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Helene Dube

Helene Dube

Aug 28, 2015

Van Buren--- Helene Dube, 80, died peacefully Friday morning, August 28, 2015 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born April 1, 1935 in St. Leonard, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Eddie and Adele (Dionne) Gauvin, being raised in Notre Dame de Lourdes. Helene was a devoted wife and mother, doting on her husband and children. She...

Shawn D. Baxter

Shawn D. Baxter

Aug 27, 2015

Bangor & Masardis--- Shawn D. Baxter, 47, died Thursday, August 27, 2015 at Eastern Maine Medical Center, in Bangor. He was born December 16, 1967 in Presque Isle, the son of Lois (Curtis) Darkis and David Baxter. He graduated from Bangor High School, Class of 1986, and was a platoon leader for the ROTC and a member of the Civil...

Ernestine Doucette

Ernestine Doucette

Aug 17, 2015

Van Buren--- Ernestine Doucette, 92, died peacefully Monday, August 17, 2015, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born May 13, 1923 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Hubert and Anastasie (Lausier) Doumont. She was a devoted homemaker and praised herself for raising her children and doting her husband. Ernestine was a wonderful cook and enjoyed providing...

Leonard Chamberlain

Leonard Chamberlain

Aug 13, 2015

Eagle Lake and Madawaska---Leonard Chamberlain, 70, passed away on August 13, 2015 at a Presque-Isle health care facility. He was born in Madawaska on January 25, 1945, son of the late Arthur and Rita (Pelletier) Chamberlain. Leonard was in the care of Northern Maine General for the past twenty years, where the staff became part of the family. Bruce Dubey,...

Glena R. Condon

Glena R. Condon

Aug 13, 2015

Portage Lake--- Glena R. Condon, 93, passed away Thursday, August 13, 2015, at a Presque Isle healthcare facility. She was born March 19, 1922 in Portage, a daughter of the late Clifton and Caroline (Sutherland) Clark. Glena and her husband farmed and drove school bus for many years. As a wife of a farmer, logging contractor, and general contractor she...

Marcelle Levesque

Marcelle Levesque

Aug 6, 2015

Madawaska---Marcelle Levesque, 86, passed away at a Madawaska health care facility on August 6, 2015. She was born in Riviere-Ouelle, Quebec on February 23, 1929, daughter of the late Joseph and Emilina (Pauette ) Levesque. She had many job titles, serving the local Doctors in the northern community as a maid servant for their families was the beginning of her...

Bernadette M. Brown

Bernadette M. Brown

Jul 31, 2015

Van Buren---Bernadette M. Brown, 61, died peacefully Friday, July 31, 2015, at her home with her family at her side. She was born April 20, 1954 in Van Buren, a daughter of Priscilla Michaud and the late Armand Michaud. She worked seasonally for several local farmers in the area. Overall, she was a devoted mother and wife, doting on her...

Leslie L. Thibodeau

Leslie L. Thibodeau

Jul 30, 2015

St. David--- Leslie L. Thibodeau, 74, died unexpectedly Thursday, July 30, 2015, at his home. He was born August 23, 1941 in Old Orchard Beach, a son of the late Lawrence and Antoinette (Ouellette) Thibodeau. Leslie worked as a millwright for Frasier Paper for over 37 years. He prided himself as a hard worker, enjoyed working on projects around the...

David P. Cyr

David P. Cyr

Jul 23, 2015

Ashland--- David P. Cyr, 48, died Thursday, July 23, 2015, peacefully in his sleep from natural causes. He was born October 24, 1966 in Bangor, the son of Donald and Lona (Bell) Cyr. Dave worked with Star Trucking and, with his good friend Joey Clark, Triple J Trucking, Garfield, for many years. He was also the owner and operator of...

Lorette Pelletier

Lorette Pelletier

Jul 23, 2015

Madawaska---Lorette Pelletier, 92, passed away on July 23, 2015 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on December 28, 1922, daughter of the late Levite and Laura (Lachance) Cyr. She was married to the late Luke Pelletier. Together, they raised six children, Jane Houlihan, Frank Pelletier, Helen Couture, Louise Menkhus, Robert Pelletier, and Daniel Pelletier. She...

