Jun 3, 2025

Van Buren--- Suzanne C. Fortin, 73, peacefully entered into rest June 3, 2025, at a Van Buren healthcare center, with her family at her side. She was born July 2, 1951, in Ste. Anne de Madawaska, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Louis and Solange (Perreault) Beaulieu.

Suzanne was a longtime member...

Jun 3, 2025

Grand Isle---Carl C. Dumond, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025, at his home.  He was a 1972 graduate of Van Buren High.  He worked for various farmers while in school.  After graduating, he went to work in Connecticut where he worked as a roofer, as well as Pratt and Whitney until 1977.  He moved back to his...

May 31, 2025

Frenchville---Walter Lavoie, 92, peacefully left us on May 31, 2025, at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska.  He was the husband of Cecile (Pelletier) Lavoie for 72 years.  He was born in St. Agatha on March 25, 1933, to Fortunat and Phoebe (Thibeault) Lavoie.  Walter was a man of simple words and hardworking.  He was employed for 35 years as a...

May 31, 2025

Presque Isle/Madawaska – Thomas G. Dyke, 83, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.  He was born in Lewiston, Maine on September 9, 1941, the son of Ronald and Helen (Cushman) Dyke.  Tom attended Niagara Falls High School and the University of Maine at Orono where he graduated with a...

May 30, 2025

St. Francis--- Merton Morrison passed peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born one of nine children to Gilbert and Sadie Morrison on December 21, 1931, and lived his entire life in St. Francis, Maine, where he was a fixture in the community.

From a young age, he enjoyed working with teams...

May 28, 2025

Van Buren--- Cora Marie (Cyr) Sirois, 86, peacefully entered into rest May 28, 2025. She was born September 20, 1938, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Everette and Almida (Ruest) Cyr and was the beloved wife of almost 37 years to the late Philip E. Sirois.

Cora worked several years with...

May 27, 2025

Winterville & Bangor --- Mitchell J. Beaulieu, 59, passed unexpectedly May 27, 2025, following a brief battle with heart disease. He was born September 20, 1965 in Fort Kent, a son of Rena (Charette) Beaulieu and the late Roger Beaulieu, and was the beloved husband of almost 23 years of Linda Card.

He...

May 23, 2025

Grand Isle--- Fernand Gendreau, 79, passed away unexpectedly May 23, 2025, at a Caribou hospital. He was born November 14, 1945, in Madawaska, a son of the late Wilfrid and Lucille (Plourde) Gendreau, and was raised by his mother and late stepfather, Ernest Gendreau.

Fern last worked for Fraser Paper and Albert Farms...

May 21, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear mom, Therese Picard, who peacefully left us on May 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Memory Care in Frenchville. She was 95 years old. Therese was born at home in St. Joseph, New Brunswick, to Alphee and Regina Lacombe. She was the third oldest of 12 children and loved...

May 21, 2025

St. David--- Aldeo L. Martin, 85, went home to be with the Lord with the peaceful embrace of his beloved late wife, Therese,  during the evening hours of May 21, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1939 in St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada, the first of many children to the late Lionel and Genea (Therrien) Martin....

May 20, 2025

Fort Kent---Sharon Moseley Johnson, 86, of Fort Kent, Maine died on May 20, 2025, surrounded by loving family at her home from a long illness, or - as she said wryly - "after succumbing to the serious emotional distress from the 2024 presidential election."  Sharon was born August 9, 1938 in McKinney, Texas to Wendell Holmes "Pete" and Ruth...

May 19, 2025

Bristol, CT & Van Buren, ME--- F. "Tony" Blanchette, Sr., 86, peacefully entered into rest May 19, 2025, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, following a long illness. He was born in Torrington, CT, on November 17, 1938, a son of the late William and Louise (Roy) Blanchette, Sr.

Tony last worked...

May 16, 2025

Van Buren/Madawaska---Alice Pelletier, 56, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Maine. A devoted mother, grandmother, beloved sister, and dear friend.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Born in New Britain, Connecticut, and residing in Maine, Alice's greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her children, Adam, Alyssa, and Ryan, her grandson, Adam...

May 14, 2025

Madawaska--- Therese M. Dumais, 89, passed away peacefully May 14, 2025, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. She was born April 25, 1936 in St. Agatha, a daughter of the late J. Henry and Marie (Picard) Dumais.

Therese was a lifelong educator, and her love of children was evidenced at the many family...

May 13, 2025

St. Francis---Jeannette Jandreau, 105, passed away May 13, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in St. Francis on November 26, 1919, a daughter of the late Lazeme and Edith (Bourgoin) Thibodeau.  In her younger years, she enjoyed knitting, rug making, and canning.  She especially loved spending time with her children and many grandchildren.  She...

May 10, 2025

Ashland--- Anne Hall, 75, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of her beloved late husband on May 10, 2025, at a Frenchville healthcare facility, following several years of failing health. She was born June 5, 1949 in Ashland, a son of the late F. "Bert" and Eva (Boucher) Despres, and was a graduate...

May 9, 2025

New Canada--Raynold "Ray" Theriault Jr., 68, passed away peacefully at his beloved home along the Fish River on May 9, 2025. Ray was born in Fort Kent on April 20, 1957. A lifelong resident of northern Maine, Ray's profound connection to the woods, the water, and—most importantly—his family was the cornerstone and bedrock of his life.

Ray...

May 8, 2025

Grand Isle/Madawaska---Victorine Ringuette Dionne, 91, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025, at Northern Maine Medical Center after a period of declining health. Born on December 12, 1933, in Rivière Verte, New Brunswick, Canada, she was the daughter of Levite and Anna (Dupèré) Ringuette. Victorine began her life's work as an educator at the remarkably young age of 17,...

May 6, 2025

Madawaska---Donald R. Parent, 82, passed away on May 6, 2025, at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on June 24, 1942, son of the late Joseph and Claudia (Ringuette) Parent.  He worked at Fraser Paper for many years until his retirement.  He joined the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam War.  He enjoyed traveling...

May 6, 2025

Hamlin and Grand Falls, NB--- Irene Belanger, 89, peacefully entered into rest May 6, 2025, at a Caribou hospital, with her loving family at her side. She was born February 27, 1936, in Caswell, a daughter of the late Abraham and Mary-Ann (Pelletier) Labreck.

Irene was a devoted wife and mother who prided...