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Alberic Caron
Sep 5, 2021
Fort Kent --- Alberic Caron, 90, passed away peacefully on September the 5th 2021. Al was born in Fort Kent on March 7, 1931, son of Friole and Leona Caron (Dube). Al was married to his loving wife, Patricia Caron (Lozier) for 67 years. Al was blessed with 8 children that he cherished. His eldest son, Alan Caron and...
Irene (Michaud) Bouchard
Sep 4, 2021
Fort Kent--Irene Pauline (Michaud) Bouchard, Jan 10, 1926 to September 4, 2021. Born in Wallagrass ME to Dona and Gertrude Michaud. Attended St. Joseph's Convent in Wallagrass, ME and Madawaska Training School. In 1944, she received a war-time Victory Bike along with her diploma so that she could travel the valley to teach in a one room schoolhouse.  At...
Priscilla Violette
Sep 4, 2021
Van Buren--- Priscilla M. Violette, 96, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021, at a Presque Isle hospital, following a short period of declining health. She was born November 9, 1924 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Albert and Rosette (Helsly) Franck.
She last worked at the local Van Buren schools as...
Claudette M. Rossignol
Sep 1, 2021
Van Buren--- Claudette M. Rossignol, 86, peacefully entered into eternal life on September 1, 2021, at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou, in her husband's loving arms and her family at her side. She was born November 28, 1934, in Rivière Vert, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Claude and Jeanne (Lavoie) Michaud.
A...
Candide Bouchard
Aug 31, 2021
St. David---Candide Bouchard, 93 passed away on August 31, 2021, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Frenchville on November 12, 1927, daughter of the late Charles and Yvonne (Ouellette) Bouchard. In her early years, Candide and her husband, Ronald traveled to many places. She enjoyed crafting and walking. She enjoyed spending time with her family,...
Eugene 'Gene' Clavette
Aug 27, 2021
Madawaska—Eugene 'Gene' Clavette, 60, passed away on August 27, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on October 18, 1960, son of the late Alcide and Agatha (Lizotte) Clavette. Gene was very passionate about his beliefs and could read people like a book. But his specialty was being able to see right through someone's nonsense....
Charles 'Charlie' Albert
Aug 26, 2021
Madawaska, ME- Charles (Charlie) Melvin Albert, 72, passed away on August 26, 2021 after a brief and severe illness. Charlie was born on January 1, 1949, in Van Buren, ME, the son of the late Jacques Albert and Dorella Lausier Albert.
Charlie was a graduate of Madawaska High School and spent the majority of his working years...
Rosaire Thibodeau
Aug 22, 2021
Winterville—Rosaire Thibodeau, 95, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on August 31, 1925, son of the late Urbain and Rose (Bennette) Thibodeau. Rosaire was only 18 years when he enlisted in Army, during WWll. Rosaire moved his family to Connecticut in the early 60's where he worked as...
Corinne Nadeau
Aug 21, 2021
Fort Kent--- Corinne Nadeau, 100, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2021, at Crosswinds Residential Care. She was born in Fort Kent on April 12, 1921, daughter of the late Joseph and Zelia (Gaudreau) Leblond. Corinne worked at the 'Princess Kent Shop', then later worked at the Fort Kent hospital until she retired. She loved to garden, sew blankets,...
James Raymond
Aug 19, 2021
Fort Kent—James Raymond, 68, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on October 14, 1952, son of the late Albert and Rena Raymond. James is survived by three children, Courtney Deprey and her husband Joey of New Canada, Jason Raymond of Connecticut, Kevin Raymond and his wife Kelley of Fort...
Bruce R. Junkins
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.
...Virginia Lausier
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...
Cindy Dionne
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...
Kenneth J. Cyr
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...
Leonard Dube
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...
Joseph "June" R. Despres
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...
Josephat Madore
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...
Rolande (Marquis) Pelletier
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;...
Paul (Joseph Paul) Marquis
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...
Thomas L. Cyr
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.

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