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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...
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...

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