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Martin Nadeau

Martin Nadeau

Feb 28, 2021

Madawaska-- It is with great sadness that Martin Nadeau passed away peacefully at a Frenchville health care facility on February 28, 2021 at the age of 92.  He was born in Baker Lake, NB, Canada on April 24, 1928, the son of Hypolite Nadeau and Malvina Lang Nadeau.

He worked at Fraser Papers for thirty-three years where...

Eldon Mike Nason

Eldon Mike Nason

Feb 23, 2021

Portage Lake --- Eldon (Mike) Nason passed away unexpectedly February 23, 2021, one day before his 64th birthday.  Born February 24, 1957 in Marlborough, MA, he was one of three sons born to the late Malcolm and Shirley (Sutherland) Nason.

Mike met his wife in Houston, Texas where they lived together until they...

Joan Berube

Joan Berube

Feb 22, 2021

Eagle Lake—Joan (Morneault) Berube, 82, passed away at a Fort Kent healthcare facility on February 22, 2021. She was born on July 3, 1938 in Eagle Lake. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Jeanne (Nadeau) Morneault. Joan was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. Her greatest joy was to cook big meals and have...

Louise Gorneault

Louise Gorneault

Feb 19, 2021

Grand Isle—Louise Gorneault, 63, passed away unexpectedly on February 19, 2021.  She was born on August 10, 1957, daughter of the late Robert and Aurore (Martin) Proulx. She is survived by two sisters, Carolyn Pelletier and her husband Dan of Arizona, Linda Freeman and her husband Tim of Fort Kent; one brother, Bob Proulx and his wife Laurie of...

Norman Chasse

Norman Chasse

Feb 18, 2021

Madawaska-- It is with great sadness that Norman Chasse passed away peacefully at a Madawaska health care facility surrounded by his family on February 18, 2021 at the age of 92. He was born in St David on June 5, 1928 the son of Joseph Chasse and Wellena Gervais. Norman was raised on a farm where he started to...

Robert A. Reece

Robert A. Reece

Feb 18, 2021

Portage Lake & Mechanic Falls--- Robert A. Reece, 71, passed away February 18, 2021, following a period of declining health. He was born April 18, 1949, in Portland, a son of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Byrne) Reece.

As Robert completed high school, he received his diploma in one hand and his draft...

Melissa Ayotte

Melissa Ayotte

Feb 10, 2021

Van Buren--- Melissa Ayotte, 39, passed away peacefully February 10, 2021, following a battle with cancer.

Memorial services were celebrated privately. Lajoie Funeral Home, 118 High St., Van Buren, ME

Gloria Daigle

Gloria Daigle

Feb 9, 2021

Madawaska, ME/Wildwood, FL----Gloria Breau Daigle passed away peacefully in Wildwood, Florida on February 9, 2021 at the age of 95. She was born in Edmundston, N.B., Canada, on June 8, 1925, one of three children of Evelyn Bernier Breau and Joe Breau. She spent her childhood in Edmundston and enjoyed many fond memories of summers growing up at Lac...

James Madore

James Madore

Feb 9, 2021

Madawaska---James N. Madore, 84, passed away February 9, 2021, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on August 4, 1936, son of the late Aurele and Lourdes (Pelletier) Madore.  He was a long-time employee of Fraser Paper, where he worked until his retirement.  A United States Army Veteran, he was a member of the American...

Florence "Flo" Madore

Florence "Flo" Madore

Feb 6, 2021

Fort Kent- It is with great sadness that the family of Florence (Flo) Madore announce her passing on February 6, 2021 at N.M.M.C. in Fort Kent.  She was born on January 28, 1931 to Albenie "Bill" Desjardins and Catherine Michaud of Soldier Pond.

She was married to Philip Madore in Fort Kent on July 24,...

Gerald "Pit" Cote

Gerald "Pit" Cote

Feb 2, 2021

St. David --- Gerald (Pit) Cote age 73, of Saint David, Maine passed away unexpectedly at his home on February 2, 2021.  He was born on September 23, 1947.  Pit was a kind, big hearted, generous father and friend to many.  Pit is predeceased by his father, Alphie Cote, his daughter, Gina, and his brother, John.  He is survived...

