Sylvia M. Paradis
Feb 8, 2025
Sylvia M. Paradis, 87, died February 8, 2025 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. She was born in Sheridan, July 12, 1937 the daughter of the late Percy and Meddie (Carney) Wakefield. Sylvia attended Ashland schools and on June 4, 1955 married Leo Paradis. Sylvia was a lifelong member of Parish of the Precious Blood St. Catherine’s Catholic Church,...
Thelma B. Espling
Feb 7, 2025
Thelma B. Espling, 93, passed away on February 7, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born February 6, 1932 in Caribou, the daughter of James and Martha (Currie) Broome. She was a graduate of Caribou High School, and worked for many years as a bank teller at Casco Northern Bank. Thelma enjoyed cooking, hosting...
Frederick R. Becker
Feb 4, 2025
Frederick R. Becker, 82, died February 4, 2025 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on May 13, 1942 the son of the late Elmer and Grace (Peters) Becker. Mr. Becker served in the United States Army from 1960 to 1963. Graveside services will be held in the spring at the Northern Maine Veterans...
Angelina Gorneault
Feb 3, 2025
Angelina Gorneault, 59, died February 3, 2025 in Caribou following a battle with cancer. She was born in Guerrette, the daughter of the late Gilman Gorneault Sr. and Cora Dionne. She worked for many years as a server in area restaurants and in housekeeping for hospitals. Angelina is survived by her longtime partner, Jonathan P. Wood of Caribou, her children,...
Ruth P. Dionne
Jan 28, 2025
CARIBOU - Ruth P. Dionne, 75, passed away unexpectedly at home January 28, 2025. She was born in Van Buren, August 21, 1949 the daughter of the late Patrick and Huberte “Hub” (Charette) Pelletier. Ruth was a 1967 graduate of Van Buren High School, and of the University of Maine at Fort Kent earning her bachelor’s degree in education in...
Heather D. Curry
Jan 22, 2025
Heather Dawn Curry, 53, died January 22, 2025 at Caribou following a long battle with multiple brain aneurysms. She was born in Caribou, June 24, 1971 the daughter of Paul and Pamela (Wiggins) Curry. Heather was a 1988 graduate of Caribou High School, and was employed for 27 years with the Maine Bureau of Veterans Services. Heather was a lifelong...
Wilena Ann Sullivan
Jan 17, 2025
Surrounded by her loving family Wilena Ann (Kelley) Sullivan, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of God, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on January 17, 2025. Her 84 years of life were a testament to love, grace, service, and unwavering faith. Born on July 4, 1940, in Allagash, Maine, to William and Anne (O’Leary) Kelley,...
Paula Ann Graham
Jan 15, 2025
Paula Ann Graham, 70, died January 15, 2025 at her Salem, New Hampshire home following an illness. She was born in Caribou, May 9, 1954 the daughter of the late Charles Cheney and Maxine Skidgel. Paula was a graduate of Caribou High School, Franklin Pierce College and of Lesley University. Paula was employed as a software engineer for many years,...
J. Reno Byram
Jan 8, 2025
J. Reno Byram, 101, died January 8, 2025 at his Limestone residence. He was born in Grand Riviere Settlement, New Brunswick, Canada, May 30, 1923 the son of Leonard Tilley Byram and Lena (LaFrancois) Byram. Reno was known throughout the area as a hard worker, whether it was in the woods or the potato fields, doing overhead doors or preaching...
Ricky J. Ouellette
Dec 29, 2024
Ricky J. Ouellette, 64, died December 29, 2024 following a period of declining health at a Caribou healthcare facility. He was born in Fort Kent, April 17, 1960 the son of David and Marie (Harvey) Ouellette. Ricky was a graduate of Wisdom High School, and worked in the carpentry and automotive industries. He enjoyed nature, fishing and working on cars....
James J. Kaleta Jr.
Dec 22, 2024
James Joseph Kaleta, Jr., 57, of Van Buren, Maine, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024. Born on December 18, 1967, James lived a life rich in adventure, love, and laughter, leaving behind cherished memories for all who knew him.
James, affectionately known as Jimmy, was the beloved son of Delcia Kaleta and the late James Kaleta, Sr. He was...
Deborah A. Avery
Dec 21, 2024
Deborah A. Avery, 66, died December 21, 2024 in Bangor. She was born in Presque Isle, February 9, 1958 the daughter of Gerald and Tina (Clark) Avery. Deborah was a graduate of Ashland High School and worked at Columbia Forest Products for many years. She is survived by her two sons, Joshua Pelletier and wife Susanne, and Justin Pelletier all...
Robert L. Gagnon
Dec 20, 2024
Robert L. Gagnon, 78, died unexpectedly December 20, 2024 in Caribou. He was born in Caribou, August 28, 1946 the son of the late Clarence and Lillian (Parent) Gagnon. Robert worked for area potato growers, and at McCains in Easton for several years. He truly enjoyed working each year at the Northern Maine Fair. Robert was a member of the...
Jerold Field Tucker
Dec 18, 2024
A kind and gentle soul, Jerold Field Tucker, passed away on December 18, 2024.
Jerry was born on January 26, 1950 in Binghamton, NY to John Frederick and Marion Field Tucker. He graduated from Chenango Valley High School in 1968 and maintained many close relationships with classmates over the years.
In 1972, Jerry earned a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Bryant...
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
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
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
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
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
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,...
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