Obituaries

Deborah London

Deborah London

Aug 10, 2026

Deborah Ann London, 77, died August 10, 2026 in Houlton following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, July 17, 1949 the daughter of the late Warren and Avis (Billings) Chapman. Deborah was a graduate of Caribou High School, and was employed as a Kitchen Aide at Cary Medical Center for over 38 years. She was a...

Dolores P. Cote

Dolores P. Cote

Aug 10, 2026

Dolores P. Cote, 89, died unexpectedly on August 10, 2026 at her Woodland residence. She was born in Caribou on April 12, 1937 daughter of the late Jasper and Willa (Thompson) Cote. Dolores will be lovingly remembered by her family members including her brother Lou Cote and his wife Merlene of CT, sister, Lula Johnston of Caribou, several nieces and...

Charles F. Tanzosh

Charles F. Tanzosh

Aug 8, 2026

Charles F. Tanzosh, 87, died August 8, 2026 at Caribou following a brief illness. He was born in Staten Island, New York, February 16, 1939 the son of the late Charles and Remigia (Cafasso) Tanzosh. Charlie attended Curtis High School in New York and served in the U.S. Air Force during Vietnam. He was employed as the manufacturing manager for...

Guy P. Thibodeau

Guy P. Thibodeau

Aug 8, 2026

Guy P. Thibodeau, 79, died August 8, 2026 in Caribou following a brief illness. He was born December 23, 1946 at home in Caribou, the son of the late Conday and Jeanne (Soucy) Thibodeau. Guy was a graduate of Caribou High School, he also attended NMVTI earning a Journeyman Electrician certification. Guy worked for 30 years at Solman Distributors, and...

David Bruso

David Bruso

Aug 3, 2026

David Bruso, 57, died August 3, 2026 at the Aroostook House of Comfort following a period of declining health. He was born September 18, 1968 in Caribou, the son of the late Albert and Janet (Little) Bruso Jr. David was a graduate of Caribou High School. He worked in many different places and industries over the years, including as a...

Wendell I. Doody

Wendell I. Doody

Aug 2, 2026

Wendell I. Doody, 88, died August 2, 2026 in Van Buren with his brother by his side. He was born at home in Caribou, January 25, 1938 the son of Ivory and Lela (Langley) Doody. Wendell was raised on the family farm in Woodland and attended Woodland schools. Wendell was an avid collector of antiques and marbles.

Wendell is survived by...

Arlene (Brown) Ward

Arlene (Brown) Ward

Jul 26, 2026

Arlene (Brown) Ward, 96, of Caribou, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 26, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on April 25, 1930, in Caribou, Arlene was the beloved daughter of Clarence Brown and Phyllis (Ginn Brown) Baker. She was known throughout her life for her kindness and deep love for family and friends.

On August 22, 1950, Arlene married the love...

Rev. Michael A. Hood

Rev. Michael A. Hood

Jul 25, 2026

Reverend Michael A. Hood, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, unexpectedly on July 25, 2026, at his residence in New Sweden. He was born in Jacksonville, North Carolina, on May 9, 1953, the son of William and Adrienne (Szymanski) Hood. Mike graduated from Starpoint High School in Lockport, New York, and later attended Faith...

Jeff Franklin

Jeff Franklin

Jul 25, 2026

Jeff Franklin, 84, died July 25, 2026 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. He was born in Petersburg, VA, February 22, 1942 the son of David and Rachel (Primak) Franklin. At an early age they moved to Brooklyn New York to be closer to family. Jeff loved “The City” and all it had to offer him. Quickly...

Jonathan P. Robertson

Jonathan P. Robertson

Jul 25, 2026

With deep sadness we would like to share, our brother Jonathan Peter Robertson, age 61, of Caribou, Maine, passed away peacefully on July 25, 2026, at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine. Born in Caribou on March 4, 1965, he was the beloved son of Joseph and Judith (Beaulieu) Robertson.

Jon will be remembered by most as a fun‑loving...

