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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sep 22, 2021

Fort Kent—Mary D. Mikolajczak, 94, died September 22, 2021 in Fort Kent, and was born on January 27, 1927 in Germany.

Mom immigrated to the United State after WWll as a war bride. A few years later she became a US citizen, forever after passionately exercising her right to vote and freely express her opinions without fear....

Sep 22, 2021

St. Francis--- Queenie McBreairty, 92, passed away on September 22, 2021 at her home. She was born on March 15, 1929, daughter of the late Melvin and Isabelle (Hafford) McBreairty. She was a licensed Cosmetologist in Connecticut, and was also a cook at a nursing home in New Milford, CT. She later worked for Sears for quite some time...

Sep 17, 2021

FORT KENT – Elmer Charles Potter, 93, who moved to Fort Kent in 2005, passed away September 17 th , after spending his final few days in hospice at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. He received nearly four years of fine care at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. Elmer was born on March...

Sep 15, 2021

Van Buren--- Leo James Cyr, 79, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at a Caribou hospital. He was born March 26, 1942 in Van Buren, a son of the late Wilfred and M. Rose (Lebel) Cyr.

Leo James was a long-time carpenter in construction, lastly working with JP Martin, Caribou. He was an...

Sep 15, 2021

Fort Kent—Cecile (Deschaine) Paradis, 83, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2021 surrounded by her loving family, at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on November 3, 1937, daughter of the late Emile H. and Edwina (LeBlanc) Deschaine. Cecile worked at Paradis Shop N' Save for many years, starting at the young age of 14 years...

Sep 12, 2021

Madawaska---Jeannine Desjardins, 90, passed away on September 12, 2021, with her family by her side.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on March 5, 1931, daughter of the late Ferdinand and Leann (Raymond) Dufour.  Jeannine was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church and was a member of the Daughters of Isabella for forty years.  She enjoyed playing...

Sep 10, 2021

Madawaska---Priscilla R. Beaulieu, 79, passed away on September 10, 2021, at a Fort Kent health care facility, after battling covid and a long lasting battle with cancer and other illnesses.  She was born in Madawaska on May 12, 1942, daughter of the late Lionel and Simone (Bouchard) Gagnon.  She was very loving and spiritual.  Priscilla is survived by her...

Sep 9, 2021

CHICAGO, IL AND FORT KENT, ME - Donald J. Bryla, age 71, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2021 at a Massachusetts health care facility.  Don was born in Chicago, Illinois on July 14, 1950, to Adolph and Joan Surma Bryla.

Don is survived by his devoted wife of 32 years, Dawn (Dow); his daughter Amy of...

Sep 7, 2021

Madawaska---Gerald Albert, 64, passed away on September 7, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on October 10, 1956, son of the late Edgar and Grace (Fournier) Albert.  Gerald graduated from Madawaska High School and joined the United States Army, where he was stationed in Germany.  After the service, he attended...

Sep 7, 2021

Fort Kent—On September 7, 2021, Wallace Bouchard passed from his earthly life to his eternal one at Northern Maine Medical Hospital in Ft. Kent, ME. He was born the 4 th of 11 children on March 25, 1941 to Albert and Claira (LaFerrière) Bouchard in Wallagrass, ME.

His education was limited to 8 th grade level due...