Obituaries

Frank D. L. Payne Iii

Frank D. L. Payne Iii

Nov 15, 2021

CARIBOU – Frank D. L. Payne III, 85, died November 15, 2021 at the Maine Veterans Home after a period of declining health. He was born December 23, 1935 in Pulaski, Virginia, and left home at 18 to join the United States Air Force. It was the Air Force that took him all over the world, eventually bringing him to...

Diane B. Mcdonough

Diane B. Mcdonough

Nov 7, 2021

CARIBOU - Diane B. McDonough, 74, died unexpectedly on November 7, 2021, at Caribou. She was born in Presque Isle, February 25, 1947, the daughter of the late Philip and Ruth (Cogswell) Brown. She was a lifelong member of the Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was active in the memorial committee, the SPRC, the nominations committee, and she...

Kenneth D. Chaney

Kenneth D. Chaney

Oct 31, 2021

Caribou and Howland – Kenneth D. Chaney, 97, died at Howland October 31, 2021. He was born in Caribou, September 7, 1924 the son of the late Frank and Celia (Wright) Chaney. Mr. Chaney attended Caribou schools and served with the US Army during WWII. He married Barbara Watson October 31, 1952 and she predeceased him after nearly 60 years...

William G. Young

William G. Young

Oct 31, 2021

Presque Isle – William G. Young, 69, died October 31, 2021 at Presque Isle. He was born in Fort Fairfield, August 13, 1952, the son of the late Louie and Beryl (Wilcox) Young. Mr. Young was employed as a framing and drywall installer for several area construction companies. He is survived by a son, Joshua Young and wife Selena of...

Harry J. Pelletier

Harry J. Pelletier

Oct 28, 2021

Caribou – Harry Pelletier, 67, died October 28, 2021 in Caribou. He was born in Presque Isle, October 1, 1954, the son of the late Normie and Barbara (Libby) Pelletier. Harry attended Washburn Schools and the Southern Maine Vocational Technical Institute. He retired from Ironworkers Local Union #496 after more than 30 years of employment.

Harry is predeceased by his...

Robin A. Tarbox

Robin A. Tarbox

Oct 28, 2021

CARIBOU – Robin Ann Tarbox, 60, died October 28, 2021 at the Aroostook House of Comfort following a battle with cancer. She was born in Caribou, June 4, 1961  the daughter of William and Nancy (Long) Tarbox. She was a Washburn High School graduate, and then went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in Business from Ashford University. Robin was...

Charles L. Michaud

Charles L. Michaud

Oct 27, 2021

Woodland and Caribou - Charles “Charlie” Michaud 60 died unexpectedly October 27, 2021 at Bangor. He was born in Edmundston, N.B., Canada, July 2, 1961 the son of Real and Adrienne  (Martin)  Michaud. Charlie was a graduate of Caribou High School, and was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church where he was a member of the Fred V....

Carolyn Faith Wadman

Carolyn Faith Wadman

Oct 25, 2021

Limestone - Carolyn Faith Wadman - Born in Boston, MA the daughter of F. Cortland Wadman and Ruth Branscombe. Survived by her brother, Richard C. Wadman of Cambridge, MA, and Limestone, ME, and pre-deceased by her sister Jean M. Wadman of Rye NH.She received a BFA degree from Massachusetts College of Art in Boston, MA. A lifelong learner, she did...

Stanley Keeter

Stanley Keeter

Oct 23, 2021

LIMESTONE - Stanley Keeter, 57, passed away on October 23, 2021 at his Limestone residence. “Stan the Man”  was predeceased by his mother Lucrecia Keeter. He leaves behind to cherish his memory a wife of 25 years, Patty Keeter; a daughter Mary Hammond and husband Matt; and a granddaughter Chelsea Grubb. While Stanley spent the past 15 years in Limestone,...

Helen L Philbrook

Helen L Philbrook

Oct 21, 2021

Caribou – Helen L. (Smith) Philbrook, 96, died Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Caribou. She was born in Woodland, June 12, 1925, the daughter of Harvey and Flora (Ells) Smith. Helen was predeceased by her husband, Philip E. Philbrook, two daughters, Deborah J. Philbrook of Caribou, Laila A. Farley and a grandson, John W. Farley, both of Woodland, two sisters,...

