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Shirley M Cote

Shirley M Cote

Nov 2, 2024

Waterbury: Shirley M. (Little) Cote-passed away November 2, 2024 at the age of 91.

She was born October 27, 1933 in Woodland, ME and was the daughter of the late Amos and Ella (Drost) Little.

She loved spending time with family, and adored her grandchildren and loved her children, above all she loved Jesus her Lord and Savior. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing,...

Mitchell W. James

Mitchell W. James

Nov 1, 2024

It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for his life that we announce the unexpected passing of Mitchell “Jim” James, a beloved father, brother, and friend. Mitchell left us on November 1, 2024, at the age of 61.

Mitchell was born in Abilene, TX, on December 29, 1962, to Wayman and Dominga James. Mitchell grew up in San Antonio, TX,...

Rhonda Jean Higgins

Rhonda Jean Higgins

Oct 31, 2024

Rhonda Jean Higgins, 73, died October 31, 2024 following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, July 30, 1951 the daughter of the late Erwin and E. Marie "Peggy" (Peers) Bengtson. Rhonda was a graduate of Caribou High School, and worked at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston as a registered nurse for many years. She is survived by...

Denise Rose McCormack

Denise Rose McCormack

Oct 30, 2024

Denise R. McCormack, 59, went home to be with the lord, October 30, 2024 in Caribou as her work on earth was done. She was born in Caribou, February 4, 1965 the fifth child of the late Dennis and Jeannette (Corbin) Gagnon Junior. Denise often commented on how fortunate she was to have amazing parents, who taught them work hard,...

Lida Sharp

Lida Sharp

Oct 28, 2024

Lida Sharp, 97, passed away October 28, 2024 at Eagle Lake. She was born in New Sweden, on March 2, 1927, one of 9 children born to Alfred and Lida (Meldrum) Anderson. Lida’s father moved the family and their appliance sales and service business to Caribou when she was very young. Lida was a 1944 graduate of Caribou High School...

Carolyn L. Cossiboom

Carolyn L. Cossiboom

Oct 25, 2024

Carolyn L. Cossiboom, 72, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Madawaska following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, April 24, 1952 the daughter of the late Frank and Ruby (Wilcox) Ryan. She attended Caribou Schools and was a member of the Caribou United Baptist Church. Carolyn sold insurance for many years, worked at the Caribou Public...

Carl Clifton Sjoberg

Carl Clifton Sjoberg

Oct 18, 2024

Carl Clifton Sjoberg, age 89, left earth to rejoin family, friends and fishing buddies and be received into his Lord and Savior’s loving arms on October 18, 2024. 

Carl was a loving husband to Sonja (Anderson) Sjoberg of Caribou and a caring father to Craig Sjoberg (Leni) of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Kevin Sjoberg (Sue) of Presque Isle, and Karen Reynolds (Jay)...

Jimmy L. Iott

Jimmy L. Iott

Oct 17, 2024

Jimmy L. Iott, 59, died October 17, 2024 in Portland, following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, March 19, 1965, the son of the late Jeremiah Doak and Joan Iott. Jimmy was a 1984 graduate of Caribou High School and he married Betty Neveu, June 21, 2015. He is a lifetime member of the Holy Rosary...

Diane J. Clavette

Diane J. Clavette

Oct 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Diane J. Clavette, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at the age of 70.

Diane was born on December 1, 1953, in Madawaska, Maine, the cherished daughter of the late Lorette and Ludger Clavette. A lifelong Mainer, Diane was known for...

Sheila R. Archer

Sheila R. Archer

Oct 14, 2024

Sheila Raye Archer, 75 died Oct. 14, 2024 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Presque Isle Feb. 21,1949 the daughter of the late Clarence and Amber (Rose) Archer. She attended Presque Isle Schools as well as the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Sheila was employed at Tater State for many years as well...

