All Obituaries

Rina M. Soucy, 86 died peacefully May 17, 2022 at the Fort Kent Hospital after a brief illness. Rina was born in St. David, Maine, August 11, 1935, the daughter of Joseph D. and Josephine ‘Dufour’ Lagasse. Rina is predeceased by her husband, Gerard Soucy.  She is survived by two sons and four daughter; Jim and wife Pierrette, of Madawaska, Michael of Winterport, Shirley and husband Robert Paradis of Oxford, Maine, Judy and husband Tom Pettengill of Southington,...

Frenchville – Cecile (Sirois) Sirois, 98 died peacefully on May 11, 2022 at St. Joseph Memory Care in Frenchville, Maine. Cecile was born October 12, 1923 in Frenchville, Maine, the second child and oldest daughter of Denis O. Sirois and Mary (Morneault) Sirois. Most important to Cecile was spending time with her family as a  beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother.  She will be greatly missed. She is predeceased by her parents, her husband (Leonide), three...

FRENCHVILLE – Jacqueline (Jeannine) Tardif, 88, was reunited with her loving husband, Gerard, on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 when she passed away at a Madawaska healthcare facility.  She was born on May 6, 1933 in Frenchville, the daughter of the late Leo & Mamie (Pelletier) Michaud.   She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #145 of Frenchville as well as the Ladies of St. Anne.   Jeannine is survived by her three sons, Ronald Tardif of Frenchville;...

Alexander (Al) Blomquist, age 32, unexpectedly passed away April 26, 2022, in Andover, Massachusetts.  He is survived by his mother, Debora Gardner of Lynn, Massachusetts. Al was born in North Conway, New Hampshire and raised in York, Maine. He made his livelihood in the Greater Boston area, where his love for the Red Sox and Patriots exploded – attending many games and making fond memories with friends. Al’s14-year career in the hospitality industry put him in contact with...

Aaron Michael Ouellette Frenchville, ME. Aaron Michael Ouellette, 44, went to be with our Lord unexpectedly at his home in Frenchville, on Divine Mercy Sunday, April 24, 2022, with his parents Michael and Lynda (Daigle) Ouellette by his side. Aaron was a gentle soul who touched many lives with his laughter and unconditional love. He will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him or was touched by him.   He is survived by his parents, Michael and Lynda (Daigle) Ouellette of...

Lucien Guerrette Grand Isle, ME. Lucien Guerrette age 90 died peacefully at highview nursing home in Madawaska on March 23, 2022 ,he was born August 3. 1931 in St. Agatha, the son of the late Patrick and Lillian (Bosse) Guerrette. He lived in Grand Isle and worked for Cianbro and owned Rolande’s grocery store and gas station. He also worked for Morins Cabinets in Madawaska and later became self employed and owned a body shop, auto, truck and small engine repair shop. He was Trail...

Marie Anne Beaulieu Grand Isle Marie Anne Beaulieu, 86, passed away on March 20, 2022 at the Presque Isle Hospice Facility surrounded by her family.  She was born in St. Leonard, New Brunswick, Canada on July 26, 1935, the daughter of Leonide and Helene (Bois) Ouellette.  For most of her life, Marie Anne was a bookkeeper.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking and especially baking cookies and making whoopee pies.  Marie Anne was a member of the...

Hermine Maria Hartig, 89 of St. Agatha passed away at her daughter’s home in Waynesville, Missouri, surrounded by friends and family in her final days. Hermine became an angel on March 14, 2022 at 2:25 pm. She is survived by her daughters, Elisabeth Duplissie of Waynesville, Missouri and Ursula Hartig of Woodland, Maine. Hermine leaves a lasting legacy of 5 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Hermine lived through and experienced the aftermath of World War II. The military played...

Sinclair at Caribou Philip L. Dechaine, 73 passed away at Cary Medical Center on March 12, 2022 with his wife by his side.  Philip was born in Edmondston, New Brunswick to Donat and Juliette (Sirois) Dechaine on May 26, 1948.  He was raised in Madawaska and graduated from Madawaska High School in 1966.  Philip enlisted in the United States Coast Guard in 1966 and served until 1970.  Shortly afterward he took on the role of father figure to his three younger teenage...

Maurice E. Boucher Madawaska, Maine Maurice Boucher 88, died peacefully in Fort Kent Hospital on January 16, 2022.  He was born in Baker Lake, Canada, August 31, 1933, the son of Pierre and Annie ‘Bonenfant’ Boucher.  Maurice loved to play the guitar and enjoyed hunting and fishing as well.  He worked for Stanley Tools located in Connecticut retiring after 37 years of service. He is survived by one daughter, Joan and her husband Natale of Madawaska, one son,...