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Gabriel Sebastian
Jun 11, 2019
Lille --- Gabriel "Gabe" D. Sebastian, 82, passed away on June 11, 2019 at Eastern Maine Medical Center. He was born in Sapang Bato Angeles Pangpanga, Philippines, on May 22, 1937, son of the late Gabriel and Fortunata (David) Sebastian. Gabe courageously served in the United States Air Force and retired as a Master Sergeant after 26 years. He...
John J. Dsupin, Jr.
Jun 11, 2019
Ashland, Maine & Wallingford, CT--- John J. Dsupin, Jr., 82, passed away peacefully Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Portland, Maine, following several years of ill health. He was born July 20, 1936 in Meriden, CT, a son of the late John and Leonilda (Sala) Dsupin Sr. and was the beloved husband of Anne (Guiggey) Dsupin.
Irene Charette
Jun 5, 2019
Madawaska---Irene Charette, 101, passed away June 5, 2019 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on November 14, 1917, daughter of the late Isaac and Susan (Soucy) Bouchard. Irene owned and operated Irene's Dress Shop in Madawaska until her retirement at the age of 62. Irene is survived by her son, Roger Charette and...
Georgette Susan Pelletier
Jun 1, 2019
Georgette Susan (Michaud) Pelletier, 82, passed away peacefully at her daughter's home surrounded by family on June 1, 2019. Sue was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick, to Marie (Neveu) Michaud and Arthur Pierre Michaud November 27, 1936, the 10th of 12 children. She grew up and graduated from Madawaska high school. After a brief move to Connecticut, Sue moved...
Yvonne Thibodeau
Jun 1, 2019
St. Francis --- Yvonne (Plourde) Thibodeau, 87, passed away peacefully at home on June 1, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Yvonne was born on May 20, 1932 in Connors, N.B., daughter of the late Remi and Emma (Hache) Plourde. On June 25, 1951 Yvonne married Addis Thibodeau and they had 11 children. Yvonne dedicated her life to being...
Claudelle Plourde
May 30, 2019
Fort Kent --- Claudelle Plourde, 89, passed away on May 30, 2019 at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born on March 20, 1930, daughter of the late Pascal and Sonia (Dube) Plourde. Claudelle worked at Martin Pharmacy for over 30 years and for Gerber for 10 years. Claudelle is survived by her three siblings, Kenneth Plourde...
Clifford A. Deschaine
May 30, 2019
Van Buren--- Clifford A. Deschaine, 59, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 30, 2019, following several years of failing health. He was born July 30, 1959 in Southington, CT, a son of the late Remie and Jacqueline (Michaud) Deschaine, and spent his early years in Winstead, CT, and Madawaska, ME.
Cliff enlisted with the...
Yolande M. Gauvin
May 26, 2019
Van Buren--- Yolande M. Gauvin, 71, entered into rest Sunday, May 26, 2019, in Caribou, following a long, courageous battle with cancer. She was born February 23, 1948 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Come and Ida (Martin) Doucet.
She last worked as a CNA for Northern Maine Aroostook...
Lorraine Gendreau
May 18, 2019
Madawaska---Lorraine (Nadeau) Gendreau, 89, died Friday, May 18, 2019 in Bangor. Lorraine was born April 23, 1930, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Alcide and Yvonne (Lang) Nadeau. Lorraine was an extremely dedicated housewife. She is survived by her beloved husband of 64 years, Hervy; their three children and three grandsons, Fr. Claude of Portland,...
Lettie " Faye" Hafford
May 16, 2019
Faye O'Leary Hafford –Allagash and Fort Kent, 94, passed away on May 16, 2019 at hospital with her family by her side. She was born on April 27, 1925 in (Wheelock) St. John, Maine, the daughter of Lee and Clara (Mills) O'Leary. Her real name was Lettie Faye. She really disliked the name Lettie. You were sure...
Lauretta Berube
May 15, 2019
MADAWASKA—Lauretta Berube, 88, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2019, at a Madawaska health care facility surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Madawaska on June 13, 1930, the daughter of Lawrence and Alice (Cyr) Violette. Lauretta is survived by her four children: Philip Berube and his wife Ruth of Madawaska, Elaine Bridges and her husband Brent...
Dana Plourde
May 11, 2019
Fort Kent and Frenchville --- Dana Plourde, 58, passed away on May 11, 2019 at his residence. He was born on September 2, 1960, son of Kenneth and Rolande (Guy) Plourde. Dana is survived by his three children, Jeffrey Plourde, Sean Plourde, and Ryan Plourde all of Bangor; eight grandchildren; his Father Kenneth Plourde of Fort Kent; four siblings,...
Alphena M. Ouellette
May 10, 2019
Hamlin--- Alphena M. Ouellette, 80, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2019. She was born April 14, 1939 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Louis and Eva (Deschene) Berube.
She married the love of her life, Alphe Ouellette, on July 25, 1955. They spent a loving 61 years of...
Gladys Dubois
May 8, 2019
Fort Kent --- Gladys DuBois, 79, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2019, at her residence. She was born on March 22, 1940, daughter of the late Leonide and Yvonne (Caron) Saucier. She is survived by her three children, Leo Paul DuBois of South Dakota, Brenda DuBois and her companion Hal McNeely of Connecticut, and John DuBois of Fort...
Carlene Ruest
May 7, 2019
Van Buren--- Carlene D. Ruest, 79, entered into rest peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2019, following a long illness. She was born August 11, 1939 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Robert and Jeannette (Ouellette) Madore.
She enjoyed attending local BINGO games or busying her hands with knitting. She was a devoted...
Mildred Bossie
May 7, 2019
Soldier Pond --- Mildred Bossie, 93, wife of the late Leonard Bossie, passed away peacefully on May 7, 2019 at Mercy Home Nursing Facility, Eagle Lake, ME. She was born in Wallagrass, Plt., on Nov. 11, 1925, daughter of Ronald and Agnes (Landry) Michaud. She was a past member of the "Ladies of St. Anne" of Wallagrass. She worked...
Norman J. Bouchard
May 6, 2019
Eagle Lake---Norman J. Bouchard, Jr., passed away May 6, 2019 in Winterville. He was born in Fort Kent on September 20, 1973, son of Norman and the late Bonnie (Tardie) Bouchard. Norman truly enjoyed nature and animals and saw the beauty in God's creation. He was very creative, often calling himself a "jack of all trades…. master of none". ...
Alcide G. Fortin
May 6, 2019
Grand Isle --- Alcide Fortin, 87, passed away on May 6, 2019 in Caribou, Maine. He was born in Grand Isle on March 6, 1932, a son of George and Agnes Fortin.  In November of 1959, he married Jaqueline Gendreau and together had 5 children. He was a self-employed Potato Farmer from 1958 until 1996, a business...
Leon Caron
May 6, 2019
St. David – Leon Caron, 96, passed away on May 6, 2019 at a Madawaska health care facility, after a brief illness. He was born on April 11, 1923, son of the late Joseph and Ozithée Gorneault.
Leon loved going to the gym and preparing his own meals. He was the king of remotes. He loved to...
Kathleen Ellen Plourde
May 3, 2019
Fort Kent --- Kathleen (Kathy) Ellen Plourde passed away May 3, 2019 in Fort Kent, Maine after bravely fighting multiple myeloma. She was born in Staten Island, New York to William and Rose (Hromadka) Gibbons on August 17, 1933. After obtaining a Master's degree in Public Health Nursing from St. John's University in New York City, she built her career...

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