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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...
Rita Cyr
Sep 28, 2018
Van Buren--- Rita Cyr, 91, passed away peacefully Friday, September 28, 2018, at a Bangor hospital. She was born April 16, 1927 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Hypolite and Julie (Dumond) LeBlanc and was the youngest of twelve children. Rita worked for Borderview Manor for many years as a CNA. She was a lifetime member of the...
Caroline J. Ouellette
Sep 27, 2018
Van Buren--- Caroline J. Ouellette, 78, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 27, 2018, following several years of declining health. She was born June 11, 1940 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Aldonat and Marie Jeanne (Doucette) Violette. Caroline worked as a hairdresser and cosmetologist for many years for area residents and Borderview Rehab and Nursing patients, where she...
Martha Beaupre
Sep 27, 2018
MADAWASKA – After a healthy and blessed life, Martha Beaulieu Beaupre, 98, passed away peacefully September 27, 2018 at a Madawaska Health care facility. She was born October 27, 1919 in St. David, one of 18 children of the late Eugene and Mattie (Chasse) Beaulieu. Martha tenderly referred to her husband, Omer "Bernie" Beaupre, as...
Armand J. Picard
Sep 26, 2018
Madawaska --- Armand J. Picard, 92, passed away on September 26, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born on February 7, 1926, son of the late Alcime and Rose (Michaud) Picard. Â Armand was a hard worker who excepted life on life's terms. He always had an infectious smile and dedicated himself to always doing the right thing...
Kimberly Rockhold
Sep 22, 2018
Van Buren--- Kimberly P. Rockhold, 47, died peacefully Saturday, September 22, 2018, with her companion and son at her side, following a long battle with kidney failure. She was born August 17, 1971 in Connecticut, a daughter of Pauline (Perreault) Ouellet and the late Donald Ouellet, and was raised in Van Buren. Kim, with her fiancé, was proprietor of Bottomz...
Lou Sandy Boutot
Sep 21, 2018
Portage Lake--- Lou Sandy Boutot, 67, entered peacefully into rest Friday, September 21, 2018, following a hard-fought battle with cancer. She was born September 4, 1951 in Eagle Lake, a daughter of the late Docite and Ida (Belanger) Jandreau Sr. Lou Sandy was the last cook for the former Portage Lake School before working with several banks in the Ashland...
Patrick Daigle
Sep 18, 2018
Fort Kent --- Patrick N. Daigle, 91, passed away on September 18, 2018 at a Frenchville health care facility. He was born on April 26, 1927 a son of the late Roderique and Delina (Labbe) Daigle. Patrick was a World War II veteran with the Sea Bee Unit of the Navy and is an honorary member of...
Aurella Beaulieu
Sep 18, 2018
Madawaska--- Aurella "Rella" Beaulieu, 72, passed away peacefully Tuesday, September 18, 2018, at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born November 23, 1945 in Green River, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Abel and Rina (Girard) Therrien. Rella was a devoted homemaker and cherished caring for her husband and two sons. She was a long-time member of Madawaska Gospel...
Paula Stanley
Sep 14, 2018
Fort Kent---Paula Stanley, 54, passed away September 14, 2018 at a Bangor health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on June 26, 1964, a daughter of Maurice and the late Edwina (Pelletier) Paradis. Paula is survived by three children, Cory Stanley and his wife Tiffany of Fort Kent, Lindsay Stanley of Harpswell, Shane Stanley and...
Germaine Soucy
Sep 13, 2018
Fort Kent --- Germaine P. Soucy, 90, passed away on September 13, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. Germaine was born in Fort Kent on December 1, 1927, daughter of the late Wilfred and Melina (Hebert) Pelletier. She was a positive, fun loving person with a beautiful smile, and was a devoted member of many...

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