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Coco Sanclemente
Oct 23, 2021
Maria Asuncion "Coco" Sanclemente died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in her home in St. Francois, New Brunswick, with her loving husband by her side. She was born in La Coruña, Spain to Angel and Isabel Torres on September 11, 1942. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Luis Viriato Sanclemente; her daughters, Grace and Beth;...
Robert Rochester
Oct 21, 2021
Winterville-- Robert Bruce Rochester, 91, died on October 21, 2021 peacefully at the Veterans home at Carry Medical Center, Caribou Maine. Bob was born in Portland, Maine on January 30, 1930 and grew up in Rouses Point, NY. He served in the military and fought in the infantry during the Korean War. Upon returning from the war he met...
Albert "Babe" Desjardins
Oct 20, 2021
New Canada—Albert "Babe" A. Desjardins, 80, died on October 20, 2021 in his home. He was born April 11, 1941, the son of the late Albanie and Catherine Desjardins. Babe was one of their 11 children. He enjoyed farming, tinkering in his garage and spending time with friends and family. Babe was gentle, kind and had a wonderful sense...
Elizabeth "Betty" Nadeau
Oct 20, 2021
Fort Kent—Elizabeth "Betty" Nadeau, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Crosswinds Assisted Living Facility on October 20, 2021. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Michael and Evelyn (Paradis) Halpin on June 15, 1929. Betty lived her entire life in Fort Kent. After she graduated from Fort Kent Community High School she met and...
Uri V. Jandreau
Oct 19, 2021
St. John—Uri V. Jandreau, 46, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1975, son of Calvin and Ginette (Boulay) Jandreau. When Uri was in his last moments he was surrounded by so much love from his family. Uri is survived by his parents Calvin...
John Michaud
Oct 18, 2021
St. Francis- John Michaud, 46, passed away unexpectedly on October 18, 2021, at his home. He was born on January 15, 1975, son of Nancy (Wilson) Michaud, and the late John P. Michaud. In his youth John was known for his athletic ability and for rarely being seen without a book in his back pocket. John graduated from high...
Joseph J. Sytulek
Oct 13, 2021
New Britain, CT & Van Buren, ME--- Joseph J. Sytulek, of Van Buren, ME, and formerly of Berlin , CT, passed away Wednesday, October 13, 2021, in the loving presence of his family. Born in New Britain, CT, he was a son of the late Stephen and Emily (Sutula) Sytulek.
Joseph graduated from...
Bertha (Morin) Michaud
Oct 10, 2021
St. Francis-- Bertha (Morin) Michaud, 85, passed away on October 10, 2021. She was born in St. Francis, Maine, on February 6, 1936, the daughter of the late Guy and Marie (Deschaine) Morin.
Bertha married Wayne Michaud in 1955. They were happily married until his death in 1994. They had two children, Vickie and Bruce.
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Gerard Pelletier
Oct 10, 2021
FRENCHVILLE AND SAINT FRANCIS – Gerard Leonide Pelletier, loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin and friend, passed away on October 10, 2021, at a Frenchville healthcare facility with his loving family at his side. He was born the middle child of Leonide and Leanna (Nadeau) Pelletier, on August 28, 1939. He married Judith Carmichael on April 20, 1963, and...
Elmer Pelletier
Oct 8, 2021
Fort Kent-- Elmer R. Pelletier died October 8, 2021, at the age of 89 in Fort Kent, Maine. Elmer will be sorely missed by his family, friends, and community.
Elmer was born in Daigle, Maine, to Tom and Irene (Daigle) Pelletier and raised on a farm with his brothers. He attended the University of Maine and learned...
Zilda Madore
Oct 8, 2021
Fort Kent-- Zilda Madore, 85, of Eagle Lake Maine passed away peacefully on Oct. 8, 2021 at the Aroostook House of Comfort Presque Isle, ME. She was born in Eagle Lake, ME Oct. 15, 1935, daughter of the late Octave and Delina (Michaud) Bernier. Zilda was loving and caring to all with a smile that could light a...
Joel R. Dionne
Oct 8, 2021
Madawaska--- Joel R. Dionne, 86, peacefully entered into rest Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home with his loving family at his side. He was born December 14, 1934 in St. David, a son of the late Lewis and Laura (Fournier) Dionne.
While working for Fraser Paper, Madawaska, Joel was drafted into the...
Stanton D. Anderson
Oct 5, 2021
Ashland & Norway--- Stanton "Stan" D. Anderson, passed away quietly at his home in Ashland on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, with his daughters by his side. He was born on August 28, 1931, in Portland, Maine, to John and Marjorie (Farnum) Anderson.
He attended elementary school in many Maine towns, and graduated from...
Abigail 'Abby' Deprey
Oct 4, 2021
Bangor/Fort Kent—Abigail "Abby" Deprey, 18, passed away unexpectedly on October 4, 2021, with her family by her side, at a Bangor health care facility. Abby was born on December 11, 2002, daughter of father Donnie Deprey and his fiancé Laura Cyr, and her mother Kelly Deprey and her boyfriend Robert Gendreau. Abby was the type of person to put...
Dolores (Caron) Plourde
Oct 3, 2021
Fort Kent—Dolores (Caron) Plourde, 84, passed way peacefully on October 3, 2021, with her daughter and husband by her side, at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born on September 11, 1937, daughter of the late Omer and Marie Ann (Bouley) Caron. Her daughters, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were so near and dear to her heart. The holidays were...
Louise T. Long
Oct 2, 2021
Louise T. Long of Farmington, CT passed away on October 2, 2021, age 62, leaving behind so many friends and family members who loved her dearly. She was loved and cherished by her longtime boyfriend, Pedro (Pete) Gonzalez of Bristol, CT. Louise was born in Fort Kent, Maine on May 3, 1959, to the late Leonard and Patricia (Landry)...
Valier J. Thibeault
Sep 30, 2021
Madawaska---It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of our dear husband/father Valier Thibeault, age 101. Mr. & Mrs. Thibeault celebrated 77 years of marriage on October 25, 2020, a remarkable accomplishment! He was a Fourth-Degree member of the Knights of Columbus, Madawaska Council 2638 and was recently recognized for being the oldest member with 77...
Real W. Russell
Sep 27, 2021
Madawaska---Real W. Russell, 88, passed away on September 27, 2021, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on December 9, 1932, son of the late Wilfred and Noella (Lagace) Russell. Real served in the United States Navy for four years. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion and a Fourth-Degree member...
Marie May (Chasse) Vaillancourt
Sep 26, 2021
Van Buren & Madawaska- Marie May (Chasse) Vaillancourt 92 passed away peacefully on Sept 26, 2021. She was born in St. David, ME on April 25, 1929, the daughter of the late Joseph and Wellena (Gervais) Chasse. Marie married Hermel Vaillancourt on July 31, 1951, and they moved to Van Buren which became her home for the...
Yvette (Gagne) Brown
Sep 22, 2021
Fort Kent—Yvette Gagne Brown, 93, passed away September 22, 2021 at Millinocket Regional Hospital in Millinocket, Maine. She was born in Keegan, Maine on August 21, 1928, the daughter of Cyril Gagne and Edith (Landry). At the age of 18, she was crowned the Maine Potato Blossom Queen which provided her a year of travel all over the United...

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