Jul 13, 2020

Oxbow & Ashland--- Rita Ann Junkins Sherman, 89, died July 13, 2020 in Ashland. Born April 5, 1931, Rita was the youngest child of Leon and Eldora (Atkins) Junkins and raised on the family farm in OxBow.  She received her preliminary education at the OxBow East End School, and then traveled to Houlton where she attended both...

Jul 10, 2020

St. John--- Morgan Pelletier, 27, passed away unexpectedly on July 10, 2020 at her home. She was born on July 17, 1992, daughter of Bruce and Barbara (Theriault) Pelletier. Morgan is survived by her three siblings, Jacob Pelletier, Mitchell Pelletier, and Sarah Pelletier; grandparents, George Pelletier, and Brenda Theriault; many loving aunts and uncles, Lucy and her husband Marc...

Jul 10, 2020

Van Buren--- Carline Boucher, 89, peacefully entered into rest Friday, July 10, 2020, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born September 2, 1930 in Cyr Plantation, a daughter of the late Willie and Edwidge (Dumond) Lajoie.

Carline worked as a CNA for Borderview Manor, Van Buren, for many years and spent...

Jul 9, 2020

Caribou--- Lawrence "Larry" Violette, 77, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 9, 2020, at his home, following a short illness. He was born January 7, 1943 in Van Buren, a son of the late Donat and Jean (Doucette) Violette. He graduated from Van Buren schools, graduated from former Fort Kent Teacher's College in 1966, and was inducted into...

Jul 7, 2020

Eagle Lake—  Leroy J. Saucier, 52, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2020 at his home. He was born on March 20, 1968, son of the late Alve and Pauline (Dube) Saucier. Leroy is survived by his two sisters, Anna Anderson and her husband Dana of Frenchville, Rose Saucier of Connecticut; three nieces, Heather (Kevin) Theriault, Chelsie (Paul) Chasse,...

Jul 4, 2020

Eagle lake--- Dolores Paradis, 73, wife to the late Ronald J. Paradis, passed away unexpectedly on July 4, 2020. She was born in Eagle Lake on February 18, 1947, daughter to the late Leo and Jeanne (Vaillancourt) Dube. Dolores is survived by four siblings, Norma Torzsa, Roland Dube, Donald Dube, and Jean Dube; her beloved dog Precious that she...

Jul 1, 2020

Fort Kent—Armand Caron, 84, husband of Mabel (Lizotte) Caron, passed away peacefully July 1, 2020 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on July 17, 1935 in Wallagrass, ME, son of the late Magloire (Mack) and Veronique (Daigle) Caron. Armand left Fort Kent for a few years to work in a factory in Connecticut, and when...

Jun 27, 2020

Joan Landry (nee LeBrun), 90, formerly of St. Francis, passed away on June 27, 2020 in Hamilton, Ohio.  She was born in Winterville, Maine on September 16, 1929 to William and Nellie LeBrun.  She was married to Harold Landry in 1947.  She is survived by her children Bernard Landry, of Ft. Kent, Maine; Angela (John) Cecere, of Hamilton, Ohio;...

Jun 25, 2020

Fort Kent—Leonard "Lenny" Pelletier, 89, passed away on June 25, 2020 at a Bangor Healthcare facility. He was born on July 27, 1930, son of the late Leo and Rosana (Michaud) Pelletier. Leonard is survived by two siblings, Leonette St. Germain and her husband Norman of FL, Bernard Pelletier and his wife Tee of Eagle Lake; four children, Michael...

Jun 15, 2020

Kathleen Mary Violette, 96, passed away peacefully June 15, 2020 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Old Town on April 3, 1924, daughter of the late Percy and Anna (Theriault) Myers. She was an avid knitter, a blanket maker, CNA, bartender, and a cook, but above all, the most devoted mother to her children...

Jun 15, 2020

Madawaska---Leo James St. Jarre, 80, passed away on June 15, 2020, surrounded by his family at his residence.  He was born in Frenchville, on January 18, 1940, son of the late Alcide and Irene (Levesque) St. Jarre.  James graduated from Madawaska High School in 1958 and went on to SMVTI for two years.  Upon graduation, he worked as a...

Jun 14, 2020

Fort Kent --- Vernon Ouellette, 54, passed away unexpectedly on June 14, 2020 at his home. He was born on January 15, 1966, son of Robert and Marte (Bouley) Ouellette, and step-father Gil Bouley. Vernon was a well-rounded musician, who played keyboard, bass, guitar, and sang. He played in two bands, "The Traveling Band", and "Undercover". He spent many...

Jun 9, 2020

Madawaska, ME--- Daniel Joseph Dufour, 66 of Madawaska, ME passed away on June 9, 2020. Joe was born November 15, 1953 in St. David, ME, son of the late Armand and Edwina (Dumond) Dufour. Joe served honorably in the US Marine Corps in Beaufort, SC and retired as a Gunnery Sergeant in 1992 after a 20 year career. He...

Jun 8, 2020

St. David--Anne Beatrice (Cyr) Deschaine, 68, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020, with her family by her side in Portland, ME.  She was born in Van Buren, ME, on September 21, 1951 to Urbey L, Cyr Sr. and Annette (Deschaine) Cyr of St. David, ME. She graduated from Madawaska High School in 1969. She married in 1974...

Jun 7, 2020

Fort Kent-- Theodore "Ted" Thibodeau passed away peacefully on 6/7/2020, with his loving wife of 66 years Marilyn holding his hand. He was 90 years old. He will forever be missed for his gentle spirit, sweet smile and twinkling blue eyes. One of 6 children born to Daniel and Rebecca (née Jandreau)Thibodeau, Ted was born in St Francis, Me...

Jun 6, 2020

Fort Kent--- Dr. Robert Paul Johnson, 92, passed away on June 6, 2020. Please wear your brightest smile and join Dr. Johnson's Family to share fond memories, stories and remembrances of a life very well lived. The Celebration of His Life will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at the Lonesome Pine Trails Ski Tow in...

Jun 6, 2020

Fort Kent---Dr. Robert Paul Johnson, 92, died in his home on June 6, 2020 with his family by his side. He was born Sept 9, 1927 in Fort Fairfield, Maine. Paul was the son of Ora Clinton and Beulah Burnett Johnson and was raised in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick with his brother Verdell and sister Ruth. After high school there,...

Jun 5, 2020

St. Francis--- Gene Perreault, 82, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her entire family and Fr. Jean-Paul Labrie. She was born on July 27, 1937 to Patrick and Essie (Pelletier) Nadeau. She's survived by the love of her life, Hubert "Bert" Perreault. Together they raised 4 children whom they considered their greatest accomplishment in life; Kent (Jenny) of...

Jun 2, 2020

Fort Kent--- Travis Haley, 30, passed away unexpectedly on June 2, 2020 in Fort Kent, Maine. He was born in Portland on January 19, 1990 to James Haley and Sharon (Leighton) Forest. Travis worked at Twin Rivers for ten years, and he also owned Al and Diane's Storage Units in Wallagrass. He loved the outdoors, hunting, fishing, four wheeling,...

Jun 1, 2020

DURHAM, NC and PORTAGE LAKE, ME – Janet Sutherland, 97, died June 1, 2020 at Brookdale Durham Senior Living Center. She was born June 5, 1922 in Macamic, Quebec, daughter of David and Julienne (Dionne) Coty. Janet spent most of her life in Portage Lake, Maine. While working at Tanguay's Restaurant/Hotel (that later became Dean's) in Portage,...