Noella M. Deschaine
Feb 17, 2015
Van Buren & Caribou- Noella M. Deschaine, 76, of Caribou, formerly Van Buren, died unexpectedly Tuesday, February 17, 2015. She was born February 24, 1938 in Grand Isle, a daughter of the late Damase and Melvina (Vaillancourt) Godin. Noella last worked with Cary Medical Center in the housekeeping department, until her retirement in 2000. She enjoyed walking Collins Pond and...
Rena Mae Dubois
Feb 15, 2015
Madawaska---Rena Mae Dubois, 81, passed away at her home on February 15, 2015. She was born in Fort Kent on February 17, 1933, daughter of the late Eddie and Imelda (Pelletier) Dubois. Rena worked for twenty five years as a school teacher in Madawaska until her retirement in 1978. After retirement, she owned and operated the Madawaska Sport Shop for...
Mabel Skidgel
Feb 15, 2015
Ashland--- Mabel M. Skidgel, 92, died Sunday, February 15, 2015 at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born January 8, 1923 in Washburn, a daughter of the late James and Mary Ellen (Kennedy) Richardson. She is survived by: two sons, Larry Skidgel of Florida and Richard Skidgel of New Hampshire; several grandchildren and grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She...
Simone Carrier
Feb 9, 2015
Van Buren--- Simone Carrier, 80, died Monday, February 9, 2014 with her sons at her side, following a brief illness. She was born July 17, 1934 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Joseph and Beatrice (Levesque) Levasseur. Simone worked with Van Buren schools as a baker for over 35 years and enjoyed working part-time with the local Tasty...
Joan Dumond
Feb 8, 2015
Van Buren--- Joan Dumond, 79, died peacefully Sunday, February 8, 2015 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born in Van Buren on January 25, 1936, a daughter of the late Onesime and Bertha (Violette) Ouellette. Joan worked many years in machine and factory shops in South Windsor, CT. She returned to Van Buren after her retirement. She loved...
Paul G. Trudelle
Feb 1, 2015
Madawaska---Paul G. Trudelle, 86, passed away at his home in Madawaska on February 1, 2015. He was born in Frenchville on August 21, 1928, son of the late Honore and Marie (Vaillancourt) Trudelle. Paul was a United States Army Veteran. He retired from Twin Rivers Paper where he worked for forty four years. He was an avid bowler, but also...
J. Luke Bourgoin
Jan 31, 2015
ST. DAVID-- J. Luke Bourgoin, 83, passed away peacefully on January 31st, 2015, at a Fort Kent health care facility. He was born on June 20th, 1931, the son of Albert Bourgoin and Antoinette (Chasse) Bourgoin.Luke served his country during the Korean conflict. He worked for many years at Acadia Motors alongside his brother-in-law Roger Pelletier, until his early retirement...
Amélie E. Calabrese
Jan 27, 2015
Masardis--- Amélie E. Calabrese, 11, died unexpectedly Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at her home. She was born December 8, 2003 in Waterville, a daughter of Charles Calabrese Jr. and Carrie Cummins. Amélie was a fifth grader within Ashland schools. She loved to express herself creatively though her art. Whether drawing, sculpture or painting, she loved to share her views and...
Delia Grivois
Jan 27, 2015
Van Buren--- Delia Grivois, 80, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born October 25, 1934 in Caswell, a daughter of the late Alfred and Ozithe (Desjardins) LaBreck. She worked in the St. John Valley with Catholic Charities of Maine, assisting families with elderly care. Overall, she was a devoted mother and homemaker; the...
John P. Couturier
Jan 18, 2015
Madawaska---John P. Couturier, 43, passed away peacefully on January 18, 2015 at his residence in Madawaska. He was born in Fort Kent on September 30, 1971, son of Alfred and Bernadette (Deschaine) Couturier. After graduating from Madawaska High School, John served in the United States Army for four years. "Johnny Guitar" was a truck driver with Albert Farms for many...
