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Melina Caysido Bourgoin
Nov 26, 2018
Fort Kent --- Melina Caysido Bourgoin, passed away on November 26, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was the daughter of Michael Bourgoin and Rona Pearson. A funeral service will be held at 9am on Saturday, December 8, 2018 at Lajoie-Daigle Funeral Home in Fort Kent. For online condolences, please visit www.lajoiefuneralhome.com
Gilbert Langdo
Nov 25, 2018
Grand Isle --- Gilbert Langdo, 84, died peacefully Sunday, November 25, 2018, at a Caribou hospital. He was born February 11, 1934 in Green River, NB, Canada, a son of the late Charles and Blanche (Belanger) Langdo. Gilbert last worked road construction several years, assisting the building of Interstate 95. Though disabled following a work injury, he still enjoyed hunting,...
Daren Charette
Nov 25, 2018
Fort Kent --- Daren R. Charette, 49, passed away at his residence on November 25, 2018. He was born on July 5, 1969, son of George Charette and Beatrice Pelletier – Bourgoin. He is survived by his three children, Chelsea Charette and her husband Alexandre Marquis of St Hiliare , NB, Mindie Charette and her fiancé Patrick Beaulieu of Baker...
Rina M. Ouellette
Nov 21, 2018
Van Buren--- Rina M. Ouellette, 83, died peacefully Wednesday, November 21, 2018, at a Caribou Hospital. She was born March 29, 1935 in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Albert and Angelina (St-Onge) Roussel. Rina was a dedicated stay-at-home mother and wife. During her younger years, she worked several stores, including former W.T. Grants, J.J. Newbury, and a...
Shirley Jalbert
Nov 19, 2018
Fort Kent and Clair, New Brunswick---Shirley G. Jalbert, 82, passed away November 19, 2018 at an Edmundston, N.B. health care facility. She was born in Connors, New Brunswick, a daughter of the late Donald and Regina (Cyr) Taggart. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Jalbert-Gerkens and her husband David of Riverton, NJ; many nieces, nephews, and...
Mildred J. Abrams
Nov 16, 2018
East Windsor, CT & Van Buren, ME --- Mildred J. Cashman Abrams, 88, entered Eternal Life on Friday, November 16, 2018. She was born in Bronx, NY, a daughter of the late Christopher DePascale and Jacqueline (Pizzi) DePascale Blain, and resided in East Windsor, CT, for over 55 years. She is survived by: one son, Robert Cashman and his wife...
Rella Daigle
Nov 12, 2018
Fort Kent -- Rella J. Daigle, 99, passed away on November 12, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Daigle on June 13, 1919, daughter of the late Lezime and Laura (LaChance) Pelletier. Rella worked for Gerber -formally known as Princess Kent, for 22 years, and will always be remembered for being a good supervisor...
Jeanette Theriault
Nov 10, 2018
Fort Kent --- Jeannette A. Theriault, 87, passed away on November 10, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on January 31, 1931, daughter of the late Arsene and Melvina (Corriveau) Theriault. She was the last surviving member of her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on November...
Pauline M. Ouellet
Nov 7, 2018
Madawaska & Van Buren --- Pauline M. Ouellet, 74, was called to the Lord on Wednesday, November 7, 2018. She was born in St. Andre, NB, Canada on May 21, 1944, a daughter of the late Joseph and Melvina (Castonguay) Perreault. At Pauline's request, funeral services and burial were held privately. Arrangements were a service of Lajoie Funeral Home, 118...
Marie May Mcdermott
Nov 7, 2018
Madawaska --- Marie May (Dumais) McDermott, 89, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2018, at a Madawaska nursing facility. Born on May 1, 1929 in Frenchville, ME, she was the daughter of the late Marie (Picard) Dumais and Henri Dumais. Her father was a prominent potato farmer and their family spent many years harvesting the crops, doing...
Keith H. Macdonald
Nov 5, 2018
Masardis --- Keith H. MacDonald, 86, entered into rest peacefully Monday, November 5, 2018, following a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1931 in Masardis, a son of the late George and Vera (Campbell) MacDonald. Shortly after graduating from Lee Academy, he married the love of his life, Judie Holmes. He last worked as a self-employed aerial spray pilot...
Bonnie Forbes Fisher
Nov 1, 2018
Madawaska and Caribou---Bonnie Forbes Fisher, 71, passed away on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Caribou on March 25, 1947, a daughter of the late Lendell and Iona (Farrar) Forbes. Bonnie loved four wheeling in the north Maine woods, but most importantly she enjoyed spending time with her family. ...
Rena Rose Marie Violette
Oct 31, 2018
Grand Isle & Van Buren--- Rena R. Violette, 70, passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 31, 2018, with her family by her side, after a short battle with brain cancer. She was born January 28, 1948 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Rene J. and Sadie (Langlais) Lebel, and she was a graduate of Van Buren High School, Class...
Herman Farley
Oct 31, 2018
Ashland--- Herman "Manny" M. Farley, 69, died unexpectedly Wednesday, October 31, 2018, following several years of health issues. He was born December 2, 1948 in Washburn, a son of the late Leslie and Fern (Ambrose) Farley. Herman lived in Ashland and had a passion for working for area farms. He worked for Tom Graham and Sarah Brooks for many years...
Therese R. Gagnon
Oct 30, 2018
Van Buren --- Therese R. Gagnon, 82, died peacefully Tuesday, October 30, 2018, with her loving family at her side. She was born August 20, 1936 in LaJeune, Quebec, Canada, a daughter of the late Philippe and Lucianna (St. Pierre) Berube. Her passion was raising her children, caring for her husband and home, and especially entertaining family and friends at...
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...

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