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Alida Albert

Alida Albert

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...

Mark J. Gendreau

Mark J. Gendreau

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...

Lillian Marquis

Lillian Marquis

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...

Brian O. Hebert

Brian O. Hebert

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...

Azilda Levesque

Azilda Levesque

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...

John A. Hunter

John A. Hunter

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...

Bernette Albert

Bernette Albert

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...

Reginald Boucher

Reginald Boucher

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...

Norman C. Labbe

Norman C. Labbe

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 &...

Leigh M. Gordon

Leigh M. Gordon

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

Patrick G. Albert

Patrick G. Albert

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...

Daniel R. Smith

Daniel R. Smith

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,...

Patrick P. Albert

Patrick P. Albert

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...

Omer A. Cyr

Omer A. Cyr

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...

George P. Bellefleur

George P. Bellefleur

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...

Alphy J. Pelletier

Alphy J. Pelletier

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...

Leo F. Dionne, Sr.

Leo F. Dionne, Sr.

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...

Verna N. Ouellette

Verna N. Ouellette

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...

Florentine L. Page

Florentine L. Page

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,...

Lucille Caron

Lucille Caron

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...

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