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David J. Vaillancourt

David J. Vaillancourt

Oct 12, 2025

Van Buren--- David J. Vaillancourt, 75, peacefully passed into the loving embrace of his late parents on October 12, 2025, surrounded by his family,  following a courageous battle with cerebral palsy. He was born August 9, 1950, in Van Buren, a son of the late Gerard and Fernande (LaFrance) Vaillancourt.

Dave last worked many years at Lajoie...

Theo Cyr

Theo Cyr

Oct 9, 2025

Madawaska--- Theo R. Cyr, 85, peacefully passed away and into the loving arms of his late wife on October 9, 2025, following a short illness, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born February 29, 1940 in Notre Dame de Lourdes, NB, Canada, a son of the late Francis and Ernestine (Michaud) Cyr.

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Pearl (Viel) Rowland

Pearl (Viel) Rowland

Oct 5, 2025

Van Buren--- Pearl J. (Viel) Rowland passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at a Caribou hospital at the age of 89.  She was born in Stockholm, Maine, on January 21, 1936, the youngest child of 10 born to the late Isidore and Delina (Theriault) Viel.

She is survived by her three loving...

Lewellyn Morneault

Lewellyn Morneault

Oct 2, 2025

Fort Kent – Lewellyn Morneault, 90, passed away at a Fort Kent healthcare facility on October 2, 2025. Lew was born in Fort Kent on December 17, 1934 to Wilfred and Olive (LaFerriere) Morneault.

Lew worked in the Maine woods as a part-time woodcutter, owned and operated a taxicab service, a pool hall,...

Donald Joseph Hebert

Donald Joseph Hebert

Oct 1, 2025

Madawaska--- Donald J. Hebert, 85, passed away peacefully October 1, 2025, following a short illness. He was born October 4, 1939 in Madawaska, a son of the late Emile and Marie Jeanne (Thibeault) Hebert.

Don enlisted with the US Army and was stationed in Germany for several years. Following his Honorable Discharge, he returned to his beloved...

Edward Mchenry Sr.

Edward Mchenry Sr.

Oct 1, 2025

Madawaska--- Edward A McHenry, Sr., 85, son of John and Amanda (Turgeon) McHenry, passed away Oct 1, 2025. He was born July 22, 1940 in Madawaska, ME.

Edward worked at the local paper mill for 40 years, retiring in 2002. He also proudly served as a State Representative for 18 years, for which...

Carroll Deschaine

Carroll Deschaine

Sep 26, 2025

Grand Isle --- Carroll N. Deschaine, 75, passed into the loving arms of his late wife on September 26, 2025. He was born in Grand Isle on June 12, 1950, a son of the late Mack and Cecile (Thibodeau) Deschaine.

Carroll last worked at the former Kevlar in Van Buren for about 15...

Irma (Lagasse) Ouellette

Irma (Lagasse) Ouellette

Sep 26, 2025

Van Buren--- On September 26, 2025, The Lord came to get one of his angels, and after waiting 97 years, Irma Ouellette went with Him, rosary in hand.

Born on February 10, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Joseph & Susanne (Sirois) Lagasse and was the fifth of ten children. Raised...

Nancy Daigle

Nancy Daigle

Sep 25, 2025

Fort Kent--- Nancy M. Daigle, 79, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on September 25, 2025, with her loving family at her side. She was born January 7, 1946, in Fort Kent, a daughter of Elie and Marie (Guerrette) Morin.

Nancy was a life member of the Columbiettes and past president, and was a...

Daniel "Joey" Gardner

Daniel "Joey" Gardner

Sep 21, 2025

Allagash, ME- Daniel "Joey" Gardner, 78, passed unexpectedly September 26, 2025. He was born August 7, 1947, in Fort Kent, a son of the late John and Lucy Gardner, and was a graduate of former Allagash High School.

Joey attended University of Maine – Orono and attained his engineering degree. He worked his entire life for Fraser...

Alban R Bouchard

Alban R Bouchard

Sep 21, 2025

Fort Kent – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alban Bouchard, who left us peacefully on September 21, 2025, at the age of 98, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Fort Kent, Maine on June 27, 1927, Alban Bouchard was the son of the late Herbie Bouchard and Aurore (Marquis) Bouchard....

Timothy J Pinette

Timothy J Pinette

Sep 19, 2025

New Canada, Maine – Timothy J. Pinette, 65, passed away unexpectedly on September 19, 2025, at a Massachusetts hospital following a courageous 21-month battle to recover from a double lung transplant and rehabilitation. He was so very close to reaching his goal of returning home at the end of the month.

Tim was born on June 7,...

Bernice Deschaine

Bernice Deschaine

Sep 16, 2025

Madawaska--- Bernice Deschaine, 93, peacefully passed away and into the loving arms of her late husband on September 16, 2025, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born December 14, 1931 in St. David, a daughter of the late Ernest and Celina (Cote) Lagasse.

Bernice was an avid volunteer for several local organizations and churches and was...

Pierre R Plourde

Pierre R Plourde

Sep 14, 2025

Fort Kent, ME and Frostproof, FL — It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that the Plourde family announces the passing of Pierre Richard Plourde, 52, following a tragic accident on September 14th 2025 doing what he loved most on a beautiful, sunny day on Lake Clinch in Florida. He was welcomed to his final home by his...

Dorilda (Michaud) Daigle

Dorilda (Michaud) Daigle

Sep 13, 2025

Madawaska--- Dorilda "Titite" Daigle passed peacefully on September 13, 2025, at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska at the age of 92. She was born on April 12, 1933, the youngest daughter of the late Emile and Agnes (Picard) Michaud.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 67 years, Normand; four children and their...

Janet K. Mchenry

Janet K. Mchenry

Sep 11, 2025

Madawaska--- Janet K. McHenry, 60, peacefully passed away September 11, 2025, in the loving embrace of her beloved parents and brother. She was born February 7, 1965, in Fort Kent, a daughter of Arnold and Huguette (Malenfant) McHenry and a graduate of Madawaska High School, class of 1983.

Janet worked as a waitress...

Mae (Dube) Soucy

Mae (Dube) Soucy

Sep 9, 2025

Caribou & Fort Kent--- Mae (Dube) Soucy, 80, dies September 9, 2025, after suffering a major stroke. She was born January 15, 1945, in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Donald and Bertha (Desjardins) Dube.

She was predeceased by her parents, her husband, Norman "Jerry" Soucy, and a nephew, Jason Dube.

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Allen R. Thibodeau

Allen R. Thibodeau

Sep 5, 2025

Fort Kent--- Allen Reno Thibodeau, 77, passed away peacefully September 5, 2025. He was born in St Francis on June 13, 1948, to Valmond and Marcella Thibodeau. He graduated from Fort Kent Community High School in 1966 and attended the University of Maine at Fort Kent, majoring in English. He was then drafted into the U.S. Army...

Marie Gilda (Caron) St. John

Marie Gilda (Caron) St. John

Sep 3, 2025

Fort Kent--- Marie Gilda St. John, 89, passed away peacefully September 3, 2025, at a Hartland nursing home, following an extended illness. She was born in Fort Kent on October 29, 1935, a daughter of the late Friole and Leona (Dubay) Caron Jr.

She is survived by one son, Paul Douglas DeMaroney and...

Conrad E. Cyr

Conrad E. Cyr

Sep 2, 2025

St. David -- Conrad E. Cyr, 88, peacefully entered into Heaven on September 2, 2025. He was born September 23, 1936 in St. David, the eldest son of the late Levite and Regina (Saindon) Cyr, and was the loving husband of 64 years to the late Jeanne (Bosse) Cyr.

He is survived by...

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