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Fern B. Charette

Fern B. Charette

Mar 3, 2014

ASHLAND--- Fern B. Charette, 89, died January 3, 2014 at Eagle Mercy Home. She was born February 24, 1924 in Ashland, a daughter of the late Charles and Melvina (Burby) Goslin. On October 18, 1942, she married Victor Charette. They were married 38 years before his passing in 1980. Fern loved to cook, especially her potato donuts. She loved gardening,...

Barbara S. True

Barbara S. True

Mar 2, 2014

Presque Isle & Ashland--- Barbara S. True, 86, entered into rest March 2, 2014, at a Presque Isle hospital. She was born December 10, 1927 in Oxbow Plt., a daughter of the late Boardman and Effie Mae (Rideout) Stevens, Sr. She worked at the Aroostook medical center as a nurse for many years before her retirement. Previously, she was a...

John P. Beaupre

John P. Beaupre

Feb 21, 2014

St. David---John P. Beaupré, 63, passed away on February 21, 2014 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Boston, MA on March 8, 1950, son of the late Addis and Normande (Morrow) Beaupré. John was a Fourth Degree member of the Madawaska Knights of Columbus, council #0366. He enjoyed cooking and gardening, but his favorite...

Dolores Cyr

Dolores Cyr

Feb 15, 2014

Madawaska---Dolores Cyr, 86, passed away February 15, 2014, surrounded by her family at a Madawaska health care facility after a short illness. She was born in St. Agatha on August 24, 1927, daughter of the late Ernest and Annie (Thibodeau) Cyr. Dolores loved to dance, play cards, and embroider. She was a member of Daughters of Isabella and the Red...

Patricia D. Madore

Patricia D. Madore

Feb 11, 2014

VAN BUREN - Patricia "Petit" D. Madore, 83, our beloved mother passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Borderview Rehabilitation and Living Center in Van Buren surrounded by her loving family. Patricia was born on June 9, 1930, in Van Buren, the daughter of Joseph and Maggie (Sirois) Dubay and step-mother, Winnifred (Madore) Dubay. Patricia grew up in...

Scott G. Libby

Scott G. Libby

Feb 8, 2014

Ashland--- Scott Gary Libby, 52, went to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2014, at his home with his family at his side. He was born to Prudence (Flewelling) Libby and the late Gary Libby and graduated from Ashland Community High School in 1979. He enlisted with the US Navy as a Construction Mechanic with the Seabees in...

Sr. Mary June Morin, D.W.

Sr. Mary June Morin, D.W.

Feb 7, 2014

Madawaska/Virginia---Sr. Mary June Morin D.W. died peacefully on Friday morning, February 7, 2014 at Maryview Medical Center in the heart center surrounded by her Sisters, friends, and caring staff. Sr. Mary June was born on March 24, 1933 in Madawaska to Charles and Melvina Clavette Morin. She graduated from Madawaska High School in 1951. Sr. Mary June knew what she...

Norman J. Corbin

Norman J. Corbin

Feb 7, 2014

Van Buren--- Norman J. Corbin, 84, died peacefully on Friday, Feb. 7, 2014, at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou, following a long illness. He was born in Hamlin on April 15, 1929, a son of the late Frank and Isabelle (Deschaines) Corbin. He enlisted with the US Army and proudly served stateside during the Korean War. Norman worked with Great...

Susan A. Ouellette

Susan A. Ouellette

Feb 5, 2014

Van Buren--- Susan A. Ouellette, 52, died peacefully Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014, at a Van Buren healthcare facility surrounded by her loving family. She was born Dec. 14, 1961 in Van Buren, a daughter of the late Leo James and Joan (Ayotte) Dumond. Sue enjoyed riding motorcycle, skiing and playing music at local events. She loved spending time with her...

Rina Y. Martin

Rina Y. Martin

Feb 3, 2014

Madawaska---Rina Martin, 77, passed away on February 3, 2014 at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Edmundston, New Brunswick on August 28, 1936, daughter of the late Michel and Cecile (Dumond) Michaud. Her life was all about her family. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a communicant of St. Thomas Aquinas Church....

