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Charles G. Grass

Charles G. Grass

Mar 9, 2020

Mr. Charles G. Grass, Jr., 77, died March 9, 2020. He was a son of the late Charles and Almena (Clark) Grass, Sr., and was raised in Masardis, Maine. He enlisted with the US Air Force. Funeral Services were held privately and at the convenience of the family. Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St./PO Box 39, Ashland, ME 04732...

Irene M. Corriveau

Irene M. Corriveau

Mar 7, 2020

Van Buren--- Irene M. Corriveau peacefully entered into rest March 7, 2020, two days after celebrating her 97 th birthday. She was born March 5, 1923 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late John and Gertrude (Jacques) Charette.

Irene was a lifelong parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, a life member of...

Normande P. Rossignol

Normande P. Rossignol

Mar 4, 2020

Van Buren--- Normande P. Rossignol died on March 4, 2020, at a hospice house in Scarborough. She was born April 20, 1940 in Lille, daughter of Noel O. and Blanche (Corbin) Parent.

She is survived by her husband Philippe J. Rossignol, daughters, Elena R. Desjardins (Mark) and Amy A. R. Fournier (Donald), son,...

Lorette Simard

Lorette Simard

Mar 3, 2020

Lorette (Rioux) Simard, 86 of Port Richey, FL, beloved wife of Roland Simard, passed away on Tuesday March 3, 2020 in Hudson, FL. She was born June 14, 1933 in Fort Kent, ME, the daughter of the late Philip and Mary Ann Rioux. She was raised in Fort Kent and graduated from Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1952....

Michael Gaudreau

Michael Gaudreau

Mar 2, 2020

Fort Kent----- Michael Gaudreau, 72, passed away on March 2, 2020, at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou, surrounded by his family. He was born on September 12, 1947, son of the late Alphee and Irene (Thibeault) Gaudreau. Michael courageously served his country with the 25 th Infantry Division in Vietnam, receiving two Purple Heart Medals for injuries sustained...

Gerard Pelletier

Gerard Pelletier

Feb 23, 2020

St. David --- Gerard Pelletier, 83, passed away on February 23, 2020 at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. He was born on March 4, 1936, son of the late Patrick and Mina (Dufour) Pelletier. Gerard will be remembered as a hard worker, spending his lifetime working on the family farm. He was witty and full of life. Gerard is...

Mavis Arlene Rose

Mavis Arlene Rose

Feb 23, 2020

Washburn – Mavis Arlene Rose, 76, passed away on February 23, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by her loving family at The House of Comfort. Mom was born on June 9, 1943 the daughter of Glenna A. (Conley) Levesque and the late Sterling C. Levesque Sr.

Mom attended the Washburn...

George G. King Jr.

George G. King Jr.

Feb 21, 2020

Caswell --- George G. King Jr., 62, passed away on February 21, 2020, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born on April 18, 1957, son of the late George G. and Pearl (Labreck) King Sr. His family meant the world to him, his loyally and love deep and unwavering. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved nature. His...

Reno Lagasse

Reno Lagasse

Feb 19, 2020

Clair, N.B --- Reno Lagasse, 83, passed away on February 19, 2020 at an Edmundston, N.B. healthcare facility. He was born on June 28, 1936, son of the late Edmund and Cecile (Guerrette) Lagasse. Reno, despite never having graduated from high school, was a very successful business and store owner for 30 plus years. Reno prided himself in giving...

B. Kathy Kelle

B. Kathy Kelle

Feb 17, 2020

Ashland--- Bertha "Kathy" Kelle, 83, peacefully passed away February 17, 2020, with her family at her side, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle; She was born on October 23, 1936 to John and Gladys (Elms) Alcock in Griquet, Newfoundland.

Kathy is survived by her husband of over 60 years, Donald Kelle, daughter...

