All Obituaries

Jeannine Blanchette passed away at home, at the age of 90, on August 3rd, 2022 with her family by her side.  She was born January 23rd, 1932 in Claire, Canada, the daughter of Simonne and Emille Pelletier.   Jeannine worked at St. Joseph Nursing Home in variety of positions, but lastly as the cook for numerous years.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and the Dames de Ste. Anne.  Jeannine was an avid fisherman, often seen teaching her children and...

Yvette Sirois Madawaska, ME Yvette Sirois passed peacefully in her sleep August 2, 2022 at Ridgewood Estates where she had been well cared for the past 30 years.  Yvette was born in St. Agatha, April 10, 1943. Daughter of Maxime and Marie Ann (Frazier) Sirois.  She is survived by 4 sisters, Therese Hebert, East Millinocket, ME; Jeanne Chartier, Madawaska, ME, Gilberte Jalbert, Southington, CT; Lorette Paradis, Newington, CT; one brother Raul Sirois, Southington, CT as well as...

Stella Ouellette, 91, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2022, with family by her side.  She was born on March 19, 1931 in Fort Kent, ME, the daughter of Donat Voisine and Regina Dubois. A devout catholicand pillar of the community, Stella was active in a multitude of organizations, to include the Catholic Order of Foresters, The American Legion Auxiliary, Les Dames de Ste. Anne, and many more. She was an expert in the art of crochet, providing ‘pichous’ for the community....

Jeannette Morin Stafford Springs, CT Jeannette Morin passed away peacefully at Evergreen Health Care Center in Stafford Springs, CT on July 21, 2022.  She was born in Frenchville, Maine on January 8, 1932, daughter of Ubald and Helen Bouchard. Jeannette worked in manufacturing facilities in Hartford, CT and resided in Vernon, CT with her late husband Godfrey Morin of 47 years of marriage. She is survived by her sister Rita Dubay of Prior Lake, MN, her close niece Lillian Picard of...

Philip L. Paradis Madawaska, ME Philip L. Paradis, 70, passed away peacefully on July 20, 2022 at NMMC in Fort Kent with family and friends by his side.  He was born April 7, 1952 to the late Leo and Jelliette ‘Albert’ Paradis.  Philip was a strong, kind hearted man of many trades.  He was a a loved Brother, Father and Uncle. He was loved by many friends and family, in-laws, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.  Philip was an incredible woods...

John Marin Lagassé St. Agatha – John M. Lagassé, 74, died unexpectedly July 12, 2022, at home.  He was born June 19, 1948, in Eagle Lake, ME, the son of Armand and Leonie (Marin) Lagassé.  John graduated from Wisdom High School, Class of 1966.  Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  After the war, he married Francine N. Soucy, and they settled in St. Agatha.  They celebrated 46 years of marriage last...

Andrew Neal (Skip) McQuarrie, Jr., 83, of Frenchville, Maine passed away peacefully in his sleep on Friday, July 1st. Skip was born on March 2, 1939 to parents Edith Catherine Walls McQuarrie and Dr. Andrew Neal McQuarrie in Edmundston, New Brunswick.  After Skip graduated from Madawaska High School in 1957 he went on to study Commercial Art at the Massachusetts College of Art and Design. In August of 1958 he enlisted in the United States Army and was stationed in Germany.  He...

 FRENCHVILLE- Barbara R Paradis 76, passed away peacefully on June 28,2022 at Ridgewood Estates in Madawaska. She was born in Frenchville on January 7 ,1946, the daughter of the late Valere and Virginie (Bard) Fongemie and wife of the late Lawrence (Noir) Paradis. Barbara worked at Northern Maine Hospital for years and then she worked on the family own farm along with her husband as a secretary. Barbara is survived by one sister, Nancy St. Pierre of Supply NC, and sister- in- laws...

Alice Dufour Chasse has passed away at the age of 90 on 06/24/2022.  She was married to her surviving husband, Patrick(Pat) Chasse, for more than 71 years.  Together they had one daughter, Aline Chasse Cyr, who predeceased them in July 1991.  Surviving family members include granddaughter Vicky Cyr Legere and her husband RJ of Kennebunk, Maine, grandson Ryan Cyr and his wife Isabelle of Arundel Maine, great-grandchildren Zachary Stanhope, Kennady Cyr and Karter Cyr, siblings...

Madawaska Joline (Dube) Martin, 79 passed away in her sleep at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine on June 19, 2022 after a long illness.  She was born in Sinclair, Maine on May 19, 1943, the daughter of Victorie and Alice (Guerrette) Dube. Joline enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, vegetable gardening and shopping for the newest fashions. She was a volunteer at her church and a member of the Ladies of St. Anne. She is survived by her husband Robert Martin of...