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Raymond A. Martin

Raymond A. Martin

Feb 4, 2018

St. David---Raymond Martin, 75, passed away on February 4, 2018 in Bangor.  He was born in St. David on May 26, 1942, son of the late Alcide and Josephine (Currier) Martin.  He is survived by his loving wife of fifty-five years, Rina (Boucher) Martin of St. David; five children, Odette Dionne and her husband Ken of St....

Gilda Pelletier

Gilda Pelletier

Feb 1, 2018

Fort Kent --- Gilda Pelletier, died on February 1, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on April 8, 1937 a daughter of the late Isadore and Eva (Martin) Lizotte. Gilda is survived by her loving husband of 64 years, Ronald A. Pelletier of Fort Kent; two daughters, Linda and...

Richard J. Rossignol

Richard J. Rossignol

Jan 31, 2018

St. David---Richard Rossignol, 48, passed away on January 31, 2018 at his residence in St. David.  He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on June 17, 1969, son of Eldon and Shelda (Violette) Rossignol.  Rich enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, gardening, and working on his land at the lake.    He was a lover of life and loved spending...

Louise Gendreau

Louise Gendreau

Jan 28, 2018

St. David--- Louise Gendreau, 80, passed away Sunday morning, January 28, 2018, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. She was born September 9, 1937 in St. Agatha, a daughter of the late Michel and Anna (Pelletier) Hebert. Though she was a dedicated mother and wife, she worked many years as a CNA at local nursing homes, and as a doctor's...

Kendall Smith

Kendall Smith

Jan 24, 2018

It is with immense sadness that we announce the death of Kendall Ora Smith, who joined his bride, Linda Ann of more than 37 years in Heaven on Wednesday, January 24, 2018. Kendall was born at home on August 6, 1941, in Presque Isle, Maine, the son of Ora (OC) and Marjorie (Sargent) Smith. After causing adequate mischief on the...

Raymond Gies

Raymond Gies

Jan 23, 2018

MADAWASKA--Raymond Gies, 85, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2018 after a long illness.  He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.  Born on February 25, 1932 in Fairfax, SD, he was the fifth of George and Margaret (Knittle) Gies's eight children.  When he was 3 years old, the family moved to a farm in Herrick, SD,...

Norman Nadeau

Norman Nadeau

Jan 23, 2018

AUGUSTA/Fort Kent - Norman T. Nadeau, 85, sadly passed away on Jan. 23, 2018. He was born in Fort Kent on Nov. 6, 1932, a son of David and Zoe (Belanger) Nadeau. He is survived by his loving wife, Theresa Nadeau, whom he married on Oct. 30, 1952. He is also survived by nine daughters and four sons; 43 grandchildren;...

Addis J. Ruest

Addis J. Ruest

Jan 18, 2018

Van Buren--- Addis J. Ruest, 86, died Thursday, January 18, 2018, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born October 5, 1931 in Van Buren, a son of the late Paul and Annie (Lebel) Ruest. Addis liked to tinker with various electronics, especially CB radios. He also enjoyed attending local BINGO games at the Knights of Columbus or Borderview...

Edwina D Fongemie

Edwina D Fongemie

Jan 12, 2018

Madawaska---Edwina D. Fongemie, 74, passed away peacefully surrounded by her beloved family on January 12, 2018, after battling two bouts of cancer.  She was born in Riviere-Verte, New Brunswick on October 31, 1943, daughter of the late Alfred and Bertha (Bouchard) Levasseur.  Edwina's heart was filled with love and she was most happy when her...

Claudette Nadeau

Claudette Nadeau

Jan 1, 2018

Madawaska --- Claudette Nadeau, 84, passed away January 1, 2018 at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility. She was born in St. Hiliare N.B on August, 07 1933 a daughter of the late Pierre and Marie (Caron) Elieff. Claudette was a loving Wife and Mother who took great care of her family. Claudette is survived by her...

