Sep 26, 2020

St. Francis— Maynard Jackson, 81, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2020 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on September 28, 1938, son of the late Aaron Sr. and Melissa (Thibodeau) Jackson. After his accident in the woods in Northern Maine, his wife was able to keep him home for over 50 years. Maynard is...

Sep 23, 2020

Portage Lake & Presque Isle--- Raymond F. Chasse, 86, peacefully entered into eternal rest Wednesday evening, September 23, 2020. He was born August 25, 1934 in St. Agatha, one of ten children born of the late Ernest "Pete" and Eva (Michaud) Chasse.

Ray worked almost 40 years at Pinkham Lumber Mill, retiring as...

Sep 23, 2020

Madawaska---Fernande (Lachance) Cyr, 92, passed away on September 23, 2020 at her home at Ridgewood Estates.  She was born in Grand Isle on March 28, 1928, daughter of the late Alfred and Annie (Beaulieu) Lachance.  Fern married Romeo D. Cyr on January 7, 1947, who preceded her in death in 1984.  She enjoyed spending her days working on puzzles,...

Sep 20, 2020

Madawaska—Eldon Cyr, 83, passed away on September 20, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in St. David on August 9, 1937, son of the late Oneil and Isabelle (Cyr) Cyr.   Eldon was a God fearing, devoted family man.  He was a disciplined businessman, and an avid hunter and fisherman.  Eldon spent many hours...

Sep 18, 2020

St. David —Richard Lavertu, 71, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2020 at his home. He was born on February 9, 1949, son of the late Oneil and Delphine (Cote) Lavertu. Richard is survived by his two children, Simon Lavertu of Southern Maine, and Monique Lavertu of Washington State; Ten siblings, Carmen, Rella, Gerald, Roger, Edgar, Rachel, Dolores, CJ,...

Sep 17, 2020

Portage Lake--- Janice C. Labbe, 73, passed away unexpectedly September 17, 2020, while working her favorite job in the North Woods. She was born May 12, 1947 in Presque Isle, daughter of Clarence and Edna (Levesque) Moro, and was the beloved wife of 54 years to Bill Labbe Sr.

Janice's love of nature...

Sep 16, 2020

Van Buren & Presque Isle--- Wilfred L. Lebel, 88, peacefully entered into rest September 16, 2020. He was born September 3, 1932 in Keegan, the only child of the late Levite and Marie Anna (Castonguay) Lebel. He will be fondly remembered by his loving wife, Claudette (Dube) Lebel, and three children from his first marriage, Jim, Mona,...

Sep 16, 2020

Van Buren--- Garner A. Lajoie, 90, peacefully entered into rest Wednesday, September 16, 2020, with his family at his side, at St. Joseph Memory Care Center, Frenchville. He has now entered his Fifth Day and joins his beloved wife. He was born November 1, 1929 in Cyr Plantation, a son of the late Abel and Annie (Thibodeau)...

Sep 11, 2020

Fort Kent—Mamie Theriault, 104, passed away peacefully at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on June 5, 1916, daughter of the late Denis and Josephine (Voisine) Theriault. Mamie spent many days knitting and sewing for her family and friends. One thing that always brought Mamie joy, was jewelry. She would show off her beautiful bracelets to...

Sep 7, 2020

Van Buren--- Gary S. Ouellette, 61, passed away peacefully Monday, September 7, 2020. He was born January 10, 1959 in Van Buren, a son of Irma (Lagasse) Ouellette and the late Dolland Ouellette, and was a 1978 graduate of Van Buren District Secondary School.

Gary last worked on prefabricated homes at Aroostook Trusses...

Sep 5, 2020

Van Buren--- Anna K. Nunez, 59, died unexpectedly on Saturday, September 5, 2020 as the result of injuries sustained in an ATV accident. She was born on June 14, 1961 in New Jersey, a daughter of the late Costes Alex and Liberty (Hatzis) Kevenides.

Anna was a dedicated home health aide and loved...

Sep 5, 2020

Fort Kent—Rinette Caron, 82, passed away peacefully on September 5, 2020 at a Brewer health care facility.  She was born on April 26, 1938, daughter of the late Leo and Lilly (Deprey) Caron. Rinette is survived by two sisters, Cora Massey of Brewer, and Viola Caron of Fort Kent; nine nieces and nephews, Michelle Schwartz (William), Lynda Kempton (Danny),...

Sep 1, 2020

Eagle Lake—Jason Dube, 46, passed away unexpectedly on September 1, 2020. He was born on May 24, 1974, son of the late James Dube and his mother Rina (Soucy) Dube. Jason was a registered Maine guide at Moose Point Camps for 15 years. He enjoyed spending many nights with his three children at the camp. They would spend many...

Aug 31, 2020

Caswell--- Frederick P. St. Pierre, 82, passed away peacefully Monday morning, August 31, 2020, with his family at his side. He was born in Caswell on October 13, 1937, a son of the late Roy and Laurie Anne (Cote) St. Pierre.

Fred worked his family farm over 45 years, and later worked several...

Aug 31, 2020

Eagle Lake—Roger Frenette, 87, passed away peacefully on August 31, 2020 at Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on August 26, 1933, son of the late Alexandre and Grace (McLaughlin) Frenette. Roger was a lover of the outdoors; he was an avid hunter and fisherman. He would spend many hours riding in the woods looking at wildlife....

Aug 31, 2020

Ashland--- Clarice B. MacDonald, 93, peacefully entered into eternal life Monday, August 31, 2020, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility. She was born May 4, 1927 in Masardis, a daughter of the late George and Edwina (Libby) Burke.

She was the devoted wife of over 65 years to the late Chester MacDonald, who...

Aug 29, 2020

Portage Lake--- Kevin M. Gravel, passed away unexpectedly August 29, 2020, at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1972 in Boston, MA, a son of the late Albert and Jetta (Prouty) Gravel Jr.

Growing up in and around Gardner, MA, Kevin last worked in shipping and receiving for...

Aug 29, 2020

Madawaska--- Lorraine Bellefleur, 90, passed away on August 29, 2020 at her daughter's home in Madawaska with her family by her side.  She was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick on September 15, 1929, daughter of the late Regis and Ida (Jalbert) Michaud.  Lorraine was born again by the Grace of God on March 3, 1985.  Lorraine was a...

Aug 27, 2020

Limestone--- Stephen G. Martin, 71, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2020, at Aroostook House of Comfort, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born June 29, 1949 in Van Buren, a son of the late Lionel and Janet (Morrow) Martin.

After graduating from Van Buren District School in 1967, Stephen attended the...

Aug 25, 2020

St. Francis--- Valeric "Gag" Nadeau, 84, passed away peacefully with his children by his side on August 25, 2020. He was born on December 17, 1935, son of the late Patrick and Essie (Pelletier) Nadeau. Valeric was a self-motivated man working the land, whether it be farming numerous cattle, or logging on his woodlots. His greatest accomplishment in life...