Penny L. Jackson
Nov 2, 2026
Penny Lee Jackson 53, died November 2, 2026 following a period of declining health at the Aroostook House of Comfort. She was born October 30,1973 in Caribou, the daughter of Reginald Barnes and Dianne Dionne. Penny was a graduate of Limestone High School and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Education from University of Maine at Presque Isle. She went on...
Eugene M. Saunders
Oct 31, 2026
Eugene Marvin Saunders, known to all as Gene, 63, passed away on October 31, 2026, at the Aroostook House of Comfort, following a period of declining health.
Born on November 9, 1962, in Fort Benning, Georgia, Gene was the son of the late Carroll Saunders and Mary Saunders Ellis. He was predeceased by his mother; his stepfather and best friend, Troy...
Norma Thorborg Bondeson
Oct 22, 2026
Lt. Col. Norma Thorborg Bondeson, USAF Retired, passed away from complications of Parkinson’s Disease on October 22, 2026 at the age of 85. Born June 21, 1941, she was the first child of the late Harold and Thorborg (Carlson) Bondeson of Woodland, Aroostook County, Maine.
Norma attended primary school in the one-room Pratt School in Woodland (one of 13 such schools...
Kenneth L. Brown
Oct 20, 2026
Kenneth L. Brown, 58 passed away Oct 20, 2026 from complications from diabetes.
He was born Feb 12, 1968 in Caribou ME, Ken and his wife of 36 years Linda lived in Woodland and Caribou for many years before moving to Tennessee in search of warmer weather. He is survived by his wife Linda of Pikeville TN, his brother Steven Brown...
Velma Thibodeau
Oct 18, 2026
Velma B. Thibodeau, 75, died October 18, 2026 in Presque Isle. She was born in Waterville, April 6, 1951 the daughter of the late Fernand and Gilberte (Theriault) Thibodeau. Velma was a graduate of Van Buren High School and worked at Graves Shop N Save in Presque Isle for many years. Velma lived in Pennsylvania for several years. She was...
Robert F. St. Jean
Oct 15, 2026
Robert F. St. Jean, 70, died October 15, 2026 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. He was born in Fairbanks, Alaska, May 15, 1956, the son of the late James and Barbara (Wark) St. Jean. He worked for many years for several area construction companies as a dump truck driver and excavator operator.
He is survived by his...
Gilman J. Masse
Oct 12, 2026
Gilman J. Masse, 84 died unexpectedly October 12, 2026 at Bangor and was reunited with his beloved wife of over 61 years, Guilda, just 12 days after her passing. He was born in Van Buren, June 26, 1942 the son of the late Alfred and Ozithe (Lajoie) Masse. He attended the Van Buren schools and married Guilda Soucy September 4,...
Helen M. Tompkins
Oct 12, 2026
Helen M. (Drake) Tompkins, 90, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 12, 2026, at the Caribou Rehab & Nursing Center.
Helen was born on July 7, 1936, the daughter of the late Evard and Irene (Madore) Drake.
She is survived by her son, Donald Tompkins and his wife, Paula, of Missouri; and her daughter, Donna (Tompkins) Turner and her husband, Andrew, of...
Arlene H. Neddeau
Oct 7, 2026
Arlene Hayden Neddeau, 101, died October 7, 2026 at Caribou with her family by her side. She was born in Bangor, January 19, 1925 the daughter of the late Samuel and Deborah (Lennon) Larlee. Arlene was a waitress for many years at Pilot’s Grill. She was a life member of the Lister-Knowlton Post 9389 VFW Auxiliary. Arlene was an accomplished...
Guilda Masse
Sep 30, 2026
Guilda M. Masse, 80, died September 30, 2026 as her hand was held by the love of her life. She was born February 20, 1946, in Clair, New Brunswick, Canada, the daughter of Henri and Marie-Jeanne (Oakes) Soucy. Guilda attended Clair area schools, then in 1964 moved to Connecticut to help care for her brother's new baby. While in Connecticut,...
