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...
Cecile G. Soucy
Dec 20, 2014
Madawaska---Cecile Soucy, 71, passed away on December 20, 2014 after a 15 month battle with cancer. She was born on December 12, 1943 to Louis and Helen (Roy) Cyr. She grew up in St. Basile, New Brunswick where she attended local schools. She married Robert Soucy on July 29, 1961. Early in their marriage, they moved to Caribou where they...
Herbert J. Cyr
Dec 17, 2014
Van Buren --- Herbert J. Cyr, 82, died peacefully Wednesday, December 17, 2014, with his family at his side. He was born November 2, 1932 in Hamlin, a son of the late Fred and Jeannette (Masse) Cyr. He served in Germany with the US Army during the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post #49....
Claire L. Cote
Dec 17, 2014
Grand Isle---Claire L. Cote, 60, passed away December 17, 2014 at a Fort Kent health care facility, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Madawaska on July 28, 1954, daughter of the late Alfred and Noella (Dufour) Nadeau. Claire was a natural caretaker and took care of her mother until she passed. Claire lived for her family and...
Ned J. Levesque
Dec 14, 2014
Van Buren--- Ned J. Levesque, 55, died peacefully Sunday, December 14, 2014, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his loving family by his side. He was born May 23, 1959 in Van Buren, a son of the late Joseph and Emerilda (Michaud) Levesque. He enlisted with the US Army, serving stateside in Texas and Oklahoma. Ned last work with...
Francis Y. Vaillancourt
Dec 14, 2014
Portage Lake--- Francis Yves Vaillancourt, 75, passed away December 14, 2014 at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA, surrounded by his loving family. He fought a long and hard battle with lung and heart issues and leukemia. He was born in Riviere Bleue, QC, Canada, on July 7, 1939, the son of the late Jean-Baptiste and Alma (Theriault) Vaillancourt He...
Sara Lafland
Dec 10, 2014
Masardis---Sara (Abbott) Lafland, 74, passed away at a Presque-Isle health care facility on December 10, 2014. She was born in Masardis on September 11, 1940, daughter of the late George and Jessie (Goding) Abbott. She lived with her husband "soul mate" for fifty seven years in Masardis. She loved the outdoors, reading, time spent with her family, especially with her...
Simone F. Labbe
Dec 8, 2014
Van Buren---Simone F. Labbe, 84, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born December 5, 1930 in Fort Kent, a daughter of the late Belonie and Anna (Martin) Fournier. Simone owned and operated "Simone Shoes" a shoe store in Van Buren for many years. She was a devoted mother who took loving care...
Janet M. Martin
Dec 7, 2014
Van Buren---Janet Marie Martin, 97, died peacefully in the morning of December 7, 2014, at a Van Buren healthcare facility. She was born June 27, 1917, in Hamlin, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Doucette) Morrow. She was brought up on the Morrow potato farm in Hamlin which was made famous by Helen (Leidy) Hamlin in her book "Pine, Potatoes,...
Alyre Ayotte
Dec 6, 2014
Van Buren--- Alyre J. Ayotte, 90, passed away Saturday, December 6, 2014 at a Van Buren healthcare facility. He was born in Hamlin on May 12, 1924, the eldest child of the late Oneil and Martha (Roy) Ayotte. Alyre was a lifetime member of the American Legion, Post #49, having served proudly during World War II with the 150th Combat...
Louise R. Soucy
Nov 17, 2014
Frenchville---Louise R. Soucy, 50, passed away peacefully at her home in Frenchville surrounded by her loved ones on Monday, November 17, 2014. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on June 6, 1964, daughter of Richard and Bernice (Martin) Martin. Louise was a fun loving, vibrant woman who loved to live life to the fullest. She enjoyed spending quality time...
