Donna Gurley
Oct 5, 2023
Donna Gurley, 61, passed away at her home on October 5, 2023 after her battle with a long term illness. Originally from Leominster, MA, she relocated to Maine to be closer to family. Donna was beloved in both communities.
Donna was predeceased by her mother, Dorothy Norris, brother, Gary Norris, and a niece Christine Hart.
Keeping Donna’s memory alive is...
Howard Button
Oct 5, 2023
CARIBOU – Howard “Howie” Button Jr., 88, died October 5, 2023 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle with his loving wife Diana by his side. Howie was born in New Britain, CT, September 30, 1935 the son of the late Howard and Catherine (Chaponi) Button Sr. Howie worked at Stanley Works in New Britain, CT for 42...
Verne B. Mckenney
Oct 5, 2023
Caribou – Verne B. McKenney, 84, died October 5, 2023, at the Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fort Fairfield, December 21, 1938, the son of the late Wendall and Dorothy (Ballard) McKenney. He attended Limestone Schools and was a graduate of the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. He married Patsy Bouchard...
Reno R. Lavoie
Oct 3, 2023
Reno Roger Lavoie, 74, of Cyr Plantation, passed away peacefully at home October 3, 2023 with his beloved wife Johanne at his side, surrounded by family.
Reno and Johanne were married in 1968 before he left to attend Army Basic training. He was a member of The Big Red One, serving valiantly in Vietnam until wounded. Though he lost a...
Sirena Peterson-Whitten
Oct 3, 2023
CARIBOU and PRESQUE ISLE – Sirena S. Peterson-Whitten, 65, died October 3, 2023 at Caribou. She was born in Presque Isle, June 5, 1958. Sirena was a 1976 graduate of Caribou High School, and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle, and studied at Chattanooga State. She married Thomas Whitten in 1994, and their careers kept them in the...
Elizabeth Fox
Oct 2, 2023
Caribou - Elizabeth Ann Devoe Fox, 68 died October 2, 2023 at her Caribou residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Mars Hill August 31, 1955 the daughter of the late Alfred and Mary (Socoby) Devoe. Elizabeth was a graduate of Central Aroostook High School and she married Wayne Fox Sr. on January 10, 1975. She was...
Roxann I. Parks
Sep 30, 2023
Caribou – Roxann I. Parks, 66, died September 30, 2023 at the Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle, following a brief illness. She was born in Presque Isle, January 2, 1957, the daughter of Richard and Alberta (Billings) Viel. Roxann was a 1976 graduate of Presque Isle High School and received her nursing degree from Northern Maine Vocational Technical Institute....
Walter Lindy Mattson
Sep 30, 2023
STOCKHOLM - Walter Lindy Mattson, 93, passed away peacefully on September 30th, 2023 with his family by his side. Lindy was born on January 22, 1930 in Caribou, Maine. He was next to the youngest of eight children of Henning Victor Mattson and Adeline Gladys (Hedman) Mattson. They grew up in Jemtland and Stockholm, Maine as descendents of the first...
Erlene Cheviot
Sep 28, 2023
WOODLAND – Erlene Marie Cheviot, 87, passed away on September 28, 2023 after an extended illness. She was born in Caribou, February 1, 1936 the daughter of Jasper and Willa (Thompson) Cote. She is survived by her daughter Eileen (David) Cyr, her sons, Timothy (Roberta) Cheviot, and James (Kim) Cheviot; her grandchildren Katie (Shane) Cyr, Lori (Kevin) Smith, Ashley Cheviot,...
Robert D. Carlow
Sep 22, 2023
CARIBOU - Robert (fondly remembered as Bob) Dalton Carlow passed into eternity at the Aroostook House of Comfort on September 22, 2023. His was a life filled with hard work and service to others.
Bob was born on June 12, 1932, in Lincoln, ME. He was one of eighteen children born to Gladys Grass Carlow and Lester Philip Carlow. When...
