Obituaries

Richard Ouillette

Richard Ouillette

Dec 14, 2016

Caribou-Richard R. Ouillette, 90 passed away December 14, 2016 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou October 27, 1926 the son of the late Arthur J. and Leona (Desjardins) Ouillette. He was a graduate of Caribou High School in 1944, joined the Army Air Corps shortly after graduation, and was later transferred to the US Air Force, serving in Germany...

Nancy Morneault Bell

Nancy Morneault Bell

Dec 12, 2016

Limestone and Caribou-Nancy A. Morneault Bell, 48 passed away unexpectedly December 12, 2016 at Limestone. She was born in Van Buren November 10, 1968 the daughter of Oniel and Yvette (Bouchard) Morneault. She was a 1987 graduate of Caribou High School. Surviving in addition to her parents of Caribou are her husband, Tyler Bell of Limestone, two daughters, Chelsey McBreairty...

Karlie Jo Smith Adams

Karlie Jo Smith Adams

Dec 10, 2016

Caribou-Karli Jo Adams, 33 passed away unexpectedly December 10, 2016 at Caribou. She was born in Presque Isle December 5, 1983, the daughter of Derek and Cindy (Kinney) Smith. Karli was a 2001 graduate of Caribou High School and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle as well as Northern Maine Community College. She was employed as a CNA...

Gladys Land

Gladys Land

Dec 7, 2016

Caribou-Gladys M. Land, 61 passed away December 7, 2016 after her battle with longterm illness. She was born in Fort Fairfield February 28, 1955, the daughter of the late Arthur J. and Beatrice A. (Blanchard) Pelkey. Gladys was predeceased by her husband Larry H. Land in June 2015. Keeping her memory alive is her three daughters; Tina Land and husband...

Jacqueine (Jackie/Jack) Harvey

Jacqueine (Jackie/Jack) Harvey

Dec 3, 2016

Fort Fairfield and Caribou-Jacqueline “Jackie/Jack” Ann Chapman Harvey, 77, passed away December 3, 2016 at Presque Isle following a long illness. She was born in Caribou December 1, 1939 the daughter of the late Maurice and Flora (Myshrall) Chapman. She was a graduate of Presque Isle High School and was very proud to have earned her B.A. from the University...

Beryl Hale

Beryl Hale

Dec 2, 2016

CARIBOU – Beryl Hale, 89, was lifted into heaven on the evening of December 2, 2016 surrounded by her loving family at Caribou. She was born in Caribou, April 3, 1927 the daughter of the late Arthur and Novella (Smith) Somers. Beryl was a 1944 graduate of Caribou High School and she married Dale M. Hale July 21, 1945. She...

Joan L. Iott

Joan L. Iott

Nov 29, 2016

CARIBOU – Joan L. Iott, 83, passed away November 29, 2016 at Caribou. She was born in Caribou, April 23, 1933 the daughter of the late Arthur and Latiffa (Violette) Iott. Joan was a lifelong member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the daughters of Isabella, and the Ladies of St. Anne. She was...

Staci J. Landeen

Staci J. Landeen

Nov 27, 2016

New Sweden-Staci J. Landeen, 51 passed away November 27, 2016 at Caribou following a long illness. She was born in Caribou, May 8, 1965, the daughter of the late Ed and Blanche (Walker) Whaley. She attended the Caribou Schools, was a member of the Gustaf Adolph Lutheran Church, and she married Scott Landeen. Staci was a CNA and was employed...

Michael M. Martin

Michael M. Martin

Nov 20, 2016

Caribou-Michael A. Martin, 60, passed away November 20, 2016 at Bangor. He was born in Caribou, December 19, 1955 the son of the Lawrence and Thelma (Levesque) Martin. He was a 1974 graduate of Caribou High School and then received his associate’s degree in mechanics from Eastern Maine Technical College. He was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church....

Laurie Bagley Sheehan

Laurie Bagley Sheehan

Nov 16, 2016

Woodland-Laurie Jo Bagley Sheehan, 51, died peacefully November 16, 2016 surrounded by her family at her home in Woodland. Laurie was born February 12, 1965 in San Diego California, the daughter of Neil and Barbara (Hamilton) Bagley. Growing up as a Navy brat, her early years were punctuated by regular relocations as her family was stationed in Newport, R.I., Coos...

