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Ronald Joseph Cyr
Nov 28, 2019
VAN BURENÂ -Â Ronald Joseph Cyr was born in Grand Isle on April 28th, 1954, and unexpectedly passed away at home on November 28th, 2019. He was the beloved son of Joan Ouellette Cyr, and predeceased by his father, Cyr Ronald Cyr.
Ron enjoyed restoring and working on his classic cars, for which...
Fernand Simard
Nov 26, 2019
Eagle Lake --- Fernand Simard, 92, passed away on November 26, 2019 at an Eagle Lake Health Care Facility. He was born on August 23, 1927, son of the late Eddie and Yvonne (Dube) Simard. He is survived by his loving wife, Florence Simard of Eagle Lake; three children, Glenna Simard and her companion Ken Roy of Plaisted, Bruce...
Dale R. Barker
Nov 22, 2019
ASHLAND -Dale Barker, age 81, of Ashland, passed away after a long, hard fought battle on Friday, November 22, 2019. He was born January 18, 1938 in Washburn, a son of the late "Sandy" Alexander and Lulu Fe (Plissey) Barker.
Dale lived each day with an unmatched determination to live life on his...
Gertrude M. Mchenry
Nov 20, 2019
Madawaska --- Gertrude McHenry, 91, passed away on November 20, 2019 at a Madawaska Health Care Facility. She was born in Cabano, PQ, Canada on April 8, 1928, daughter of the late Levite and Blanche (Breton) Violette. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Grivois of St. David; two grandsons, Kevin Grivois of Arizona, and Gary Grivois of Madawaska;...
Alban Roy
Nov 12, 2019
Hamlin--- Alban Roy, 92, died peacefully Tuesday, November 12, 2019, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born September 9, 1927 in Hamlin, a son of the late Edmund and Cecile (Morin) Roy.
He worked 35 years as a plumber for the former Loring Air Force Base, until his retirement in 1986....
Gladys Deprey
Nov 8, 2019
Madawaska --- Gladys Deprey, 91, passed away on November 8, 2019 at a Madawaska Health Care Facility. She was born in Soldier Pond on April 15, 1928, daughter of the late Alfred and Madeline (Theriault) Deprey. Gladys was raised in Madawaska where she attended school. She later worked for the Northern National Bank where she would retire after 40...
Audrey G. Young
Nov 8, 2019
Oxbow--- Audrey G. Young, 88, peacefully entered into rest Friday evening, November 8, 2019. She was born June 10, 1931 in Oxbow, a daughter of the late Ray and Eldora (Libby) Grass.
Audrey was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, cherished raising her children, and adored spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren....
Betty Paradis
Nov 5, 2019
Van Buren--- Betty Paradis, 75, died peacefully November 5, 2019. She was born in Van Buren on October 11, 1944, a daughter of the late Herbert and Artheline (Beaulieu) Smith.
She last worked at Van Buren Secondary School as a one-on-one aide with autistic children and cherished the relationships she made with her...
Patrick Ayotte
Nov 3, 2019
Waterboro & Van Buren - Patrick W. Ayotte, 63, passed away unexpectedly on November 3, 2019, at Long Lake Van Buren Cove. He was born September 23, 1956 in Limestone, a son of the late Joel and Mabel (Murphy) Ayotte.
Patrick attended Van Buren District Schools as well as Kennebec Valley College. Upon...
Tommy G. Collins
Nov 2, 2019
Sinclair---Tommy G. Collins, 58, passed away at his home in Sinclair on November 2, 2019.  He was born in Sinclair on September 18, 1961, son of the late Gerard and Clemence (Fortin) Collin. Tommy was loved by many. He was always quick with a joke and loved to make people laugh. He loved people and animals, and they loved...
Jean A. Bouchard
Oct 29, 2019
Madawaska and Grand Isle---Jean A. Bouchard, 83 passed away peacefully at a Fort Kent health care facility on October 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Grand Isle on January 24, 1936, son of the late Jean Sr., and Alma (Corbin) Bouchard. He is survived by six children, Joyce Branscombe, Linda Ball, Rodney, Donald, Daniel,...
Ronald Pinette
Oct 27, 2019
Wallagrass --- Ronald Pinette, 83, passed away at his residence on October 27, 2019, with his family by his side. He was born on May 20, 1936, son of the late Josephel and Lillian (Laferriere) Pinette. Ron will be remembered as a dedicated Husband, Father and Grandfather. He had a strong work ethic and instilled that...
Eva M. Ouellette
Oct 25, 2019
Van Buren--- Eva M. Ouellette, 80, peacefully entered into her Fifth Day Friday, October 25, 2019, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born July 2, 1939 in Connor Plt/No. Caribou., a daughter of the late Elie and Elodie (Parent) Gagnon.
Eva worked as a nurses' aide at Borderview Manor and former...
Norma Laferriere
Oct 19, 2019
Eagle Lake --- Norma (Albert) Laferriere, 88, passed away on October 19, 2019 at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility. She was born in Eagle Lake on January 8, 1931, daughter of the late Alvin and Anne (Madore) Albert. Norma was the Postmaster of the Eagle Lake Post Office until her retirement. She loved to sit on her sun...
Jeannette M. Bouchard
Oct 15, 2019
Lille --- Jeannette M. (Cyr) Bouchard, 82, passed away peacefully on October 15, 2019 at her daughter's home. She was born on April 19, 1937, daughter of the late Henry Victory Octave and Lena (Ouellette) Cyr. Jeannette and her husband Lionel were president of the Maine Foster Parents Association for over 25 years. Together, they lovingly fostered over 144...
Ernest Theriault
Oct 12, 2019
Fort Kent --- Ernest (Ernie) Theriault, a resident of Crosswinds Residential Care, died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the age of 93 surrounded by his family. Ernie was born July 18, 1926 in Fort Kent, the son of the late Octave and Delia (Caron). Ernie was pre-deceased by his wife of 57 years, Una (Dubois), a daughter Lorilla Ann,...
Azilda Cote
Oct 10, 2019
Van Buren--- Azilda Cote, 90, peacefully entered into rest Thursday, October 10, 2019. She was born May 31, 1929 in Drummond, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Joseph and Adele (Bonenfant) Pelletier.
She last worked as a CRMA at Borderview Rehab and Nursing, Van Buren, followed by several years of operating a...
Lee A. Parker
Oct 10, 2019
Masardis--- Lee A. Parker, 81, died Thursday, October 10, 2019, after a long battle with cancer. He passed away peacefully with family by his side. He was born March 13, 1938 in Ashland, a son of the late Purlin Parker and Madeline (Skinner) Parker-Ellis.
Lee worked for Ashland logging and trucking companies, including...
Gladys J. Craig
Oct 9, 2019
Ashland--- Gladys J. Craig, 82, peacefully entered into rest Wednesday, October 9, 2019, at a Caribou healthcare facility, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 30, 1937 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Celestine and Doris (Clark) Cote.
Gladys was the long-time and beloved librarian of Ashland Community...
Robert Capalbo
Oct 9, 2019
Capalbo, Robert, 76, Fort Kent. Service 11 a.m. October 11, at Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home, Fort Kent.

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