Nov 27, 2017

Joshua Ryan Beiler, age 16, of New Canada Maine passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 27, 2017 of unknown natural causes. Born in New Holland, Pennsylvania, he is the son of John Wayne and Rosanna "Rosie" Beiler. Josh was a home-schooled student in his Junior year. He worked part time as a mechanic for Mike's and Sons, and for his...

Nov 26, 2017

St. Agatha & Van Buren--- Mary E. Richardson, 74, died peacefully November 26, 2017 in Houlton. She was born September 18, 1943 in Castine, a daughter of the late Frank and Lucy (Gray) Richardson. Mary enjoyed watching television or listening to music, especially country, gospel and bluegrass music. She loved to go out and attend community events and festivals. Though...

Nov 25, 2017

Hamlin--- Antoinette "Toni" Martin, 89, died peacefully, Saturday, November 25, 2017, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born March 3, 1928 in Eagle Lake, a daughter of the late Frank and Edwidge (Raymond) Martin, Jr. After attending Eagle Lake schools, Toni attended Madawaska Training School, graduating in 1949. She was a devoted teacher and taught at several schools...

Nov 25, 2017

Fort Kent---Patrick Caron, 89, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2017 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in Escort, Maine on April 7, 1928, son of the late Tommy and Yvonne (Caron) Caron.  He was raised in St. Jean-de-La-Lande, Canada.  He worked for Daigle Starch Factory for twenty-two years and then after working for eighteen years...

Nov 23, 2017

Dexter/Eagle Lake – Camille M. Gagnon Sr., 67, Passed away peacefully on November 23, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on July 02, 1950 in Eagle Lake, a son of Camille and Marion (Elliot) Gagnon. Camille was an avid woodworker and loved to make many crafts. He will be remembered for his sense...

Nov 23, 2017

Fredericksburg, VA & Ashland --- Lorene J. Singer, 72, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 23, 2017. She was born September 5, 1945 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Rosalvo and Ruth (Porter) Orcutt. Lorene worked many years for The Civilian Engineering Squadron at the former Loring Air Force Base. Following its closure, she transferred and relocated to Quantico, Virginia,...

Nov 20, 2017

Madawaska--- Ernest N. Pratt, 82, died peacefully Monday, November 20, 2017, at a Madawaska healthcare facility. He was born December 25, 1934 in Fall River, MA, a son of the late William and Laura (Labouliere) Pratt.

Ernest served several years with the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He was a long-time...

Nov 18, 2017

St. John--- Ronaldo J. Oakes, 70, Passed away on November 18, 2017 with his family by his side. He was born on August 24, 1947 in St. John, a son of the late Earl and Hazel (Plourde) Oakes. Ronaldo worked for Pratt and Whitney as an Engineer for 37 years. He was an avid outdoorsman. He enjoyed...

Nov 17, 2017

St. Francis – Ronald J. Lavertu, 67, of St. Francis, Maine, passed away unexpectedly, November 17, 2017. He was born March 22, 1950, in Van Buren, Maine, a son of the late Oneil & Delphine (Cote) Lavertu.

Ron worked many years at Fraser Paper in Madawaska. Since then, he had been enjoying retirement at his...

Nov 16, 2017

Fort Kent---Bernadette J. "Bea" Deschaine, 92, passed away on November 16, 2017 at a Frenchville health care facility with her family by her side . She was born in Eagle Lake on June 26, 1925, daughter of the late Thomas and Laudia (Belanger) Madore. She was blessed to have met and embraced many people throughout her life...

Nov 15, 2017

Madawaska---Ernest J. Gendreau, 90, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017, at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born on February 17, 1927 in St. David, son of the late Joseph and Edith (Clavet) Gendreau. Ernest owned and operated his family farm for 38 years and continued working for his son until his retirement. He was a...

Nov 13, 2017

Van Buren--- Constance M. Fortin, 86, passed away peacefully Monday, November 13, 2017, at a Houlton healthcare facility. She was born November 21, 1930 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Fred and Alice (Thibodeau) Grivois. Constance was moreover seen as a devoted mother and wife. When she wasn't doting on her children, she enjoyed tending to her beloved...

Nov 12, 2017

Van Buren--- Alton "A.J." St. Pierre, 58, passed away November 12, 2017, following a long illness. He was born June 13, 1959 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a son of the late Leola St. Pierre-Miller. A.J. worked in radio and was a Program Director in Portland, Lewiston and Presque Isle. He loved music, which he kept as a huge part...

Nov 12, 2017

Fort Kent---Scott Boucher, 47, passed away unexpectedly in Fort Kent on November 12, 2017.  He was born in Fort Kent on March 4, 1970, son of the late Valere and Doris (Soucy) Boucher.  Scott was a general contractor who worked for many different companies, but most recently for Benchmark Construction out of Westbrook.  He is survived by one daughter, Kayla...

Nov 7, 2017

Madawaska---Gerald Clavet, 78, passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017, following a long illness. He was born October 6, 1939 in St. Basil, NB, Canada, a son of the late Ned and Emilie (Martin) Clavet. Gerald last worked in the shipping department for Fraser and Twin River Paper for over 30 years. Previously, he worked in construction with various Valley companies....

Nov 5, 2017

St. Francis --- Jeanette M. Martin, 93 passed away on November 05, 2017 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in St. Francis on December 14, 1923 of the late Belone and Agnes (Jandreau) Harvey. She was known for her love of baking, especially making whoopie pies for her family. She is survived by five children, Judy...

Oct 29, 2017

Madawaska --- Rita A. Saucier, 83, passed away on October 29, 2017, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born on October 14, 1934 in Edmundston, NB of the late Edgar and Gabrielle (Lemelin) Levesque. She enjoyed the outdoors and the simplicity of life. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She raised five strong...

Oct 29, 2017

Van Buren--- Agatha M. Chabre, 91, entered into rest peacefully Sunday, October 29, 2017. She was born August 15, 1926 in Cyr Plt., a daughter of the late Bruno and Anne (Madore) Gagnon. Agatha worked many years at the Van Buren Community Hospital in the Central Supply and Housekeeping Departments. She was a life parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church,...

Oct 27, 2017

Ashland--- Ellen A. Boulier, 75, died peacefully Friday, October 27, 2017, at a Mars Hill healthcare facility. She was born January 3, 1942 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Andrew and Cecile (O'Clair) Poitraw. Ellen worked for several Presque Isle area shoe shops for almost 25 years before working as a transcriptionist with The Aroostook Medical Center. She also...

Oct 24, 2017

Madawaska---Sylvia (Paradis) Gies, 84, passed away on October 24, 2017, at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born on May 22, 1933, in Frenchville, Maine, daughter of Sylvio and Roselle (Michaud) Paradis. She was educated at Dewey School in Frenchville, at Notre Dame de la Sagesse Convent school in St....