Gilman R. Cyr

Gilman R. Cyr

Feb 2, 2021

Madawaska-- Gilman R. Cyr passed away peacefully on February 2nd, 2021. He left this world on his terms, staying in his home, by his wife's side until the end.  Gilman lived a full and rich life, marked by an incredible work ethic and love for his family.  He was born to Leon and Emily (Bouchard) Cyr in Hamlin Maine...

Docite "Junior" Jandreau

Docite "Junior" Jandreau

Feb 2, 2021

St. John Plt—Docite "Junior" Jandreau III 74, passed away after battling cancer on February 2, 2021. He was born in St. Francis on December 2, 1946 to Docite Jandreau II and Ida (Baker) Jandreau. He was Married to the love of his life, Irene Anna Pelletier of Allagash for 49 years until her passing in 2016. Junior was a...

Eric Werntgen

Eric Werntgen

Jan 28, 2021

Fort Kent-- Eric Werntgen, 46, beloved educator, athletic director, and coach lost his recent battle with depression on Thursday, January 28, 2021. Often deemed "the tallest man in Fort Kent", his personality and demeanor stood out more than his stature. Born to Herman (Will) and Joyce Werntgen on November 22, 1974 he was the youngest of three siblings (Kurt...

Sandra (Libby) Desjardins

Sandra (Libby) Desjardins

Jan 26, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Sandra (Libby) Desjardins announces her passing on January 26, 2021. Sandy, 76, was born in Boston, MA to John and Mary Libby.  Sandy was preceded in death by her loving husband, Wally Desjardins, and her daughter, Dawn Marie. She is survived by her 4 children: Denise Witmer husband Scott, Peter...

Gloria Roussel

Gloria Roussel

Jan 26, 2021

Madawaska---Gloria (Morneault) Roussel, 99, passed away on January 26, 2021 at a Frenchville health care facility.  She was born in Baker Brook, New Brunswick on January 20, 1922, daughter of the late Denis and Lea (Banville) Morneault.  Gloria was a hard worker her entire life, always ready and willing to help others.  Wearing out many Rosaries, she lived every...

Delmont Soucy

Delmont Soucy

Jan 23, 2021

St. Francis—Delmont S. Soucy, 83, passed away at the Caribou Veterans Home on January 23, 2021. He was born in St. Francis on February 20, 1937 to Victorie and Cesarie (Michaud) Soucy. He was predeceased by his wife Virginia in 2004. One son Chad in 2020; two brothers Gary and Ernie; two sisters Rachel and Freda. He is survived...

Rosaire Blanchette

Rosaire Blanchette

Jan 20, 2021

Madawaska - Rosaire Blanchette, 97, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021, at a Caribou healthcare facility.  He was born October 18, 1923, in Fort Kent, ME, the son of the late Fred and Emma (Pelletier) Blanchette.  Rosaire was married for 58 years to the late Blanche (Marquis) Blanchette.

After serving in the Army during WWII, he...

Joey Ronald Ouellette

Joey Ronald Ouellette

Jan 20, 2021

Cyr Plantation--Joey Ronald Ouellette, 40, passed away unexpectedly on January 20, 2021 at his residence in Sedgwick. Joey was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick on June 19, 1980, loving son of Ron and May (Laplante) Ouellette. He married Yuko Murakami, August 3, 2017 at Joetsu, Niigata Japan. Although he lived a less than average life span, Joey did...

Marion Gagnon

Marion Gagnon

Jan 20, 2021

Eagle Lake— Marion (Elliott) Gagnon, 93, was born on January 8, 1928 in Lymington England, Daughter of the late James and Marion (Williams) Elliott. She was called back home on January 20, 2021 to our Heavenly Father to join her husband of 65 years Camille; Daughter Marie; Son Camille; Grandson William, Kory and granddaughter Aicha. She leaves behind her...

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