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Maxine Bossie

Maxine Bossie

Mar 18, 2025

Wallagrass---Maxine Bossie passed away March 18, 2025, at NMMC, after a strong battle with cancer.  She was born in Fort Kent, ME, on February 11, 1953, to parents Leonard Bossie and Mildred (Michaud) Bossie.  If anyone knew Maxine, they knew she was quite a spit fire.  Maxine had a huge love for her family pets and wildlife that graced...

Gaston Pelletier

Gaston Pelletier

Mar 17, 2025

Fort Kent--- Gaston P. Pelletier, 73, passed away March 17, 2025 at Northern Maine Medical Center, Fort Kent. He was born November 23, 1951, in Edmundston, NB, Canada, a son of the late Pea and Aline (Michaud) Pelletier.

He last worked for AMHC in Fort Kent for several years as a counselor. Previously...

Hansley "Snoopy" Jandreau

Hansley "Snoopy" Jandreau

Mar 14, 2025

Fort Kent---Hansley "Snoopy" Jandreau, 90, passed away on March 14, 2025, at a Frenchville health care facility.  He was born in St. Francis on June 18, 1934, son of the late Victor and Isabelle (Gagnon) Jandreau.  He is survived by two sons, Jeff Jandreau and his wife Lisa of Fort Kent, Lee Jandreau and his wife Tina of Fort...

Lorraine (Ruest) Chasse

Lorraine (Ruest) Chasse

Mar 14, 2025

Van Buren--- Lorraine Chasse, 89, peacefully passed away March 14, 2025, at a Caribou hospital following a short illness. She was born March 28, 1935, in New Brunswick, Canada, a daughter of the late Noel and Celina (Ouellette) Ruest.

Lorraine was a dedicated homemaker and cherished raising her children and caring for her...

Reginald A. Chaloult

Reginald A. Chaloult

Mar 12, 2025

Van Buren--- Reginald A. Chaloult, 93, peacefully entered into Eternal Life and into the waiting arms of his beloved late wife on March 12, 2025, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. Born December 18, 1931, in Caribou, he was one of eight children born of the late Thomas and Alic (Baron) Chaloult and was the devoted husband...

Leisa Brown Bouchard

Leisa Brown Bouchard

Mar 9, 2025

Fort Kent--- Leisa Brown Bouchard, 59, peacefully entered into rest March 9, 2025, following a brief illness. She was born in Lewiston September 7, 1965, and raised in Soldier Pond as a daughter of the late Alberie "Guy" and Rena (Theriault) Bouchard, and a daughter of the late Diane Brown.

Leisa deeply loved...

Roland J. Bard, Jr.

Roland J. Bard, Jr.

Mar 8, 2025

Fort Kent---With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Roland Joseph Bard Jr., who left us on March 8, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with respiratory illness. He fought with grit and determination until the very end, never losing his sense of humor or his deep love for his family.  Roland was born on May 4, 1951,...

Marie-Jeanne Gaudet

Marie-Jeanne Gaudet

Mar 7, 2025

Madawaska---With a heavy heart we announce the death of an exceptional woman, Marie-Jeanne Gaudet.   She went to Heaven to be with the Lord, God on Friday March 7, 2025.  She passed from a cerebral hemmorage after enduring a week of suffering from its effects at Northern Maine Medical Center in Fort Kent, Maine.  Through all lifes' trials, tribulations and...

Peter Vaillancourt

Peter Vaillancourt

Mar 6, 2025

Fort Kent--- Peter Vaillancourt, a beloved father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 61, surrounded by family at a Lewiston hospital. He was born January 26, 1964, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Lawrence and Bernadette (Belanger) Vaillancourt, and was a graduate of Wisdom High School, Class of...

Conrad "Pit" Voisine

Conrad "Pit" Voisine

Mar 6, 2025

Fort Kent--- Conrad "Pit" Voisine, 97, peacefully passed away March 6, 2025. He was born February 24, 1928, in Fort Kent, a son of the late Donat and Regina (Dubois) Voisine.

Pit enlisted with the US Army during World War II and continued to serve honorably throughout the Korean War. He married the...

