Hermine Trudelle
May 3, 2026
Madawaska---Hermine Desjardin Trudelle, 93, passed away on May 3, 2026, at a Madawaska health care facility. She was born in Grand Isle on January 4, 1933, daughter of the late Paul and Anna (Lavoie) Desjardin. Hermine loved to play cards at the senior center. She was an avid walker, even in her eighties. Her most precious love was her grandchildren,...
Kenneth R. Sirois
Apr 30, 2026
Van Buren--- Kenneth R. Sirois, 71, passed away peacefully April 30, 2026, at his home with the beautiful background of the lake outside his window. He was born March 19, 1955 in Van Buren, ME, a son of the late Henry and Edna (Cyr) Sirois.
Following his graduation from Van Buren Secondary School, Class of 1973, Ken enlisted with the US...
Claudette Paradis
Apr 29, 2026
Fort Kent--- Claudette Ann Paradis, a devoted wife, loving mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2026, at the age of 90, surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Fort Kent, Maine, to Edgar and Carmen (Cyr) Marquis. She will be remembered for her unwavering warmth, generosity, and nurturing spirit. She dedicated her life to her...
Roger Joseph Dionne
Apr 25, 2026
Madawaska---Roger Joseph Dionne, “Alphonce Dube”, 73, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Madawaska on April 25, 2026. He was born in Madawaska on November 25, 1952, son of the late Clifford and Rose (Lagasse) Dionne. Roger was a hardworking man who spent his life in construction. He had the ability to build anything and the ingenuity to think outside...
Claudette Pelletier
Apr 24, 2026
Fort Kent--- Claudette (Nadeau) Pelletier, 84, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2026. She was born March 14, 1942, in Baker Lake, NB, Canada, a daughter of the late Solomon and Albina (Tardif) Nadeau.
Claudette moved to Fort Kent at an early age where she lovingly assisted a relative’s family, where she cared for their children, preparing meals, and maintaining the...
David J. Roy
Apr 23, 2026
Saco--David John Roy, 75, passed away peacefully on April 23rd, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on January 18th, 1951, at Weber Hospital in Biddeford, ME to Raoul Valerian Roy and Rebecca Irene Buckley. He was a graduate of Thornton Academy class of 1969 and spent much of his life as a Machinist at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard...
Mike Hafford
Apr 22, 2026
Mike Hafford, age 62, of Allagash, ME, passed away on April 22, 2026.
Mike leaves behind his wife, Candy Hafford; his daughter Abagayle Paisley Hafford; his sons, Lucas Hafford, Cody Hafford, and Brandon O’Leary; his stepdaughter, Jayd Begin; and his brother Toby Hafford.
After graduating from Allagash Consolidated High School, Mike served in the Army Guards, where he developed a deep sense...
Rina Corno
Apr 22, 2026
Madawaska---Rina (Cyr) Corno passed away on April 22, 2026, at a local health care facility. She was born on October 18, 1951, in St. David, the daughter of Hector and Marthe (Clavette) Cyr. She is remembered for her warm heart, strong spirit, and deep devotion to her family.
Rina loved animals, especially her dogs, who brought her great comfort and joy...
James Nelson Corriveau
Apr 18, 2026
Wallagrass---James Nelson Corriveau, born November 27,1936, died peacefully at St Joseph Nursing Home in Frenchville on April 18, 2026. James was the son of Antoine and Irene Pinette Corriveau of Fort Kent Maine. James worked at Robichaud Brothers Farm, and Pinkham’s in Allagash in his early years. In 1957, he drove truck for Carol Whaltz while working for the State...
Vinal J. Brown
Apr 16, 2026
Van Buren--- Vinal J. Brown, 69, passed away on April 16, 2026, at a Van Buren health care facility. He was born in Van Buren on June 26, 1956, son of the late Leonard and Matilda (Laplante) Brown. He is survived by three siblings, Jacqueline Labreck of Van Buren, Raymond Brown of Hartford, CT, Richard Brown of Van Buren; many...
