Obituaries

Caleb B. Ewing

Caleb B. Ewing

Aug 5, 2021

CARIBOU – Caleb Brian Ewing, 29, died August 5, 2021 in Kittery, the result of a motor vehicle accident. Caleb was born in Presque Isle, September 1, 1991, and was raised in Caribou, attended Caribou Schools and was a 2009 graduate of Caribou High School. Caleb was a hardworker, and especially enjoyed the last 6 years working for N. S....

David Walter Hitchings

David Walter Hitchings

Aug 1, 2021

David Walter Hitchings of Moyock, North Carolina passed away after several months of illness on August 1, 2021. He was born in Caribou, Maine on October 19, 1930 to Eugene and Edith Hitchings. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Margaret Russell Hitchings; his son, John Hitchings; his sister, Doris Cyr, all of Caribou; and his brother, Robert Hitchings...

Vernon Mcbreairty

Vernon Mcbreairty

Jul 21, 2021

NEW SWEDEN & CARIBOU – Vernon McBreairty, 75, passed away July 21, 2021 in Caribou. He was born in Allagash, November 14, 1945 the son of the late Francis and Ida (Jackson) McBreairty. Vernon was a heavy equipment operator, owning his own construction business for many years. He took great pride in his work, and truly enjoyed what he did....

Dorothy M. Hunt

Dorothy M. Hunt

Jul 20, 2021

CARIBOU – Dorothy M. Hunt, 89, died July 20, 2021 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Albion, New York, March 1, 1932 the daughter of LeRoy and Lillian (Banker) Lent. Dorothy was employed as a waitress in New York, and served many celebrities over the years. On February 6, 1951 she married Raymond L....

Denise Mattern

Denise Mattern

Jul 13, 2021

Caribou – Denise Mattern, 53, died July 13, 2021 at Bangor following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, August 11, 1967, the daughter of the late Everett and Marjorie (Johnson) Cole. Denise was a graduate of Caribou High School and received her cosmetology degree. She explored employment passions, such as cosmetology, bookkeeping and paralegal. She married Dylan Mattern...

James L. Harris

James L. Harris

Jul 13, 2021

CARIBOU – James L. Harris, 80, passed away July 13, 2021 at Van Buren following a period of declining health. He was born in Connor Twp, May 29, 1941, the son of the late Guy and Ella (Cote) Harris. Mr. Harris served in the United States Army as a Paratrooper, and then owned and operated his own business – James...

Glenna F. Searles

Glenna F. Searles

Jul 11, 2021

Woodland – Glenna F. Searles, 65. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother, step-mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, friend and colleague. Glenna passed away July 11, 2021, at Bangor from complications of heart surgery. She was born January 20, 1956, the daughter of Gordon “Theodore” Holmes and Barbara (Dow) Duplessie. She was a...

Roland Thompson

Roland Thompson

Jul 11, 2021

Caribou - Roland F Thompson, 89, died peacefully July 11, 2021, surrounded by family at his residence in Caribou Maine following a long-term illness. He was born in Washburn, Maine on July 15,1931, the son of the late Grover and Velma (Hanson) Thompson. Mr. Thompson worked throughout his life juggling many trades, from serving in the Army during the Korean...

Priscilla (Pat) Dobson

Priscilla (Pat) Dobson

Jul 4, 2021

Woodland-Priscilla “Pat” Dobson, 77, died July 4, 2021 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, October 16, 1943 the daughter of the late Leonard and Pauline (Pike) Thomas. She was a graduate of Caribou High School and received her Associates Degree in Nursing from the University of Maine. Throughout her nursing career she also...

Laura Corbin

Laura Corbin

Jul 3, 2021

CARIBOU – Laura Lee Corbin, 67, passed away July 3, 2021 in Portland with her family by her side. She was born in Caribou, March 31, 1954 the daughter of Elbridge “Bud” and Mary Ann (Violette) McIntyre. Laura lived her life in Caribou, attending Caribou Schools and was a graduate of Caribou High School. She worked as a Receptionist for...