Martine M. Clavette
Jan 15, 2015
Madawaska---Martine M. Clavette, 82, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on January 15, 2015 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on June 10, 1932, daughter of the late Eddy and Gertrude (Guerrette) Martin. Martine was an avid bowler, enjoyed arts and crafts, cooking for her family and friends, and spending...
Bertrand F. Levasseur
Jan 12, 2015
Van Buren--- Bertrand "Bert" Levasseur, 88, died Monday, January 12, 2015, at a Caribou hospital following a brief illness. He was born August 21, 1926 in Van Buren, a son of the late Benjamin and Agnes (Cyr) Levasseur. He owned and operated former Bert's Amoco and Polaris, Van Buren, with his wife for many years, as a deliveryman with former...
Richard A. Morris
Jan 10, 2015
Ashland--- Richard "Dick" Morris, Sr., 76, died unexpectedly Saturday, January 10, 2015. He was born June 30, 1938 in Ashland, a son of the late Douglas Morris and Ruby Bumpus. Dick worked as a hand sewer with GH Bass, Wilton, for over 33 years. Previously he worked with the Wilton Tannery for several years. He was also the former Fire...
Edith Levesque
Jan 9, 2015
Madawaska---Edith Levesque, 79, passed away January 9, 2015 at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on April 28, 1935, daughter of the late Henri and Agnes (Ouellette) Cyr. Edith was a devoted mother and grandmother. Her door was always open to family and friends. Her passion was her flower gardens and enjoyed tending to them....
Therese Tardif
Jan 9, 2015
Grand Isle---Therese Tardif, 88, passed away surrounded by her family on January 9, 2015 at a Frenchville health care facility after a short illness. She was born in Madawaska on July 4, 1926, daughter of the late Zepherin and Emma (Clavette) Gendreau. She is survived by four daughters, Verna Tardif and her husband Dan of West Palm Beach, FL, Ruth...
Jacqueline St. Jarre
Jan 8, 2015
Madawaska---Jacqueline St. Jarre, 78, passed away on January 8, 2015 at a Frenchville health care facility. She was born in Madawaska on October 29, 1936, daughter of the late Ernest and Laura (Morneault) Plourde. Jackie was a communicant of St. Thomas Church and volunteered her time with many church activities. She was a member of the Daughters of Isabella of...
Eddie Carney
Jan 3, 2015
Ashland & Bangor--- Eddie Carney, 96, formerly of Ashland, died peacefully January 3, 2015 at the Maine Veterans Home, Bangor. He was born February 8, 1918 in Ashland, a son of the late Peter and Mary Ann (Beaulieu) Carney. Eddie worked as a Quality Control Technician with Pratt & Whitney, Hartford, CT, for several years before returning to his hometown...
Therese S. Martin
Jan 2, 2015
Van Buren & St. Basile, NB--- Therese S. Martin, 58, died peacefully January 2, 2015 in St. Basile, NB, Canada. She was born October 28, 1956 in Grand Falls, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Emile and Corinne (Violette) Martin. Disabled since birth, Therese enjoyed seeing the loving, familiar faces of her visiting family and friends. Weather permitting, she...
Michael Picard
Dec 30, 2014
Madawaska---Michael "Mikie" Picard, 65, passed away on December 30, 2014 at his residence in Madawaska. He was born in Lille on July 11, 1949, son of the late Ludger and Patricia (Cyr) Picard. He is survived by his wife, Anne-Marie Picard of Caribou; one daughter, Mecca Picard of Middleboro, MA; one son, Mario Picard and his wife Lana of Caribou;...
Jeannine Gagnon
Dec 26, 2014
Jeannine LaJoie Gagnon, 78, passed away on December 26, 2014 at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born July 5, 1936 in Cyr Plantation, ME., daughter of the late Gilbert and Martha St. Pierre LaJoie Ouellette. For 23 years Jeannine was a Sister Servant of the Immaculate Heart of Mary (Good Shepherd Sisters). Her chosen religious profession name...
