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Jeanne D'Arc Paradis
Jul 7, 2018
Presque Isle- Fort Kent- Jeanne D'Arc Paradis at age 65 passed away peacefully July 7, 2018 after a long struggle with cancer. She was surrounded by her family at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born February 6, 1953, the 8th child of 12 born to Lucien and Marie Paradis. She graduated from Polaski High School...
Mark Paradis
Jul 7, 2018
Fort Kent --- Mark Adam Paradis, 38, passed away on July 7, 2018. He was born on December 2, 1979 a son of Richard and Jacqueline Paradis. Mark is survived by his 4-year-old daughter, Aliva Rose Ann; two brothers, Richard Paradis and his wife Annette of Seattle, WA, and Steve Paradis of Fort Kent; two nephews, Sven and Nick; and...
Patricia Leclair
Jul 1, 2018
Madawaska --- Patricia A. LeClair, 87, passed away on July 1, 2018, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Quebec City, PQ, on April 4, 1931, daughter of the late Alphonse and Lizzie Ann (Boucher) Belisle. She was a loving mother who will be remembered for having a passion for teaching. She was known...
Geraldine Juliette Desjardins
Jun 28, 2018
MADAWASKA—Geraldine (Juliette Levesque) Desjardins, 83, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2018 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on January 29, 1935, daughter of Albert and Yvonne (Rossignol) Levesque. Juliette enjoyed gardening, knitting with her friends, and going to dinners with her friends. She dedicated her life to her children, grandchildren and...
Bertrand Rossignol
Jun 26, 2018
Madawaska--- Bertrand Rossignol, 89, died Tuesday, June 26, 2018, at a Madawaska nursing home. He was born May 1, 1929 in Madawaska, a son of the late Albert and Caroline (Albert) Rossignol. He is survived by: two sisters, Freda Traceski and Irma Martin, all of Connecticut; two brothers, Edward Rossignol of Connecticut and Roger Rossignol of Florida; a special nephew,...
Rose Martin
Jun 24, 2018
Van Buren--- Rose Martin, 57, entered into rest peacefully Sunday, June 24, 2018, at a Presque Isle hospital, following a long illness. She was born October 25, 1960 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Emile and Corinne (Violette) Martin. Rose worked for Tulsa, Van Buren, for over 25 years as a cashier and delighted in chumming...
Larry E. Hall
Jun 23, 2018
Ashland--- Larry E. Hall, 75, passed away peacefully Saturday, June 23, 2018, following a brief illness, with his loving family at his side. He was born March 11, 1943 in New Sweden, a son of Hazel (Carlson) Hall and the late Harvey Hall. After graduating from Houlton High School, Larry served honorably with the US Army during the Vietnam War,...
Angela Cote
Jun 16, 2018
Caswell---Angela Cote, 77, died peacefully Saturday, June 16, 2018, with her family at her side. She was born January 8, 1941 in Caswell, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary Ann (Pelletier) Labrecque. She dedicated herself to the home and loved to chase her rambunctious children around and care for her husband. She was a parishioner of St. Joseph...
Gerard Ouellette
Jun 5, 2018
St. David --- Gerard Ouellette, 74, passed away on June 5, 2018 at his residence. He was born in St. David on July 24, 1943, son of the late Ulric and Antoinette (Dufour) Ouellette. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and being outdoors. He will always be remembered for having a big heart...
Carlton L. Oakes
May 30, 2018
Ashland--- Carlton L. Oakes, 61, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 30, 2018. He was born April 2, 1957 in Presque Isle, a son of the late Warren and Catherine (Curtis) Oakes.
Carlton was a graduate of Ashland High School, where he excelled at soccer. He worked for former J. Paul Levesque Lumber for...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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. Â 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
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
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...

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