Deborah J. Philbrook

Deborah J. Philbrook

Oct 19, 2021

Caribou – Deborah Jean Philbrook, 63, died unexpectedly Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her home in Caribou. Debbie was born June 9, 1958 at Caribou, the daughter of Philip E. and Helen L. (Smith) Philbrook. Debbie was a graduate of Caribou High School class of 1976.  She enjoyed working with her friend Cindy, at Cindy’s Sub Shop for many years. ...

Lois M. Carlow

Lois M. Carlow

Oct 19, 2021

Caribou - Lois Marilyn Carlow, 89, peacefully passed away surrounded by many of her family members on October 19, 2021, at the Cary Medical Center. Lois Hale was born on April 17, 1932, in Caribou to Ethel Slipp Hale and Leon Hale. She and her two brothers Leon and Ronald grew up on the family farm on the Grimes Road...

Joan B. Michaud

Joan B. Michaud

Oct 17, 2021

Caribou – Joan B. Michaud, 87, died October 17, 2021 at Caribou surrounded by her loving family. She was born at Portage November 3, 1933 the daughter of the late Alfred and Theresa (Pelletier) King. She attended Caribou schools and received her CNA certification from the Caribou Adult Education Program. Mrs. Michaud was a loving and devoted wife, mother and...

Robert Wilk Sr.

Robert Wilk Sr.

Oct 15, 2021

PERHAM – Robert S. Wilk, Sr, 76, died unexpectedly October 15, 2021 at his Perham residence. He was born in New Britain, CT, February 6, 1945, the son of the late Stanley C. and Jane (Greer) Wilk. He served with the United States Army for several years, and then was employed at Pratt-Whitney. Robert is survived by four children, Robert...

Gerald (Bobby) Martin

Gerald (Bobby) Martin

Oct 9, 2021

Caribou - Gerald “Bobby” Martin, 67, died unexpectedly October 9, 2021 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou, May 7, 1954 the son of the late Norman and Doris (Plourde) Martin. He was a 1972 graduate of Caribou High School. Bobby was  employed as a school bus driver for the Caribou School Department for many years and more recently had...

Robert J. Cyr

Robert J. Cyr

Oct 8, 2021

CARIBOU - Robert J. Cyr passed away due to complications with Parkinson's Disease on October 8, 2021 at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine. He passed peacefully with the setting sun shining on his face. His wife, daughter and son present at his side.

He was born July 20, 1940 in Caribou, Maine to Patrick L. and Hilda...

Gail Ann Clark

Gail Ann Clark

Sep 26, 2021

NEW SWEDEN – Gail Ann Clark, 64, died September 26, 2021 at Presque Isle following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, September 26, 1957 the daughter of the late Francis and Blanche Beaupre. Gail was a 1975 graduate of Caribou High School and worked in local restaurants as a server and bar tender for many years. She enjoyed...

Clark D. Doody

Clark D. Doody

Sep 25, 2021

DAMARISCOTTA - Clark Daniel Doody, 62, Was taken home by the Lord Saturday, September 25th 2021, peacefully at his home in Damariscotta surrounded by close family. Clark was born February 14, 1959 in Caribou, the Son of Dana and Ina Doody. He was the 4th born of 6 siblings. He graduated from Caribou high school, voted “Best Looking” in 1977....

Maynard R. Michaud

Maynard R. Michaud

Sep 25, 2021

CARIBOU and SUFFOLK, VA – Maynard R. Michaud, 77, passed away unexpectedly, September 25, 2021 in Suffolk, VA. He was born in Caribou, October 2, 1943 the son of Alphie and Doris (Dionne) Michaud. Maynard was employed for many years at Bouchard Potato Company until he relocated to Virginia in the early 2000’s. Maynard will be remembered as a very...

Lawrence L. Shea Jr.

Lawrence L. Shea Jr.

Sep 24, 2021

CARIBOU – Lawrence L. Shea Jr. (Larry) passed away peacefully on September 24, 2021 at his home from end-stage kidney failure, unexpectedly diagnosed in January 2020. Larry now resides with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in a place of perfect peace.  

Larry was born on November 10, 1945 in Chelsea, MA the son of Lawrence L. Shea Sr....