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Reno J. Thibodeau
Dec 31, 2018
Van Buren--- Reno J. Thibodeau, 73, died Monday evening, December 31, 2018, at a Caribou hospital. He was born June 12, 1945 in Van Buren, a son of the late Felix and Catherine (Thivierge) Thibodeau. He graduated from Van Buren Boys High School in 1963 and earned a bachelor's degree in business administration from University of Maine-Orono. Reno last worked...
Michael Joseph Roy
Dec 29, 2018
Van Buren--- Michael "Red" Joseph Roy, 75 years one month and two days, entered into rest peacefully Saturday, December 29, 2018, with his loving wife and devoted son at his side. He was born November 27, 1943 in Van Buren, a son of the late Walter and Irene (Lavoie) Roy. He last worked at the Van Buren Highway Department for...
Helen Mclennan
Dec 25, 2018
Ashland / Nashville Plantation --- Helen Isabel Cheney McLennan, 94, died December 25, 2018. She was born June 15, 1924 in Washburn, a daughter of the late Samuel Cox and Eva Belle (Getchell) Cheney. Helen graduated from Ashland Community High School and Becker College, in Leicester, MA. Helen worked most of her life. Her first job was at the Ashland...
Jean Maurice Tardif
Dec 25, 2018
Jean Maurice (Moe) Tardif
05/05/1934 to 12/25/2018
St. Agatha--Jean Maurice "Moe" Tardif, 84, of St Agatha, passed on Christmas Day to be...
Frank O. Sprague
Dec 25, 2018
Ashland---Frank O. Sprague, 78, passed away December 25, 2018 at his daughter's home in West Baldwin, surrounded by his family. He was born in Caribou on March 21, 1940, son of the late Harold and Bernice Sprague. After graduating from the Caribou High School, Frank served in the United States Navy for four years as a submarine...
Muriel Margaret Cyr
Dec 24, 2018
Caribou --- Muriel (Sis) Margaret Cyr of Fort Kent, Maine passed away peacefully on December 24, 2018 at the Maine Veteran Home in Caribou, Maine. Sis was born in Chicago, Illinois on August 17, 1921, the daughter of Bernard and Catherine Parnell Mertes. She enlisted in the US Navy in 1943 and was stationed in Washington DC . Sis had...
Patricia Taggett
Dec 23, 2018
St. Francis --- Patricia "Patsy" (Ouellette) Taggett, 88, passed away on December 23, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born on July 19, 1930, daughter of the late Willie and Neacy (Dube) Ouellette. Patsy was a school teacher in St. Francis for 40 years, retiring in 1991. After her retirement she continued to...
Laurine St. Germain
Dec 22, 2018
Eagle Lake --- Laurine "Laurina" St. Germain, 90, passed away on December 22, 2018 at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Eagle Lake on November 7, 1928, daughter of the late Willie and Stella (Gallant) Dube. She is survived by her eight children, Fred St. Germain and his wife Pauline of Connecticut, Robert...
Leila M. Terwilliger
Dec 18, 2018
Limestone--- Leila Terwilliger, 63, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born November 11, 1955 in Limestone, a daughter of Esther (Thompson) Blackwell and the late Henry Blackwell Jr. Leila worked many years for various restaurants but was a devoted volunteer for the Knights of Columbus and the Veterans of...
Linda Pelletier
Dec 15, 2018
Fort Kent --- Linda L. Pelletier, 75, passed away on December 15, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Eagle Lake on May 6, 1943, daughter of the late Roland and Juliette "Bedette" (Paradis) Perreault. Linda is survived by her five children, Tom Pelletier and his wife Carol of Eagle Lake, Gary Pelletier and his...
Gladys Desjardins
Dec 11, 2018
Madawaska --- Gladys Desjardins, 87, passed away on December 11, 2018 at a Madawaska Health Care facility. She was born on November 3, 1931, daughter of the late Adelard and Marie Marthe (Plourde) Picard. Gladys is survived by her three children, Barbara Harvey and her husband Ron of St. Francis, Steve Desjardins and his wife Denise of...
Lloyd J. Paradis
Dec 9, 2018
Fort Kent---Lloyd J. Paradis, 87, passed away on December 9, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care center. He left us to celebrate Christmas and eternity with Jesus. He was born on December 31, 1930, in Fort Kent, the son of Louis J. and Flora (Austin) Paradis. Lloyd was past owner of Paradis Lunch for a number of years. He...
Gerald F. Montpetit
Dec 9, 2018
Castle Hill--- Gerald "Jerry" Montpetit, 82, peacefully passed into the arms of his Savior Sunday evening, December 9, 2018, with his loving family at his side. He was born March 18, 1936 in Ogdensburg, NY, a son of the late Theadore and Elizabeth (Mills) Montpetit. Shortly after completing high school, Jerry enlisted with the US Air Force. He served all...
David W. Bowker
Dec 8, 2018
Fort Kent - David Warren Bowker, age 77, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 8, 2018, in Fort Kent, Maine. A native of Appleton, Wisconsin, he was born December 18, 1940, to Donald T and Clara C Bowker. He graduated from Appleton High School West in 1959 and attended Valparaiso University. David was a passionate, expertly-skilled and gifted Ham...
Alfreda Leclerc
Dec 8, 2018
Alfreda Wilfrida (Labrie) Leclerc, 88, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2018, at Avita of Stroudwater Assisted Living in Westbrook, Maine. She was born on December 11, 1929 in New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of the late Elizabeth (Colin) Labrie and the late Jules Labrie.
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Wilfred J. Daigle
Dec 8, 2018
Hamlin & Van Buren--- Wilfred J. Daigle, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 8, 2018, with his comforting family by his side. He was born February 16, 1930 in Grand Isle, a son of the late Solomon and Marie (Roy) Daigle.
Wilfred was a parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, a life member...
Ida G. Jandreau
Dec 7, 2018
St. Francis---Ida (Goodboe) Jandreau, 93, born in Allagash on October 19, 1925, died peacefully in her home and joined her heavenly family on December 7, 2018, after a long and beautiful life. The eldest daughter of Rosaire and Sally (Kelly) Goodbout she will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Ida...
Hazel E. Hall
Dec 5, 2018
Ashland--- Hazel E. Hall, 99, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning, December 5, 2018, at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born August 20, 1919, in New Sweden, a daughter of the late Carl and Annie (Lindberg) Carlson. Hazel and her husband Harvey lived in Houlton for many years where they raised their three boys and she managed the Temple Theater...
Rachel A. Pinette
Dec 4, 2018
Ashland--- Rachel A. Pinette, 76, died Tuesday evening, December 4, 2018, following a long illness. She was born October 1, 1942 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Minot and Violet (McGauhy) Bragdon. Rachel worked as a gatekeeper for several years with North Maine Woods, Portage Gate, until dedicating herself to caring for her husband and children. She enjoyed tending...
Bernard L. Michaud
Dec 4, 2018
Madawaska---Bernard L. Michaud, 70, passed away December 4, 2018 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Edmundston, on November 27, 1948, a son of Roland L. and Fernande (Martin) Michaud Dube. Bernard was drafted into the United States Army from 1969 to 1971, serving in the Vietnam War. He loved working in his flower...

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