Jovette M. Pelletier
Apr 13, 2026
Madawaska---Jovette M. Pelletier, 67, passed away on April 13, 2026, at a Bangor health care facility. She was born in Fort Kent on November 23, 1958, daughter of Nil and Lina (Levasseur) Pelletier. She is survived by her companion, Yves Martin; three children, Michel Guignard, Sephane Guignard and his companion, Jennifer Alabado, Julie Guignard and her companion, Philippe Soucy; two...
Colby Alvin Trask
Apr 5, 2026
Fort Kent – Colby Alvin Trask, 27, died as the result of an accident, on April 5, 2026, at his home in Fort Kent, Maine. Colby was born on September 4, 1998, and is the son of Sara Goss of Stetson Maine, and Douglas Trask of Winterport Maine. He attended Wagner Middle School and graduated from Hampden Academy in 2016....
Joseph Philip Boutote
Mar 31, 2026
Joseph Philip Boutote, 77, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at a healthcare facility in his adopted home of Port Saint Lucie, Florida. He was born September 18, 1948, in Lewiston, ME, the son of Norman and Irene (Caron) Boutot. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by his daughter, Doreen (Boutote) O'Sullivan of Harwinton, CT.
Joe is survived by...
Rudolph "Rudy" Daigle
Mar 31, 2026
Madawaska, Maine – Rudolph Daigle, 94, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, following a brief stay at High View Manor.
Rudolph (Rudy) and his twin brother Roderick (Rod) were born to Irenee and Leona (Martin) Daigle of Fort Kent, the middle children of six. Raised on the Daigle family farmlands, Rudy graduated from Fort Kent High School before serving in...
Benjamin William Begin Jr.
Mar 31, 2026
St. Francis---Benjamin W. Begin, 81, passed away at his residence on March 31, 2026. He was born in Allagash on July 28, 1944, son of the late Benjamin, Sr. and Ida (McBreairty) Begin.
Benny was a proud veteran and a gentle soul. He was liked by everyone he met. His smile, laugh, and gentleness will be remembered by all who knew...
Suzanne Marie Gnyla
Mar 29, 2026
Fort Kent---Suzanne Marie Gnyla (nee Lannen) sadly passed away in the early hours of March 29, 2026, at the Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, following complications from heart surgery.
Suzanne was born on August 11, 1950, in Campbellton, New Brunswick, a daughter of Genevieve Lannen (nee Comeau predeceased 2008) and James Charles Lannen of Edmundston, New Brunswick (predeceased 2005).
Suzanne is...
David J. Morrow
Mar 28, 2026
Van Buren---David J. Morrow, 77, passed away on March 28, 2026, at a Van Buren health care facility, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Van Buren on May 4, 1948, son of the late Simon and Lillian (St. Pierre) Morrow. Dave enjoyed being surrounded by friends, and had the biggest love for his family and spoiling his...
Vincent L. Puckett, Sr.
Mar 26, 2026
Vincent Puckett Sr., 88, passed away on March 26, 2026. He battled cancer on his own terms and after fully recovering from past maladies to the amazement of his medical team.
Vincent was a man who lived life on his own terms, known for his resiliency, independence, and strong work ethic. He worked late into his seventies, working as a 2nd...
Chih Tao
Mar 24, 2026
Fort Kent & Van Buren--- Chih-Kuang “Chih” Tao passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at Cary Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his devoted caregivers and family.
Chih was born on May 12, 1963, in Taipei, Taiwan, to Nien Tzu (Hong) Tao and Zui-Sun Tao. Raised at 9 High Street in Fort Kent, he grew up alongside his four...
Bernice Blier
Mar 24, 2026
Fort Kent--- Bernice Blier, 98, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on March 24, 2026. She was born July 3, 1927, in Frenchville, a daughter of the late Joseph and Febrenie (Pelletier) Boucher.
While raising her family, she was the owner of former Blier’s Grocery for several years and assisted her husband with Blier’s Repair Shop. She retired as a meal site...
