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Claude Dube
Jan 20, 2021
Madawaska—Claude Dube, 87, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born on September 27, 1933 in a small town in Canada, son of the late Will and Eva (Cyr) Dube.  Claude was a deeply religious man, who cherished the word of God. Claude graduated from Madawaska High School in 1952, and...
Real R. Daigle
Jan 19, 2021
Madawaska— Real R. Daigle, 83, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2021 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born in Madawaska, ME on December 19, 1937. Son of the late Antoine and Catherine Daigle. Real was married for 60 years to the late Velma (Gagnon) Daigle. Real was active in his community, all through his life....
Harvey Milton Thibeault
Jan 18, 2021
St. Francis—Harvey Milton Thibeault, 80, passed away on January 18, 2021. He was born on January 10, 1941 in Houlton ME, son of the late Albert and Louise (Boulay) Thibeault. He was the husband of the late Jean D. Thibeault. Harvey is pre-deceased by one brother; John Thibeault; two sisters Connie Maheux, Alberta Smith. He is survived by one...
Eldon Cyr
Jan 18, 2021
Madawaska---Eldon Cyr, 70, passed away January 18, 2021 at his residence in Brewer. He was born in Madawaska on May 11, 1950, son of Octave and Alphena (Michaud) Cyr. Eldon is survived by his mother, Alphena Cyr of Madawaska; one son, Todd Cyr of Brewer; two siblings, Ken Cyr and his wife Linda of Madawaska, and Pauline Martin of...
Ghislaine "Josie" Violette
Jan 15, 2021
VAN BUREN – Ghislaine "Josie" Violette 71, passed away peacefully Friday, January 15, 2021, with her two daughters by her side. She was born in Siegas, New Brunswick, Canada on August 21, 1949, a daughter of the late Euclide and Louise (Tardif) Desjardins.
In 1966 she married Nelson Violette in Sainte-Anne-de-Madawaska, New Brunswick....
Rosaire Parent
Jan 15, 2021
Eagle Lake—Rosaire J. Parent, 85, passed away on January 15, 2021 at an Eagle Lake health care facility. He was born on May 17, 1935 in Eagle Lake, Son of the late Arthur and Esther (Bouchard) Parent. He was the Husband of Cecile (Gervais) Parent, they were married for 62 years. He had worked at Pinkham Lumber in Ashland,...
Leonhard J. Adam
Jan 15, 2021
Van Buren--- Leonhard J. Adam, 76, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021, with his loving wife by his side.
Len proudly served his country in the US Air Force at Loring Air Force Base, Limestone and was a long-time member of the American Legion, Post #49, Van Buren.
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Deborah Rogers
Jan 13, 2021
Fort Kent-- Deborah Christine Rogers, Beloved Wife and Helpmate, Mother, Sister, Grand Mother, affectionately known as "Memo" to her four Grand Children, Friend, Servant, avid reader and researcher, beautiful lady, Scrabble queen. Lover of art, classic Hollywood movies, charades, spades, pranks, and plays on words. Tenacious, loving, and kind, full of tact, champion of faith, ambassador and protector, shining...
Lydia O'Clair
Jan 12, 2021
Ashland--- Lydia L. O'Clair, 85, passed away peacefully during the early hours of Tuesday, January 12, 2021, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. She was born April 18, 1935 in Ashland, a daughter of the late J. Addison and Ruth (Orcutt) Flint.
Lydia was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother,...
Jeannine (Sirois) Dumond
Jan 6, 2021
Madawaska—Jeannine (Sirois) Dumond, 89, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2021 at a Madawaska health care facility from complications of COVID-19. She was born on July 6, 1931 in St. Joseph N.B., daughter of the late Antoine and Weeda (Bernier) Sirois. Jeannine was a devoted wife of 53 years, a mother, a grandmother, and a great grandmother. She loved...
Olida Plourde
Jan 5, 2021
Fort Kent – Olida Plourde, 84, passed away at a Fort Kent healthcare facility on January 5, 2021. She was born on January 28, 1936 in Baker Lake, New Brunswick. She was the daughter of the late Alcime and Irene (Soucy) Nadeau. Olida was a devoted mother, homemaker and talented seamstress. Her favorite pastimes included playing "Dame...
Laura Aurore (Michaud) Pelletier
Jan 5, 2021
Fort Kent—Laura Aurore (Michaud) Pelletier, 97, passed away on January 5, 2021 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born on May 12, 1923 in Fort Kent, daughter of the late Thomas and Marie (Fongemie) Michaud. She was the wife of the late Alberie Pelletier, they were married for 68 years. She is survived by her two sons,...
James F. Michaud
Jan 4, 2021
Connor and Van Buren--- James F. Michaud, 66, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 4, 2021, following several years of failing health. He was born September 1, 1954 in Van Buren, a son of the late Felix and Georgianna Michaud.
After attending Van Buren schools, Jim went onto work with several area farmers and...
Bernard (Barney) Pelletier
Jan 4, 2021
Eagle Lake--Bernard (Barney) Pelletier : Barney was born on August 6, 1940, the youngest child of Leo M. and Roseanna (Michaud) Pelletier. He went to be with our Lord on January 4, 2021. He was an awesome husband, a loving father, and a student-devoted principal and teacher. He leaves behind his loving wife, Theresa (Tee) Pelletier, their cherished "little...
Rella Boutot
Jan 3, 2021
Rella Morneault Boutot passed away peacefully at St. Joseph's Memory Care Facility in Frenchville, ME on January 3, 2021 at the age of 77 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on December 26, 1943 in Eagle Lake, Maine, daughter of late Germain and Aurore Morneault. Rella survived by her children Allan and wife Laurie, Michael Boutot, and...
Ronald "Ron" Michaud
Jan 2, 2021
Madawaska-- Ronald " Ron " Michaud, 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior on January 2, 2021 after a long illness. He was born on November 7, 1948, son of the late Eugene and Yvonne " Michaud " Michaud. He will be dearly missed by his family who celebrates that he is at peace and no longer...
Clifford Gendreau
Jan 1, 2021
Madawaska—Clifford Gendreau, 90, passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born on September 5, 1930, son to the late Joseph and Edith (Clavette) Gendreau. Clifford retired from Fraser Paper in 1990.  He was a 4 th Degree Knights of Columbus and a faithful parishioner of St. David church. He was...
Richard "Wolf" Levesque
Dec 31, 2020
Van Buren --- Richard "Wolf" Levesque, 73, died peacefully December 31, 2020, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born on Oct. 7, 1947 in Van Buren, a son of the late Alyre Germain Levesque Sr. and Jeanne Sophie Isabelle Violette, and graduated from Van Buren Boys High in 1965.
Living in Van...
Roland A. Deschenes
Dec 31, 2020
Van Buren--- Roland A. Deschenes, 84, peacefully entered into rest December 31, 2020. He was born July 5, 1936 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, a son of the late Alcide and Matilda (Clavette) Deschenes.
Roland was a well-known carpenter for many years, working with Buck Construction and along the St. John Valley. He...
Georgene Rafford
Dec 31, 2020
Ashland--- Georgene E. Rafford, 85, passed away peacefully Thursday, December 31, 2020. She was born January 21, 1935 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Henry and Cecile (Charette) Clark.
Georgene was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary, Ashland, and a member of over 65 years of Our Lady of the Snows...

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