Obituaries

Thomas Olson

Thomas Olson

May 26, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Olson, 77, passed away unexpectedly in Fargo, ND, at Sanford Hospital on Monday, May 26, 2025.

Tom worked at SAD #45 in Washburn for 42 1/2 years as a bus driver/custodian. Tom could be heard whistling or singing (very off key) while he worked or offering up a colorful joke to fellow employees. He retired in 2010, to spend...

Connie Lee (Disy) Brown

Connie Lee (Disy) Brown

Aug 25, 2025

Connie Lee (Disy) Brown, 76, passed away peacefully on August 25, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle, surrounded by love, after a courageous journey through illness.

Born in Caribou on February 9, 1949, Connie was the daughter of Edward G. Disy Sr. and Sylvia (Chapman) Disy. She graduated from Caribou High School and went on to earn...

Ivan B. Shaw

Ivan B. Shaw

Aug 22, 2025

Ivan B. Shaw, 80, (MSGT USAF Retired) died August 22, 2025 at Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, Canada on August 31, 1944, the son of the late Ivan and Freida (Smith) Shaw. Ivan was a graduate Yarmouth High School, Community College of the Air Force, as well as Northern Maine Technical...

Joan M. Bragdon

Joan M. Bragdon

Aug 18, 2025

Joan M. Bragdon, 84, died August 18, 2025 at Borderview Rehabilitation and Living Center in Van Buren. Joan was born May 25, 1941 in St. Agatha, the daughter of Philip and Irene (Marquis) Theriault. Joan is survived by her daughter, Brenda St. Peter and husband Clinton of Caribou, a daughter-in-law, Tammy Bragdon of CT, a sister, Nola Plourde and husband...

John W. Burba

John W. Burba

Aug 10, 2025

John William Burba, 78, died August 10, 2025 at his Caribou residence surrounded by family following a hard-fought courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Norwich, CT, December 22, 1946 the son of the late William and Frances Mary (Knight) Burba, Jr. John served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, earning several medals and achieving the rank...

Freddie R. Brown, Jr.

Freddie R. Brown, Jr.

Aug 7, 2025

Freddie R. Brown Jr., 68, died August 7, 2025 in Caribou. He was born in Fort Fairfield, July 24, 1957 the son of the late Freddie and Phyllis (Adams) Brown Sr. Freddie attended Caribou schools, and married Harriet Gilliam on December 9, 1976. Freddie was a self-employed truck driver for many years, and also worked for several area trucking companies....

Jeffery Rodgers

Jeffery Rodgers

Aug 6, 2025

Jeffery C. Rodgers, 67, died August 6, 2025 in Stockholm. He was born in Ohio, July 17, 1958 the son of the late William and Marilyn Carol (Scanlon) Rodgers. Jeff served in the United States Navy, and following worked as a controls engineer. Jeffery was predeceased by his parents, his three siblings, and his wife. He is survived by two...

Rene F. St. Peter, Jr.

Rene F. St. Peter, Jr.

Aug 5, 2025

Rene St. Peter Jr. 68, died unexpectedly August 5, 2025 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou July 8, 1957 the son of the late Rene and Blanche (Theriault) St. Peter Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Caribou High School where he played high school basketball. Rene owned and operated Rene’s Masonry in Caribou for many years.

He is survived...

Leonard F. W. Gilliam

Leonard F. W. Gilliam

Aug 2, 2025

Leonard Gilliam, 71, died unexpectedly August 2, 2025 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Bath, September 22, 1953 the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Doherty) Gilliam. Leonard enjoyed woodworking and was employed by area farmers. He is survived by his wife, Kim L. (Emery) Gilliam, a son, Shawn Howe both of Caribou, a special sister, Ellee...

Beverly Raymond

Beverly Raymond

Jul 31, 2025

Beverly Brown Raymond, 94, died July 31, 2025 at Fort Kent. She was born in Worcester, MA, September 4, 1930 the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude (Dillon) Brown. She was a graduate of Cushing Academy in Massachusetts as well as Blackstone College in Virginia. Bev enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served during Korea....

