Jun 7, 2025

Van Buren--- With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Ronald S. Michaud on June 7, 2025, at the age of 92.

Ron was a humble, kind person devoted to his beloved wife, Sim, their family and his community. A University of Maine graduate, he joined his father's business before opening The Ski...

Jun 7, 2025

Madawaska---Clifford N. Ouellette, 82, passed away at his residence on June 7, 2025.  He was born in Frenchville on August 28, 1942, son of the late Oneil and Cecile (Ayotte) Ouellette.  He was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus in Madawaska.  Cliff is survived by his wife of 57...

Jun 5, 2025

St. Agatha--Carmen M. Marquis, 79, of St. Agatha, Maine, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 5, 2025, at a healthcare facility in Fort Kent, Maine.

Carmen was born on August 2, 1945, in Sinclair, Maine. She was a lifelong resident of the St. John Valley, where she touched the lives of many with...

Jun 5, 2025

Van Buren--- Eugene "Blue" Michaud, 73, peacefully passed away on June 5, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. He was born May 22, 1952, in Van Buren, a son of the late Roland and Theresa (St. Pierre) Michaud.

Blue worked many years with Cyr Construction as a crane and...

Jun 4, 2025

Madawaska---Doris G. Lariviere, 85, passed away June 4, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in Biddeford on March 13, 1940, daughter of the late Armand and Rose Nadeau.  In her younger years she enjoyed square dancing with her husband, Don.  She loved watching a good wrestling match on tv.  She is survived by one...

Jun 3, 2025

Van Buren--- Suzanne C. Fortin, 73, peacefully entered into rest June 3, 2025, at a Van Buren healthcare center, with her family at her side. She was born July 2, 1951, in Ste. Anne de Madawaska, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Louis and Solange (Perreault) Beaulieu.

Suzanne was a longtime member...

Jun 3, 2025

Grand Isle---Carl C. Dumond, 70, passed away unexpectedly on June 3, 2025, at his home.  He was a 1972 graduate of Van Buren High.  He worked for various farmers while in school.  After graduating, he went to work in Connecticut where he worked as a roofer, as well as Pratt and Whitney until 1977.  He moved back to his...

May 31, 2025

Frenchville---Walter Lavoie, 92, peacefully left us on May 31, 2025, at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska.  He was the husband of Cecile (Pelletier) Lavoie for 72 years.  He was born in St. Agatha on March 25, 1933, to Fortunat and Phoebe (Thibeault) Lavoie.  Walter was a man of simple words and hardworking.  He was employed for 35 years as a...

May 31, 2025

Presque Isle/Madawaska – Thomas G. Dyke, 83, passed away peacefully on May 31, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle.  He was born in Lewiston, Maine on September 9, 1941, the son of Ronald and Helen (Cushman) Dyke.  Tom attended Niagara Falls High School and the University of Maine at Orono where he graduated with a...

May 30, 2025

St. Francis--- Merton Morrison passed peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born one of nine children to Gilbert and Sadie Morrison on December 21, 1931, and lived his entire life in St. Francis, Maine, where he was a fixture in the community.

From a young age, he enjoyed working with teams...

May 28, 2025

Van Buren--- Cora Marie (Cyr) Sirois, 86, peacefully entered into rest May 28, 2025. She was born September 20, 1938, in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Everette and Almida (Ruest) Cyr and was the beloved wife of almost 37 years to the late Philip E. Sirois.

Cora worked several years with...

May 27, 2025

Winterville & Bangor --- Mitchell J. Beaulieu, 59, passed unexpectedly May 27, 2025, following a brief battle with heart disease. He was born September 20, 1965 in Fort Kent, a son of Rena (Charette) Beaulieu and the late Roger Beaulieu, and was the beloved husband of almost 23 years of Linda Card.

He...

May 23, 2025

Grand Isle--- Fernand Gendreau, 79, passed away unexpectedly May 23, 2025, at a Caribou hospital. He was born November 14, 1945, in Madawaska, a son of the late Wilfrid and Lucille (Plourde) Gendreau, and was raised by his mother and late stepfather, Ernest Gendreau.

Fern last worked for Fraser Paper and Albert Farms...

May 21, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear mom, Therese Picard, who peacefully left us on May 21, 2025, at St. Joseph Memory Care in Frenchville. She was 95 years old. Therese was born at home in St. Joseph, New Brunswick, to Alphee and Regina Lacombe. She was the third oldest of 12 children and loved...

May 21, 2025

St. David--- Aldeo L. Martin, 85, went home to be with the Lord with the peaceful embrace of his beloved late wife, Therese,  during the evening hours of May 21, 2025. He was born on June 18, 1939 in St. Basile, New Brunswick, Canada, the first of many children to the late Lionel and Genea (Therrien) Martin....

May 20, 2025

Fort Kent---Sharon Moseley Johnson, 86, of Fort Kent, Maine died on May 20, 2025, surrounded by loving family at her home from a long illness, or - as she said wryly - "after succumbing to the serious emotional distress from the 2024 presidential election."  Sharon was born August 9, 1938 in McKinney, Texas to Wendell Holmes "Pete" and Ruth...

May 19, 2025

Bristol, CT & Van Buren, ME--- F. "Tony" Blanchette, Sr., 86, peacefully entered into rest May 19, 2025, at Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, following a long illness. He was born in Torrington, CT, on November 17, 1938, a son of the late William and Louise (Roy) Blanchette, Sr.

Tony last worked...

May 16, 2025

Van Buren/Madawaska---Alice Pelletier, 56, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Maine. A devoted mother, grandmother, beloved sister, and dear friend.  She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.  Born in New Britain, Connecticut, and residing in Maine, Alice's greatest joy was her family. She leaves behind her children, Adam, Alyssa, and Ryan, her grandson, Adam...

May 14, 2025

Madawaska--- Therese M. Dumais, 89, passed away peacefully May 14, 2025, at a Fort Kent healthcare facility. She was born April 25, 1936 in St. Agatha, a daughter of the late J. Henry and Marie (Picard) Dumais.

Therese was a lifelong educator, and her love of children was evidenced at the many family...

May 13, 2025

St. Francis---Jeannette Jandreau, 105, passed away May 13, 2025, at a Fort Kent health care facility.  She was born in St. Francis on November 26, 1919, a daughter of the late Lazeme and Edith (Bourgoin) Thibodeau.  In her younger years, she enjoyed knitting, rug making, and canning.  She especially loved spending time with her children and many grandchildren.  She...