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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. ...

Leo Paul Dubois

Leo Paul Dubois

Dec 21, 2017

Masardis- St. Francis Leopold Dubois, 62 died December 21, 2017 surrounded by his family at a Bangor Health Care Facility. He was born in St. Francis March 4, 1955 the son of Joseph and Lenore (Harvey) Dubois. Leopold loved the outdoors, he was an avid hunter and fisherman but especially enjoyed riding in the woods. He is survived by his...

Geraldine Labbe

Geraldine Labbe

Dec 20, 2017

Eagle Lake --- Geraldine Labbe, 77, passed away on December 20, 2017 at an Eagle Lake Health Care Facility.  She was born on April 6, 1940 a daughter of the late Maxime and Mary Ange (Bernier) Saucier. She is survived by her loving husband, Tom of Eagle Lake; one son, Jeffery of Eagle Lake; two daughters, Tammy Parent and her...

Alan Granatowski

Alan Granatowski

Dec 17, 2017

Alan "AJ" Granatowski, 34, a resident of Wallagrass, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes at his residence December 17, 2017.

AJ was born February 16, 1983 in New Britain, CT to Alan Granatowski Sr and Kathleen Bowers-Pinette. In addition to his parents he leaves behind his loving step father Brian Pinette, and step...

Patrick Robichaud

Patrick Robichaud

Dec 12, 2017

Fort Kent- Patrick M. Robichaud Sr., 95, died peacefully with his family by his side on December 12, 2017 at a Fort Kent Health Care Facility.  He was born in Fort Kent on June 2, 1922, the son of Liguori and Elise (Michaud) Robichaud. Pat was a life member of the 3rd Degree Knights of...

Michael Morneault Sr.

Michael Morneault Sr.

Dec 8, 2017

Fort Kent --- Michael Morneault Sr., 66, passed away on December 08, 2017 at a Scarborough health care facility. He was born in Eagle Lake on April 17, 1951, a son of late Ronaldo and Rita (Albert) Morneault. Michael was the founder of the band "High Fidelity" in which he shared many fond memories with his family and his "bebe"....

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