Gilbert L. Cyr

Gilbert L. Cyr

Jul 20, 2015

Portage Lake---Gilbert L. Cyr, 87, devoted husband of the late Theresa Bosse, passed away peacefully Monday, July 20, 2015, following a short illness, in the presence of his loving family at his home. Gilbert was born in Madawaska on June 30, 1928, one of eleven children of the late Isaie and Irene (Daigle) Cyr. He attended Madawaska and Fort Kent...

Julia Ellis

Julia Ellis

Jul 19, 2015

Ashland--- Julia B. Ellis, 90, of Ashland, passed away Sunday, July 19, 2015 at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born July 11, 1925 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Ralph and Willa (McGaughy) Bragdon. She worked as a supply clerk and stitcher with Converse Shoe Co. for many years. Julia was a life member of the Ashland VFW...

Richard Mike Daigle

Richard Mike Daigle

Jul 18, 2015

MADAWASKA, Maine - A Mass of Christian Burial for Michael Richard Daigle, of Madawaska and Tuscon, Ariz., will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22 at St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church in Madawaska. Family and friends may offer their condolences at the church from 9am until time of service on Tuesday. Daigle passed away on July 18, 2015. Family...

Adeline D. Lavertue

Adeline D. Lavertue

Jul 15, 2015

Grand Isle--- Adeline D. Lavertue, 74, passed away Wednesday morning, July 15, 2015, at a Caribou hospital, following a long illness. She was born October 9, 1940 in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Ernest and Germaine (Levesque) Cote. Adeline work as a hairdresser and instructor in the East Hartford area for many years. She was a life-long member...

Pauline P. Craig

Pauline P. Craig

Jul 13, 2015

Masardis- Pauline Priscilla Craig, 96, died July 13, 2015 at the Aroostook Health Center, Mars Hill. She was born April 15, 1919 in Masardis, a daughter of the late Ellery S. and Jennie (Sholler) Robinson, and graduated from Ashland High School in 1937. Pauline married Gerald W. Craig on October 16, 1938, and together they raised five children. Pauline enjoyed...

Phyllis J. Cloukey

Phyllis J. Cloukey

Jul 3, 2015

Ashland--- Phyllis June (Lafland) Cloukey, 75, passed away Friday, July 3, 2015, at The Aroostook Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born October 4, 1939 in Lagrange, ME, but Sheridan was her home. She was the daughter of the late Philip Lafland and Hannah Newbegin Carter. Phyllis worked at Aroostook Shoe Factory for over 20 years. After...

Lucille M. Carrier

Lucille M. Carrier

Jun 30, 2015

Lucille M. Michaud Carrier died on June 30, 2015 at a Madawaska health care facility at the age of 87. She was born in Frenchville on April 29, 1928, the daughter of Belonie and Lottie (Marquis) Michaud. She was predeceased by her husbands James Cheevers and Donald Carrier. Lucille was very well known to the greater Madawaska community for her...

Omerine D. Boucher

Omerine D. Boucher

Jun 25, 2015

Madawaska---Omerine D. Boucher, 78, passed away on June 25, 2015 at her residence in Madawaska. She was born in St. David on June 5, 1937, daughter of the late Gilbert and Delima (Fongemie) Desjardins. Omerine had a big heart, and always made herself available to give a helping hand. She was an avid bowler and enjoyed playing cards. In her...

Richard J. Ayotte

Richard J. Ayotte

Jun 22, 2015

Van Buren--- Richard J. Ayotte, 54, died unexpectedly Monday, June 22, 2015, at his home with his wife by his side. He was born April 12, 1961 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a son of the late Edmund and Joan (Brown) Ayotte. Richard last worked with mulch and wood products with former A&J Industries, Van Buren, for over 20 years....

Sonia Paradis

Sonia Paradis

Jun 14, 2015

Madawaska---Sonia Paradis, 83, passed away with her husband by her side on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at a Bangor health care facilityShe was born in St. Rose, Quebec, Canada on August 26, 1931, daughter of the late Arthur and Laurine (Soucy) Caron. . Sonia really enjoyed being outdoors, feeding and watching the birds. Sonia is survived by her husband of...

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