Allan C. Hallowell

Allan C. Hallowell

Oct 14, 2024

Perham – Allan Charles Hallowell, 89, died October 14, 2024 in Caribou. Mr. Hallowell was born November 6, 1934, in Soldier Pond, the son of the late Philip and Irene (Voisine) Hallowell. He was a graduate from high school and then went on to earn an Associates degree. 

Allan married Brenda Smith in 1983. Allen was employed with Helme Tobacco Company...

Philip D Doody

Philip D Doody

Oct 13, 2024

Caribou – Philip D. Doody, 97, died October 13, 2024 at Caribou. he was born in Caribou, March 19, 1927 and was raised by his mother Esther Doody Theriault and his grandmother Mariah Doody. Philip attended school in a one room school house, and when he was in 8th grade decided to join the Army. The recruiter wouldn’t let him...

Wanda E. Dyer

Wanda E. Dyer

Oct 13, 2024

Wanda E. Dyer, 68, died October 13, 2024 at the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. She was born in Caribou, October 31, 1955 the daughter of the late Clifford and Erlyne (Dorman) Gould. Wanda was employed in Materials Management at Northern Light A.R. Gould Hospital for 35 dedicated years. 

She is survived by her two children, Denise Spear of...

Shirley A. Searles

Shirley A. Searles

Oct 11, 2024

Shirley (Doak) Searles, 79 of Presque Isle and Caribou passed away unexpectedly, but peacefully at her home with her granddaughters, Lisa and Lindsey with her on October 11, 2024. She was born in Caribou, December 28, 1944 the daughter of Edward and Irene (Gagnon) Doak. Shirley was a graduate of Caribou High School, and married Gordon Searles on August 10,...

Velma M. St. Peter

Velma M. St. Peter

Oct 4, 2024

Velma Marie (Madore) St. Peter, 83, passed away on October 4, 2024 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. She was born on September 19, 1941, in Fort Kent, to Michael and Lucy (Michaud) Madore.

Velma attended Fort Kent High School, graduating in 1959. She had a deep faith and was an active member of the Parish of the Precious Blood...

Loretta E. Williams

Loretta E. Williams

Oct 2, 2024

Loretta Eva (Cyr) Williams, 98, died October 2, 2024 at Caribou Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a period of declining health. She was born in Limestone, the daughter of George and Elizabeth (Martin) Cyr.

Loretta married Arnold Williams on November 27, 1944, sharing nearly 70 years of marriage before his death in 2014. Together they farmed on the Lombard Road in...

James J. Kovach III

James J. Kovach III

Sep 30, 2024

CMSGT James J. Kovach III, USAF Ret., 87, died September 30, 2024 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born in Twin Rocks, Pennsylvania, March 11, 1937 the son of James and Helen (Buite) Kovach II. He was a graduate of Blacklick Valley High School. Following graduation enlisted in the United States...

Terry G. Perreault

Terry G. Perreault

Sep 28, 2024

Terry G. Perreault, 69, died September 28, 2024 at his Caribou residence following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, June 28, 1955 the son of Victor and Verna (Gahagan) Perreault. Terry was a man who could do almost anything. He was more prominently known as a truck driver and mechanic. Buried beneath his trucker exterior, Terry...

Marjorie M. Bell

Marjorie M. Bell

Sep 27, 2024

Our dear mother and grandmother Marjorie Mae Bell went to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her family, on September 27, 2024 at the age of 90. A natural nurturer and life enthusiast, she was the center of a large and loving family, and a cherished member of the community, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, resilience, kindness,...

Penny L. Green

Penny L. Green

Sep 27, 2024

Penny L. Green, 81, died unexpectedly September 27, 2024 in Caribou. She was born in Caribou, December 29, 1942, the daughter of Peter and Dorothy (Nichols) Beaulieu. Penny was a graduate of Caribou High School, and a graduate of cosmetology school. She worked for many years as the merchandise manager at J.C. Penney, and then as the office manager at...

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