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Ruth A. Mckee

Ruth A. Mckee

Feb 21, 2018

Ashland & Garfield--- Ruth A. McKee, 93, passed away peacefully Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at a Caribou nursing home. She was born February 26, 1924 in Oxbow, a daughter of the late Leon and Eldora (Atkins) Junkins. Her and her husband owned many businesses throughout the years, including A.L. McKee Trucking and Logging, hauled lumber for Great Northern, and worked...

Roland Roy

Roland Roy

Feb 16, 2018

Eagle Lake--- Roland Roy, 79, died peacefully at his place of residence with family by his side on February 16, 2018.  Roland was born in Eagle Lake, May 16, 1938 the son of George and Edna (Madore) Roy. Roland was a member of the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Fort Kent Council...

Dorothy Doyle

Dorothy Doyle

Feb 13, 2018

Fort Kent- Dorothy Doyle, 88, passed away on February 13, 2018 at a local health care facility.  She was born on May 30, 1929 in St. Agatha, the daughter of Maine State Police Lieutenant Edward Doyle and Esther Albert Doyle.  Dorothy grew up in Fort Kent and graduated from Fort Kent High School. She worked at Thibodeau's...

Arthur Cote

Arthur Cote

Feb 12, 2018

Van Buren--- Arthur Cote, 82, passed away peacefully Monday, February 12, 2018 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born August 23, 1935 in Van Buren, a son of the late Leo and Imelda (Roy) Cote. He is survived by a brother, Roger Cote of Bethel, CT; sister-in-law, Sadie Cote of Bethel, CT; and four nephews, Brian, Dan, Dave...

Gerard R. Parent

Gerard R. Parent

Feb 11, 2018

Hamlin --- Gerard R. Parent, 92, died in Caribou on Feb. 11, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 28, 1925 in Hamlin, the son of the late Joachim and Lottie (Paradis) Parent. He grew up on the family farm and was a successful potato and grain farmer. He proudly earned the Top Ten Champion Grower award...

Robert S. Corey

Robert S. Corey

Feb 11, 2018

Robert "Bob" S. Corey, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 11, 2018 with his family by his side. Bob was born in Portland, Maine on June 2, 1927, the son of Nellie (Harrington) Corey and James "Ottie" Corey. He embarked on what would become his lifelong career in the jewelry business at 11 years old working...

Louella Nadeau

Louella Nadeau

Feb 11, 2018

Eagle Lake-Louella (Marin) Nadeau, 60, died peacefully with family by her side at her residence in Eagle Lake on February 11, 2018.  She was born in Eagle Lake December 23, 1957 the daughter of Paul and Lucienne (LeBoeuf) Marin. Louella loved walking, boating and especially gardening. She is survived by her beloved husband...

Ronald D. Carney

Ronald D. Carney

Feb 10, 2018

Ashland--- Ronald Dana Carney, 68, of Ashland, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, February 10, 2018. He was born September 22, 1949 in Ashland, a son of the late Alvery and Lillian (Cloukey) Carney. Ronald operated his logging business, Carney's Logging Inc., for 20 years and worked at Fraser Timber for 12 years before retiring.  He was former member of the Ashland...

Dale Blier

Dale Blier

Feb 10, 2018

Fort Kent- Dale Blier, 52, died peacefully February 10, 2018 at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility.  He was born in Fort Kent, May 9, 1965 the son of Emile and Marilyn (Sirois) Blier. Dale loved snowmobiling, he belonged to all the snowmobile clubs in the St. John Valley and was...

Andrew P. Daigle

Andrew P. Daigle

Feb 8, 2018

Madawaska --- Andrew "Andy" Daigle, 55, passed away on February 8, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madawaska on April 13, 1962, a son of Emile Daigle and Norma (Michaud) Best. In 1989 Andy began his career as an Insurance Agent and served his community faithfully for 27 years and...

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...

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