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Roger Ouellette

Roger Ouellette

Aug 25, 2018

Fort Kent and St Agatha --- Roger Philip Ouellette, February 20, 1957 – August 25, 2018.  It is with great sadness that the family of Roger Philip Ouellette announces his passing after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at the age of 61 years.  Roger was born in Fort Kent Maine on February 20, 1957...

Anthelm Gagnon

Anthelm Gagnon

Aug 25, 2018

Van Buren--- Anthelm Gagnon, 93, entered into rest peacefully Saturday, August 25, 2018, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born December 8, 1924 in Van Buren, a son of the late Henry and Melvina (Michaud) Gagnon. Anthelm enlisted with the US Army, Artillery Forces, during World War II and served overseas. Following his Honorable Discharge, he returned to...

Aurele Doucette

Aurele Doucette

Aug 24, 2018

Van Buren--- Aurele O. Doucette, 96, passed away peacefully at a nursing home on August 24, 2018. Aurele was born February 14, 1922 and was one of the last living World War II veterans in his hometown. Aurele was born and brought up in Van Buren by Alfred and Lucie (Parent) Doucette. In 1939, he moved to southern Maine...

James M. Kelly

James M. Kelly

Aug 21, 2018

Frenchville--- James M. Kelly, 88, passed away peacefully at his home Tuesday, August 21, 2018. He was born October 10, 1929 in Tupper Lake, NY, a son of the late Miles and Elizabeth (Timmons) Kelly. As an infant, Jim's father relocated to Madawaska, where Jim graduated from the local high school and enlisted with the US Army during the Korean...

Ronald Pelletier

Ronald Pelletier

Aug 21, 2018

Fort Kent --- Ronald Pelletier, 83, passed away on August 21, 2018 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Fort Kent on November 6, 1934 a son of the late Alyre and Catherine (Roy) Pelletier. Ronald  is survived by two daughters, Linda and her husband Maurice Bard of Fort Kent, Barbara and her husband Gerald Pelletier of...

Patricia Boucher

Patricia Boucher

Aug 20, 2018

Fort Kent --- Patricia E. Boucher, 89, passed away at a Fort Kent health care facility on Monday, August 20, 2018. She was born in St. Francis, New Brunswick, on June 9, 1929 a daughter of the late Leonard and Laura (Michaud) Landry. Patricia was a life long communicant of the St. Louis Church and member of the Ladies of...

Esther Pinette

Esther Pinette

Aug 19, 2018

Wallagrass --- Esther H. Pinette (1948 – 2018), 70, passed away peacefully at home in Wallagrass. Surrounded by her family on August 19th, 2018.  Esther was born on August 4th, 1948. The daughter of the late Edwin and Zelma (York) Mclellan. She is survived by her loving husband Donald N. Pinette of 52 years of...

Janice Gardner

Janice Gardner

Aug 17, 2018

Allagash --- Janice Ann Gardner, 65, passed away on August 17, 2018. She was born on July 13, 1953 to Chester and Hope A. McBreairty of Allagash. Janice worked at her family business, McBreairty's Service for many years. She was also an EMT for Allagash and worked for the USPS as a rural carrier. She will be...

Paquerrette Madore

Paquerrette Madore

Aug 15, 2018

Madawaska---Paquerette Madore, 82, passed away on August 15, 2018 at a Bangor health care facility.  She was born in Notre Dame Du Lac, Quebec on May 29, 1936, daughter of the late Alfred and Rosa Michaud.  Paquerette was devoted to helping the seniors in her community, often bringing her toy poodle to the area nursing homes and enjoying the smiles...

Odette Berube

Odette Berube

Aug 10, 2018

Eagle Lake --- Odette Berube, 83, died on August 10, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. Odette was born on October 26, 1934 a son of the late Alfred and Sophie (Sirois) Berube. Odette was an avid outdoorsman. He spent his whole career working in the woods operating a cable skidder. Even when he wasn't...

