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Yvette Freeman
Oct 30, 2018
Fort Kent --- Yvette Lucille Freeman, 96, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother died on October 30, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on May 3, 1922 in Millinocket, the daughter of William and Yvonne (Bechard) Levesque. She was a 1939 graduate of Stearns High School in Millinocket. Upon graduation she...
Llewellyn Gardner
Oct 25, 2018
St. Francis --- Llewellyn "Bonny" Gardner, 86, passed away on October 25, 2018 at a Fort Kent Health care facility. He was born on January 26, 1932, son of the late Lee and Pearl (McBreairty) Gardner. Bonny is survived by four children, Dana Gardner and his wife Jolene of St. Francis, Dale Gardner of Warren, Sissy Gardner...
Robert F. Dews
Oct 22, 2018
Saint David --- Robert F. Dews, 81, passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 22, 2018, at his home, following a short period of declining health. He was born April 12, 1937 in Waterbury, CT. Robert served in the US Army for several years before moving to Wyoming. He worked many years as a diesel mechanic for area coal mines and businesses...
Reynold V. Pelletier
Oct 21, 2018
St. John --- Reynold V. Pelletier, 84, passed away at his residence on October 21, 2018. He was born in St. John on November 26, 1933, son of the late Hector and Gertrude (Landry) Pelletier. Reynold was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, four wheeling, and gardening. He could always be found napping in his father's rocking...
Joseph "Val" St. Amant
Oct 21, 2018
Grand Isle--- Joseph (Val) St. Amant Sr., 79, passed away on October 21, 2018. He was born in Madawaska, ME on October 1, 1939, son to the late Lorette and Emile St. Amant. He was the owner and proprietor of Triple J Farms in Fillmore, NY from 1972-1982 and Elm Sheet...
Albertine Voisine
Oct 19, 2018
Fort Kent--Albertine Voisine, 98, passed away on October 19, 2018 at a Connecticut health care facility. She was born on December 8, 1919, daughter of the late Willie & Anastasie (Bouchard) Ouellette. She is survived by eight sons, Wilmer and his wife Monique of Georgia, Albert and his wife Joan of Arizona, Leonard of Texas, Reynold and his wife Brenda...
Priscilla Daigle
Oct 19, 2018
FORT KENT Priscilla N. Daigle, 93, passed away on October 19, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on May 16, 1925, daughter of the late David and Zoe (Belanger) Nadeau. Priscilla is survived by her five children, James Gagnon and his wife, Karen Gagnon, of Wallagrass, Audrey Martin and her husband, Rick, of Portland, Nola...
Lorraine O'Neill
Oct 19, 2018
Fort Kent --- Lorraine O'Neill, 71, passed away on October 19, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on March 24, 1947, daughter of Vennie and Lumina (Vallincourt) Deprey. Lorraine is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Timothy O'Neill of Fort Kent; one brother, Raymond Deprey of Wallagrass; three sisters, Shirlene...
Lynn Dumont
Oct 16, 2018
Grand Isle & St. Hilaire--Lynn (Gendreau) Dumont, 62, passed away on October 16, 2018. She was born on March 8, 1956 in St. David, Maine to Ernie and Rina (Fongemie) Gendreau. Lynn was an extraordinary woman. Among her many talents, she was foremost a wonderful musician and singer. She brought joy to all she touched. Lynn was an excellent...
Clarence Boutot
Oct 15, 2018
Van Buren--- Clarence "Tot" Boutot, 65, died peacefully Monday, October 15, 2018, at a Caribou hospital, following a long illness. He was born September 9, 1953 in Van Buren, a son of Yvonne (Dube) Boutot and the late Rosaire Boutot. Clarence last worked for Bangor Roofing and Sheet Metal Company for over 20 years before retiring due to an injury....
George R. Dugal
Oct 15, 2018
MADAWASKA--George R. Dugal, 80, was deeply involved in the Cressio Movement and entered his 5th day on October 15, 2018 at EMMC in Bangor, Maine. He was born in St. Agatha on December 9, 1937 to George Emile Dugal and Germaine (Boucher) Dugal. George grew up in St. Agatha, Maine where he attended elementary school. His first...
Philip L. Rossignol
Oct 13, 2018
Frenchville--- Philip L. Rossignol, 68, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 13, 2018, at his home. He was born July 3, 1950 in Frenchville, a son of the late Romeo and Anne Marie (Roy) Rossignol. Phil worked for Fraser Paper for over 40 years in the Boiler Room. He was an avid snowmobiler, loved to tour the many trails throughout the...
Samuel Dwight-Madore Sturgeon
Oct 11, 2018
Fort Kent, Maine --- Samuel Dwight-Madore Sturgeon, infant, died October 11, 2018 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Bangor on October 7, 2018, son of Jill Madore and the late Dwight Sturgeon Jr. Although he was with us for only a brief time, he stole the hearts of many. He is survived by his mother, Jill...
Philip L. Dufour
Oct 10, 2018
Van Buren--- Philip L. Dufour, 71, passed away after a brief illness on Wednesday, October 10, 2018, at the Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. He was born May 22, 1947 in Van Buren, a son of the late Fernand and Corinne (Plourde) Dufour. He was a graduate of Van Buren Boys High School, Class of 1965, and earned his...
Yvette Thomas
Oct 9, 2018
St. Francis --- Yvette Thomas, 69, passed away on October 9, 2018 at her residence. She was born on June 24, 1949, daughter of the late Albert and Jeanne (Dufour) St. Onge. Yvette loved the outdoors and spent many hours gardening, tending her flowers, and fishing. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Bernard...
Nancy Madore
Oct 8, 2018
Grand Isle, ME, and Enfield, CT – (Nancy) Marie Theresa Madore, 78, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on October 8, 2018, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA, following a long and courageous battle with declining health. She was born August 26, 1940, in St. David, ME, the daughter...
Violette Picard
Oct 2, 2018
Frenchville --- Violette M. Picard, 78, passed away on October 2, 2018 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born on January 21, 1940, daughter of the late Cezaire Doucet Byram and Andrew Byram. She is survived by two sons, Gerry Picard and his wife Susan of New Hampshire, Robert Picard and his partner Rachel Southworth...
Ernest J. Berube
Sep 29, 2018
Fort Kent --- Ernest J. Berube, 74, passed away on September 29, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on March 29, 1944 son of the late Victor and Fernande (Cyr) Berube. He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra (Walker) Berube; three sons, James Berube of Fort Kent, Paul...
Annette L. Boutot
Sep 28, 2018
Madawaska---Annette Boutot, 94, passed away September 28, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Lille on November 29, 1923, a daughter of the late Joseph and Claudia (Ringuette) Parent. Annette was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. She is survived by her son, Michael...
Gervaise F. Lapierre
Sep 28, 2018
VAN BUREN – Gervaise F. LaPierre, 71, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2018, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, following a courageous battle against cancer. She was born September 5, 1947 in St. Rose Ville Dégelis, Quebec, the daughter of the late Camille and Adrienne (Beaulieu) Raymond. She was one of 13 children and was proud...

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