Obituaries

Robert F. St. Jean

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Surviving in addition to...

Richard J. Schmitt, Sr.

Richard J. Schmitt, Sr.

Aug 16, 2026

Richard J Schmitt Sr. of Caribou, was born October 24, 1963, in Whitewater Junction, VT, died peacefully in the comforts of his home on August 16, 2026. Richard served his country proudly in the United States Air Force as a radio communicator. During his time in the service, Richard earned many medals, ribbons and awards such as AF Commendation Medal,...

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...

Dorothy A. Wakem

Dorothy A. Wakem

Aug 9, 2026

Dorothy A. Wakem, 87, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2026, surrounded by her family following a brief illness. She was born in Fort Fairfield, Maine on November 4, 1938, the daughter of the late John and Annie (Baker) McCarthy. She was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School and earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Aroostook State Teachers...

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...