Verna Chaloult

Verna Chaloult

Feb 14, 2020

Van Buren--- Verna M. (Levesque) Chaloult, 78, peacefully entered into rest Friday, February 14, 2020, with her devoted husband at her side. She was born May 25, 1941 in Van Buren, one of 16 children born of the late Arthur and Mattie (Madore) Levesque.

She is survived by: her beloved husband of almost...

Dale L. Guerette

Dale L. Guerette

Feb 14, 2020

GUERETTE AND FORT KENT - Dale L. Guerette, 48, passed away on February 14, 2020, at Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center, Caribou, ME. He was born June 7, 1971, in Presque Isle, Maine, the son of James and Patricia (Nadeau) Guerette.  Dale was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School and a longtime adult community member of St....

Joel A. Dionne

Joel A. Dionne

Feb 10, 2020

Madawaska--- Joel A. Dionne, 78, of Madawaska, our beloved father and husband, passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 10, 2020, at Ridgewood Estates. He was born in St. David October 27, 1941, a son of the late Alphée and Rose (Malenfant) Dionne.

Joel is survived by Thérèse (Michaud), his wife of...

Robert Cyr

Robert Cyr

Feb 10, 2020

Madawaska---A Mass of Christian Burial for Robert J. Cyr who passed away February 10, 2020 will be held 10am on Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at the St. David Church.  In keeping with Robert's wishes, there will be no visiting hours.  Arrangements have been entrusted to Lajoie Funeral Home.

Joel M. Bellefleur

Joel M. Bellefleur

Feb 9, 2020

Madawaska---Joel Bellefleur, 85, passed away on February 9, 2020 at a Frenchville health care facility.  He was born in St. David on June 1, 1934, son of the late Adolphe and Sophie (Chabre) Bellefleur.  He worked at Frasier Paper for forty-one and a half years until his retirement in 1994.  Joel is survived by his loving wife of sixty...

Simone J. Haggenmiller

Simone J. Haggenmiller

Feb 7, 2020

EAGLE LAKE - Simone J. Haggenmiller passed away peacefully at her home in Eagle Lake, Maine, on February 7, 2020, surrounded by her loved ones after a brave battle with cancer. She was born on October 28, 1937, in Salmon Falls, New Hampshire, daughter of the late Romeo and Annie Ouellette.

Simone was married to Guido Haggenmiller...

Gilman "Gil" Dufour

Gilman "Gil" Dufour

Feb 3, 2020

Saint-David, ME---- Gilman "Gil" Dufour Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly on February 3, 2020 at his home. He was born on July 4, 1939, son of Fortuna and Rose-Anna (Cyr) Dufour. Gil is survived by his devoted wife of 59 years, Dorothy (Beaulieu) Dufour; his 3 loving children, Gisele (Dufour) wife of Adrien Violette, Gil Dufour Jr., and Kevin...

Claude Dumond

Claude Dumond

Feb 2, 2020

Fort Kent and New Canada --- Claude Dumond, 95, was called to his eternal reward on February 2, 2020.  He was born in Fort Kent on May 31, 1924, the son of the late George and Emma (Austin) Dumond. He was a graduate of Fort Kent High School, Class of 1942, and a veteran of World War II.  In...

Lloyd Jandreau

Lloyd Jandreau

Feb 1, 2020

St. Francis, Portage Lake & Frenchville--- Lloyd "Lefty" Jandreau passed away at the age of 78 on Saturday, February 1, 2020, in Frenchville, Maine.  He began his earthly life on December 2, 1941, at the homestead of Leonard & Alvine (Viel) Jandreau in St. Francis.  The Jandreau family later moved to Portage Lake, where Lloyd raised his...

Aurele Clavette

Aurele Clavette

Jan 31, 2020

Madawaska --- Aurele Clavette, 90, passed away on January 31, 2020, at a Madawaska healthcare facility, peacefully, with his daughter Joan by his side. He was born in Eagle Lake on September 24, 1929, son of Levite and Marie Louise (Deschamp) Clavette. He is survived by his three children, Nancy Clavette and her husband Bert Bolle of Connecticut, Joan...

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