Obituaries

Elaine H. Haines

Elaine H. Haines

Dec 16, 2024

Elaine Henri Haines, 60, beloved wife of Neal R. Haines, died unexpectedly December 16, 2024 at their home. Elaine was born in Van Buren, August 14, 1964 the youngest child of Gregory and Ada (Chapman) Plourde. Elaine attended Stockholm Elementary School, and graduated from Caribou High School, Class of 1982. She continued her education, earning her Bachelor of Arts degree...

Nancy Shaw

Nancy Shaw

Dec 15, 2024

Nancy Ann Shaw, 79, died December 15, 2024 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, June 22, 1945 the daughter of the late Albert and Marie (Dubay) Theriault. Nancy grew up on the family farm in North Caribou, attended local schools, and attended Marie-Jospeh Academy graduating in 1963. She continued her education at Northern...

Willetta E. Gaston

Willetta E. Gaston

Dec 14, 2024

Willetta Gaston, 91, formerly of Caribou, passed away after a brief illness on December 14, 2024 at Maplecrest Rehabilitation and Living Center in Madison, Maine. She was a 1952 graduate of Caribou High School and worked many years at Millers in Caribou. 

Willetta is survived by her daughter Ruth Corbin, son-in-law, Ralph Corbin of Belgrade, Maine, a grandson, Troy Corbin and...

Margaret Rose Gedeon Johnson

Margaret Rose Gedeon Johnson

Dec 11, 2024

Westmanland- Margaret Rose Gedeon Johnson, 85, passed on to meet her maker on December 11, 2024 after a very happy and fulfilled life. As the 11th of 13 children, she was born 22 May 1939 to Lawrence William Gedeon and Evelyn Leveigne in Maria, Quebec, Canada. Margaret came to the United States after marrying Fingal Rudolph August Johnson; a wonderful,...

Oliver Ames Olson

Oliver Ames Olson

Dec 3, 2024

Stockholm – Oliver Ames Olson, 87, died December 3, 2024 at Bangor. He was born in Worcester, Massachusetts, September 23, 1937, the son of the late Archie and Hazel (Briggs) Olson. Mr. Olson was employed by the Ames Department stores for many years. He is survived by his siblings, Andy Olson and wife Rita of Madawaska Lake, Richard Olson of...

Timothy Rand

Timothy Rand

Dec 3, 2024

CARIBOU - Timothy A. Rand, 67, died unexpectedly December 3, 2024 in Caribou. He was born in Caribou, February 15, 1957 the son of the late Alex and Ellen (Butler) Rand. Tim was a graduate of Caribou High School, and was employed by McCains for several years and by Asplund. He was a jack of all trades who enjoyed woodworking,...

Linda Nadeau Ouellette

Linda Nadeau Ouellette

Dec 2, 2024

Linda Nadeau Ouellette, 77, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away comfortably on December 2, 2024 in Caribou. Her final days were filled with love and care, surrounded by the cherished memories of her family and a life well-lived. She was born in Caribou, April 22, 1947. Linda was educated at Holy Rosary School and Caribou High School, where...

Peter H. Paul

Peter H. Paul

Dec 1, 2024

Peter H. Paul, 80, died December 1, 2024 in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born in Houlton, December 20, 1943 the son of the late Herbert F. and Caroline J. (Sewell) Paul. Following high school graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army proudly serving his country during Vietnam. He later earned an associates degree from...

Adessa M. Holmes

Adessa M. Holmes

Dec 1, 2024

Adessa May Holmes, 90, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 1, 2024 at her Madawaska Lake home with her son at her side. She was born in Caribou, August 25, 1934 the daughter of the late Lyman and Julia (Stubbs) Rossignol. Adessa was a graduate of Caribou High School, and worked as the Loring Air...

Karen L. Shaw

Karen L. Shaw

Nov 30, 2024

Karen Lee Shaw, 70, died November 30, 2024 in Caribou following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, November 30, 1954 the daughter of the late C. Whitcomb and Janet (Foster) Shaw. Karen was a graduate of Caribou High School, and of Boston University. She worked for many years as an Ophthalmology Medical Assistant, retiring in Peoria, IL. After...

Thomas R. Emmert

Thomas R. Emmert

Nov 28, 2024

Thomas Richard Emmert, 69, died November 28, 2024 at his Caribou residence. He was born in New Kensington, PA, August 17, 1955, the son of the late Richard and Carolyn (Powell) Emmert. He was a graduate of Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, PA, and after graduation enlisted in the United States Air Force. He made his career in the...

Roger Saucier

Roger Saucier

Nov 24, 2024

Roger Saucier, 80, died November 24, 2024 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. He was born in Eagle Lake, May 28, 1944 the son of William and Clarina Saucier. Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked in the grocery business for many years as a wholesaler. He was predeceased by his wife of 60...

Gilles M. Michaud

Gilles M. Michaud

Nov 24, 2024

Gilles M. Michaud, 74, died unexpectedly November 24, 2024 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15, 1950 the son of the late Morrell and Joanne (Corbin) Michaud. Gil owned and operated Gilles Michaud Farms for over 48 years. Surviving in addition to his significant other of many years, Jennie Faye and her...

Robert W. Locke

Robert W. Locke

Nov 22, 2024

Robert (Bob) W. Locke, 97, died November 22, 2024, with family by his side. 

Originally from Canaan, Vermont, born on February 12, 1927, Bob was the youngest of the late John and Nellie (Yates) Locke’s five children. He was a graduate of Canaan High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry at the University of Maine at Orono, and was a...

Ann Louise Gottwals

Ann Louise Gottwals

Nov 21, 2024

Ann Louise Gottwals, 76, died November 21, 2024 at Frenchville. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on March 22, 1948 the daughter of the late Donald H. and Louise (Hugins) Holabird. Ann was employed as an administrator at Grace New Haven Hospital in Connecticut for many years. She is survived by a son, Jeremy Gottwals and wife Isabelle of...

Ruth Chamberlain

Ruth Chamberlain

Nov 14, 2024

Ruth Chamberlain, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Caribou community, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on August 30, 1950, in Caribou, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Bertha (LeClair) Ouellette.

Ruth lived her life with quiet strength and independence, fully embracing the simple...

Wallace  "Wally" Everett

Wallace "Wally" Everett

Nov 13, 2024



Woodland Wallace (Wally) L. Everett, 61 died November 13, 2024 at Caribou with his little sister by his side. He was born in Caribou April 4, 1963 the son of the late Jenny and Ronald (Everett) Rafford. He was a graduate of Caribou High School and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Wally had a passion...

Wallace J. Fraser

Wallace J. Fraser

Nov 9, 2024

Wallace John Fraser, 69, died November 9, 2024 in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born April 25, 1955 in Fort Fairfield the son of Willard Douglas and Mary Helen (Peter-Paul) Fraser. Wallace was a 1972 graduate of Fort Fairfield High School. He was employed as a long-haul truck driver for many years, including in Iraq for...

Phyllis V. Curless

Phyllis V. Curless

Nov 8, 2024

Phyllis V. Curless, 80, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Winterville, Maine on November 26, 1943, the daughter of Patrick and Rita (Godin) Gagnon. She married James Curless on June 4, 1983. Phyllis worked at McCains for many years, and was a longtime communicant of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

Phyllis is survived...

Gary Cameron

Gary Cameron

Nov 3, 2024

Gary L. Cameron, 75, died November 3, 2024 in Bangor following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, October 24, 1949 the son of the late Judson and Celia (Smith) Cameron Jr. He was a 1967 graduate of Caribou High School, and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Gary served with the U.S. Army National...