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Hazel North-Blalock

Hazel North-Blalock

Feb 6, 2017

Madawaska---Hazel A. North-Blalock, 61, passed away at her residence in Madawaska on February 6, 2017.  She was born in New York on September 12, 1955, daughter of the late Harry William and Fransies (Papineau) North. She was a member of the St. John/St. Paul Anglican Church in Edmundston, NB.   Hazel is survived by her two daughters, Jessica...

Jim E. Marquis

Jim E. Marquis

Feb 5, 2017

Van Buren Cove, Long Lake--- Jim E. Marquis, 64, started his new journey February 5, 2017. He was born May 15, 1952 in Van Buren, a son of the late Ernest and Justina (Pelletier) Marquis, and was a 1970 graduate of Van Buren District School. After attending Southern Maine Vocational School, So. Portland, Jim went onto work over 40 years...

Christine O'Clair

Christine O'Clair

Feb 4, 2017

Ashland--- Christine "Tic" O'Clair, 80, died peacefully February 4, 2017, with her loving family by her side. She was born December 17, 1936 in Ashland, a daughter of the late J. Addison and Ruth (Orcutt) Flint. Christine was a part-time cook for Ashland District School for many years and she worked several years for Graham Brother's Farms, Potato Service and...

Lawrence Thibodeau

Lawrence Thibodeau

Jan 27, 2017

Van Buren--- Lawrence Thibodeau, 88, died peacefully at home Friday, January 27, 2017, with his family at his side, following a long illness. He was born May 23, 1928 in St. Francis, a son of the late David and Rosanna (Dubay) Thibodeau. Lawrence worked as a metal and iron worker many years in Connecticut with Morin Erection Company, Bristol. Following...

Jean Paul Martin

Jean Paul Martin

Jan 26, 2017

Madawaska--- Jean Paul Martin, 85, died Thursday, January 26, 2017 in Madawaska. He was born April 7, 1931 in St. David, a son of the late Paul and Alice (Guimond) Martin.

He served with the US Army during the Korean War and was a life member of the American Legion, Madawaska. Jean Paul...

Yvette Bourgoin

Yvette Bourgoin

Jan 24, 2017

Madawaska---Yvette C. Bourgoin, 89, passed away January 24, 2017 at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick on October 19, 1927, daughter of the late Maxime and Alice (Thibodeau) Michaud.  Yvette worked as a Registered Nurse for over forty years while raising eight children.  She lived for the annual Bourgoin family...

Robert J. Michaud

Robert J. Michaud

Jan 22, 2017

Van Buren--- Robert J. Michaud, 70, passed away peacefully January 22, 2017, at a Brewer healthcare center after several years of multiple health issues. He was born August 17, 1946 in Van Buren, a son of the late Albert and Florence (Leblanc) Michaud. Robert was a Journeyman Electrician and worked for Van Buren Light and Power for many years. He...

Donald L. Laveway

Donald L. Laveway

Jan 18, 2017

Ashland----Donald L. Laveway, 98, passed away Wednesday, January 18,2017 at a Caribou hospital, following a brief illness. He was born March 12, 1918 in Presque Isle, a son of the late Fred and Susan (Michaud) Laveway, and was a 1936 graduate of Presque Isle High School. Don worked as a supervisor of shipping and receiving at the former Presque Isle...

Patrick Michaud

Patrick Michaud

Jan 18, 2017

Van Buren--- Patrick Michaud, 61, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at a Caribou hospital following an illness. He was born November 16, 1955 in Van Buren, a son of the late Roland and Theresa (St. Pierre) Michaud. He last worked with sheet metal in Portland for a short time. Previously, he worked in Florida for irrigation and ductwork...

Donald J. King

Donald J. King

Jan 16, 2017

Van Buren--- Donald J. King Sr., 79, died Monday, January 16, 2017, at his home after several years of poor health. He was born June 10, 1937 in Millinocket, a son of the late Edward and Gertrude (Deschene) King. He was a parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church and a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th Degree Assembly,...