Juanita T. Wheaton

Juanita T. Wheaton

Nov 11, 2016

CARIBOU - Juanita T. (Hathaway) Wheaton, age 86, went to be with her Lord and Savior on November 11, 2016. She was Born in Caribou, November 30, 1929 to Emmons and Laura (Spooner) Hathaway, the youngest of 6 children. Juanita graduated from Caribou High School on June 23, 1948 and married Sterling E. Wheaton on May 27, 1951. For her...

June M. Green

June M. Green

Nov 10, 2016

WOODLAND – June M. Green, 80, wife of the late Dale Green,passed away November 10, 2016 at Caribou. She was born in Woodland, March 24, 1936 the daughter of the late Fred and Laura (Landeen) Skidgel. She attended the Carson Pentecostal Church. She is survived by a son, Roger D. Green, a grandson, Roger D. Green II, both of Caribou,...

Birdena Cochran

Birdena Cochran

Nov 2, 2016

Perham-Birdena M. Cochran, 78, passed away peacefully November 2, 2016 at her Perham residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant six year struggle with cancer. She was born in Perham, February 10, 1938, the eldest daughter of the late Lewis and Beatrice (Butterfield) McBreairty. Birdena was employed by Burrell’s in Presque Isle for many years, retiring in 2003....

Bert Turner

Bert Turner

Nov 1, 2016

Washburn, Bert Turner, 100,passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Presque Isle. He was born March 3, 1916, in Washburn, the son of the late Scott and Mary (Libby) Turner. Bert and his brother Guy, took over the family farm in 1937 and farmed together for 40 years before retiring in 1977. Bert was well respected in the community...

Zachary Gagnon

Zachary Gagnon

Oct 22, 2016

Caribou - Zachary Gagnon, 13, earned his Angel wings on October 22, 2016, at 5:05 PM, following a long 3 year battle with Ewing’s sarcoma. Zachary’s final days were spent with family and friends, in the comfort of his home, to preserve his dignity and be assured he felt most at ease. It is uplifting that generous medical staff from...

Everett (Jim) Cole

Everett (Jim) Cole

Oct 18, 2016

Caribou-Everett “Jim” L. Cole 78, passed away peacefully October 18, 2016 at Caribou surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lincoln August 23, 1938 the son of the late Donald and Antoinette (Bates) Cole. Everett was a 1957 graduate of Cony High School and then joined the US Air Force to “see the world”. He was stationed at...

Frances Nadine Sager

Frances Nadine Sager

Oct 14, 2016

CARIBOU – Frances Nadine Sager, 80, passed away October 14, 2016. She was born in Moultrie, GA, October 24, 1935 the daughter of the late George M. and Clarice E. (Weldon) Lindsey. On August 24, 1953 she married Ritner Guy ‘Skip” Sager. She attended the United Baptist Church in Caribou. She very much enjoyed her time with the people and...

John Ala Jr.

John Ala Jr.

Oct 10, 2016

CARIBOU – John F. Ala Jr., 70, passed away October 10, 2016 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Kearney, NJ on February 15, 1946 the son of John F. and Edna (Sandford) Ala Sr. He graduated from high school in East Brunswick, NJ and joined the U.S. Air Force at the age of 17. John served with the...

Edgar Gagnon

Edgar Gagnon

Oct 8, 2016

CARIBOU – Edgar H. Gagnon, 86, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center following a brief illness. Edgar fought a courageous battle against Parkinson disease with great dignity. Edgar was born January 15, 1930 in Caribou, the son of the late Albert “Bert” and Elizabeth (Byram) Gagnon. He attended and graduated from the Caribou schools,...

Teresa (Terri) Moreland

Teresa (Terri) Moreland

Oct 8, 2016

CARIBOU – Teresa “Terri” J. Moreland, 54, passed away October 8, 2016 at Caribou. She was born June 9, 1962 in Freeport, IL, the daughter of Darrel and June (Brinkmeier) Baker. She was employed as an assistant manager for Sherman Williams, was a self-employed cosmetologist and more recently was employed in the gift shop at The Aroostook Medical Center. In...