John W. Burba
Aug 10, 2025
John William Burba, 78, died August 10, 2025 at his Caribou residence surrounded by family following a hard-fought courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Norwich, CT, December 22, 1946 the son of the late William and Frances Mary (Knight) Burba, Jr. John served in the United States Air Force during Vietnam, earning several medals and achieving the rank...
Freddie R. Brown, Jr.
Aug 7, 2025
Freddie R. Brown Jr., 68, died August 7, 2025 in Caribou. He was born in Fort Fairfield, July 24, 1957 the son of the late Freddie and Phyllis (Adams) Brown Sr. Freddie attended Caribou schools, and married Harriet Gilliam on December 9, 1976. Freddie was a self-employed truck driver for many years, and also worked for several area trucking companies....
Jeffery Rodgers
Aug 6, 2025
Jeffery C. Rodgers, 67, died August 6, 2025 in Stockholm. He was born in Ohio, July 17, 1958 the son of the late William and Marilyn Carol (Scanlon) Rodgers. Jeff served in the United States Navy, and following worked as a controls engineer. Jeffery was predeceased by his parents, his three siblings, and his wife. He is survived by two...
Rene F. St. Peter, Jr.
Aug 5, 2025
Rene St. Peter Jr. 68, died unexpectedly August 5, 2025 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou July 8, 1957 the son of the late Rene and Blanche (Theriault) St. Peter Sr. He was a 1976 graduate of Caribou High School where he played high school basketball. Rene owned and operated Rene’s Masonry in Caribou for many years.
He is survived...
Leonard F. W. Gilliam
Aug 2, 2025
Leonard Gilliam, 71, died unexpectedly August 2, 2025 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Bath, September 22, 1953 the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Doherty) Gilliam. Leonard enjoyed woodworking and was employed by area farmers. He is survived by his wife, Kim L. (Emery) Gilliam, a son, Shawn Howe both of Caribou, a special sister, Ellee...
Beverly Raymond
Jul 31, 2025
Beverly Brown Raymond, 94, died July 31, 2025 at Fort Kent. She was born in Worcester, MA, September 4, 1930 the daughter of the late Walter and Gertrude (Dillon) Brown. She was a graduate of Cushing Academy in Massachusetts as well as Blackstone College in Virginia. Bev enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1952 and served during Korea....
Gregory E. Bell
Jul 30, 2025
Gregory E. Bell, 71, died July 30, 2025 in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, the son of Elmer and Regina (Greenier) Bell. He was a Graduate of Limestone High School. Gregory was a self-employed farmer in the Limestone area. He enjoyed riding and racing snowmobiles; and was an avid NASCAR fan.
He is survived...
Charles A. Beidelman
Jul 27, 2025
Charles “Chuck” Beidelman, 87, passed away July 27, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle following a period of declining health. He was born in White Hall, PA, September 27, 1937, the son of the late LeRoy and Mary (Holley) Beidelman. Chuck was a graduate of Bethlehem High School, and the Bethlehem Vocational School with a degree...
Patrick D. Bither
Jul 23, 2025
Patrick Donald Bither, 60, died July 23, 2025 in Caribou following a brief but intense illness with cancer. He was born in Presque Isle, September 1, 1964 the son of Vayne and Donna (Webb) Bither. Patrick attended New Sweden Consolidated School and was a 1982 graduate of Caribou High School. He served in the United States Navy from 1983-1986 as...
Mary Jean McGlinn
Jul 20, 2025
It is with deep love and gentle sorrow that we announce the passing of Mary Jean McGlinn, who left us peacefully on Sunday, July 20th, 2025, at the age of 76. Though she faced the world with an intellectual disability, Mary lived a life rich with joy, sincerity, and the kind of wisdom that reminds us of what truly matters.
Born...
Richard E. Theriault
Jul 20, 2025
Richard E. Theriault, 76, died July 20, 2025 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou. He was born in Caribou, November 18, 1948 the son of the late Alfred and Alice (Hunter) Theriault. Richard served in the United States Army during Vietnam and was employed by several area potato farmers and carpenters. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Fitzherbert...
Lisa A. Pictou
Jul 18, 2025
Lisa A. Pictou, 56, died July 18, 2025 in Bangor following a brief illness. She was born in Presque Isle, January 24, 1969 the daughter of the late Jeremiah and Joan (Iott) Doak . She is survived by two children, David Pictou of Van Buren, and Julie Pictou of Presque Isle, one sister, Donna McGraw of Caribou, one grandson, Bradley....
Ina Doody
Jul 14, 2025
Ina M. Doody, 90, went home to her Savior on Monday, July 14, 2025 following a period of failing health. She was born in Allagash, March 14, 1935 the daughter of Roland and Eva (McBreairty) Jackson.
Ina moved to Caribou and met her future husband, Dana G. Doody. Dana and Ina were married for 70 wonderful years, had six children, eight...
Willis Sutherland
Jul 14, 2025
Our Dad, Willis Sutherland, passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025 at his home in Caribou. He was born on February 24, 1932 to Aldelbert and Marie (Hardacker) Sutherland on the family farm on the Brown Road in Woodland as were most of his brothers and sisters. Dad walked to the 1 room Woodland School House alongside his siblings but...
Anna M. (Spooner) Roberts
Jul 7, 2025
Anna Marie Spooner Roberts died at Caribou Nursing Home after a period of declining health on July 7, 2025 , two days after her 108th birthday.
Anna was born in Caribou, Maine, July 5, 1917, the daughter of Silas B. and Mercy (Smith) Spooner who were farmers on the East Presque Isle Road. She attended the Green Ridge School, a one-room...
Michael A. Gilliam
Jul 6, 2025
Woodland-Michael A. Gilliam 68, died July 6, 2025 at Portland. He was born in Bath, September 26, 1956 the son of the late Robert and Roberta (Doughty) Gilliam. Michael married Cheryl Tarbox Nov. 26, 1976. He was employed for many years by several area potato growers including Carroll Anderson as well as Moir Farms. Surviving in addition to his wife...
Russell L. Chamberland
Jul 4, 2025
Russell L. Chamberland, 54, died July 4, 2025 in Caribou surrounded by family following a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Presque Isle, March 9, 1971. He attended Presque Isle, Easton and Caribou schools, graduating from Caribou High School in 1990. Russell then went on to earn his Boiler/Refrigeration Operator’s license and worked at McCain Foods...
Norman "Billy" Martin
Jul 2, 2025
Norman J. “Billy” Martin, 73, died with his family by his side on July 2, 2025 at Cary Medical Center. He was born in Caribou, on February 18, 1952 the son of the late Norman and Doris (Plourde) Martin.
He was a 1970 graduate of Caribou High School and was a member of the Maine Army National Guard for 30 years,...
Paul G. Thompson
Jun 26, 2025
Paul G. Thompson, 77, died June 26, 2025 in Bangor. He was born in Limestone, March 4, 1948 the son of the late Preston and Ruth (Harvey) Thompson. Paul was a graduate of Limestone High School and was employed as a state and federal food inspector. Paul was member of the Limestone United Methodist Church for many years, past-president of...
Orrick E. Damboise
Jun 25, 2025
Orrick E. Damboise, 68, died June 25, 2025 at a residential care facility in Hancock. He was born in Caribou, March 10, 1957, the son of the late Edmund Owen and Evelyn Mary (Doucette) Damboise. Orrick was a member of the Caribou High School class of 1976 and served with the United States Army. He was employed by several area...