Martha Parent

Martha Parent

Mar 1, 2025

Van Buren--- Martha D. Parent, 66, peacefully entered into Eternal Life March 1, 2025, and into the waiting arms of her parents, following a brief stay at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. She was born June 25, 1958 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Martin and Lorette (Corbin) Parent.

Martha...

Alvine Lagasse

Alvine Lagasse

Feb 28, 2025

Madawaska---Our beloved mother and grandmother, Alvine Lagasse, died peacefully in her sleep on February 28, 2025. She was 94.  Alvine was the heart of our home and family. She raised nine children, Normand (Terry), Diane (Robert), Rolande (James), Donald, James (Anita), Larry, Carol (Paul), Eileen (Dave) and Steve.  Alvine was married for 46 years to her soul mate, Gerard,...

Levi Jimmy Norman Beaupre

Levi Jimmy Norman Beaupre

Feb 28, 2025

Madawaska---Levi Jimmy Norman Beaupre, 6 days old, passed away on February 28, 2025, at a Bangor health care facility.  He was born in Caribou on February 22, 2025, the beloved son of Alex Beaupre and Isabelle Hodgkin.  Along with his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandmother, Gail Beaupre of Madawaska; maternal grandparents, Tanya Hodgkin and her husband...

Renaud J. Pelletier

Renaud J. Pelletier

Feb 21, 2025

Renaud J. Pelletier, 96, passed away peacefully in Fort Kent, Maine on February 21, 2025. He was born in Daigle, ME on May 3, 1928. He was the son of the late Leo K. and Pauline (Pelletier) Pelletier. He was raised on the family homestead in Daigle. Renaud with Irma Pelletier (Daigle), his devoted wife of 75 years, raised...

Joyce (Belanger) Cyr

Joyce (Belanger) Cyr

Feb 20, 2025

Van Buren- Joyce (Belanger) Cyr, 91, passed away February 20, 2025, at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born October 4, 1933, in Presque Isle, a daughter of the late Louis and Emma (Michaud) Belanger and was raised almost her entire life in Van Buren.

Growing up in Van Buren, Joyce worked at...

Arthur L. Faucher

Arthur L. Faucher

Feb 16, 2025

Arthur Lionel Faucher, 72, passed away peacefully at home on February 16, 2025, after a courageous battle with glioblastoma. He was born in Grand Isle, Maine on April 12, 1952, in the heart of a loving family, the son of Conrad Francis Faucher and Anita (Chasse) Faucher.  Arthur is survived by his siblings, Françoise (Robert) Cyr of Plainville CT,...

Fernande Michaud Dube

Fernande Michaud Dube

Feb 16, 2025

Madawaska---At the age of 96, Fernande Martin Michaud Dube passed away on February 16, 2025.  She was born in Keegan on February 20, 1928, daughter of the late Gilbert and Rose (Ouellette) Martin.  She graduated from Madawaska High School in 1946.  She worked at Sears Roebuck and Robert's Jewelry.  Fernande married her first husband, in June of 1947.  She...

Omerine Pettit

Omerine Pettit

Feb 14, 2025

Van Buren/Connecticut/Florida---Omerine E. Pettit, 85, passed away on February 14, 2025, at a Caribou health care facility.  She was born in Van Buren on February 15, 1939, daughter of the late George and Isabelle (Madore) Thibodeau.  She is survived by one son, Chuck Pettit of Caribou; one sister, Ina Rhinehart of North Carolina; many nieces and nephews.  She was...

Lynda M. Thibodeau

Lynda M. Thibodeau

Feb 12, 2025

St. Francis--- Lynda M. Thibodeau, 75, peacefully passed away February 12, 2025, at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born February 18, 1949, in St. Francis, a daughter of the late Fred and Elsie (Martin) Thibodeau.  She is survived by her sister, Edwina Cook of Caribou, and many nieces and nephews.  Besides her parents, Lynda was predeceased...

Gregory P. Martin

Gregory P. Martin

Feb 7, 2025

Fort Kent---Gregory P. Martin, 66, passed away February 7, 2025, at a Presque-Isle health care facility.  He was born in Fort Kent on August 1, 1958, son of the late Reynold and Jacqueline (Albert) Martin.  He always enjoyed being outdoors, especially hunting and fishing.  Greg was a selfless man, always willing to give a hand to anyone in need.  ...

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