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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jul 7, 2016

Caswell--- Laurent J. Cote, 76, died peacefully Thursday, July 7, 2016, at a Caribou hospital. He was born February 11, 1940 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a son of the late Leon and Marianne (Cormier) Cote. Laurent was a self-employed contractor for Cote Construction for his entire life in Aroostook County and central Connecticut, until his retirement in 2006. He...

Jul 2, 2016

Van Buren--- Austin James West "Westy", 15, died Saturday, July 2, 2016 at his favorite place, Long Lake Cove in Van Buren.  He was born in Caribou, Maine on January 23, 2001, the son of Sherry Ouellette and James West, Jr. Austin attended Van Buren District Secondary School where he had just completed his freshman year.    Austin was quiet and...

Jun 24, 2016

Portage Lake, ME & Beverly Hills, FL --- Leonie O. Theriault , 91, passed away June 24, 2016 in Crystal River, Florida. She was born in Cacouna, Quebec February 28, 1925 to Leon Ouellet and Georgianna (Levesque) of Riviere Bleue, Quebec. Leonie was a dedicated wife, loving mother, and spirited lady who loved and lived life to its fullest. Her...

Jun 19, 2016

Presque Isle--- Delmar "D.J." Murphy, 25, passed away peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016, at his home following a life-long illness. He was born September 8, 1990 in Presque Isle, a son of Susan Andre and the late Frederick Murphy. D.J. graduated from Presque Isle High School with the Class of 2009, where to many of his classmates he was known...

Jun 19, 2016

Madawaska--- Marie T. Dionne, 87, died peacefully Sunday, June 19, 2016 at a Frenchville healthcare facility, with her daughter at her side. She was born September 10, 1928 in St. David, a daughter of the late Ligorie and Marie (Dechaine) Gervais.

Marie worked many years in Connecticut with Pratt...