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Kevin J. Goodine

Kevin J. Goodine

Oct 19, 2023

Washburn – Kevin J. Goodine, 61, died October 19, 2023 at Caribou with his family at his bedside following a long illness. He was born in Presque Isle, January 23, 1962, the son of the late Jesse and Hazel (Dyer) Goodine. Kevin was a graduate of Washburn District High School. He married Cindy Carson in 1997. For over 18 years...

Susan Guerrette Juliano

Susan Guerrette Juliano

Oct 15, 2023

Susan Guerrette Juliano, 72, died on October 15, 2023 following a long period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, Maine, on November 2, 1950, the daughter of Lawrence and Fern (Bushey) Guerrette. She graduated from Caribou High School Class of 1969, NMVTI in 1975, and from Husson College in 1977. She worked as a CPA in the Portland...

Clair Dawson

Clair Dawson

Oct 15, 2023

Caribou – Clair Dawson, 79, died October 15, 2023 at the Aroostook House of Comfort, Presque Isle. He was born in Houlton, September 4, 1944, the son of the late Walter and Ella Dawson. Mr. Dawson was a graduate of Houlton High School and was employed for many years as the security/maintenance supervisor at the Aroostook Centre Mall. Clair will...

Bryan K. Cullins

Bryan K. Cullins

Oct 14, 2023

CARIBOU – Bryan K. Cullins, 63, died peacefully surrounded by family at home on October 14, 2023. He is now with his Lord and mother in eternal peace. Bryan was born on September 14, 1960 in Caribou, the son of Arthur and Marie (Gahagan) Cullins. He grew up in New Sweden, attending New Sweden Schools, graduating from Caribou High School...

Evelyn Marie Fournier

Evelyn Marie Fournier

Oct 12, 2023

Evelyn Marie Fournier, 97, passed away October 12, 2023 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou. She was born in Caribou, January 7, 1926 the daughter of Lee and Myrtle Doody. Evelyn is survived by a daughter, Sharon, sisters Mable and Joyce, grandson, Heath, granddaughters, Wendy and Heidi, great-grandsons, Brandon, Matthew, and Harrison, great granddaughters, Hayley and Taylor, a great-great-granddaughter,...

Byron D. Skidgel

Byron D. Skidgel

Oct 8, 2023

CARIBOU – Byron Donald Skidgel, 74, died October 8, 2023 at Caribou. He was born in Dexter, July 25, 1949 the son of the late Donald and Phyllis (Grant) Skidgel. He was a graduate of Washburn High School, and served with the United States Marine Corps during Vietnam. He married Susan Kirchner on December 30, 1972. Byron was a self-employed...

Donna Gurley

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Walter Lindy Mattson

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...

Roxann I. Parks

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....

Erlene Cheviot

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

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

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

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

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...

Lance Ellison

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...

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