Aug 16, 2021

Masardis--- Bruce R. Junkins, Sr., 75, passed away Monday morning, August 16, 2021, after courageously battling cancer to the very end. He was born May 27, 1946, in Presque Isle, a son of the late Laurel "Jake" and Mary "Natalie" (Hackett) Junkins, and he was a graduate and active alumni member of Lee Academy, Lee, ME.

Aug 8, 2021

Madawaska—Virginia Lausier, 89, passed away peacefully on August 8, 2021 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born on June 10, 1932, the daughter of the late Alfred and Lucy (Michaud) Lausier. Virginia became a member of the Daughters of Wisdom, an international order of Roman Catholic nuns.  Sister Lucy took her perpetual vows in France during the...

Aug 1, 2021

Van Buren- Cindy L. Dionne, 56, entered into rest unexpectedly Sunday, August 1, 2021. She was born November 30, 1964, in Waterbury, CT, a daughter of Irma (Bartlett) O'Neil and the late William O'Neil, and was raised and graduated from Watertown, CT.

Cindy last worked with her husband at Camp Shalom, Windsor, CT...

Aug 1, 2021

Madawaska---Kenneth J. Cyr, "Ken", 67, passed peacefully August 1, 2021 after battling cancer.  Ken was known for his love of fishing and making crafts.  Most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family.  Ken is survived by his wife, Louise (Violette) Cyr of Madawaska; one daughter, Julia Cyr and her wife Janet of Grand Isle; two sons, Justin...

Jul 31, 2021

Wallagrass – Leonard Dube, 91, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on September 29, 1929, son of the late Hilaire and Hattie (Gagnon) Dube. Leonard was active in his faith and was a communicant of the St. Joseph Church.  He was a hard-working farmer starting from a young...

Jul 29, 2021

Fort Kent—Joseph "June" Roland Despres, 81, passed away July 29, 2021 at Forest Hill in Fort Kent, Maine.  He was born February 4, 1940 in Frenchville, Maine; son of the late Roland and Rose (Bard) Deprey.

He is survived by his wife Karin Despres, two sons; James and Marcus Despres, two grandchildren; Andre and Nicole Despres, his...

Jul 29, 2021

Fort Kent—Josephat Madore, 93, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2021 at his home. He was born in Frenchville, June 14, 1928, son of the late Denis and Marie (Gervais) Madore. Josephat is survived by one son, Larry Madore and his wife Johanna; one daughter, Debbie Madore; three granddaughters, Jill Madore, Lynn Cossaboom (Phil), and Jessica Lowry (Zachary); one...

Jul 27, 2021

Fort Kent—Rolande (Marquis) Pelletier, 77, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on April 26, 1944, daughter of the late Alsime and Yvonne (Saucier) Marquis.  Rolande is survived by two daughters, Paula Pelletier and her fiancé Gary of Eagle Lake, Linda Plourde and her husband Vaughn of Eagle Lake;...

Jul 25, 2021

Fort Kent – Paul Marquis (Joseph Paul Marquis), 67, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2021 at his home, to be with the Lord. Paul was born on February 14, 1954, son of the late Adrien and Jeanne (Dufour) Marquis. Paul first worked for his parents at their family grocery store, Condy Lizotte upholstery shop, civil defense director from...

Jul 11, 2021

Limestone & Cross Lake--- Thomas L. Cyr, 87, peacefully entered into rest Sunday, July 11, 2021, at a Fort Kent hospital, with his family at his side. He was born July 31, 1933 in Limestone, a son of the late Louis and Kathleen (Keefe) Cyr, graduated from Limestone High School and the University of Maine-Orono.

Jul 11, 2021

Madawaska---Sally Jane (Thibodeau) Gagnon, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, July 11, 2021, in Madawaska, Maine.  Born on September 24, 1938, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, she was the daughter of Lawrence and Antoinette (Ouellette) Thibodeau.  Sally spent her childhood in Old Orchard Beach with many fond memories of summer days at the beach before moving to Madawaska...

Jul 6, 2021

Van Buren--- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Edwin Albert Berube, 89, after a brief stay at a Caribou hospital, following a period of declining health.  He passed peacefully to his eternal rest with God on July 6, 2021, with his wife of 63 years, Therese, and his family by his side....

Jul 6, 2021

New Canada—Shirley Jean (Gagnon) Pelletier, 86, passed peacefully on July 6, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on December 14, 1934 in Guerrette Maine, daughter of the late Eddie and Delphine (Dube) Gagnon. She was an Aroostook RSVP hospice volunteer for 20 years, and served as a volunteer custodian at Holy Family Parish Church...

Jul 6, 2021

Fort Kent---Robert L. Ouellette, 76, passed away in the comfort of his own home in Fort Kent on July 6, 2021.  He was born in Fort Kent on May 16, 1945, son of the late Albert and Clarina (Long) Michaud.  He worked as an insurance agent for many years until his retirement.  When Robert wasn't working, he enjoyed hunting...

Jul 4, 2021

St. David—Alan Crabtree, 84, passed away peacefully on July 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 2, 1937, son of the late Herbert Aubrey and Mary Dorothy (Hall) Crabtree. Alan is survived by three children, Dennis Crabtree of Madawaska, Robin Crabtree of Seattle, Washington, Jay Crabtree and his wife Becky of Portsmouth, New Hampshire. One grandchild,...

Jul 3, 2021

Caswell--- Brian J. LaBreck, 49, passed away unexpectedly July 3, 2021, while camping; one of his favorite pastimes. He was born November 22, 1971, in Caribou, a son of the late Beecher and Lorraine (Brown) LaBreck and raised in Van Buren.

Brian owned and operated Borderline Redemption Center, Caswell, almost 15 years. Previously,...

Jul 1, 2021

Fort Kent—Rejeanne "Babe" (Sirois) Pelletier, 81, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2021 at a Caribou health care facility. She was born on July 17, 1939, daughter of the late Henry and Priscilla (Jalbert) Sirois. Babe is survived by four children, Kirk Pelletier and his wife Karen of Topsham, Kim Dubois and her husband Butch of Fort Kent, Sara...

Jun 30, 2021

Grand Isle---Cindy Beaulieu, 53, passed away on June 30, 2021 at a Caribou health care facility.  She was born in Biddeford, ME, on September 19, 1967, daughter of Raymond and Gaetane (Couturier) Nadeau.  Cindy was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend, and nurse.  She cared for her family, friends, and patients more than she ever...

Jun 27, 2021

Fort Kent/Presque Isle—Lisa (Sylvain) Shaw, 56, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2021, after a long illness at a Fort Kent health care facility. Lisa was born on October 6, 1964, daughter of the late Norman Sylvain and Gilma (Voisine) Sylvain. Lisa's greatest joy in life was her family. She enjoyed a competitive game of cards, like SkipBo, Michigan...

Jun 25, 2021

Van Buren--- Juliette St. Pierre, 86, died Friday, June 25, 2021, at Northern Lights at Eastern Maine Medical Center, Bangor, following a short illness. She was born July 20, 1934, in Lille, a daughter of the late Albert and Madeleine (Godin) Chabre.

Juliette worked many years for the former Van Buren Hospital. She...