Dec 26, 2016

Madawaska---John A. Hunter, 94, husband of Pauline B. Allen died December 26, 2016 at his home. He was born in Ormstown, Quebec, Canada, the son of Dr. William A. Hunter and Annie Hughes Hunter. He graduated from the Stockbridge School of Agriculture at UMass and was a dairy farmer for many years in...

Dec 9, 2016

Madawaska---Bernette Albert, 90 passed away December 9, 2016 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Madawaska on January 28, 1926, daughter of the late Ambroise and Zelia (Morneault) Albert.  Bernette began her military career in the Army in 1950 and retired in 1970 having attained the rank of Major.  During her retirement, she...

Dec 8, 2016

Madawaska---Reginald Boucher, 88, passed away unexpectedly on December 8, 2016 at a Bangor health care facility, after succumbing to injuries from a tragic accident. He was born in Madawaska on January 27, 1928, son of the late Oneil and Eva (Clavette) Boucher. Reggie was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a member...

Dec 3, 2016

Ashland--- Norman C. Labbe, 95, died peacefully Saturday, December 3, 2016 following a long illness. He was born December 2, 1921 in Wallagrass, a son of the late Willie and Veronique Labbe and was a graduate of Fort Kent High School. Following high school, Norman was a guide for Michaud Camps and later worked at Pratt &...

Dec 2, 2016

Ashland--- Leigh M. Gordon, 60, died unexpectedly Friday, December 2, 2016 in Ashland. Graveside funeral services will be announced in the spring by Lajoie Funeral Home, 114 Exchange St.,/PO Box 39, Ashland. To share condolences online, please visit www.LajoieFuneralHome.com

Nov 30, 2016

Madawaska---Patrick G. Albert, 82, passed away on November 30, 2016 at a Madawaska health care facility. He was born in St. David on March 26, 1934, son of the late Benoit and Alice (Hebert) Albert. Pat worked as a foreman at Fraser Papers for thirty-three years. He was a Fourth Degree member of...

Nov 30, 2016

Van Buren--- Daniel R. Smith, 61, died unexpectedly Wednesday, November 30, 2016. He was born June 3, 1955 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a son of the late Tom and Omerine (Ouellette) Smith, and a graduate of Van Buren High School and So. Maine Vocational Technical Institute. Dan worked most of his life as a self-employed carpenter in Augusta,...

Nov 28, 2016

Grand Isle--- Patrick P. Albert, 82, died Monday, November 28, 2016, at a Bangor hospital following a long battle with heart disease. He was born March 16, 1934 in Madawaska, a son of the late Henry and Dorothy (Picard) Albert. Patrick enlisted with the US Army, serving stateside during the Korean War. He worked in the shipping...

Nov 22, 2016

St. David—Omer A. Cyr, 92, passed away Tuesday, November 22 at a Madawaska Nursing Home after a brief illness.  He was born June 1, 1924 in St. David, the son of Albenie and Clara (Guerrette) Cyr. Omer was a potato farmer for 66 years.  His passion was farming the land, spending time in Florida a couple months each winter, and...

Nov 11, 2016

Madawaska---George P. Bellefleur, 89, passed away on November 11, 2016 at a Frenchville health care facility.  He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on May 27, 1927, son of the late George and Elise (Duperre) Bellefleur.  George was born again by the Grace of God on February 18, 1990.  In his younger years, he enjoyed skiing and...

Nov 1, 2016

Madawaska---Alphy J. Pelletier, 90, passed away on November 1, 2016 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in St. David on November 29, 1925, son of the late Joseph and Delina (Chasse) Pelletier.  Alphy joined the United States Air Force and served in World War II.  After his return from his military service, he...

Oct 30, 2016

Grand Isle, Leo F. Dionne Sr, 81, passed away on October 30, 2016 at a Van Buren health care facility. Leo was born in Grand Isle on February 12, 1935 son of the late Albert and Roseanne Dionne. Leo's true loves were his family, farming and his community.  After being raised on a...

Oct 26, 2016

Van Buren--- Verna N. Ouellette, 75, died peacefully Wednesday, October 26, 2016, at a Bangor nursing home, following a long illness. She was born June 15, 1941 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Adhemar and Margaret (Violette) Madore. Verna owned and operated Verna's Beauty Shop for almost 15 years. After having her children, she closed her shop to...

Oct 21, 2016

Ashland--- Florentine "Dee Dee" Page, 87, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 21, 2016, at her long-time home, her final wish. She was born in St. John on December 9, 1928, the eldest child of Robert and Adina (Johnson) Sturgeon. Florentine prided herself on her cleaning skills at the many places she worked. Up until her passing,...

Oct 19, 2016

Van Buren--- Lucille Caron, 82, died peacefully Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at a Caribou hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born August 8, 1934 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Adolph and Leona (Gagnon) Caron. Lucille last worked with Katahdin Trust Company, formerly People's Heritage Bank, Van Buren, for over 30 years as a...

Oct 19, 2016

Sinclair--- David Guerrette, 55, died peacefully Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his home with his family at his side. He was born December 19, 1960 in New Britain, CT, a son of the late Gilman and Theresa (Chamberland) Guerrette, and was a 1979 graduate of Fort Kent Community High School.

David enlisted with...

Oct 15, 2016

Grand Isle---Fernand B. Martin, Sr., 92, passed away at his home on October 15, 2016.  He was born in St. David on March 16, 1924, son of the late Gilbert and Rose (Ouellette) Martin.  Fernand was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying hunting and fishing.  He was a devoted family man, who enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren.  He worked...

Oct 15, 2016

Van Buren---Mattie M. Cyr, 104, passed away on October 15, 2016 at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born in Van Buren on September 16, 1912, daughter of Peter and Annie (Thibodeau) Marquis. In her younger years, Mattie loved spending time at her camp at the lake in Lewiston with her...

Oct 14, 2016

Madawaska---Lucien J. Clavette, 87, passed away on October 14, 2016 at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on September 1, 1929, son of the late Dennis and Julie (Lavertu) Clavette.  Lucien loved hunting and fishing.  He was a "Jack of all trades" …. there was nothing he couldn't do.  He is survived by one daughter,...

Oct 13, 2016

Van Buren--- Marlene M. Cormier, 70, away peacefully Thursday, October 13, 2016, following a long illness. She was born February 10, 1946 in Van Buren, a daughter of Corinne (Chasse) Cormier and the late Percy Cormier.

Marlene last worked with L'Acadie and Borderview Nursing Home for several years before becoming ill. In her...