Obituaries

Matthew Peter Milliard

Matthew Peter Milliard

Dec 5, 2025

Matthew Peter Milliard, 29, died unexpectedly December 5, 2025, in Caribou, leaving behind a legacy of courage, love, and redemption. Matt's life was not defined by his struggles but by the strength and heart he showed in overcoming them. He believed deeply that people are not the sum of their mistakes, and he proved that every single day through his...

Rosemary A. Piccolella

Rosemary A. Piccolella

Nov 29, 2025

Rosemary A. “Rosa” Piccolella, 77, died November 29, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle with her family by her side. She was born in Houlton, January 14, 1948 the daughter of Earl J. and Dorothy E. (Levasseur) Sowers. Rosemary attended Houlton and Presque Isle schools, graduating from Presque Isle High School in 1966. She then worked...

Constance J. Michaud

Constance J. Michaud

Nov 28, 2025

Constance Jean Michaud, 77, passed away November 28, 2025 in Presque Isle. She was born February 25, 1948 in Presque Isle, the daughter of Roger and Lottie (Leith) Sutter. She and Gerald L. Michaud were married on December 31, 1968. She was employed by the City of Caribou for 33 years, retiring in 2019, and enjoyed serving the public during...

James F. Murphy, Jr.

James F. Murphy, Jr.

Nov 20, 2025

James (Jim) F. Murphy, Jr., 81, died November 20, 2025 at The Aroostook House of Comfort following a period of declining health. He was born in the Bronx, NY, on January 8, 1944 the son of James F. Murphy, Sr. and Alice (O'Neill) Murphy. He was always very proud of his Irish heritage. Jim had an entrepreneurial spirit. He began...

Raymond R. Vogel, Jr.

Raymond R. Vogel, Jr.

Nov 19, 2025

Raymond R. Vogel, Jr., 77, died November 19, 2025 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Paterson, NJ, November 21, 1947 the son of the late Raymond R. Vogel Sr. and Mae Edith (Geene) Vogel. Raymond was a high school graduate and then entered into the United States Air Force. He worked for many years in Caribou as a...

Dean E. Newby

Dean E. Newby

Nov 17, 2025

Dean E. Newby, 66, died Monday, November 17, 2025 in Caribou with his wife at his side. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, May 18, 1959 the son of the late George and Pauline (Warner) Newby. Dean earned his bachelor’s degree in chemistry. He worked in sales for InventHelp for several years. Dean celebrated 42 years of sobriety on October...

James "Jim" Wright

James "Jim" Wright

Nov 9, 2025



Caribou- James “Jim” Wright, 67, went home to be with the Lord November 9, 2025 in Bangor with his loving wife by his side. He was born in Ohio, July 16, 1958, where he spent his childhood until he fell in love and married Janice Doody who led him to Caribou. He served with the United States Army. Jim and...

Diana H. Rossignol

Diana H. Rossignol

Nov 7, 2025

Diana H. Rossignol, 82, died November 7, 2025 at a Caribou healthcare facility. She was born in Caribou, July 29, 1943 the daughter of the late Agnes (Levesque) and Ralph McNeal Sr. Diana worked in several local factories, but her primary job was raising her family. She was a beloved Mom to her 6 children, and a devoted wife. She...

Claude J. LaMothe

Claude J. LaMothe

Nov 7, 2025

Claude J. LaMothe, 86 died November 7, 2025 at Maine Veterans Home, Bangor, following a period of declining health. He was born in Baker Lake, New Brunswick, Canada, April 7, 1939 the son of the late Arthur and Antoinette (Berube) LaMothe. Mr. LaMothe served with the US Army during the early years of the Vietnam Conflict. He married Norma St....

Robert L. LeBlanc

Robert L. LeBlanc

Nov 7, 2025

Robert L. LeBlanc, 85, was called home to be with his Lord and Savior, Friday, November 7, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou. He was born December 30, 1939, in Skowhegan, Maine.