Marcel Nadeau

Marcel Nadeau

Jul 30, 2018

Winterville --- Marcel R. Nadeau, 57, passed away on Monday, July 30, 2018 at his residence. Marcel was born on December 22, 1960 a son of Romeo and Jennine (Fountain) Nadeau. Marcel was a kind-hearted, hardworking man who loved his wife, children, and grandchildren dearly. He always enjoyed fishing, long walks, and riding his Harley Davidson.  Marcel...

Earl H. Kelley

Earl H. Kelley

Jul 28, 2018

Allagash --- If Earl were telling the story, he would say…. "the cancer played me out" . On July 28, 2018 at 12:35 a.m., Earl Harley Kelley – 89 years of age – died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born on June 13, 1929 to Harley and Elizabeth (Jackson) Kelley at the Head...

Thomas Oneil Labbe

Thomas Oneil Labbe

Jul 16, 2018

Eagle Lake --- Thomas Oneil Labbe, 75, passed away on July 16, 2018 at an Eagle Lake Health Care Facility.  He was born in Biddeford on May 10, 1943 a son of the late Oneil and Blanche (Thibeault) Labbe. Thomas was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing, he volunteered countless hours to his community throughout...

James N. Michaud

James N. Michaud

Jul 8, 2018

 THOMASTON, CT, AND WALLAGRASS    -   James Michaud, 72, died unexpectedly at his place of residence in Wallagrass on July 8, 2018. He was born in Eagle Lake, on December 24, 1945, the son of Ullyses and Yvonne (Belanger) Michaud.  James served in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He owned and operated his business, Superior Steel Erectors, Inc. for 35 years. He...

Bernadette Morneault

Bernadette Morneault

Jul 7, 2018

Fort Kent --- Bernadette (Caron) Morneault, 79, passed away at her home on July 7, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Bernadette was born on December 8, 1938, in Fort Kent, Maine. She is survived by her devoted husband of 62 years, Lewellyn Morneault, of Fort Kent, three daughters, (Mary) Jane Morin and her husband...

Jeanne D'Arc Paradis

Jeanne D'Arc Paradis

Jul 7, 2018

Presque Isle- Fort Kent- Jeanne  D'Arc Paradis at age 65 passed away peacefully July 7, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.  She was born February 6, 1953,  the 8th child of 12 born to Lucien and Marie Paradis.  She graduated from Polaski High School...

Mark Paradis

Mark Paradis

Jul 7, 2018

Fort Kent --- Mark Adam Paradis, 38, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1979 a son of Richard and Jacqueline Paradis. Mark is survived by his 4-year-old daughter, Aliva Rose Ann; two brothers, Richard Paradis and his wife Annette of Seattle, WA, and Steve Paradis of Fort Kent; two nephews, Sven and Nick; and...

Patricia Leclair

Patricia Leclair

Jul 1, 2018

Madawaska --- Patricia A. LeClair, 87, passed away on July 1, 2018, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Quebec City, PQ, on April 4, 1931, daughter of the late Alphonse and Lizzie Ann (Boucher) Belisle. She was a loving mother who will be remembered for having a passion for teaching. She was known...

Geraldine Juliette Desjardins

Geraldine Juliette Desjardins

Jun 28, 2018

MADAWASKA—Geraldine (Juliette Levesque) Desjardins, 83, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on January 29, 1935, daughter of Albert and Yvonne (Rossignol) Levesque. Juliette enjoyed gardening, knitting with her friends, and going to dinners with her friends.  She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and...

Bertrand Rossignol

Bertrand Rossignol

Jun 26, 2018

Madawaska--- Bertrand Rossignol, 89, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at a Madawaska nursing home. He was born May 1, 1929 in Madawaska, a son of the late Albert and Caroline (Albert) Rossignol. He is survived by: two sisters, Freda Traceski and Irma Martin, all of Connecticut; two brothers, Edward Rossignol of Connecticut and Roger Rossignol of Florida; a special nephew,...

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