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John G. Morrill
Nov 23, 2021
Cyr Plantation--- John G. Morrill, 85, passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021, following a short illness. He was born March 25, 1936, in Ware, MA, a son of the late John and Loretta (Renaud) Morrill.
John enlisted with the US Air Force shortly after graduating from high school. He served six tours during...
Noella Michaud
Nov 23, 2021
Madawaska—Noella Michaud, 78, died unexpectedly on November 23, 2021 at a Fort Kent facility. She was born on December 22, 1942, daughter of the late Eloie and Yvonne (Fournier) Michaud. Noella often spoke about how proud she was of her three children, Clarence, Norman, and Debbie; and how she loved them so. She cared for her husband Wilford for...
Wendell F. Gillis
Nov 21, 2021
Garfield Plantation --- Wendell F. Gillis, 74, passed away suddenly Sunday, November 21, 2021. He was born September 4, 1947, in Ashland, a son of the late Olean (York) Eastman and stepson of the late Clyde Eastman Sr.
Wendell worked many years for former PM Kelly as a lumber truck driver and with...
Kristie Mary (Taggett) Ketchen
Nov 17, 2021
Fort Kent—Kristie Mary (Taggett) Ketchen, 46, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2021, the daughter of Vickie (Michaud Taggett) Daigle and the late Martin Taggett. She is survived by her husband Gary; her lab, Loretta; her mother, Vickie; her two brothers, Mitchell and his wife Erika, Cody and his wife Becka; four of the most precious nieces and nephews,...
Charles Gendreau
Nov 16, 2021
St. DAVID - Charles Martin Gendreau, 86, was reunited with his loving wife, Yvette, on November 16, 2021, when he passed away at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born May 17, 1935, in St. David, son of the late Willard and Agathe (Chasse) Gendreau. One of Charles' greatest loves was to celebrate at family gatherings with his...
Nelson Dubois
Nov 14, 2021
FORT KENT – Nelson Dubois, 86, of Fort Kent passed away peacefully on November 14, 2021. Nel was born in 1935 in Fort Kent, Maine, to Alphe Dubois and Leontine Bernier Dubois. He graduated from Fort Kent Community High School in 1954. Nel took tremendous pride in serving in the U.S. Army as a munitions specialist from 1958 to...
Christine Forrest-Levesque
Nov 14, 2021
Van Buren--- Christine Forrest-Levesque, 54, passed away Sunday, November 14, 2021, at a Caribou hospital, following an aggressive battle with cancer. She was born April 3, 1967, in Massachusetts, a daughter of and raised by Linda (Stanley) Forrest and her stepfather, the late William Forrest.
Chrissy last worked at former On The Run...
Solange Castonguay
Nov 12, 2021
Van Buren--- Solange Castonguay, 72, peacefully entered into rest November 12, 2021, following a brief period of declining health. She was born April 23, 1949 in Edmundson, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Gerard and Cecile (Michaud) Martin.
Solange last worked providing home healthcare for many years, caring for the residents of...
Jerry Perreault
Nov 10, 2021
Wallagrass/Bristol, Conn.—Jerry Perreault, 72, passed away peacefully on November 10 th , 2021, in Bristol, Connecticut after a long illness. Jerry lived in Bristol with his wife, Anne (Lizotte), for over 50 years. He is the son of the late Gerard and Rita (White) Perreault. He is survived by his wife, his two children; Shannon Ann (Perreault) Cichocki and...
L. Roger Lavertu
Nov 7, 2021
Madawaska--L. Roger Lavertu, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, and friend, passed away on November 7, 2021, just one day after reaching his 85th birthday. He was born to O'Neil and Delphine (Cote) Lavertu on November 6, 1936. He married the love of his life, Martha Chasse on June 25, 1964. Together, they raised 3 children.
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Tripp Daniel Reese
Nov 5, 2021
Ashland--- Tripp Daniel Reese, 16 years old, tragically and unexpectedly passed away, so young and too soon, on Friday, November 5, 2021. He was born July 21, 2005 in Presque Isle, and was a loving son of Everett and Jodi (Jimmo) Reese.
Tripp was a super good young man. Though quiet, he was...
Annette (Michaud) Bouley
Nov 3, 2021
Fort Kent—Annette (Michaud) Bouley, 81, died on November 3, 2021 at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent. She was born in Fort Kent on November 5, 1939, daughter of the late Ludger and Elizabeth (Pelletier) Michaud. Before getting married in 1962 she worked at the hospital in Fort Kent for a few years as a nurse's aide. She...
Gilman J. Grandmaison
Nov 2, 2021
Van Buren--- Gilman Joseph Edmund Grandmaison ("Gil") was born on December 31, 1934, in Madawaska, Maine to Edmond Grandmaison and Marie Berthe (Déry) Grandmaison. He was the fourth of five children. Gil was raised and educated in Madawaska. In his teen years, he was an active member of the school track team, and spent many carefree hours...
Ivan "Keith" Hartt
Nov 2, 2021
St. Francis - Ivan "Keith" Hartt, 75, is now living his 5th day. Keith passed away suddenly on November 2, 2021 at an Eastern Maine healthcare facility. He was the son of the late Gilman and Rachel (Giggey) Hartt.
After high school, Keith enlisted in the United States Navy and served his country during the war in...
Travis Toussaint
Nov 1, 2021
Wallagrass—Travis Toussaint, 32, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2021, at his home. He was born on August 1, 1989, son of the late Ronald and Lola (Bouchard) Toussaint. Travis's generosity never went unnoticed and was appreciated by everyone. His sense of humor could light up a room with laughter. His strong work ethic shined through every project he...
Jeanora Jean (Gagnon) Smart
Oct 31, 2021
Fort Kent—Jeanora Jean (Gagnon) Smart, 98, died on October 31, 2021 at Forest Hill Nursing Home in Fort Kent. She was born in Wallagrass, Maine on July 28, 1923, daughter of Adolphe and Leidy (Deprey) Gagnon. Born the 3 rd child of a family of 12 children. She worked at Cote's Jewelry store for 15 years, then J.C Penny's...
Marco R. Morneault
Oct 31, 2021
New Canada-- Â Marco R Morneault, passed away suddenly on October 31, 2021 at his home, due to a lifetime health condition at the age of 51. Marco was a good hearted, sincere man with many talents. He loved singing karaoke, had a carpenters touch, enjoyed hockey, Nascar and was a huge Star Wars fan. Marco served as a Police...
Yvette Rossignol
Oct 30, 2021
Van Buren--- Yvette M. Rossignol, 75, peacefully entered into rest October 30, 2021, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born in Van Buren April 22, 1946 and graduated from Van Buren schools.
Yvette worked for Ezzy Insurance for many years where she excelled in management and loved chatting with her visiting...
Thomas "Tom" Gagnon
Oct 28, 2021
Fort Kent—Thomas 'Tom' Gagnon, 65, passed away suddenly on October 28, 2021 with family by his side, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on June 28, 1956, son of the late Edmund J. and Gladys (Michaud) Gagnon. Tom was a talented mechanic and was known as "Mr. Fix All". People would drop off things at...
Clyde L. Taggett
Oct 26, 2021
St. Francis—Clyde L. Taggett, 80, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on September 4, 1941, son of the late Frank and Matilda (Michaud) Taggett. At a very young age Clyde left home to go work in the woods with his father. His strong work ethic shined through every project...

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