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...

Jun 24, 2021

Portage Lake--- Gloria D. Belanger, 84, peacefully entered into eternal rest June 24, 2021, at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. She was born August 24, 1936, in Portage, a daughter of the late William and Blanche (Bragdon) Bolstridge.

She attended former Ricker College after completing high school and rode the train every day from...

Jun 21, 2021

Fort Kent--- Liliane (Pinet) Ouellette, 78, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2021, at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle after an extraordinary battle with cancer. She was born in St. Juste du Lac, Canada on June 23, 1942, to the late Rodulphe and Emilienne (Langlais) Pinet.

Liliane was predeceased by her brother Georges H. Pinet...

Jun 20, 2021

Madawaska—Donald Pelletier, 83, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2021 (Father's Day), to join his heavenly Father up above. Donald was born on January 4, 1938, son of the late Arthy and Blanche (Levesque) Pelletier. Donald was a Knights of Columbus member and would volunteer many hours to the church. All of Donald's free time was spent building the...

Jun 20, 2021

Van Buren--- Milton K. Viel, 88, peacefully entered into rest on Father's Day, Sunday, June 20, 2021, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 10, 1933, in Stockholm, ME, a son of the late Isidore and Delina (Theriault) Viel.

Milton worked many years in construction as a mason...

Jun 16, 2021

Hamlin & Van Buren--- Robert G. "Bob" Fournier passed away peacefully on June 16, 2021, at the age of 86. He was born on May 21, 1935, in Van Buren, to Belonie and Anna (Martin) Fournier.

Robert served his country in the Army and the Army Reserves. He worked at Caribou Technology Center,...

Jun 14, 2021

Madawaska---Lorraine Talbot, 80, died June 14, 2021.  She was born in St. David on February 7, 1941, daughter of the late Josephel and Aldea (Lavertu) Cote.  Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents Josephel and Aldea Lavertu Côté; her two daughters Patricia Ann and Marie; her brothers and sisters Reginald Côté, Normande Morin, Bernadette Thibeault, Lionel Côté, Bella...

Jun 14, 2021

St. Francis—Margie (Jandreau) Taggett, 80, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 11, 1941, daughter of the late Victor and Isabelle (Gagnon) Jandreau. She was a devoted catholic and was a member of the St. Charles choir in St. Francis.  Margie worked in the meat department for a number of years...

Jun 11, 2021

Thomaston / Fort Kent--- Marvin L. O'Leary, 59, of Thomaston, passed away suddenly June 11,2021. Marvin was born in Fort Kent on May 27,1962, son of William and Alice O'Leary. Marvin was a gifted heavy equipment operator for IOUE local 478. Marvin had many passions, riding his Harleys, volunteering, anything to...

Jun 9, 2021

Van Buren--- Arlene J. Beaulieu, 91, peacefully entered through the Gates of Heaven and into the waiting arms of her husband on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. She was born September 15, 1929, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Onezime and Phileme (Madore) Jacques.

Arlene was a devoted homemaker and prided herself...

Jun 9, 2021

Fort Kent, ME and Delray Beach, FL – Reno Ouellette, age 89, died from heart/kidney complications, on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Northern Maine Medical Center. He leaves his wife of 68 years, Doris (Martin) Ouellette; his daughter, Susan Linehan and her husband Paul of Sharon, MA; and son, Steven and his wife Sandy of Eagle Lake, ME.  He...