Mar 25, 2021

WALLAGRASS - Norman P. Desjardins, 89, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on March 25, 2021, at a health care facility after a brief illness.  He was born in New Canada, Maine, on July 31, 1931, the first of six children of Vin and Adrienne (Jacques) Desjardins.

He was married to...

Mar 25, 2021

Van Buren--- Verna M. Gagnon, 78, passed away peacefully March 25, 2021, at a Caribou hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 1, 1942 in Hamlin, a daughter of the late Fred and Jeannette (Masse) Cyr.

Verna last worked as a CNA at Borderview Manor, Van Buren, for over 30...

Mar 19, 2021

Fort Kent--Mildred "Mel" Thibodeau Soucy, 90, passed away March 19, 2021 at Forest Hill Manor. She was a lifelong resident of Van Buren Maine, but more recently Fort Kent, Maine she was born March 6, 1931, the daughter of Adolph and Modeste Martin Thibodeau. Mel will sorely be missed by her son, Clarence "Cur" Soucy and his wife, Patrice...

Mar 18, 2021

Grand Isle--- Joanne Deschaine, 66, peacefully entered into rest Thursday, March 18, 2021, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. She was born January 12, 1955 in Augusta, ME, a daughter of the late Pierre and Leona (Goupil) Sirois.

She last worked for former Morin Windows and Doors, Madawaska, for almost 10 years...

Mar 18, 2021

Van Buren, Maine & Hudson, NC--- Willard J. Dionne 72, peacefully passed away March 18, 2021 at a Winston Salem, NC, hospital, following a well-fought battle with cancer. He was born January 1, 1949 in Van Buren, ME, a son of the late Albert and Gladys (Violette) Dionne.

Willard was drafted into US...

Mar 11, 2021

Van Buren--- Conrad Ouellette, 87, died peacefully Thursday, March 11, 2021, at a Caribou hospital, following a long illness. He was born July 14, 1933 in Van Buren, a son of the late David and Artheline (Cyr) Ouellette.

Conrad enlisted with the US Army during the Korean War. Following his honorable service, he...

Mar 7, 2021

Madawaska--Roland Morin, 92, of St. David passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born December 17, 1928,  the son of the late Denis & Leda (Cote) Morin.

Roland, with Cecile by his side, was a potato farmer for most of his life and even after he was "retired", he could often be...

Mar 5, 2021

St. David—Helen (Cyr) Bourgoin, 50, passed away on March 5, 2021 at her home in St. David. She was born on July 5, 1970, daughter of the late Joseph Cyr Sr, and her mother Gizelle Perreault. Helen was a kind soul who loved animals, especially her beloved yellow lab Missy. She had many hobbies including diamond art canvases, sticker...

Mar 3, 2021

Madawaska— Rodolphe Martin, 86, passed away unexpectedly on March 3, 2021 at his home. He was born on November 22, 1934, son of the late Pierre and Laura (Cyr) Martin. Rodolphe is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Jeannine (Cyr) Martin; two brothers, Donald Martin, and Bert Martin; two sisters, Corrine Chasse, and Jeanne Beaudet; two children,...

Mar 2, 2021

Van Buren--- Claudette L. Cyr, 85, passed away peacefully March 2, 2021, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born January 5, 1936 in Keegan, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cecile (Voisine) Labbe.

In retirement Claudette enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, cooking...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

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,...