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Yvette Rossignol

Yvette Rossignol

Oct 30, 2021

Van Buren--- Yvette M. Rossignol, 75, peacefully entered into rest October 30, 2021, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born in Van Buren April 22, 1946 and graduated from Van Buren schools.

Yvette worked for Ezzy Insurance for many years where she excelled in management and loved chatting with her visiting...

Thomas "Tom" Gagnon

Thomas "Tom" Gagnon

Oct 28, 2021

Fort Kent—Thomas 'Tom' Gagnon, 65, passed away suddenly on October 28, 2021 with family by his side, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on June 28, 1956, son of the late Edmund J. and Gladys (Michaud) Gagnon. Tom was a talented mechanic and was known as "Mr. Fix All". People would drop off things at...

Clyde L. Taggett

Clyde L. Taggett

Oct 26, 2021

St. Francis—Clyde L. Taggett, 80, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2021, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on September 4, 1941, son of the late Frank and Matilda (Michaud) Taggett. At a very young age Clyde left home to go work in the woods with his father. His strong work ethic shined through every project...

Coco Sanclemente

Coco Sanclemente

Oct 23, 2021

Maria Asuncion "Coco" Sanclemente died on Saturday, October 23, 2021, in her home in St. Francois, New Brunswick, with her loving husband by her side.  She was born in La Coruña, Spain to Angel and Isabel Torres on September 11, 1942. She is survived by her loving husband of fifty-two years, Luis Viriato Sanclemente; her daughters, Grace and Beth;...

Robert Rochester

Robert Rochester

Oct 21, 2021

Winterville-- Robert Bruce Rochester, 91, died on October 21, 2021 peacefully at the Veterans home at Carry Medical Center, Caribou Maine.  Bob was born in Portland, Maine on January 30, 1930 and grew up in Rouses Point, NY.  He served in the military and fought in the infantry during the Korean War.  Upon returning from the war he met...

Albert "Babe" Desjardins

Albert "Babe" Desjardins

Oct 20, 2021

New Canada—Albert "Babe" A. Desjardins, 80, died on October 20, 2021 in his home. He was born April 11, 1941, the son of the late Albanie and Catherine Desjardins. Babe was one of their 11 children. He enjoyed farming, tinkering in his garage and spending time with friends and family. Babe was gentle, kind and had a wonderful sense...

Elizabeth "Betty" Nadeau

Elizabeth "Betty" Nadeau

Oct 20, 2021

Fort Kent—Elizabeth "Betty" Nadeau, 92, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at Crosswinds Assisted Living Facility on October 20, 2021. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine to the late Michael and Evelyn (Paradis) Halpin on June 15, 1929. Betty lived her entire life in Fort Kent. After she graduated from Fort Kent Community High School she met and...

Uri V. Jandreau

Uri V. Jandreau

Oct 19, 2021

St. John—Uri V. Jandreau, 46, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on October 19, 2021, at his home. He was born on October 6, 1975, son of Calvin and Ginette (Boulay) Jandreau. When Uri was in his last moments he was surrounded by so much love from his family. Uri is survived by his parents Calvin...

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...

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