Louise Cote

Louise Cote

Feb 1, 2014

Grand Isle---Louise Cote, 76, passed away on February 1, 2014 at a health care facility in Cape Coral, FL. She was born in St. Agatha on February 21, 1937, daughter of the late Mac and Philime (Michaud) Chasse. She enjoyed gardening, canning, cooking, baking, and knitting. Her family especially enjoyed visiting with her and having her famous ployes and butterscotch...

Patrick E. Pelletier

Patrick E. Pelletier

Jan 24, 2014

VAN BUREN--- Patrick E. Pelletier died peacefully on January 24, 2014, at the age of 89, at Borderview Rehab in Van Buren. Pat was born in Van Buren on March 17, 1924, to John B. and Rose (Dionne) Pelletier. Everyone who knew Pat will remember him as a humble, kind, polite, and considerate gentleman; he was always such a gentle...

Norman Lavertu

Norman Lavertu

Jan 11, 2014

Madawaska/Grand Isle---Norman Lavertu, 86, passed away at his home in Madawaska on January 11, 2014. He was born in Grand Isle on April 8, 1927, son of the late Ernest and Winnifred (Caron) Lavertu. Norman worked as a potato farmer his whole life until his retirement in 1990. After his retirement, Norman couldn't stay idle and always had to stay...

Russell C. Cyr

Russell C. Cyr

Jan 10, 2014

Van Buren & No. Palm Beath, FL--- Russell Charles Cyr, 82, passed away January 10, 2014, in Florida, with his family at his side. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 AM on Saturday, July 26, 2014, at St. Bruno-St. Remi Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. Arrangements are a service of Lajoie Funeral...

Alyre J. Dumont

Alyre J. Dumont

Jan 8, 2014

Van Buren---Alyre J. Dumont, 89, passed away on January 8, 2014 at a Caribou health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on November 8, 1924, son of the late Hubert and Anastasia (Lausier) Dumont. Alyre was a veteran of World War II, and was at the Normandy Landing in France. He was a lifetime member of the American...

Charlene D. Levesque

Charlene D. Levesque

Jan 7, 2014

Charlene (Lagasse) Levesque, 66, went peacefully to join her beloved "Ti Blanc", on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 after succumbing to complications related to COPD at a Fort Kent health care facility. She was born May 31, 1947, to Clovis and Lillian (Cote) Lagasse and lived her entire life in Madawaska. She married her high school sweetheart on June 21, 1969,...

Isaac Howes

Isaac Howes

Jan 7, 2014

ASHLAND--- Isaac "Ike" Howes, 96, passed away peacefully on Jan. 7, 2014, surrounded by his family at the Maine Veterans Home, Caribou. He was born June 9, 1917 in Ashland, a son of the late Frederick and Elizabeth (McPherson) Howes. He married Edna Bolstridge in Ashland, who died at the young age of 39 years, leaving him to raise their...

Mildred A. Gervais

Mildred A. Gervais

Jan 4, 2014

VAN BUREN--- Mildred A. Gervais, 65, died peacefully January 4, 2014, surrounded by her loving family at a Presque Isle hospital following a long illness. She was born July 10, 1948 in Van Buren, a daughter of Prudent and Eva (Pelletier) Ouellette. Mildred was a devoted wife and mother, raising six children. She was a wonderful cook, whipping up the...

Elvina M. Pelletier

Elvina M. Pelletier

Jan 2, 2014

Madawaska---Elvina M. Pelletier, 97, passed away on January 2, 2014 at a Van Buren health care facility. She was born in St. Agatha on September 15, 1916, daughter of the late Pierre and Melvina (Michaud) Gervais. She is survived by two daughters, Karen Dumais and her husband James, Elaine Brown and her husband John; three sons, Roger Pelletier, Ron Pelletier...

Abbie I. Bonner

Abbie I. Bonner

Dec 30, 2013

ASHLAND--- Abbie I. Bonner, 100, died peacefully on Dec. 30, 2013, at an Eagle Lake health care facility. She was born in Castle Hill Sept. 6, 1913, a daughter of the late Berton and Eva (Alley) Randall. She married Milo "Mike" A. Bonner on August 19, 1933. They made their home in Danforth, ME, and Massachusetts and worked many years...

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