Christopher Smith
Jul 16, 2020
Bangor and Caribou- Christopher A. Smith, 35, died July 16, 2020 at Bangor. He was born in Caribou August 5, 1984 the son of Travis Smith and Linda McBreairty. Christopher enjoyed the outdoors and in his younger years was an avid accomplished snowboarder at Hermon Mountain. He is survived by his mother, Linda, his father, Travis and his beloved sister,...
Elizabeth Ann Ellis
Jul 12, 2020
LIMESTONE – Elizabeth A. Ellis, 85, passed away July 12, 2020 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Limestone, April 28, 1935 the daughter of Edmund and Phyliss (Albert) O’Bar. Elizabeth was a graduate of Limestone High School, and was employed as a bank teller and cashier in Limestone prior to her marriage to her...
Marie Yvonne Theriault
Jul 8, 2020
CARIBOU – Marie “Yvonne” Theriault, 82, died July 8, 2020 at Bangor. She was born in Stockholm, January 13, 1938 the daughter of the late Lewis and Marie “Alma” (Rossignol) Bossie. She was a graduate of Patten Academy, and was a Licensed Practical Nurse III at Cary Memorial Hospital and Cary Medical Center for over 50 years. She was a...
Leo J. Deschaine
Jul 3, 2020
GRAND ISLE and PRESQUE ISLE - Leo J. Deschaine, 78, passed away July 3, 2020 at the Aroostook House of Comfort. He was born in Hamlin, August 28, 1941 the son of Patrick and Lucy (Martin) Deschaine. Leo attended the Van Buren Boy’s High School and served in the United States Army during Vietnam. He was employed by Fraser Paper...
Verna Bell
Jun 22, 2020
CARIBOU - Verna May (Butler) Bell, 91, died peacefully June 22, 2020 at a Mars Hill Nursing Home. Verna was the oldest daughter of 14, born December 28, 1928 to William and Icey Ellen (Farley) Butler in Millinocket. She married Alexander Burton Bell of Limestone, February 27, 1948, and they made Caribou their home, raising 4 children. Verna attended Limestone...
Audrey L. Silsbee
Jun 21, 2020
CARIBOU - Audrey Lorraine Silsbee, 76, passed away peacefully June 21, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at The Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. Audrey was born in Portland, on January 2, 1944, the daughter of Fred and Rita (Guerrette) Nadeau. She was raised in Caribou, and attended Caribou Schools. She worked at Cary Medical Center for more...

Duane C. Patrick
Jun 14, 2020
WOODLAND – Duane C. Patrick, 62, passed away June 14, 2020 at his residence after a period of declining health. He was born in Houlton, February 13, 1958 the son of Clayton and Irene (Erickson) Patrick. He was a Caribou High School Class of 1976 graduate, and was a member of the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church in New Sweden. Duane...
George A. Saggese
Jun 14, 2020
LIMESTONE – George Saggese, 77, passed away June 14, 2020 in Caribou. He was born in Flushing, NY, May 16, 1943 the son of the late Gerard and Virginia (Mandel) Saggese. Mr. Saggese served with the US Air Force as a refrigeration and air conditioning specialist for over 22 years. Following his retirement from the Air Force, he was employed...
Judy M. Dubois
Jun 12, 2020
CARIBOU – Judy Marie DuBois, 63, passed away unexpectedly June 12, 2020 at Caribou. She was born in Fort Fairfield, October 16, 1956 the daughter of David and Louise (Harvey) Ouellette. Judy was raised in Sinclair and was a graduate of Wisdom High School. Judy worked various jobs throughout the years, but enjoyed being a stay at home mom the...
Lorraine O. Hemberg
Jun 10, 2020
Caribou - Lorraine O. Hemberg, 91, wife of the late Russell Hemberg, passed away June 10, 2020 at the Aroostook House of Comfort, following a period of declining health due to multiple myeloma. She was born in Connor, March 12, 1929 the daughter of the late Fred and Marie (LeClair) Ouellette. She was educated in the Van Buren Schools and...
