Dec 15, 2020

Van Buren--- Sylvia M. Levesque, 71, peacefully entered into rest on Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born May 24, 1949 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Roy and Matilda (Lavoie) LaBreck.

Sylvia worked as a housekeeper at former Brookside Manor and Lounge, a kitchen...

Dec 15, 2020

Portland- Marie H. "Lila" Dube, 98, formerly of Fort Kent, died peacefully on December 15, 2020, following a brief illness. Lila was born in Eagle Lake, Maine on June 17, 1922, the daughter of the late Emile and Leona (Dumont) Gagne. She graduated from Fort Kent Community High School and earned a Bachelor's Degree from Fort Kent Normal School....

Dec 12, 2020

Madawaska-- Robert J "Bob" Bilodeau passed away after a brief illness at a Fort Kent Health Facility on December 12,2020.  He was born in Sherbrooke, Quebec on July 27, 1922 the son of Amable Bilodeau and Elmina Gervais.   He will be deeply missed by his daughter Manon and her husband Glenn Raymond Sr.   They were fortunate to have him...

Dec 12, 2020

Madawaska--- Patricia N. Desrochers, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 12, 2020, following a short illness. She was born March 21, 1952 in Madawaska, a daughter of the late Gabriel and Mona (Babin) Michaud.

She worked many years for LePage Bakeries, Auburn, and Lisbon News, a convenience store in Lewiston. She also worked...

Dec 11, 2020

Fort Kent-- Joan Nilda Wallace, 9/25/1933 – 12/11/2020. Joan or "Jo" as she was known to family and friends, 87, died peacefully at home after a brief illness, under the care of her daughter, Laurie and with the help Northern Light Home Care and Hospice. Jo was the daughter of the late Lionel (Noel) and Essie (Gagnon) Pinette of...

Dec 11, 2020

Madawaska---Gene N. Charette, Jr., 41, passed away unexpectedly in Caribou on December 11, 2020.   He was born in Fort Kent on January 3, 1979, son of Gene Sr., and Diane Cyr of Madawaska.  Junior was an avid crafter and enjoyed the outdoors and nature.  He is survived by his son, Keegan Charette of Dresden Mills; his sisters, Carolyn Stevens...

Dec 10, 2020

Masardis--- Katherine "Kay" Parker, 81, died Thursday evening, December 10, 2020, at a Presque Isle nursing home, following a long-term illness. She was born April 27, 1939 in Masardis, a daughter of the late J. Cedric "Buster" and Marjorie (Johnston) Lyons.

Kay was a former beautician for many years. While she styled hair...

Dec 9, 2020

Madawaska---Lorraine Morneault, 78, passed away on December 9, 2020 at a Bangor health care facility, with George by her side.  She was born in Madawaska on July 25, 1942, daughter of the late Paul and Simone (Hebert) Beaulieu.  She is survived by her loving husband, George Morneault of Madawaska; two sons, Mark Morneault and his wife Samantha of Madawaska,...

Dec 7, 2020

Hamlin & Van Buren--- Leo J. Cormier, 79, passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 7, 2020. He was born September 16, 1941 in Van Buren, a son of the late Leo Dennis and Aline (Martin) Cormier. He graduated from Van Buren Boys' High in 1961 and the former Hanson's Barber School, Lewiston, in 1962.

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Dec 6, 2020

Fort Kent—Cora (Jandreau) Pelletier, 81, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2020 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on March 26, 1939, daughter of the late Delcie and Odile (Morin) Jandreau. Cora loved the outdoors, camping, fishing, and four-wheeling. She also loved to knit and crochet in her screened in porched where she would sit...

Dec 3, 2020

Fort Kent-- Gloria "Bea" Caron, 77, went home to be with Our Lord and her heavenly loved ones on December 3, 2020. She passed away at Northern Lights Medical Center after complications from heart surgery.

Bea was born on April 16, 1943 in Fort Kent Maine, daughter of Josepha & Edwina (Charette) Plourde. In 1962...

Dec 1, 2020

Madawaska-- Joel Jerome Albert, 92, passed away peacefully on December 1, 2020, at Ridgewood Estates Assisted Living Facility in Madawaska, Maine. He was born on August 10, 1928, at his family's home and was raised on the family farm in Madawaska. He was the son of Jerome D. and Regina (Theriault) Albert. Joel enlisted in the United States Army...

Nov 29, 2020

Bangor & St. Francis--Jean (Dow) Gibson passed away peacefully on November 29, 2020 at the Eastside Health & Rehabilitation Center in Bangor, ME. Jean, along with her twin brother John, was born on October 16, 1935 in Allagash, ME to Harold M. and Annie (Connors) Dow.  She graduated from Hartland Academy in the class of 1954. In 1955, she...

Nov 29, 2020

Madawaska— Joseph "Joel" Michaud, 82, went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 29, 2020, after a short illness, with his family by his side. He will be dearly missed by his family, who celebrates that he is at peace in heaven. His final days were peaceful with the tender care of his Ridgewood Estate family. He...

Nov 27, 2020

At the Foyer Ste-Elizabeth of Baker-Brook, November 27, 2020, Mr. Gary Smart of Clair NB passed away at the age of 74 years and 6 months. He was the husband of Mrs. Rina Castonguay Smart, son of Mrs. Jeanora Gagnon of Fort Kent and of the late Mr. Gerard Vaillancourt.

Along with his wife and mother, he...

Nov 26, 2020

Eagle Lake--- Stella (Sirois) Pelletier, 88, passed away peacefully on November 26, 2020 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born on February 26, 1932, daughter of the late Lawrence and Maria (Gagnon) Sirois. Stella is survived by five daughters, Marie Thomas of Texas, Pearl Lozier and her husband Phil of Winterville, Sylvia Michaud and her husband Mark...

Nov 26, 2020

Fort Kent—Leo "June" Bouley Jr., 76, passed away unexpectedly on Thanksgiving day, November 26, 2020 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on May 1, 1944, son of the late Leo and Mary Jane (Roy) Bouley. Leo loved to spend countless hours in his garden and cutting his fresh vegetables to give out to his family....

Nov 25, 2020

ASHLAND - Malcolm D. "Bunky" Smith, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 25, 2020. He was born "on a rainy night on the kitchen floor" in Westfield, Maine, on August 31, 1935, the son of Malcolm D. and Lila B. (Sylvester) Smith. Bunky graduated from Presque Isle High School in 1953 and...

Nov 23, 2020

Fort Kent – Following 103 beautiful years on this earth, Alfreda 'Freda' (Paradis) Dumond finally earned her blessed angel wings on November 23, 2020, surrounded by her family at Northern Maine Medical Center.   Freda was born September 17, 1917 in Fort Kent, the daughter of Remi and Madeline (Theriault) Paradis.  She was predeceased by her husband, Docite Dumond, 30...

Nov 19, 2020

Madawaska--Lucretia Viola Bair O'Neal January 19, 1921 – November 19, 2020 Living two months short of 100 years, Lucretia Viola Bair O'Neal (Lu) was a strong, independent, loving, faith-filled woman. Born in Marion, Ohio to Burton W. and Viola L. Bair, Lucretia lived a laughter-filled life as a homemaker, seamstress, gardener, musician, and more.  At the age of 12,...