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...

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...

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;...

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...

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.

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,...