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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...