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M. "Patsy" (Lavoie) Dionne
Jul 13, 2025
Madawaska--- Marie M. Dionne (Patsy), 80, passed away July 13, 2025, at a Fort Kent hospital. She was born July 4, 1945, in St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Fortunat and Phoebe (Thibeault) Lavoie.
After marrying the love of her life, Fernand, they relocated to Coventry, CT where they laid their roots...
Thomas "Tj" Granger Jr.
Jul 12, 2025
Eagle Lake--- Thomas "TJ" Granger, Jr., 39, passed away unexpectedly July 12, 2025, following a brief illness. He was born October 25, 1985 in Meriden, CT, a son of Thomas F. Granger, Sr., and Denise (Soucie) Martin, and graduated from Wilcox Technical School.
Following his graduation, TJ relocated to his beloved Eagle Lake,...
Raymond "Tim" Brown
Jul 11, 2025
Madawaska---Raymond "Tim" Brown, 87, passed away July 11, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on December 23, 1937, son of the late Raymond and Azilda (Ouellette) Brown. Â Tim enjoyed spending time with his friend's playing cards and golfing. Â He was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and often gave of...
Mabel Caron
Jul 10, 2025
Fort Kent--- Mabel Caron, age 90, entered into eternal life on July 10, 2025. She was born July 11, 1934, in Riviere Verte, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Wilfred and Sophie (Dube) Lizotte.
Mabel worked as a LPN for many years at People's Benevolent Hospital, Fort Kent. After retiring, she enjoyed hobbies, such as planting...
G. "Peggy" (Jalbert) Mcgreal
Jul 10, 2025
Portland & Van Buren Cove--- Gloria "Peggy" McGreal, 97, passed away peacefully July 10, 2025, in the peaceful serenity of the family camp. She was born September 24, 1927 in St. Francis, a daughter of the late Sam and Delia (Jandreau) Jalbert.
Peggy, along with a couple of siblings moved to New York....
Fernande (Martin) Cornell
Jul 9, 2025
Madawaska--- Fernande M. Cornell, 97, passed away peacefully July 9, 2025, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. She was born April 26, 1928, in Ste-Anne de Madawaska, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Oneil and Alma (Cyr) Martin.
Fernande worked many years as a clerk for the former Rexall Pharmacy, Madawaska. She was...
Gaetan L. Oakes
Jul 3, 2025
Fort Kent---Gaetan L. Oakes, 58, passed away on July 3, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility with his family by his side. Â He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on August 7, 1966, son of the late Camille and Rejanne (Tardif) Oakes. Â He was fortunate to have two fathers, Camille Oakes and Rodrigue Oakes. Â Gaetan had a...
Rachel (Boucher) Levasseur
Jun 28, 2025
Hamlin & Levant--- Rachel A. Levasseur, 95, passed away peacefully June 28, 2025, at a Bangor healthcare facility. She was born January 20, 1930 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Robert and Annie (Beaulieu) Boucher.
Rachel married the love of her life, Rene, in 1955, and together they raised their...
Norman B. Fortin
Jun 25, 2025
Frenchville---Norman B. Fortin "Pepere Hot Wheels", 78, passed away on June 25, 2025, at a Madawaska health care facility. Â He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on December 28, 1946, son of the late Arthur and Elaine (Gagne) Fortin. Â He is survived by his wife of thirty nine years, Caroline (Loukides) Fortin of Frenchville; one son, David Kostyk and...
R. "Bert" Nadeau
Jun 19, 2025
St. Francis--- Robert "Bert" Nadeau, 56, passed unexpectedly June 19, 2025, at a Portland hospital, following a short period of failing health. He was born October 28, 1968, a son of the late Richard and Patricia (Walker) Nadeau.
He was a 1987 graduate of Fort Kent Community High School and went on to...
Theresa (Smart) Roy
Jun 17, 2025
Eagle Lake--- Theresa E. Roy, 82, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, of natural causes at a local health care facility. Â She was born on December 18, 1942, the daughter of the late Gordon & Geraldine (LaRouch) Smart.
She is survived by her daughters Laurie & Steven Michaud of Fort Kent and...
Violet Daigle
Jun 15, 2025
Fort Kent—Violet I. Daigle said goodbye to all her family and friends on Sunday, June 15, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine, at the age of 79.  She was the daughter of Alcide and Gertrude Daigle.
Violet was an alumna of UMFK and earned a bachelor's degree in education. Â She began a...
Brenda J. Boucher
Jun 13, 2025
Fort Kent, Maine – Brenda Joan (Noyes) Boucher, 75, passed away peacefully with family by her side on June 13, 2025. She was born April 13, 1950, in Old Town, Maine, the daughter of Merle and Elaine (Morancy) Noyes.
The second of four siblings, Brenda was raised in Bradley, and later Old Town, Maine. She grew up...
Leo A. Lausier
Jun 12, 2025
Van Buren--- Leo A. Lausier, 81, was called to his heavenly home by his late wife on June 12, 2025, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born June 24, 1943, in Keegan, a son of the late G. Camille and Irene (Daigle) Lausier Sr.
From working in the sawmills, local farmers, cow...
Lucienne "Lucy" Plourde
Jun 8, 2025
Fort Kent---Lucienne "Lucy" Belanger Plourde, 94, passed away on June 8, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Wallagrass on December 29, 1930, daughter of the late Manzer and Pauline (Paradis) Belanger.
Lucy was a twin and the eldest of 14 siblings. Like many others from Fort Kent, she moved to Connecticut...
Ronald S. Michaud
Jun 7, 2025
Van Buren--- With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ronald S. Michaud on June 7, 2025, at the age of 92.
Ron was a humble, kind person devoted to his beloved wife, Sim, their family and his community. A University of Maine graduate, he joined his father's business before opening The Ski...
Clifford N. Ouellette
Jun 7, 2025
Madawaska---Clifford N. Ouellette, 82, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2025. Â He was born in Frenchville on August 28, 1942, son of the late Oneil and Cecile (Ayotte) Ouellette. Â He was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Madawaska. Â Cliff is survived by his wife of 57...
Carmen Marquis
Jun 5, 2025
St. Agatha--Carmen M. Marquis, 79, of St. Agatha, Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2025, at a healthcare facility in Fort Kent, Maine.
Carmen was born on August 2, 1945, in Sinclair, Maine. She was a lifelong resident of the St. John Valley, where she touched the lives of many with...
Eugene "Blue" Michaud
Jun 5, 2025
Van Buren--- Eugene "Blue" Michaud, 73, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born May 22, 1952, in Van Buren, a son of the late Roland and Theresa (St. Pierre) Michaud.
Blue worked many years with Cyr Construction as a crane and...
Doris G. Lariviere
Jun 4, 2025
Madawaska---Doris G. Lariviere, 85, passed away June 4, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility. Â She was born in Biddeford on March 13, 1940, daughter of the late Armand and Rose Nadeau. Â In her younger years she enjoyed square dancing with her husband, Don. Â She loved watching a good wrestling match on tv. Â She is survived by one...

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