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Dana S. Hersey

Dana S. Hersey

Mar 25, 2025

Dana Steven Hersey, a man adored by many, entered the Kingdom of Heaven on March 25, 2025. Dana was born on December 3, 1947 to Merle Hersey and Margaret Anderson Hersey.

Dana had many talents, and he worked as a mechanic, a job he excelled at and loved. A man of few words, he was forever lending a helping hand. Dana...

Cathy A. Labrenz

Cathy A. Labrenz

Mar 22, 2025

Cathy A. Labrenz, 69, died March 22, 2025 at the Caribou Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, June 1, 1955 the daughter of the late Maynard and Virginia (Nickerson) Stewart. Cathy was a 1974 graduate of Caribou High School, and was employed on military bases as a cleaning crew supervisor. She...

Phyllis A. Belanger

Phyllis A. Belanger

Mar 15, 2025

Phyllis Anne "Phyl" Belanger, 91, passed away peacefully following a brief illness on Saturday, March 15, 2025, surrounded by her family at the House of Comfort in Presque Isle. Born December 27, 1933 in Van Buren, Phyllis was the beloved daughter and oldest of eight children born to the late Gerald Belanger and Irene (Michaud) Belanger. Phyllis was a graduate...

Jean L. Michaud II

Jean L. Michaud II

Mar 9, 2025

Jean Louis Michaud II, 46, beloved son, brother, nephew, and friend, passed away on March 9, 2025. He was born in Caribou, Maine to Jean Louis Michaud and Sharon Berz.

Jean was a jack of all trades and known for his strong work ethic. He was passionate about the outdoors. You could often find him on the slopes or by the...

Joseph Donald Frederick Beaulieu

Joseph Donald Frederick Beaulieu

Mar 7, 2025

Joseph Donald Frederick Beaulieu, 78, died March 7, 2025 at Bangor Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a period of declining health. He was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, May 11, 1946 the son of the late Frederick D. and Harriet L. (Matchett) Beaulieu. He was a graduate of Fort Fairfield High School, and following high school graduation enlisted...

John W. Turechek

John W. Turechek

Mar 6, 2025

John William Turechek, 76, passed away Thursday, March 6, 2025 peacefully at home (his last wish) with his significant other, Mary, at his side along with a close friend, Kim Jalbert. John was born in Bridgeport, CT, the youngest child of Joseph and Pearl (Nowell) Turechek. He was educated in the Stratford Connecticut school system, before joining the United States...

Christine Elizabeth Smith

Christine Elizabeth Smith

Mar 5, 2025

Christine Elizabeth Smith, 61, went home to be with the Lord March 5th, 2025. She was born in Caribou on December 17, 1963, the daughter of the late Norman and Mary (McNeal) Clevette. Christine was a graduate of Caribou High School and spent her working career as a CNA/Medical Technician at Caribou Nursing Home, as well as Borderview in Van...

John W. Dow

John W. Dow

Mar 1, 2025

John Wayne Dow, Sr., 69, passed away March 1, 2025 in Presque Isle. He was born August 29, 1955 at the Loring Air Force Base Hospital in Limestone, the son of the late Norman and Josephine (Boulier) Dow. John was a man who preferred staying home to traveling, and enjoyed working around the house and tinkering with his vehicles. John...

Raelene Doherty

Raelene Doherty

Feb 27, 2025

Raelene Joy Doherty, 67, died February 27, 2025 at her Caribou residence following a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Caribou, October 9, 1957 the daughter of Ralph and Barbara (Sullivan) Doherty. Raelene attended Rockville High School, in Rockville, Connecticut, and worked as a Certified Nurses Aide for many years. Raelene was affectionately known to many friends as...

Mary McGraw

Mary McGraw

Feb 26, 2025

Mary Louise McGraw, 69, died February 26, 2025 at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital following a period of declining health. She was born in Perth-Andover, New Brunswick, Canada, on April 17, 1955 the daughter of the late William Sr. and Lena (Brown) McGraw. Mary enjoyed camping, especially at Portage Lake. She also enjoyed flowers, playing games, and spending time with...

Christine Theriault

Christine Theriault

Feb 26, 2025

Christine (Christianne) Theriault, 93, received her wings while surrounded by those who loved her on February 26, 2025 in Caribou, Maine. Christine was born on February 23, 1932, the 4th child of 16 siblings, to the late Clovis and Anna (Levesque) Martin in Saint Anne, New Brunswick, Canada.

Christine is survived by her husband of 67 years, Donald ‘Pit’ Theriault of...

Donald O. McGraw

Donald O. McGraw

Feb 24, 2025

Donald O. McGraw, 76, died February 24, 2025 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. He was born in Caribou, November 5, 1948. Don was a graduate of Simsbury High School in Simsbury, CT, and then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. After his military service he returned home to Aroostook County where he...

Richard Charles Hatch

Richard Charles Hatch

Feb 24, 2025

Caribou- Richard Charles Hatch, 88, passed away on February 24, 2025, at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle following a brief illness. Richard was born in Caribou, May 5, 1936 the son of Charles and Margaret (Mooers) Hatch. A lifelong resident of Caribou, Richard graduated as the valedictorian from Caribou High School in 1955 and went on to...

Cindy Therrien

Cindy Therrien

Feb 22, 2025

Cindy K. Therrien, 60, passed February 22, 2025 in Presque Isle following a battle with cancer. Born April 14, 1964 in St. Louis, Missouri, she was the daughter of Bobby and Clara Ann (Rains) Stevens. A graduate of McMinnville High School in McMinnville, Tennessee, she later moved to Norfolk, Virginia where she met the love of her life, David Therrien....

Bill J. Farley

Bill J. Farley

Feb 18, 2025

My dearest son, Bill J. Farley, gained his wings February 18, 2025 at home in Caribou. Bill was born in Caribou, April 27, 1980 the son of Dana and Augustine (Dubois) Farley. Billy was a recovering addict of 6 years, fighting the addiction and depression every day. Bill loved his drums and was an amazing cook. He won two all-state...

Carolyn J. Bouchard

Carolyn J. Bouchard

Feb 17, 2025

Carolyn J. Bouchard, 83, died unexpectedly February 17, 2025 in Caribou. She was born in Brentwood, NY, December 8, 1941 the daughter of William and Frieda (Seebeck) Viohl. On September 24, 1959 she married Laurent Bouchard. She spent countless hours at her “favorite store” Catholic Charities volunteering. Carolyn will be remembered as a kind and giving person who was the...

Sylvia M. Paradis

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

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

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

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,...

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