Mar 21, 2017

Van Buren--- Norman R. Madore, 79, died unexpectedly Tuesday, March 21, 2017, at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born June 6, 1937 in Cyr Plantation, a son of the late Robert and Jeannette (Ouellette) Madore, and late step-mother, Lottie (Martin) Madore. Norman last worked with his brother over 22 years as a carpenter in the St. John Valley. Previously...

Mar 15, 2017

Madawaska---Claudia (Dufour) Cyr, 93, passed away on March 15, 2017 at a Frenchville health care facility.  She was born in Green River, New Brunsick on September 10, 1923, the ninth of eighteen children, daughter of Thomas and Anna (Vaillancourt) Dufour.

Claudia loved and appreciated all the time she spent with her sisters playing cards and chatting.  Her...

Mar 11, 2017

Joseph Joel Levesque, 78, passed away on March 11, 2017 in Florida with his family at his side, after a short battle with cancer.  He was born in Madawaska on July 8, 1938, son of Willie and Martha (Doucette) Levesque.  Joel worked at Fraser Paper Company for 40 years, until his retirement in 2000. His greatest enjoyment...

Mar 11, 2017

Ashland & Masardis--- Vera C. MacDonald Steinbeck, 103, passed into the arms of her Lord on Saturday, March 11, 2017, following a short illness. She was born May 13, 1913 in Masardis, a daughter of the late Arthur and Myrtle (Robinson) Campbell.

Vera worked several years for former Tater State Processing, Washburn, before...

Mar 9, 2017

Van Buren--- Herman J. Ouellette, 76, died peacefully Thursday, March 9, 2017, at his home after a long illness with his wife at his side. He was born September 3, 1940 in Cyr Plantation, a son of the late Onezime and Bertha (Violette) Ouellette, and was a 1958 graduate of Van Buren Boys High. Herman worked for Van Buren District...

Feb 27, 2017

Ashland & Masardis--- Rodney P. Chalou, 74, passed away peacefully February 27, 2017, surrounded by his loving family at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. He was born December 9, 1942 in Presque Isle, a son of the late Alphonse and Evangeline (Tardie) Chalou, and was raised in Ashland with many happy times and beautiful memories of his childhood. After graduating...

Feb 23, 2017

Portage Lake--- Leo Cormier, 90, died peacefully on February 23, 2017. He was born November 10, 1926, the son of late John J. and Edith Cormier. He was educated in Portage Lake schools, the Convent in St. Agatha and graduated from John Baptist, Bangor. He enlisted in the Air Force during Berlin Airlift Operations and was immediately sent to Wiesbaden,...

Feb 21, 2017

Grand Isle/ Lille--- Roger J. Beaulieu Sr., 79, died Tuesday, February 21, 2017 at a Portland hospital. He was born June 6, 1937 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a son of the late Antoine and Rose-Anna (Michaud) Beaulieu. Roger was the owner and operator of former Lille Garage for about 25 years and then worked for Ouellette Construction, Madawaska. Even...

Feb 13, 2017

Portage Lake--- Robert J. Boutot, 71, entered into eternal rest Monday, February 13, 2017, at his home following a long illness with his loving family at his side. He was born May 29, 1945 in Portage, a son of the late Zenon and Retna (Chagnon) Boutot Sr. Bob worked as a heavy equipment operator for over 40 years for Pinkham...

Feb 8, 2017

Madawaska---Murielle B. Deschaine, 74, passed away on February 8, 2017 at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on April 25, 1942, daughter of the late David and Marie ( ? ?Ursyle) Nadeau.  She owned and operated Four Season's Beauty Salon, retiring in 1993.  After which she helped her husband, son, and daughter...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...