Aug 2, 2016

Van Buren---Althea "Toune" Cyr, 74, passed away on August 2, 2016 at a Van Buren health care facility.  She was born in Lille on March 12, 1942, daughter of the late Dennis and Sophie (Devost) Ouellette.  She is survived by two daughters, Patty Picard and her husband Glen of Madawaska, Brenda Pine and her husband Charles of Summerville, SC; one...

Aug 2, 2016

Madawaska---John J. "Archie" Levesque, 56, passed away on August 2?, 2016.  He was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on November 15, 1959, son of the late Archie and Odette (Cyr) Levesque. Archie was a Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1635 of Van Buren and a member of the Son...

Aug 1, 2016

Grand Isle---Claudette R. Pelletier, 71, passed away at her home in Grand Isle on August 1, 2016. She was born in St. Jacques, New Brunswick on June 16, 1945, daughter of the late Zenon and Ernelle (Gauvin) St. Onge. Claudette was an exceptional mom and wife who loved her family and her dog. She was a very giving person, always...

Jul 29, 2016

VAN BUREN---Muriel Ouellette, 92 years young, died July 29, 2016 at a Bangor hospital as a result of an accidental fall at her home. She was born in St. Leonard, N.B., Canada, on January 3, 1924, the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth (Rioux) Durepos. Widowed at a young age, her mother remarried to Edward Langlais, a widower with a family...

Jul 28, 2016

Frenchville---Rachel F. St. Onge, 82, died peacefully Thursday, July 28, 2016 at a Madawaska healthcare facility.  She was born June 7, 1934 in Edmundston, New Brunswick, a daughter of the late Fred and Beatrice (Gaboury) Levesque.  She is survived by: her 4 children, Gaston (James), Robert (Elsie), Verna (Clifton), and Joan; 6 grandchildren: Jeremy, Adam, Christine, Kyle,...

Jul 25, 2016

Van Buren --- Rita M. Jambard, aka Rita Bard, 91, died Monday, July 25, 2016, at a Caribou hospital. She was born June 19, 1925 in Lawrence, MA to the late Joseph and Emilie (Levesque) Laverdiere and was raised in Van Buren. Rita was a parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church and long-time member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post...

Jul 22, 2016

Arthur "Bee" Bell, 96 passed away on July 22, 2016, six days before his 97 th birthday, at his lakeside home surrounded by his loved ones.  He was born in Hamlin on July 28, 1919, son of the late Arthur and Agnes (Daigle) LeBel.  He was a proud World War II veteran who...

Jul 21, 2016

Grand Isle---Anne B. Chasse, 89, passed away on July 21, 2016 at a Frenchville health care facility.  She was born in Grand Isle on September 23, 1926, daughter of Jean and Marie (Martin) Beaupre.  Anne was a lover of all sports, but was a die-hard Red Sox fan.  She was an avid bowler...

Jul 14, 2016

Ashland---Dana W. Cameron, 83, died Thursday, July 14, 2016, at a Caribou hospital. He was born June 8, 1933 in Ashland, a son of the late Laurel and Doris (Winslow) Cameron and was raised in Ashland. Dana enlisted with the US Army Infantry during the Korean War, serving in Japan, and stateside in So. Carolina. He was most proud of...

Jul 8, 2016

Madawaska---Edmond "Blackie" Albert, 83, passed away on July 8, 2016. He was born in Madawaska on July 20, 1932, son of the late Ernest and Esther (Dionne) Albert.  He attended St. Louis College in Edmundston, N.B. for 4 years.  He worked at Fraser Papers for 4 years, then went into the U.S. Army...

Jul 7, 2016

Caswell--- Laurent J. Cote, 76, died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2016, at a Caribou hospital. He was born February 11, 1940 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a son of the late Leon and Marianne (Cormier) Cote. Laurent was a self-employed contractor for Cote Construction for his entire life in Aroostook County and central Connecticut, until his retirement in 2006. He...

Jul 2, 2016

Van Buren--- Austin James West "Westy", 15, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his favorite place, Long Lake Cove in Van Buren.  He was born in Caribou, Maine on January 23, 2001, the son of Sherry Ouellette and James West, Jr. Austin attended Van Buren District Secondary School where he had just completed his freshman year.    Austin was quiet and...

Jun 24, 2016

Portage Lake, ME & Beverly Hills, FL --- Leonie O. Theriault , 91, passed away June 24, 2016 in Crystal River, Florida. She was born in Cacouna, Quebec February 28, 1925 to Leon Ouellet and Georgianna (Levesque) of Riviere Bleue, Quebec. Leonie was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and spirited lady who loved and lived life to its fullest. Her...

Jun 19, 2016

Presque Isle--- Delmar "D.J." Murphy, 25, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home following a life-long illness. He was born September 8, 1990 in Presque Isle, a son of Susan Andre and the late Frederick Murphy. D.J. graduated from Presque Isle High School with the Class of 2009, where to many of his classmates he was known...

Jun 19, 2016

Madawaska--- Marie T. Dionne, 87, died peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016 at a Frenchville healthcare facility, with her daughter at her side. She was born September 10, 1928 in St. David, a daughter of the late Ligorie and Marie (Dechaine) Gervais.

Marie worked many years in Connecticut with Pratt...

Jun 15, 2016

St. David---Diane C. Doucette, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 15, 2016 at a Bangor health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on October 18, 1955, daughter of the late Philip and Therese (Gendreau) Tardif.  Diane was a loving wife, mother, devoted sister, and friend....

Jun 9, 2016

Caswell & Limestone --- Claudette J. Roy, 70, died peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2016, with her loving family at her side. She was born December 26, 1945 in Lille, a daughter of the late Milford and Jeanne (Gendreau) Marquis. Claudette, a life-life long hairdresser and beautician, proudly owned and operated Claudette's Beauty Salon for over 40 years. She enjoyed quilting...

Jun 2, 2016

Marguerite M. Dionne (Margot), of Grand Isle, Maine, died on June 2, 2016, with her family by her side at the beautiful age of 90.  She was pre-deceased by her dear husband Jean Francois (John) Dionne. She will be greatly missed by her 8 children, their spouses, significant others, and 14 grandchildren:  Francine Dionne of Deale, MD and Washington DC;...

May 28, 2016

Van Buren--- Clarence A. LeVasseur, 61, died peacefully Saturday, May 28, 2016 at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with his loving family at his side, following a brief battle with cancer. He was born May 25, 1955 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a son of the late Lionel and Doris (Morin) LeVasseur. He was a long-haul trucker for many years,...

May 26, 2016

St. David---Rolande R. Levesque, 90, passed away on May 26, 2016 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on March 6, 1926, daughter of the late Leonard and Leonie (Fongamie) Michaud. A communicant of St. David Church, she was a member of Daughters of Isabella, Ladies of St. Anne,...