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Gerard J. Beaulieu

Gerard J. Beaulieu

Sep 13, 2016

DAVID – Gerard J. Beaulieu, 72, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family after a long, courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 28, 1943, in Madawaska, the son of the late Henry and Delia (Lagasse) Beaulieu.

Gerard worked at Fraser Papers in Madawaska for 28 years, many of those years...

Lawrence Reginald Sacre

Lawrence Reginald Sacre

Aug 29, 2016

Madawaska—Lawrence "Larry" Reginald Sacre passed away on August 29, 2016, at the age of 77. He was the son of Lawrence and Mildred (Chappell) Sacre. Larry is survived by his brother Robert Sacre of Darthmouth, Nova Scotia, sister Marilyn Kulick of Los Gatos, California, and nine nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by...

Irene M. Berube

Irene M. Berube

Aug 26, 2016

Van Buren--- Irene M. Berube, 93, died peacefully Friday, August 26, 2016, at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. She was born March 18, 1923 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Joseph and Marie (Roy) Page. Irene was a long time parishioner of St. Bruno-St. Remi Church, Van Buren and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Post #49. She...

Donald P. Beaulieu

Donald P. Beaulieu

Aug 25, 2016

St. David---Donald P. Beaulieu, 80, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer on August 25, 2016 at a Madawaska health care facility.  He was born in Madawaska on May 19, 1936, son of the late Patrick and Bertha (Bouchard) Beaulieu.  Don served in the United States Army from 1956-1958.  He worked...

Dell F. Ouellette

Dell F. Ouellette

Aug 20, 2016

Van Buren--- Dell F. Ouellette, 83, died peacefully August 20, 2016, at a Caribou hospital after a brief illness. She was born June 29, 1933 in Cyr Plantation, a daughter of the late Lawrence and Bertha (Ayotte) Madore. She was employed as a store clerk for many years with various businesses in Van Buren. Dell was a member of the...

Alphe J. Ouellette

Alphe J. Ouellette

Aug 19, 2016

Hamlin --- Alphe J. Ouellette, 81, died Friday, August 19, 2016, at a Bangor hospital, with his loving wife at his side. He was born June 12, 1935 in Siegas, NB, Canada, a son of the late Clifford and Claire (Godin) Ouellette. Alphe was a long-time member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #1635, Van Buren, and a parishioner of...

Ronald R. Deschaine

Ronald R. Deschaine

Aug 13, 2016

Van Buren--- Ronald "Popeye" Deschaine, 73, died unexpectedly Saturday, August 13, 2016. He was born October 23, 1942 in Millinocket, a son of the late Frank and Laura (Rossignol) Deschaine. Ron enlisted with the US Army in 1962 and served honorably during the Vietnam War in Grenada and stateside. Upon his return, Ron worked construction for many years in Waterbury,...

Jean Paul Sirois

Jean Paul Sirois

Aug 11, 2016

Madawaska---Jean Paul Sirois, 62, passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2016 at his residence in Madawaska.  He was born in Madawaska on October 7, 1953, son of the late Paul and Lorette (Langdo) Sirois.  He is survived by his wife Tessie (Chamberland) Sirois of Madawaska; four daughters, Jennifer Fiske and her husband Thomas,...

Deana Marie Orth

Deana Marie Orth

Aug 8, 2016

Madawaska--- Deana M. Orth, 45, died unexpectedly on Monday, August 8. 2016. She was born August 11, 1970 in Fort Kent, a daughter of Rinette (Sirois) Pelletier Duplessis and the late Roderick Pelletier. Deana worked as an aid at a local group home for several years. After an illness, she became disabled but...

Kathleen R. Leonard

Kathleen R. Leonard

Aug 5, 2016

Madawaska— Kathleen R. Leonard, 67, passed away August 5, 2016 at a Madawaska health care facility.   She was born in Madawaska on November 15, 1948, daughter of Romeo and Fernande (LaChance) Cyr. Kathy is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Philip "Babe" Leonard; one daughter, Donna Leonard and her fiancé Nicholas Deprey; Her mother, Fernande Cyr; two grandchildren,...

Althea G. Cyr

Althea G. Cyr

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...

John "Archie" Levesque

John "Archie" Levesque

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...

Claudette R. Pelletier

Claudette R. Pelletier

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...

Muriel Ouellette

Muriel Ouellette

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...

Rachel St. Onge

Rachel St. Onge

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,...

Rita M. Jambard

Rita M. Jambard

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...

Arthur J. Bell

Arthur J. Bell

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...

Anne B. Chasse

Anne B. Chasse

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...

Dana W. Cameron

Dana W. Cameron

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...

Edmond Albert

Edmond Albert

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...

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