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...

Dec 2, 2015

Ashland--- Laura L. Pike, 82, died Wednesday, December 2, 2015, at a Presque Isle hospital. She was born April 4, 1933 in New Haven, CT, a daughter of the late George "Pete" Sawyer and Elizabeth (Markel) Strong, step-daughter of the late Irene (Collier) Sawyer, and was raised in Ashland.

Laura was a devoted teacher, teaching grades 1...

Nov 30, 2015

Van Buren--- Yvette Rita Stewart, 97, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born May 17, 1918 in Van Buren, the youngest child of the late Henry and Victoria (Martin) Saucier. She was a 1935 graduate of Sacred Heart School, Van Buren and University of Maine, Fort Kent, and attended University of...

Nov 23, 2015

Madawaska---Roger N.J. Pelletier, 87, passed away peacefully on November 23, 2015 at his residence in Madawaska surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Frenchville on April 6, 1928, son of the late Fortunat and Delia (Ringuette) Pelletier. Roger was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the American Legion, Post 147 of Madawaska. After...

Nov 22, 2015

Van Buren--- Constance Bard, 86, died peacefully Sunday, November 22, 2015, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born December 3, 1928 in St. Andre, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Onezime and Agnes (Gaudreau) Michaud. Constance worked as a cook and cafeteria worker with Van Buren Schools for over 22 years and worked as a housekeeper for...

Nov 19, 2015

Ashland--- Ivan R. Porter, 87, died Thursday, November 19, 2015, at a Presque Isle nursing home. He was born September 23, 1928 in Presque Isle, a son of the late Berton and Olive (Bagley) Porter and was raised in Mapleton. He was employed by the State of Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife and served over 20 years as...