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John Michaud

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Mary D Mikolajczak

Mary D Mikolajczak

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....

Queenie Mcbreairty

Queenie Mcbreairty

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...

Elmer Potter

Elmer Potter

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...

Leo James Cyr

Leo James Cyr

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...

Cecile (Deschaine) Paradis

Cecile (Deschaine) Paradis

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...

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