Loueen Davenport

Loueen Davenport

Jul 1, 2021

CARIBOU – Loueen Erickson Davenport, 84, died July 1, 2021 at Caribou.  She was born in Caribou, February 17, 1937, the daughter of the late Raymond and Tina (Faulkner) Erickson.  She attended schools in Caribou and graduated from Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, S.C.  Loueen began her career in operator services in 1956 working for New England Telephone and Telegraph...

Howard E. Rolfe

Howard E. Rolfe

Jun 17, 2021

Caribou - Howard Everett Rolfe, 85, passed away Thursday, June 17, 2021 at Caribou. He was born in Bethel, May 9, 1936 the son of Bernard S. and Clara L. (Luxton) Rolfe. He was raised in West Bethel, and graduated from Gould Academy in 1954, where he played baseball on the academy team. Howard joined the United States Army Reserve...

Wendell A. Ricker

Wendell A. Ricker

Jun 16, 2021

CARIBOU - Wendell A. Ricker, 79, passed away June 16, 2021 at home with his wife at his side. He was born in Skowhegan, September 24, 1941 the son of Clarence and Lucille (Burns) Ricker, Jr. Wendell attended the Clinton Schools, and then proudly enlisted in the United States Army serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Ricker worked both as...

Amy Marie Dube

Amy Marie Dube

Jun 11, 2021

CARIBOU – Amy Marie Dube, 51, passed away June 11, 2021 at Caribou. She was born in Presque Isle, February 26, 1970 the daughter of Norman and Launa (Carter) Dube.  Amy graduated from Presque Isle High School with the class of 1988. Following graduation, she worked as a C.N.A. for several home health organizations in the area, as well as...

Randy Brooks

Randy Brooks

Jun 11, 2021

Randy Stephen Brooks was born on November 26, 1959 and passed away peacefully on Friday, June 11, 2021 at the home of his brother Roger L. Brooks Jr. and wife, Toni Brooks in Maine. Randy grew up in Lebanon, NH son of Roger L. Brooks SR. and Margaret (Sunn) Marcotte. He was known to always have a smile on his...

Katrina L. Barstow

Katrina L. Barstow

Jun 11, 2021

PERHAM – Katrina (Katie) L. Barstow, 27, died June 11, 2021, as the result of a motor vehicle accident. She was born in Fitchburg, MA, January 4, 1994 the daughter of Clifford Barstow and Wendy (Thibeault, Barstow) Maynard. She attended Conant High School, and then attended Southern New Hampshire University earning her Associate’s degree in Business Administration and was also...

Elizabeth P. Beaulieu

Elizabeth P. Beaulieu

Jun 9, 2021

CARIBOU - Elizabeth P. Beaulieu, 93, passed away on June 9, 2021 in Limestone.  She was born in Caribou, on July 7, 1927, to Leon and Roseanna (Paradis) Plourde.  Elizabeth attended Lyndon Center School, Holy Rosary School and graduated from Caribou High School in 1944.  She married Lawrence C. Beaulieu on July 1, 1946. Elizabeth was employed as Office Manager...

Jonathan Jalbert

Jonathan Jalbert

Jun 9, 2021

CARIBOU – Jonathan W. Jalbert, 39, passed away unexpectedly June 9, 2021 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou, March 7, 1982 the son of Wayne P. Gagnon and Sharon Ann Jalbert. Jonathan attended Caribou schools, and then was employed doing carpentry for several years. Jonathan will be remembered as a good and respectful guy, who was outgoing and kindhearted...

Paul R. Akerson Sr.

Paul R. Akerson Sr.

Jun 6, 2021

With family & loved ones by his side, Paul R. Akerson Sr., passed away June 6th, 2021 at Cary Medical Center in Caribou, ME, after suffering a massive stroke on June 3. He was born in Caribou, June 3, 1960 the son of Norman and Shirley (McLaughlin) Akerson. Paul loved being around his family and friends, cooking, and being outdoors....

Nancy Elvira Huston Hersey

Nancy Elvira Huston Hersey

Jun 6, 2021

Woodland - Nancy Elvira Huston Hersey, 71, passed away peacefully June 6, 2021 at her residence in Woodland in the loving arms of her husband and surrounded by her daughters and sister. She was born March 25, 1950 in Caribou, Maine the eldest of Charles and Lorraine Gagnon Huston. Nancy attended Woodland Consolidated School and Washburn High School, graduating in...