Johanna Madore
Dec 10, 2025
New Canada - Johanna (Jo) Hutchins Madore died peacefully at The Aroostook House of Comfort on December 10th, 2025 with her family by her side after succumbing to Alzheimer's disease. She was born on October 5,1946 in Portland, Maine and was the eldest child of the late Harold L. and Grace M. Hutchins. She grew up in Pittsfield, Massachusetts and...
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...
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...
Connie Faye Deschaine
Mar 23, 2026
Connie Deschaine, born on November 22, 1964, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.
She is lovingly survived by her husband, Michael Deschaine; her son, Joyime “JD” Deschaine and spouse Michelle, along with their children, Abram and Anna; her daughter, Shelby Boyden and spouse Benjamin, along with their children, Bridgette and Jameson; her brother, Greg O’Leary...
Laurelle Bouchard
Mar 23, 2026
Fort Kent—Laurelle (Charette) Bouchard, 92, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2026, at her home surrounded by family. Laurelle completed her Cursillo in 1988, she is now living her 5th day. She was born on July 10, 1933, daughter of the late Adelard and Catherine (Lausier)
Charette.
Laurelle is survived by nine children; Mae Ann Bouchard Plourde and her husband Jeannot, Normand...
Norma Bonenfant
Mar 22, 2026
Fort Kent - Norma J (Ouellette) Bonenfant, age 74, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2026. Norma was predeceased by her parents, Leonide “Pete” and Valida (Bourgoin) Ouellette, husband Jean Guy Bonenfant, her daughter Angel Dionne Bonenfant, brothers Roger, Bertier and Carroll Ouellette, sister Viola (Ouellette) Ortiz and her best paw friend Biscuit.
Cherishing her memory forever in their hearts are...
Raymond Albert Bouchard
Mar 18, 2026
FORT KENT --Raymond Albert Bouchard, 88, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2026, at Northern Maine Medical Center, surrounded by the love of his family.
Raymond was born on October 23, 1937, in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada to Albert and Laurie (Lozier) Bouchard. Raised along Caribou Road (Route 161) in Fort Kent, Raymond grew up embracing the values of hard work,...
Janet Chamberland
Mar 16, 2026
Wallagrass---Janet Chamberland, 69, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2026, in Fort Kent, surrounded by her loving family.
Janet was born in Fort Kent on October 3, 1956, to the late Bernon and Albertine (Ouellette) Pelletier. She was a graduate of the University of Maine at Fort Kent. She lived a life centered around what mattered most to her- family. Janet...
Marilyn M. Pinette
Mar 14, 2026
Fort Kent---Marilyn M. Pinette, 72, passed away at her home on March 14, 2026. She was born in Fort Kent on January 1, 1954, daughter of the late Edmond and Gladys (Michaud) Gagnon. She is survived by her two sons, Nathan Gagnon of East Waterboro, Paul Gagnon of Fort Kent; two grandchildren, Brody Gagnon of Fort Kent and Daycee Gagnon...
Connie Belanger
Mar 11, 2026
Wallagrass--- Connie Belanger, 87, peacefully entered into Eternal Life on March 11, 2026, at a Frenchville healthcare facility. She was born February 24, 1939, in Wallagrass, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Bertha (Ouellette) Pinette.
Connie was a devoted wife and mother and took great pride in providing a wonderful home for her husband and children. She enjoyed cooking and...
Andre A. Bouchard
Mar 9, 2026
Fort Kent, ME---Andre Bouchard, 83, of Fort Kent, Maine, formerly of Wales, Massachusetts and Packington, Quebec, passed away on March 9, 2026, after suffering an injury. Andre was born on February 11, 1943, in Montreal, Quebec. A hardworking and determined man, he moved to the United States to work alongside his brother. That opportunity eventually led him to become a...