Richard Morin

Richard Morin

Jan 15, 2017

Madawaska, Maine---Richard Morin, 50, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 15, 2017.  He was born in Hartford, CT on July 12, 1966, son of Jean Guy Morin and the late Laurianne (Godin) Morin.  He is survived by his loving wife of twenty eight years, Barbara (Ouellette) Morin of Madawaska; two children, Lori Morin and Ryan...

Arthur L. Brissette

Arthur L. Brissette

Jan 13, 2017

Van Buren--- Arthur L. Brissette, 56, died unexpectedly Friday, January 13, 2017. He was born January 17, 1960 in Fort Kent, a son of the late Patrick and Mabel (Dominique) Brissette. Arthur worked for many St. John Valley farmers for many years, including Cyr, Rocky Beach, Lajoie and Parent Farms. He enjoyed driving in and around the woods looking for...

David M. Chasse

David M. Chasse

Jan 10, 2017

Masardis--- David M. Chasse, 71, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 10, 2017. He was born April 28, 1945 in Fort Fairfield, a son of Shirley (Deschesne) Chasse and the late Harold Chasse. David worked at Bucks Construction, Presque Isle, for over 30 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and trapping in the North Woods, and enjoyed teaching his children, grandchildren or...

Dana Gendreau

Dana Gendreau

Jan 9, 2017

Madawaska--Dana Gendreau, 52, died Monday, January 9, 2017, at a Bangor hospital following a brief illness. He was born in Fort Kent on September 5, 1964, sixth child of Leonette (Deschaine) Gendreau and the late Roland Gendreau. He enlisted with the US Army, served in Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia, and was a long-time member of the American Legion....

Bernadette Collin

Bernadette Collin

Jan 9, 2017

Madawaska--- Bernadette Collin, 91, died peacefully Monday, January 9, 2017, at a Fort Kent hospital. She was born November 20, 1925 in St. David, a daughter of the late Ernest and Nathalie (Lavoie) Morin, and raised in St. Agatha.

She was a hard-working, dedicated farmer's wife, spending many days...

Alida Albert

Alida Albert

Jan 8, 2017

Madawaska---Alida Albert, 96, passed away on January 8, 2017 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on August 18, 1920, daughter of the late Adolph and Alice (Dube) Gendreau. She is survived by five children, Lorraine Brewer of Alberta, Canada, Gisele Albert, Elizabeth Albert both of Connecticut, Paul Albert and his wife Linda of...

Mark J. Gendreau

Mark J. Gendreau

Jan 6, 2017

Madawaska---Mark J. Gendreau, 52, passed away peacefully in Paula's arms on January 6, 2017 at a Bangor health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on June 12, 1964, son of the late Conrad and Gladys Gendreau. Mark is survived by his beloved wife of seventeen years, Paula (Bouchard) Gendreau of Madawaska; two...

Lillian Marquis

Lillian Marquis

Dec 30, 2016

Lillian Carrier Marquis, 105 years' young, passed away on December 30, 2016 in Madawaska, Maine. She was born in Grand Isle, ME on July 12, 1911 to Joseph Carrier and Flavie (Lévesque) Carrier. Lillian was the 7 th of 9 children and was the last surviving. Lillian and her siblings were raised in...

Brian O. Hebert

Brian O. Hebert

Dec 28, 2016

Madawaska---Brian O. Hebert, 49, passed away on December 28, 2016 at his home in Madawaska after a courageous battle with brain cancer. He was born in Fort Kent on August 4, 1967, son of Romeo and the late Viola (Pelletier) Hebert.  Brian loved sports and was a huge Red Sox and Patriots fan.  He is survived by...

Azilda Levesque

Azilda Levesque

Dec 28, 2016

Grand Isle---Azilda Levesque, 94, passed away on December 28, 2016 at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in St. David on February 1, 1922, daughter of the late Victorie and Anna Cyr.  She was a communicant of St. Gerard Church and a lifetime member of the Ladies of St. Anne. Azilda truly enjoyed spending time with her children...

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