Mark W. Gardner

Mark W. Gardner

Dec 31, 2017

St. Francis---Mark W. Gardner, 55, of St. Francis, died unexpectedly Sunday, December 31, 2017, follow a short period of declining health. He was born May 17, 1962 in Fort Kent, a son of Llewellyn Gardner and the late Rita (Morin) Gardner, and raised in St. Francis. He enlisted with the US Marines, stationed overseas for several years, before returning to...

Irma Desjardins

Irma Desjardins

Dec 27, 2017

Wallagrass---Irma Fournier Desjardins, 84, went home to God surrounded by her loving family on December 27, 2017 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Wallagrass on October 13, 1933, the last of 10 children of Frank and Flavie (Labbe) Fournier.  An avid quilter and crafter, she was a chartered member of the Northern...

Candide M. Daigle

Candide M. Daigle

Dec 27, 2017

Madawaska---Candide M. Daigle, 82, passed away December 27, 2017 at a Van Buren health care facility.  She was born in Frenchville on March 24, 1935, daughter of the late Donat and Rose Anna (Ouellette) Chasse.  She is survived by her sister, Cecile Michaud of St. Agatha; many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by five brothers, Oneil,...

Theresa M. Daigle

Theresa M. Daigle

Dec 26, 2017

Fort Kent --- Theresa M. Daigle, 92, died peacefully on December 26, 2017 at St Joseph's Memory Care in Frenchville. She was born on March 15, 1925 in Woodsocket, R.I., a daughter of the late Raymond and Rose Cote. Theresa is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Patrick Daigle; one brother in law, Oreen Daigle...

Harold M. Pelletier

Harold M. Pelletier

Dec 26, 2017

Madawaska---Harold M. Pelletier, 72, formally of Southington, CT, passed away at his home in Madawaska on December 26, 2017.  He was born in Madawaska on November 30, 1945, son of the late Arthur and Blanche (Levesque) Pelletier.  He was a 3rd degree member of the Knights of Columbus of Madawaska.  He worked for the IUOE, Sideco, and...

Winette Michaud

Winette Michaud

Dec 23, 2017

Madawaska--- Winette Michaud, 89, died peacefully December 23, 2017, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. She was born July 6, 1928 in Frenchville, a daughter of the late Leo and Yvonne (Cyr) Rossignol. Winette was a dedicated wife and mother, raising her five boys, enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, and sharing her harvests with her children and neighbors. She was...

Wayne J. Pelletier

Wayne J. Pelletier

Dec 23, 2017

Madawaska---While in the comfort of his home, on December 23, 2017, Wayne J. Pelletier, 42, went from holding the loving hands of his wife, Nicole, and sister, Tonia, into the arms of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.  He was born May 4, 1975, raised in St. David, and was the son of Omer and Muriel (Bouchard) Pelletier.

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Sylvia Deprey

Sylvia Deprey

Dec 23, 2017

Fort Kent- Sylvia Maria Deprey, 86, died on December 23, 2017 with family by her side at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility. She was born in Fort Kent on November 10, 1931, the eldest daughter of Minal and Odile Caron. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 59 years in 2008, Gilbert Deprey of Fort Kent. Sylvia is...

Real J. Lausier

Real J. Lausier

Dec 22, 2017

Real J. "Pitou" Lausier went home to God surrounded by his family on December 22, 2017, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born March 11, 1936, raised in Grand Isle, and was a son of the late Thaddie and Mabel (Michaud) Lausier. He served his country and was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during the Korean War.  He...

Linda Jandreau

Linda Jandreau

Dec 21, 2017

Fort Kent---Linda Jandreau, 79, passed away on December 21, 2017 at a Bangor health care facility.  She was born in St. Francis on November 11, 1938, daughter of the late Leonard and Queenie (Jandreau) Pelletier.  She worked at Thibodeau Insurance for forty-seven years until her retirement in 2003.  Linda was a dignified woman who took pride in everything she did. ...

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