All Obituaries

Grand Isle, ME Grand Isle, ME – After several years of declining health, Raoul L. Chasse, 94, died May 8, 2020, in Madawaska with his children by his side.He was born February 8, 1926 in Grand Isle, ME the son of Firmin & Alvina (Bouchard) Chasse. He was married to his loving wife Jeannette (Albert) Chasse for 62 ½ years at the time of her passing in 2009. Although Raoul worked for Fraser Papers in Madawaska for 38 years, his favorite place of work was on the family farm with his...

Lionel J. Michaud Frenchville, ME. Lionel Joseph Michaud, 81, passed away April 24, 2020 at s Health Care Facility.  He was born March 24, 1939, the son of the late William J. Michaud and Lizzie Anne (Lagasse)  Michaud, in St. David Maine. He worked as a carpenter most of his life, until his stroke at the age of 61. His passion was playing the violin and listening to music. He is survived by one sister, Antoinette Beaulieu (East Hartford, CT), one sister in law Pert...

Ronald Deschaine St. David, Maine Ronald Deschaine, 74, died February 18, 2020 at NMMC.  He was born in Madawaska, ME. August 28, 1945 the son of George Emile and Rhella ‘Michaud’ Deschaine.  He was a retired School Bus Driver at Madawaska.  He was a member of the Knights of Columbus 3rd. Degree and AA 12 Step Club in Edmundston, N.B. He is survived by his loving wife Marie Lionie Rioux of 51 years, three daughters, Shirley Deschaine of St. Basile, Connie...

Jacqueline Paradis Frenchville, ME  Jacqueline “Jackie” Paradis, 79 died peacefully at a Frenchville health care facility surrounded by her family on Feb. 4, 2020. She was born in Edmundston, N.B., daughter of Leon and Aggie Hebert on June 8, 1940.  Jackie was an active member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 145 of Frenchville for over 50 years where she held many different leadership positions and was very active leading many of their community activities. She...

Frenchville & Madawaska Berthier Bourgoin Berthier Bourgoin 82, died unexpectedly at a  Bangor Hospital on Jan. 31, 2020. He was born in St. Agatha Maine June 27, 1937 the son of  Honore and Marie 'Theriault' Bourgoin.  Berthier worked at Fraser Paper for 42 years until his retirement., He  enjoyed riding his ATV,  Snowmobling and spending time with his family.  He is survived by his wife Pauline 'Roy' Bourgoin of  64 years. Two Sons...

Roger A. Bosse St. Agatha Roger A. Bosse, 84 passed away after a brief illness on January 28, 2020 at home with his wife of 64 years Victoria ‘Morin’ Bosse by his side.  He was born in St. Agatha, ME on April 23, 1935 the son of Donat and Winnie ‘Lizotte’ Bosse.  Roger and Victoria married on June 26, 1956 and he was soon drafted in the Korean War in August of 1956.  The most important thing to Roger was his family, and his community came a close...

LORETTE M. (DUBOIS) CHASSE  GRAND ISLE - Lorette M. Chasse 85 passed away January 22, 2020 at a Madawaska health care facility.  She was born April 17 1934 in Fort Kent, the daughter of Paul Dubois and Laura Babin.  She was a member of the Ladies of St Anne of Grand Isle for 50+ years.  She is survived by her huband of 64 years Armand (Mickey), her children Eileen and husband Fernand, Bruce and companion Lisa (and her daughters Faith and Kara), Beverly and husband...

Philip Corriveau St. Agatha, Maine Philip Corriveau, 75, passed away at his home on January 22, 2020 after a battle with cancer.   He was born in St. Agatha, ME on May 19, 1944, the son of Honore and Eva ‘Thibeault’ Corriveau.  He was a retired heavy machine operator, mechanic and a jack of all trades.  He loved fishing, hunting and enjoyed his daily rides with his brother (Ronald).  He loved to be surrounded with family, especially his children,...

Bangor  and Madawaska  Joshua Michael Cyr  34 died unexpectedly Jan. 21, 2020 at his Residence in Bangor, Maine. He was born in Thornton, Colorado Jan. 18, 1986 the son of James M. and Susan Louise 'Newman" Cyr.  He attended Madawaska, High School and the University of Maine Augusta and Orono.  He worked as a Senior System Analyst for Athena Health.     He is survived by his Parents of Madawaska and two  brothers Geoffrey Thomas of...

Frenchville—Dora Franck, 92 passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Ridgewood in Madawaska.  She began her life on September 11, 1927 in Fort Kent, Maine , the daughter of Ligori and Elise ‘Michaud’ Robichaud.  Dora grew up in Fort Kent and then married the love of her life, Philip Franck.   Together they lived in Frenchville and raised 8 children, Louise Cyr of Henniker, NH; Gregory Franck of Madawaska, ME; Mary Thibeault of Boca Raton, FL; Ann Franck...