Jan 23, 2016

Erney Levesque passed away Saturday, January 23 at Fort Kent health care facility.  He was born in Saint Agatha on March 14, 1932, son of the late Joyime Levesque and Irene (Cyr) Levesque.

Erney had a...

Jan 20, 2016

Madawaska---Donat J. Picard, 81, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2016 at Ridgewood Estates, his home of thirty five years.  He was born in St. David on March 26, 1934, son of the late Alcime and Rose (Michaud) Picard.  He is survived by his brother, Armand Picard of Madawaska; nine nieces and nephews, Jinny, Nicole, Roland, Lorraine, Real, Lionel,...

Jan 19, 2016

Van Buren--- Dale L. Martin, 55, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 19, 2016 in Caribou. He was born November 23, 1960 in Van Buren, a son of the late Rudolph and Jeannine (Madore) Martin.

Dale enlisted with the US Navy in 1979, serving stateside. He worked many years with Maine Military, Limestone, as...

Jan 18, 2016

Patrick C. Franck, of Madawaska, went home to live with the Lord on Monday, January 18, 2016 at the age of 84. He was born in Van Buren on November 17, 1931 to Albert and Rosette Franck. Following an esteemed career as "#25" on the Van Buren High School basketball team, Mr. Franck enlisted in the United States Marine Corps....

Jan 16, 2016

Madawaska---Leola Guillemette, 67, passed away on January 16, 2016 at her home in Madawaska. She was born in St. David on August 23, 1948, daughter of the late Gilman and Dilema (Fongemie) Desjardins. She is survived by one son, Thad Guillemette and his companion Karen Cyr of Madawaska; three grandchildren, Jenna Marie, Jiovanni, Jainnie Guillemette all of Madawaska; five sisters...

Jan 15, 2016

Van Buren--- Omerine N. Smith, 80, died peacefully Friday, January 15, 2016, with her loving family by her side. She was born May 30, 1935 in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Noel and Cecile (Lajoie) Ouellette. She last worked at Borderview Manor for over 15 years as a GPNA, until her retirement in 2001. Previously she worked many...

Jan 1, 2016

Masardis--- Sheila B. Lyons, 70, surrounded by her family, passed peacefully Friday, January 1, 2016, following a brief yet heroic battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1945 in Milo, ME, a daughter of the late Richard and Hope (Higgins) Boone Sr.

Sheila worked as an elementary school...

Dec 29, 2015

Van Buren---Armand Joseph Morrow, 91, died peacefully December 29, 2015, at a Bangor healthcare facility. He was born March 25, 1924, in Hamlin, the son of Joseph and Marie (Doucette) Morrow.

Armand was born and raised on the Morrow farm in Hamlin.  He joined the Armed Services in 1943, and served two years...

Dec 27, 2015

Madawaska---Bertrand W. Albert, 82, passed away on December 27, 2015 at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on June 10, 1933, son of the late Baptiste and Annie (Bouchard) Albert. Bert always had a great sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. He really enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived...

Dec 24, 2015

Madawaska---Jacqueline M Gendreau, 75, passed away surrounded by her loving family on December 24, 2015 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on August 9, 1940, daughter of the late Albert and Verna (Desjardins) Voisine. Jackie had a passion for quilting and knitting, always giving the things she made away to family and friends. She...

Dec 24, 2015

St. Agatha, Maine - Elena Bourgoin, age 59 passed away on Thursday, the 24th of December, 2015 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on the 20th of February, 1956, the daughter of Virginia (Pelletier) Bourgoin and the late Jean-Luc (Luke) Bourgoin. Elena taught special education students during her time as a public schoolteacher and she never forgot...

Dec 15, 2015

Van Buren--- Kenneth D. Michaud, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 15, 2015 at his home. He was born February 2, 1949 in Van Buren, a son of Armande (Daigle) Michaud and the late Clifford L. Michaud. He owned and operated Ken's Auto Center, Van Buren, for many years. He was a car enthusiast, especially muscle cars, and enjoyed...

Dec 13, 2015

Madawaska---Simone F. Bouchard, 79, passed away on December 13, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on March 5, 1936, daughter of the late Firmin and Lydia (Lagasse) Bouchard.  Simone was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Ladies of St. Anne, Daughters of Isabella, and Red Hat Society.  She is survived...

Dec 13, 2015

Van Buren---Lorraine M. (Brown) LaBreck, 69, passed away on December 13, 2015 at a local hospital.  She was born on October 19, 1946 in Van Buren, a daughter of Leonard and Matilda (Laplante) Brown. Lorraine was a devoted homemaker and cherished spending her time with her children and husband. She enjoyed playing card games and attending Bingo with friends.  She...

Dec 12, 2015

Van Buren--- Fernand E. Thibodeau, 82, died unexpectedly December 12, 2015 with his loving wife at his side. He was born May 8, 1933 in Van Buren, a son of the late Adolph and Modeste (Martin) Thibodeau. As a young man he loved working on the farm. In later years he worked as a plumbing and heating technician with Loring...

Dec 12, 2015

Madawaska---Richard J. Corbin, 71, passed away on December 12, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts.  He was born in Grand Isle on November 25, 1944, son of the late Donat and Jeannette (Fournier) Corbin.  Dick is survived by his loving wife of fifty years, Nancy (Chasse) Corbin of Madawaska; One daughter, April Levesque and fiancé Andre Morrow of Grand Isle; one son,...

Dec 11, 2015

Madawaska---Theresa M. Bouchard, 78, passed away on December 11, 2015 at a Caribou health care facility.  She was born in St. David on March 29, 1937, daughter of the late Patrick and Cecile (Lagasse) Sirois.  Therese was a woman of faith and she loved her family dearly.  She is survived by six children, Joyce Branscombe and her husband Allen, Linda...

Dec 10, 2015

Madawaska---Mildred M. Raymond, 84, passed away on December 10, 2015 at a Presque-Isle health care facility, surrounded by her beloved family.  She was born in Grand Isle, Maine on October 4, 1931, daughter of the late Joseph Vital and Lezzyanne (Dufour) Levesque.  Mildred worked for thirty six years at the High School and elementary schools.  She was a very loving...

Dec 7, 2015

Madawaska---Berniece M. Morin, 88, passed away on December 7, 2015 at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Cotton Valley, LA on June 24, 1927, daughter of the late Grady Roberson and Ella (Hood) Roberson.  She is survived by six children, Melvin Morin and his wife Florine, Philip Morin and his wife Yolande, JoAnn Long and her...

Dec 3, 2015

Ashland--- John W. Savary, 82, died unexpectedly Thursday, December 3, 2015, at his home. He was born May 7, 1933 in Quincy, MA, son of the late William and Gladys (Lister) Savary Sr., graduated from Ashland Community High School, and Wentworth Institute, Boston, MA. John enlisted with the US Army during the Korean War, serving stateside for several years. Upon...