Mar 31, 2016

Madawaska and Grand Isle---Yvonne Devost, 85, passed away on March 31, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Van Buren on June 30, 1930, daughter of the late Thadie and Irene (Sirois) Theriault. She is survived two daughters, Arleen Cyr and her companion Bert, Helen Devost and her fiancé Robert Beaulieu...

Mar 30, 2016

Madawaska---Glenn "Magoo" Cyr, 52, passed away on March 30, 2016 at a Fort Kent health care facility surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Madawaska on September 7, 1963, son of Clarence Cyr and the late Claudette Levesque Cyr. Magoo's passion in life was working on vehicles, a genius when taking things apart. He was the best carburetor...

Mar 29, 2016

Van Buren--- Hector J. Deschaine, 86, died peacefully March 29, 2016, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born November 26, 1929 in Van Buren, a son of the late Hubade and Victoria (Levasseur) Deschaine. Hector worked as a mason and handyman for several St. John Valley companies for many years. In his younger years, he enjoyed hunting, fishing...

Mar 27, 2016

Garfield Plt.--- William "Bill" Good, 85, went to be with the Lord on the day of His Resurrection, Sunday, March 27, 2016. He was born October 6, 1930 in Portage Lake, ME.  He was the son of the late Allen and Annie (Pye) Good.

Bill served during the Korean War in the Army.  He graduated from Bob...

Mar 26, 2016

Madawaska---Briar Rose Albert, 5 months, passed away with her family by her side on March 26, 2016 at a Bangor health care facility after complications from acute lymphoblastic leukemia. She was born in Caribou on October 22, 2015, beloved daughter of Nick and Kristin (Hebert) Albert. Briar fought her fight against cancer bravely with a smile. She is survived by...

Mar 21, 2016

St. Agatha---Dorina M. Morin, 80, passed away on March 21, 2016 at a Bangor health care facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on March 29, 1935, daughter of the late Levite and Eva (Cyr) Bois. Dorina was a lifetime member of the American Legion Auxiliary, and...

Mar 19, 2016

Ashland--- Ralph R. Smith, 92, died peacefully Saturday, March 19, 2016 at a Presque Isle healthcare facility, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 21, 1924 in Perham, a son of the late John and Laura (Kinney) Smith. Ralph enlisted with the US Army during World War II and was a long-time member of the VFW in...

Mar 16, 2016

Van Buren & Kissimmee, FL--- Mark Rossignol, 51, died unexpectedly on March 16, 2016 at his home. A son of Yvette Beaulieu Rossignol and the late Norman Rossignol, he was born July 27, 1964 in Van Buren, Maine. He was a graduate of VBDSS's class of 1982. Mark enlisted with the US Air Force for several years shortly after graduating...

Mar 9, 2016

Dr. James Frederick Harrigan passed away on March 9, 2016 in Madawaska, Maine.   He was born in Chatham, New Brunswick, on February 16, 1928 and as a young boy attended a one-room schoolhouse in Lower Napan, NB, walking 2 miles each way to school daily. He moved to Edmundston, NB in grade 9,...

Mar 3, 2016

Van Buren--- Barbara "Babs" Cyr, 73, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at a Caribou hospital following a brief illness. She was born August 26, 1942 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late William and Theresa (Langlais) Cyr.

Though disabled since birth, Barbara never had problems making friends with the many people she...

Feb 29, 2016

Van Buren---Adrian T. Cyr, 88, passed away peacefully on February 29, 2016 at a Caribou health care facility.  Adrian was born in Hamlin on December 21, 1927, son of the late Remi L. and Alma (Ringuette) Cyr.  He proudly served in the United States Army and was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post 49 of Van Buren.  He...

Feb 28, 2016

Madawaska---Kevin J. Fortin, 50, passed away unexpectedly on February 28, 2016 at an Edmundston health care facility. He was born in Edmundston on July 9, 1965, son of Albert and Therese (Ivany) Fortin. He is survived by his beloved mother, Therese "Gail" (Couturier) Fortin of Madawaska; his sister, Kim Cyr and her companion...

Feb 27, 2016

Van Buren--- Larry G. Murray, 66, died Saturday, February 27, 2016 at a Bangor hospital. He was born January 25, 1950 in Mansfield, PA, a son of the late George and Eunice (Gleason) Murray.

Larry enlisted with the US Army for several years. He was well loved by his family, not only as...

Feb 26, 2016

Oxbow Plantation--- Alma M. Chalou, 87, died peacefully Friday, February 26, 2016, at a Van Buren healthcare facility, with her son at her side. She was born May 11, 1928 in Oxbow, the daughter of the late Stephane and Phoebe Raymond. Alma was a member of Masardis Pentecostal Church, Masardis. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends. Even the most...

Feb 17, 2016

Hamlin--- Wayne J. Martin, 51, died peacefully Wednesday, February 17, 2016 in Caribou with his loving family at his side, following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born July 30, 1964 in Van Buren, a son of the late Rudolph and Jeannine (Madore) Martin. Wayne was a self-employed carpenter and contractor for over 25 years. In...

Feb 16, 2016

On Tuesday morning, February 16, 2016,  the Lord called Mark Bard, 52, home unexpectedly. In so we lost a husband, a father, a grandfather, a brother, a son, and a great friend. The rest of the world lost a kind-hearted, helper of all man kind. His good deeds will be missed by many. He is survived by his wife of...

Feb 14, 2016

Ashland--- Joseph "Norman" O'Clair, 84, died peacefully Sunday, February 14, 2016 at Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. He was born June 22, 1931 in Sheridan, a son of the late William and Emelda (Billier) O'Clair Sr. He enlisted with the US Army during the Korean War, getting injured in combat on Heartbreak Ridge. He received his Honorable Discharge...

Feb 4, 2016

Ashland--- Irene B. Chandler, 86, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at a Mars Hill healthcare facility. She was born March 17, 1929 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Angus and Delia (Morrow) Burby.

Irene owned and operated former Chris' Diner, Ashland, for over 18 years and Chris' Motel & Restaurant almost 10 years. She loved to...

Feb 1, 2016

Lille---Simone Anita Cyr, 93, died on February 1, 2016 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Lille on February 19, 1922. Simone was the 15th and youngest child of Pierre and Laure (Dumond) Cyr. She was predeceased by her parents, all her siblings and their spouses, Patrick and his wife Annie Sanfacon, Josephine and husband Albert...

Jan 27, 2016

Van Buren--- Joel N. Ayotte, 90, died Wednesday, January 27, 2016, at a Caribou hospital. He was born July 31, 1925 in Van Buren, a son of the late Patrick and Phoebe (Martin) Ayotte.

Joel enlisted with the US Army in 1943. His military service spanned over 20 years, serving in Germany during...