 23, 2026 at Northern Maine Medical Center. Born on 12-15-1955 the beloved son of the late Norman and Jeannette (Raymond) DuBois, he left a positive mark on many people with his strength, determination and faith.

God was Don’s focus, the center of his everyday existence. His faith was so...

Feb 22, 2026

St. Agatha, ME and Naples, FL---Doran Lionel Bouchard, age 82, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on February 22 at The Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine. Born May 15, 1943, in Madawaska, Maine.

He was a man defined by his unwavering work ethic, commitment to family and quiet strength. He was a Meat Cutter/ Butcher by trade...

Feb 21, 2026

Rose A. Cote, 78, passed away on February 21, 2026, at a Caribou health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on March 20, 1947, daughter of the late Hector and Antoinette (Chasse) Michaud.

Rose graduated from Madawaska High School in 1965, where she found joy in playing the French horn as a member of the high school band. She furthered...

Feb 20, 2026

Caswell--- Tammy L. Morrow, 54, passed away peacefully February 20, 2026, at a Portland hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born July 16, 1971, in Bristol, CT, a daughter of the late J. Simon and Claudette (Corbin) Morrow, Jr., and was a 1989 graduate of Van Buren Secondary School.

Tammy was the longtime manager of Van Buren’s...

Feb 16, 2026

Eagle Lake — Sandra (Strachan) Froehlich, 87, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026, at a Fort Kent hospital. She was born on February 10, 1939, in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Donald and Elisa (Fitler) Strachan.

In 1961, she married the love of her life, Warren Froehlich Jr., in Princeton, New Jersey. Later, in 1977 they made their home...

Feb 10, 2026

Fort Kent – Warren Emile Harvey, 74, passed away on February 10, 2026 at NMMC surrounded by his loving family. The son of Emile and Esther (McPherson) Harvey, he was born on December 9, 1951, in St. Francis, Maine.

Warren graduated from Fort Kent Community High School in 1970, married Marie Mai (Kennedy) in Baker Lake, New Brunswick in 1972, and...

Feb 9, 2026

Fort Kent--- Therese Bard, 97, peacefully passed away February 9, 2026 and into the waiting arms of her late husband and children. She was born September 15, 1928, in Eagle Lake, a daughter of the late Charles and Blanche (LeBoeuf) Nadeau.

In 1948 she married Roland V. Bard. Together they had five children, whom they raised in Fort Kent. Therese was...

Feb 8, 2026

St. David/Madawaska---Jacqueline L. Beaulieu, 86, passed away on February 8, 2026, at a Presque-Isle health care facility with her children by her side. She was born in Van Buren on January 11, 1940, daughter of the late Levite and Roseanna (Michaud) Levesque.

She enjoyed knitting and her scratch tickets. She was a jokester and loved making people laugh. She always played...

Feb 5, 2026

Brewer – Gary B. Sibley, Sr., 85, passed away peacefully February 5, 2026, following a several year battle with dementia. He was born November 19, 1940, in Bangor, a son of the late Harold and Geraldine (Joy) Sibley.

Gary graduated from Husson College, Bangor, with a Bachelors Degree in Business. He worked as an accountant with several businesses in the Bangor...

Feb 4, 2026

Daniel "Paco" Levesque,  born on October 27, 1961, in Madawaska, Maine, passed away on February 4, 2026, in Fort Kent, Maine.  He was a cherished father, brother, uncle and friend, known for his warm spirit and infectious laughter. 

Dan's love for his children was unparalleled. He leaves behind three children: Danielle Daigle and her husband Keith, Brandon Levesque and his wife...

Feb 3, 2026

Wallagrass--- Robert "Rocky" Joseph Bard, 74, passed away on February 3, 2026, after an interminable battle of respiratory illness. Rocky was born on May 4, 1951, in Eagle Lake, to Roland Bard Sr. and Theresa (Nadeau) Bard and was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1969.

Rocky was known for his meticulous and...