Charles Hitchcock

Charles Hitchcock

Jul 22, 2026

It’s with a heavy heart, and yet so much gratitude for a life well-lived that we share the news of Charles Robert Hitchcock’s passing. Charles, our dear ”papa,” Left us on July 22, 2026, At the age of 80, while he was visiting his son in Ohio. He was surrounded by the love of his devoted family, which brought him...

Lucille F. Gallagher

Lucille F. Gallagher

Jul 18, 2026

Lucille F. (Matte) Gallagher, 81, passed away Saturday, July 18, 2026 at the Caribou Healthcare Center from advanced Alzheimer's. She was born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, October 21, 1944 the daughter Donat and Frances (Woodbury) Matte, and spent her early years growing up in Salem-Rockingham, NH and then in Windham, NH, where she attended and graduated from Pinkerton Academy. She met...

Philip M. Doak

Philip M. Doak

Jul 15, 2026

With profound sadness we share the passing of Philip M. Doak on July 15, 2026, at Cary Medical Center in Caribou. Born in Caribou on April 2, 1940, Phil was the son of Adeline (Bell) Doak Hammer and Edgar W. Doak. He attended Caribou High School and was a longtime member of Grey Memorial United Methodist Church, and more recently...

Edward Mummert, Jr.

Edward Mummert, Jr.

Jul 15, 2026

Edward L. Mummert, Jr., 70, died July 15, 2026 at the Caribou Healthcare Center following a period of declining health. He was born in Dallastown, PA, April 18, 1956 the son of Edward and Beatrice (Stoner) Mummert. Following high school graduation he joined the United States Army, serving as a combat engineer. During his time in the Army, Edward did...

Matthew J. Roix

Matthew J. Roix

Jul 14, 2026

Matthew J. Roix, 47, passed away July 14, 2026, at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center In Portland. He was born in Presque Isle on November 23, 1978, the son of the late Patrick Roix and the late Patricia (Damboise) Roix. Matthew was a graduate of Caribou High School as well as the University of Maine at Presque Isle where he earned...

Gregory Ricker

Gregory Ricker

Jul 14, 2026

Gregory Clifton Ricker, 72, of Presque Isle, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully on July 14, 2026.

Greg was born on June 29, 1954, to Clifton and Mary Ricker, who preceded him in death.

On May 4, 1974, Greg married the love of his life, Reta (Paul). Together they built a beautiful life over 51 years of marriage, raising a family rooted in...

Louis E. Hickey II

Louis E. Hickey II

Jul 12, 2026

SFC Louis E. Hickey II, 58, died unexpectedly July 12, 2026 in Presque Isle. He was born February 27, 1968 in Woodward, Oklahoma. Louis was a 1986 graduate of Limestone High School. Following his high school graduation he enlisted in the United States Army. Lou proudly made a career of serving with the Maine Army National Guard, dedicating nearly 40...

Matthew Sands

Matthew Sands

Jul 7, 2026

Matthew “Matt” Sands passed away, leaving behind family and friends who will remember him for his love of the outdoors, his adventurous spirit, and his dedication to those he loved.Matt enjoyed four-wheeling, spending time outdoors, and took pride in keeping things clean and well cared for. He enjoyed working with his hands and had a creative, artistic side that allowed...

Rowena Cyr

Rowena Cyr

Jul 5, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Rowena Gloria Cyr, 84, who died on July 5, 2026, in Branson, MO, with her family by her side. She was born in St. Agatha, March 27, 1942 the daughter of the late Sylvio and Jeannette (Pelletier) Thibeault. Rowena married Fernand Cyr on October 26, 1961...

Claudette C. Landeen

Claudette C. Landeen

Jul 3, 2026

Claudette Carol Landeen, 66, died July 3, 2026 at her New Sweden residence with her loving family by her side. She was born in Fort Kent, August 11, 1959, the daughter of the late Wilfred “Bill” and Armance (Marquis) Albert. Claudette attended Wisdom Schools and was employed as the school cook at New Sweden School for over 20 years, where...