Mark L. Parks
Sep 22, 2023
WOODLAND - Mark L. Parks, 69 died September 22, 2023 in Caribou, following a period of declining health. He was born in Bridgewater December 7, 1953, son of the late Evan and Alice (Lilley) Parks. Mark was a graduate of Central Aroostook High School and received his associate degree in auto mechanics from Northern Maine Technical College. He was employed...
Marilyn Pinette
Sep 19, 2023
CARIBOU – Marilyn (Dube) Pinette, 79, died September 19,2023 at Caribou following a short illness. She was born in Fort Kent, September 6, 1944 the daughter of Alberie and Claudette (Saucier) Dube. Marilyn was a graduate of Fort Kent High School. On October 31, 1964 she married Irvin A. Pinette, and together they shared 46 years of marriage before his...
Audrey P. Bubar
Sep 19, 2023
CARIBOU – Audrey P. Bubar, 95, went to be with her Lord on September 19, 2023 at Caribou following a long illness. She was born in Caribou, June 28, 1928 the daughter of the late Harvey and Lulu (Rockwell) Hunter. Mrs. Bubar cleaned homes and assisted the elderly for several area families for many years. She was a longtime active...
Louis Leavitt
Sep 16, 2023
Caribou – Louis “Lou” M. Leavitt, 86, passed away after a brief illness on September 16, 2023 in Houlton surrounded by his adoring family. He was born in Lincoln, October 8, 1936 the son of the late Howard and Lottie (English) Leavitt. He attended Lee Academy and graduated from the University of Maine in 1957. Following college graduation, Lou served...
Lance Ellison
Sep 16, 2023
WOODLAND – Lance Ellison, 53, died unexpectedly September 16, 2023 at home in Woodland. He was born November 3, 1969 in Salisbury, MA, the son of Winthrop “Jake” and Shirley (Mayhair) Ellison. He graduated from Newburyport High School, and worked in tech support. On April 20, 1996 he married Kathryn Ledue, whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his...
Gordon J. Ouellette
Sep 9, 2023
Van Buren – Gordon J. Ouellette, 73, died September 9, 2023 in Eastport following a period of declining health. He was born in Cyr Plantation, January 21, 1950 the son of the late Leo and Gertrude (Martin) Ouellette. He was a 1969 graduate of Van Buren District High School. From 1970-1976 he served with the United States Army. Gordon owned...
David St. John
Sep 6, 2023
CARIBOU – David W. St. John, 72, passed away September 6, 2023, at his home. He was born in Caribou on January 9, 1951, to Louise (Bouchard) and Edmund St. John. Mr. St. John proudly served in the United States Marine Corps and then held several positions with the Department of Transportation. He is survived by his wife Corinne (Milliard)...
Freeman L. Cote
Sep 5, 2023
CARIBOU – Freeman Lloyd Cote, 89, died September 5, 2023 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Caswell, May 24, 1934 the youngest of 18 children of the late Louis and Idella (Walton) Cote. Freeman attended Caribou Schools, and owned and operated Cote’s Concrete for many years. He served with the United States Army. On September 2, 1972 he...
Rev. Brenda Farley
Aug 27, 2023
WOODLAND – Rev. Brenda Rose Farley, 79, went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 27, 2023 at her Woodland Residence. She was born in Rochester, NY, May 11, 1944 the daughter of the late Angelo and Evelyn (Philbrook) Amore. She married Carroll Farley in 1959 and was employed at McCain Foods for a number of years. Pastor...
Nikki L. Nelson
Aug 27, 2023
In New Sweden, Nikki Leigh Nelson, age 51, passed away suddenly on August 27, 2023. Born in Caribou on February 8, 1972, she was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Loretta (Chase) Nelson.
Nikki was known for her adventurous spirit, and exploring the great outdoors. She was fun-loving, spunky, with a touch of sarcasm and loved by all. A graduate...
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