Kacie Jo Haney
Jun 5, 2020
CARIBOU – Kacie Jo Haney, 17, died June 5, 2020 in Caribou as a result of an automobile accident. She was born in Caribou, April 11, 2003 the daughter of Milo Haney and Julie Chamberlain. Kacie had just completed her junior year at Caribou High School, and was very excited to start her senior year. She was a member of...
Annette (Bouchard, Corrow) Kelsea
May 28, 2020
CARIBOU – Annette (Bouchard, Corrow) Kelsea, 100 years, passed away peacefully in her sleep, May 28, 2020 in Caribou. She was born in Frenchville, May 3, 1920 the daughter of Joseph and Regina (Gagnon) Bouchard. Annette was a longtime member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and a member of the Daughters of Isabella. She was a beautician and owner...
Melvin L. Griffin
May 26, 2020
CARIBOU – Melvin L. Griffin, 85, passed away May 26, 2020 at Presque Isle following a period of declining health. He was born in Burlington, VT, May 2, 1935 the son of the late Francis and Anna (Underwood) Griffin. Melvin graduated from Burlington High School, Class of 1954, and entered the United States Air Force directly following graduation. Mr. Griffin...
Nancy Corbin
May 23, 2020
CARIBOU – Nancy L. Corbin, 69, passed away May 23, 2020 in Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, March 31, 1951, the daughter of the late Carl and Anna (Strid) Espling. She was married to the late Herbie Corbin, and he predeceased her in 2011. She is survived by her son, Daniel Corbin of...
Theresa Skonieczny
May 23, 2020
CARIBOU – Theresa Skonieczny, 90, wife of the late Michael Skonieczny, passed away May 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calverton, NY, November 8, 1929 the daughter of the late Nikodem and Amelia (Suchocka) Hodukavich. She attended and later graduated from Bellport High School in New York. Theresa was a faithful member of the Holy...
Joseph Chamberlain
May 9, 2020
WOODLAND – Joseph C. Chamberlain, 75, died unexpectedly May 9, 2020 at his Woodland residence. He was born in Easton, July 13, 1944 the son of Dennis and Katherine (Makepeace) Chamberlain. On December 2, 1967 he married the love of his life, Gloria Gagnon, and together they shared 53 years of marriage. Joseph worked for many years at M.J. Ouellette...
Ruth Getchell
May 9, 2020
CARIBOU – Ruth M. Getchell, 92, passed away May 9, 2020 in Caribou. She was born in North Adams, MA, November 29, 1927 the daughter of the late Albert F. and Dorthey M. (Morrison) Norris. In June of 1946 she married Russell C. Getchell Jr., and he predeceased her in 1984. Ruth was a cook at Caribou Middle School for...
Armand Devost
May 8, 2020
CARIBOU - Armand J. Devost, 68, passed away May 8, 2020, at his Caribou residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, October 30, 1951 the son of Rino and Jeanne (Fortin) Devost. He was a tanker driver for John T. Noble Construction for many years. Armand loved to sing, especially karaoke...

Rita Ewing
May 8, 2020
CARIBOU - Rita C. Ewing, 90, passed away May 8, 2020 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, April 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Colby and Stella (Allen) Clark. Rita married Kenneth M. Ewing on November 6, 1948, and together they shared 67 years of marriage until his death in 2015. She...
Avis Mcdougal Armstrong
Apr 27, 2020
CARIBOU – Avis McDougal Armstrong, 91, passed away April 27, 2020. She was born in Caribou, April 22, 1929 the daughter of Hazelton and Madeline (Levesque) McDougal. Avis married Kenneth Donald Armstrong on January 16, 1946. She was a graduate of Caribou High School Class of 1946, and the University of Maine at Presque Isle as a Certified Librarian in...