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Laurina Kelly

Laurina Kelly

Sep 11, 2018

Allagash and Fort Kent --- Laurina H. Kelly, 86, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2018, at a Fort Kent health care facility, with her husband and family by her side. She was born in St. Francis on October 11, 1931 a daughter of the late Louis and Alma (Morin) Thibodeau. Laurina was a former member of the St. John...

Michael Gagnon

Michael Gagnon

Sep 11, 2018

Fort Kent --- Michael P. Gagnon, 70, passed away on September 11, 2018 at a Presque Isle health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake on October 10, 1947, a son of the late Elbridge and Sylvia (Chasse) Gagnon. Michael was an amazing father who loved his children and grandchildren dearly. He proudly served in the...

Adrian E. Gagnon

Adrian E. Gagnon

Sep 8, 2018

MADAWASKA Adrian "Coach" Gagnon of Madawaska, Maine, passed away at 90 years old from a long courageous battle with cancer on September 8, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility, with his devoted wife at his side. Adrian is survived by his loving wife Leola (Dumont) Gagnon of 62 years; brothers Joe and Don; children Anita, Bill, and John; eight...

Patricia Daigle

Patricia Daigle

Sep 4, 2018

MADAWASKA- Patricia Daigle, 83, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2018, at Westgate Manor in Bangor, Maine. She was born February 1, 1935, in Madawaska, daughter of the late Conde and Almida (Ringuette) Parent.  She was a doting and devoted mother who cared deeply for her husband and children. She always put them before herself. In addition to being...

Juliet Albert

Juliet Albert

Sep 4, 2018

Madawaska---Juliet D. Albert, 94, passed away September 4, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in St. David, a daughter of the late Ernest and Leona (Clavet) Daigle.  Juliet graduated as Valedictorian of the class of 1942 at Madawaska High School.  She was an artist, poet, and author, and belonged to various artist associations.  She is survived...

Claudette Plourde

Claudette Plourde

Sep 3, 2018

Fort Kent – Claudette Plourde, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, & friend passed away peacefully on September 3, 2018 in Fort Kent.  She had just turned 80.  Dementia had taken a toll on her body but she fought hard to keep awareness of her surroundings.  Claudette was born to the late...

Marie May Mazerolle

Marie May Mazerolle

Sep 1, 2018

Madawaska—Marie May Mazerolle, 94, passed away on September 1, 2018, at a Madawaska Health Care Facility.  She was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick on May 21, 1924, a daughter of the late Ronald and Emma (Lizotte) Charest.  Marie married Augustin Mazerolle in 1944 and from that union came 5 children.  She loved to read, laugh, cook, dance and knit. ...

Lester Bouchard

Lester Bouchard

Aug 29, 2018

Fort Kent --- Lester O. Bouchard, 75, passed away on August 29, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on December 24, 1942 a son of the late Gilman and Blanche (Dube) Bouchard. Lester was a local business owner as a full line Chrysler dealer from 1977 to 2005. Lester especially enjoyed hunting and golfing as...

Elmer Daigle

Elmer Daigle

Aug 29, 2018

Fort Kent --- Elmer Daigle, 85, passed away on August 29, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility, surrounded by his family.  He was born on October 22, 1932 a son of the late Irenee and Leona (Martin) Daigle. Elmer operated his own potato farm for over 40 years, as well as proudly owning Daigle's Bed...

Jeffrey E. Soucier

Jeffrey E. Soucier

Aug 28, 2018

Ashland & Fort Fairfield--- Jeffrey E. Soucier, 83, died Tuesday, August 28, 2018, at a Mars Hill healthcare facility, following a brief illness. He was born April 27, 1935 in Ashland, a son of the late Gregory and Mattie (Carney) Soucier. Jeffrey worked as a machinist for Acme Monaco Machine Shop, Presque Isle, for over 10 years, until his retirement....

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...

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