Charles P. Swan
Sep 14, 2026
Charles P. Swan, 60, died September 14, 2026 at his Washburn residence. He was born in Tinker AFB, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, March 17, 1966, the son of the late Phillip and Margaret “Peggy” (Lindgren) Swan. Charles attended Caribou High School and was a carpenter for many years. He was an avid hunter and Nascar fan. He is survived by a...
Martha M. Hardison
Sep 14, 2026
Martha Mary Hardison, age 74, passed away on September 14, 2026, in Caribou surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou on December 18, 1951, to Elwood and Elizabeth (Langley) Gallagher.
Martha is survived by her husband of over 46 years, Roger Hardison of Caribou; her children, Scott Hardison and Jennifer Carrier of Caribou; and a son-in-law,...
Mary A. Flaherty
Sep 13, 2026
Mary Ann Flaherty, 56 died unexpectedly September 13, 2026 at her Limestone residence. She was born in Caribou, February 28, 1970 the daughter of Warren and Priscilla “Pat” (Thomas) Dobson. Mary was a 1988 graduate of Caribou High School, and earned an associate’s degree in accounting. Mary was co-owner of IRC Welding, where she did a variety of tasks all...
Ivan W. Jewett, Jr.
Sep 5, 2026
Ivan W. Jewett Jr., 84, of Caribou, passed away on September 5, 2026 in Madawaska. He was born on July 1, 1942 the son of Ivan and Mildred (Anderson) Jewett. Ivan enjoyed crafts especially plastic canvas and making quilts of many colors. He also was a member of TOPS where he made several friends and attended weekly meeting faithfully until...
Sheila M. Foss
Sep 2, 2026
Sheila Marie Foss, 60, died September 2, 2026 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Fort Fairfield, August 13, 1966 the daughter of the late Freddie R. and Phyliss (Adams) Brown Sr. Sheila was a graduate of Caribou High and she married Philip Foss. She is survived by her step daughters, Barbara Sutherland (Andy) of...
John J. Zaborney, PhD.
Aug 31, 2026
John J. Zaborney, PhD., age 59, died August 31, 2026 in Boston, MA, following a brief illness. John was born in Tarrytown, NY, February 13, 1967 the son of John F. and Delia (Marchioni) Zaborney. John was a 1985 graduate of Mahopec High School, and then attended Bridgewater College in Virginia earning a bachelor’s degree in social studies education. John...
Timothy M. Sandstrom
Aug 29, 2026
Timothy Michael Sandstrom, 60, passed away Saturday, August 29, 2026 at his home in Stockholm where he resided with his mother Ann. He was born in Calais, February 13, 1966 the son of Michael and Ann (Bossie) Sandstrom. Tim grew up in Stockholm and was a 1984 graduate of Caribou High School. Following high school, Tim endeavored to make his...
Shasheana M. Caron
Aug 29, 2026
Shasheana Marie Caron, 48, departed from this life on August 29, 2026 in Caribou surrounded by her family. She was born in Caribou, January 16, 1978, the daughter of Wayne Robert Fox Sr. and Elizabeth Ann (Devoe) Fox. Sheana grew up in Caribou, and attended Caribou schools. She worked for many years at Frederick’s Restaurant in Caribou where she was...
Frederick G.H. Page, Jr.
Aug 27, 2026
Frederick G.H. Page Jr., 81, died August 27, 2026 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. He was born March 3, 1945 in Presque Isle, the son of Frederick G.H. Page Sr. and Mary M. (Levesque) Page. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen G. (LaPointe) Page and by children, Frederick G.H. Page III and...
Judy A. Theriault
Aug 21, 2026
Judy A. Theriault, 82, passed away August 21, 2026 at the Aroostook House of Comfort following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, July 6, 1944 the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Burgess) Michaud. Judy was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she married Dwane Theriault Sr. on October 21, 1961.
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