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...

Oct 13, 2016

Portage Lake--- Richard T. Bragdon Sr., 87, died Thursday, October 13, 2016 at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. He was born September 1, 1929 in Portage, a son of the late Evelyn Richards. Richard enlisted with the US Army and served on the front lines during the Korean Conflict. He was a life member of the Ashland VFW and Presque Isle...

Oct 13, 2016

Van Buren--- Adeline Z. Gagnon Madore, 92, died peacefully Thursday, October 13, 2016 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born January 13, 1924 in Golden, BC, Canada, a daughter of the late Hilaire and Helene (Mercier) Soucy. She worked many years as a cashier with Miller's and as an office clerk with Caribou District Health Offices. Adeline was...

Oct 13, 2016

Van Buren--- Joyce Sutherland Saucier, 79, passed away on October 13, 2016. Joyce was born on Dec 18, 1936, in Wallagrass, Maine. She was the daughter of Donald and Delima Sutherland. She was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School, Class of 1954. Joyce died with dignity in the care of...

Oct 11, 2016

Madawaska---Jeanne D'arc Bretemps, 68, passed away on October 11, 2016 at a Fort Kent health care facility after a short courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on July 3, 1948, daughter of the late Florent and Therese (Morel) Picard. Jeanne was a committed Christian of great Faith. Being an active woman, she enjoyed walking, snowshoeing,...

Oct 8, 2016

St. David---Edwina Levesque, 86, passed away peacefully at her residence in St. David on October 8, 2016.  She was born in Notre Dame Du Lourdes, New Brunswick on August 21, 1930, daughter of the late Alfred and Annie (Lausier) Desjardins.  Edwina enjoyed working in her flower and vegetable garden.  She is survived by her loving husband of sixty-two years, Erny...

Oct 8, 2016

BANGOR - Theresa died peacefully on October 8th, 2016, at Westgate Manor in Bangor, ME. The daughter of Elise and Felix Albert, Theresa was born on June 7th, 1930, in Madawaska, Maine. She was predeceased by her parents; two brothers, Edwin Albert and Eldon Albert; and her two sisters, Dolores Albert and Carmen Deschenes. Theresa is survived by her sister,...

Oct 5, 2016

Van Buren--- Rolande Cyr Laplante, 86, died quietly Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born April 30, 1930 in Hamlin, a daughter of the late Mauril and Sadie (Bellefleur) Cyr, and graduated from St. Agatha High School. She worked hard as a farmer's wife all her adult life. In her younger days she enjoyed...

Sep 27, 2016

Van Buren – Joseph Reed Beaulieu, 92, died peacefully Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at his home.  He was born on March 1, 1924 in Grand Isle, the son of the late Edmund and Annie (Corriveau) Beaulieu, where he lived for five years until the family moved to Van Buren, and was a 1942 graduate of Van Buren Boys High School....

Sep 23, 2016

Madawaska---Lorraine M. Barfield, 76, passed away on September 23, 2016 at the Edmundston Regional Hospital.  facility.  She was born in St. David on October 9, 1939, daughter of the late Donat and Josephine (Michaud) Cyr.  Family meant a lot to Lorraine and was often taking care of many children.  She was an excellent...

Sep 23, 2016

ASHLAND & Dowling Park, FL---Luona Mae "Lou" Sylvester Rand, 92, died peacefully on September 23, 2016 at the Good Samaritan Center in the Advent Christian Village, Dowling Park, Florida.  She was born May 12, 1924 in Ashland, Maine to Clinton and Catherine Skinner Sylvester.  She was the last surviving member of a family of nine siblings, a total of five...