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Adrian Thomas Cyr

Adrian Thomas Cyr

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...

Kevin J. Fortin

Kevin J. Fortin

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...

Larry G. Murray

Larry G. Murray

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...

Alma M. Chalou

Alma M. Chalou

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...

Wayne J. Martin

Wayne J. Martin

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...

Mark M. Bard

Mark M. Bard

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...

J. Norman O'Clair

J. Norman O'Clair

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...

Irene B. Chandler

Irene B. Chandler

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...

Simone Cyr

Simone Cyr

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...

Joel N. Ayotte

Joel N. Ayotte

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...

Erney Levesque

Erney Levesque

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...

Donat Picard

Donat Picard

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,...

Dale L. Martin

Dale L. Martin

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...

Patrick Clarence Conrad Franck

Patrick Clarence Conrad Franck

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....

Leola M. Guillemette

Leola M. Guillemette

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...

Omerine Smith

Omerine Smith

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...

Sheila Lyons

Sheila Lyons

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...

Armand J. Morrow

Armand J. Morrow

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...

Bertrand W. Albert

Bertrand W. Albert

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...

Jacqueline M. Gendreau

Jacqueline M. Gendreau

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...

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