Bob was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. Bob was a proud veteran of the US Air Force, spending...

Marjorie L. Dahlgren

Marjorie L. Dahlgren

Nov 6, 2025

Marjorie L. Dahlgren, 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior November 6, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born in Woodland, March 30, 1936 the daughter of the late Glenn and Lida (Anderson) Campbell. Marge was a graduate of Caribou High School, and later the University of Maine at Presque Isle, earning...

Bertha M.Libby

Bertha M.Libby

Nov 2, 2025

Bertha May Libby, 87, died November 2, 2025 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, May 4, 1938 the daughter of the late Wilfred and Corinne (LaChance) Martin Sr. Bertha attended the Holy Rosary Catholic School and was a graduate of Caribou High School. She attended beauty school in...

Anita M. Tarr

Anita M. Tarr

Nov 2, 2025

Anita M. Tarr, 97, died November 2, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born at home in Perham, April 29, 1928 the daughter of the late Harry and Leona (Roy) Dickinson. Anita attended Washburn, Caribou, and Freeport High Schools. Her first job was as a telephone operator in Presque Isle. On June 15, 1946,...

Joseph G. Caron

Joseph G. Caron

Oct 31, 2025

Caribou – Joseph G. Caron, 91, died October 31, 2025 at the Caribou Nursing Home after a long illness. He was born June 28, 1934 in Caribou, the son of the late Joseph and Laura (Ouellette) Caron.

He attended Caribou schools and married the late Annette B. Bouchard on June 28, 1956. He was a longtime salesman for Cyr Brothers Meat...

Barbara L. Tilley

Barbara L. Tilley

Oct 27, 2025

Barbara L. Tilley, 83, died October 27, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born in Caribou, September 28, 1942 the daughter of the late Benjamin and H. Claudine (Ricker) White. Barb was a 1960 graduate of Caribou High School, and worked for many years at Cary Medical Center in various capacities including as a...

Susan J. Ross

Susan J. Ross

Oct 21, 2025

Susan J. Ross, 71, died October 21, 2025 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Maine, August 18, 1954 the daughter of Arthur Fenlason and D. Mae Sloan Daniels. Susan was a graduate of University of Maine at Presque Isle, where she earned both an associate degree and a bachelor’s degree. Susan was predeceased by her parents, and by...

Steven G. Sperry

Steven G. Sperry

Oct 17, 2025

Captain Steven G. Sperry, Caribou Fire Department - Retired, died October 17, 2025 in Presque Isle following a brief illness at the age of 73. Steve was born in Caribou, May 10, 1952 the son of the late Gardner and Dolores (Fournier) Sperry. He was a graduate of Caribou High School, where he was a member of the 1969 State...

Germaine M. Albair

Germaine M. Albair

Oct 13, 2025

Caribou-Germaine M. Albair, 100, passed away peacefully October 13, 2025 at Caribou. She was born in Frenchville February 26, 1925 the daughter of the late Joseph and Regina (Gagnon) Bouchard. Germaine grew up in a large and loving family being one of 13 children. In her early years the family moved to Caribou. After high school, she proudly drove staff...

Christine M. Sirois

Christine M. Sirois

Oct 10, 2025

Christine Mary Sirois, Teena, 90, died October 10, 2025, at her Connor residence. She was born in Madison Maine, October 10, 1935, the daughter of Percy and Abby Stewart. She attended Madison schools and was a graduate of Madison High School. Teena worked and lived much of her life in Caribou Maine. She was a loving devoted wife, mother and...

Robert Cyr

Robert Cyr

Oct 7, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Cyr, 87, died October 7, 2025 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Fort Kent, July 24, 1938 the son of Romeo and Ella (Gagnon) Cyr. Robert was a graduate of Fort Kent Community High School; he then served in the United States Army attached to the 1st Cavalry Division at Camp Hovey in the Korean theater...