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Rudolpe Dionne

Rudolpe Dionne

May 29, 2018

Van Buren--- Rudolpe Dionne Sr., 80, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, May 29, 2018, at a Caribou hospital. He was born August 23, 1937 in St. Anne, NB, Canada, a son of the late Philleppe and Olive (Martin) Dionne. He worked several years in Connecticut for various factories but spent his entire life in Van Buren. He enjoyed spending his time...

Lucille Blanchette

Lucille Blanchette

May 27, 2018

Van Buren & Bristol, CT--- Lucille Blanchette, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday, May 27, 2018, at a Caribou hospital. She was born February 19, 1943 in New Britain, CT, a daughter of the late Salvatore and Mary (Boscarino) Aparo. Lucille last worked as an underwriter for Aetna Insurance, Hartford, for many years and previously as an LPN for several doctors...

Edwina M. Blier

Edwina M. Blier

May 24, 2018

Van Buren--- Edwina M. Blier, 79, was called by the Lord on Thursday, May 24, 2018, at a Van Buren heath care facility. She was born July 4, 1938 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Maxime "Mackarelle" and Rose-Anna (Lavoie) Michaud. Edwina was a devoted mother and homemaker. She idolized her family and cherished family gatherings...

Robert A. Violette

Robert A. Violette

May 24, 2018

Van Buren & Scarborough--- Robert A. Violette, 84, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 24, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. He was born October 28, 1933 in Van Buren, a son of the late Vital and Estelle (Bosse) Violette. Robert graduated from former Van Buren Boys High School in 1951 and married Gloria Berube in 1954....

Leonette Gendreau

Leonette Gendreau

May 24, 2018

St. David --- Leonette Gendreau, 78, passed away with her family by her side on May 24, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on October 28, 1939, daughter of the late Emile and Edwina (LeBlanc) Deschaine. Leonette was known for being a hard-worker and will always be remembered for having an infectious...

Claudette Thibodeau

Claudette Thibodeau

May 16, 2018

Claudette D. Thibodeau, 89, of Van Buren, Maine, and more recently of Granby, CT, died peacefully on May 16, 2018, at St. Francis Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Claudette was born in Lyon, France, the daughter of the late Joseph and Antonia (Thery) Dufourt. She was raised in France and came to the United States in 1948. She was...

John S. Mcinnis

John S. Mcinnis

May 15, 2018

Madawaska---John S. McInnis, Jr. (Jack), 82, passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Edmundston, N.B. on August 11, 1935, a son of the late John B., Sr. and Lily (Morgan) McInnis.  Jack was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.  He worked as an electrician at Fraser Papers...

Hermance Cyr

Hermance Cyr

May 8, 2018

St. David --- Hermance (Beaulieu) Cyr, 76, passed away on May 8, 2018 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born on January 9, 1942 a daughter of the late Henry and Olive (Levesque) Beaulieu.  She loved to cook for and be surrounded by her friends and family, especially around the holidays. She was very crafty and will always...

Pauline Migneault

Pauline Migneault

May 8, 2018

Madawaska---Pauline Migneault, 60, passed away at her home on May 8, 2018. She was born on June 8, 1957 a daughter of Iren é e and Aline (Bernier) Migneault.

Pauline is survived by one son, Kevin Gibson & his wife, Shannon of Madawaska; her mother, Aline Migneault of Madawaska; one brother, Rino Migneault & his wife Audrey...

James Nadeau

James Nadeau

May 6, 2018

James Alden Nadeau, 68, of Winterville Plantation, passed away on Sunday, May 6th, 2018, while visiting family in Connecticut.

Jim was born on October 25th, 1949, in Eagle Lake, Maine, to Gilmae (Roy) and the late Edgar Nadeau. Jim's passing ended a lifetime of service to his family, his friends, and his neighbors. He joined the US...

Gloria Rouleau

Gloria Rouleau

May 4, 2018

MADAWASKA - Gloria Rouleau, 84, went to be with the Lord on May 4, 2018. She was born in Madawaska on April 6, 1934, daughter of the late Edmond and Zelia (Ouellette) Rouleau. A devout Christian, she lived her life by helping others. She will be missed deeply by her family and everyone who knew her. She was survived by...

Carmen M. Doucette

Carmen M. Doucette

May 3, 2018

Van Buren--- Carmen M. Doucette, 91, passed away Thursday, May 3, 2018 at a Caribou hospital, with her family at her side. She was born June 26, 1926 in Van Buren, the seventh of fourteen children of the late William and Adele (Castonguay) Marquis. Carmen was a 1944 graduate of former Sacred Heart High School, Van Buren, and married her...

Franklin Mchenry

Franklin Mchenry

May 1, 2018

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10am on Friday, May 11, 2018 at the St. Thomas Aquinas Parish.  Family and Friends may greet the family from 9-9:45am before the service.  Interment at St. Thomas Cemetery will be held immediately following the service.

Elmire B. Bailey

Elmire B. Bailey

Apr 30, 2018

Van Buren & Presque Isle--- Elmire B. Bailey, 101, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, following a period of declining health. She was born February 10, 1917 in Frenchville, a daughter of the late Edmund and Alice (Bard) Bouchard. Elmire lived in Connecticut for many years before relocating to Rhode Island. Her final...

Christine D. Rossignol

Christine D. Rossignol

Apr 27, 2018

Van Buren--- Christine D. Rossignol, 88, passed away peacefully Friday evening, April 27, 2018, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with her loving daughters at her side. She was born May 14, 1929 in St. Anne-de-Madawaska, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Paul and Delphine (Theriault) Picard. Christine married the love of her life, Fernand Rossignol, on July 6,...

Stanley J. Gagnon

Stanley J. Gagnon

Apr 26, 2018

Van Buren--- Stanley J. Gagnon, 74, found peace, on Thursday, April 26, 2018, after battling a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1943 in Van Buren, a son of the late Sylvio and Ludwin (Vaillancourt) Gagnon. Stan married the love of his life, Judy Bard, in 1968, and would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. From a...

Michael E. Marquis

Michael E. Marquis

Apr 26, 2018

Fort Kent and Madawaska - Micheal E. Marquis, 27, of Fort Kent and Madawaska, passed away due to a tragic car accident on April 26, 2018, in Hamlin. He was born in Ellsworth on June 29, 1990, the son of Paul and Kimberly Marquis of Fort Kent. Micheal is a former student of FKCH class of 2008, UMFK, WCCC...

Neil J. Oakes

Neil J. Oakes

Apr 24, 2018

Ashland--- Neil J. Oakes, 62, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 24, 2018, with his loving family at his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born December 16, 1955 in Presque Isle, a son of the late Warren and Catherine (Curtis) Oakes. Neil was a production foreman for Maibec Lumber Mill, Masardis, formerly J. Paul Levesque & Sons...

James Sirois

James Sirois

Apr 22, 2018

Madawaska – Our Special and Loving Brother, James L. Sirois, 60, passed away on April 22, 2018 in Orange City, Florida.  He was born in Millinocket, Maine on June 25, 1957, son of Leon and Claire (Landry) Sirois.  He attended and graduated from Madawaska High School in 1976.  He enjoyed going to Florida with our Parents during in his...

Delsie Corriveau

Delsie Corriveau

Apr 20, 2018

Fort Kent--- Delsie "Dike" Corriveau, 78, entered into rest peacefully Friday, April 20, 2018, at his home with his family by his side. He was born September 23, 1939 in Fort Kent, a son of the late Antoine and Irene (Pinette) Corriveau. Dike worked as a mechanic for Pinkham Lumber for 18 years before opening and operating former Dike &...

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