Gregory E. Bell

Gregory E. Bell

Jul 30, 2025

Gregory E. Bell, 71, died July 30, 2025 in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, the son of Elmer and Regina (Greenier) Bell. He was a Graduate of Limestone High School. Gregory was a self-employed farmer in the Limestone area. He enjoyed riding and racing snowmobiles; and was an avid NASCAR fan.

He is survived...

Charles A. Beidelman

Charles A. Beidelman

Jul 27, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Beidelman, 87, passed away July 27, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle following a period of declining health. He was born in White Hall, PA, September 27, 1937, the son of the late LeRoy and Mary (Holley) Beidelman. Chuck was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, and the Bethlehem Vocational School with a degree...

Patrick D. Bither

Patrick D. Bither

Jul 23, 2025

Patrick Donald Bither, 60, died July 23, 2025 in Caribou following a brief but intense illness with cancer. He was born in Presque Isle, September 1, 1964 the son of Vayne and Donna (Webb) Bither. Patrick attended New Sweden Consolidated School and was a 1982 graduate of Caribou High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1983-1986 as...

Mary Jean McGlinn

Mary Jean McGlinn

Jul 20, 2025

It is with deep love and gentle sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Jean McGlinn, who left us peacefully on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, at the age of 76. Though she faced the world with an intellectual disability, Mary lived a life rich with joy, sincerity, and the kind of wisdom that reminds us of what truly matters.

Born...

Richard E. Theriault

Richard E. Theriault

Jul 20, 2025

Richard E. Theriault, 76, died July 20, 2025 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou. He was born in Caribou, November 18, 1948 the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Hunter) Theriault. Richard served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was employed by several area potato farmers and carpenters. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Fitzherbert...

Lisa A. Pictou

Lisa A. Pictou

Jul 18, 2025

Lisa A. Pictou, 56, died July 18, 2025 in Bangor following a brief illness. She was born in Presque Isle, January 24, 1969 the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Joan (Iott) Doak . She is survived by two children, David Pictou of Van Buren, and Julie Pictou of Presque Isle, one sister, Donna McGraw of Caribou, one grandson, Bradley....

Ina Doody

Ina Doody

Jul 14, 2025

Ina M. Doody, 90, went home to her Savior on Monday, July 14, 2025 following a period of failing health. She was born in Allagash, March 14, 1935 the daughter of Roland and Eva (McBreairty) Jackson.

Ina moved to Caribou and met her future husband, Dana G. Doody. Dana and Ina were married for 70 wonderful years, had six children, eight...

Willis Sutherland

Willis Sutherland

Jul 14, 2025

Our Dad, Willis Sutherland, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home in Caribou. He was born on February 24, 1932 to Aldelbert and Marie (Hardacker) Sutherland on the family farm on the Brown Road in Woodland as were most of his brothers and sisters. Dad walked to the 1 room Woodland School House alongside his siblings but...

Anna M. (Spooner) Roberts

Anna M. (Spooner) Roberts

Jul 7, 2025

Anna Marie Spooner Roberts died at Caribou Nursing Home after a period of declining health on July 7, 2025 , two days after her 108th birthday.

Anna was born in Caribou, Maine, July 5, 1917, the daughter of Silas B. and Mercy (Smith) Spooner who were farmers on the East Presque Isle Road. She attended the Green Ridge School, a one-room...

Michael A. Gilliam

Michael A. Gilliam

Jul 6, 2025

Woodland-Michael A. Gilliam 68, died July 6, 2025 at Portland. He was born in Bath, September 26, 1956 the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Doughty) Gilliam. Michael married Cheryl Tarbox Nov. 26, 1976. He was employed for many years by several area potato growers including Carroll Anderson as well as Moir Farms. Surviving in addition to his wife...