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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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....

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...

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...