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Karen L. Shaw

Karen L. Shaw

Nov 30, 2024

Karen Lee Shaw, 70, died November 30, 2024 in Caribou following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, November 30, 1954 the daughter of the late C. Whitcomb and Janet (Foster) Shaw. Karen was a graduate of Caribou High School, and of Boston University. She worked for many years as an Ophthalmology Medical Assistant, retiring in Peoria, IL. After...

Thomas R. Emmert

Thomas R. Emmert

Nov 28, 2024

Thomas Richard Emmert, 69, died November 28, 2024 at his Caribou residence. He was born in New Kensington, PA, August 17, 1955, the son of the late Richard and Carolyn (Powell) Emmert. He was a graduate of Burrell High School in Lower Burrell, PA, and after graduation enlisted in the United States Air Force. He made his career in the...

Roger Saucier

Roger Saucier

Nov 24, 2024

Roger Saucier, 80, died November 24, 2024 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. He was born in Eagle Lake, May 28, 1944 the son of William and Clarina Saucier. Roger was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He worked in the grocery business for many years as a wholesaler. He was predeceased by his wife of 60...

Gilles M. Michaud

Gilles M. Michaud

Nov 24, 2024

Gilles M. Michaud, 74, died unexpectedly November 24, 2024 at his Caribou residence. He was born in Grand Falls, New Brunswick, Canada, August 15, 1950 the son of the late Morrell and Joanne (Corbin) Michaud. Gil owned and operated Gilles Michaud Farms for over 48 years. Surviving in addition to his significant other of many years, Jennie Faye and her...

Robert W. Locke

Robert W. Locke

Nov 22, 2024

Robert (Bob) W. Locke, 97, died November 22, 2024, with family by his side. 

Originally from Canaan, Vermont, born on February 12, 1927, Bob was the youngest of the late John and Nellie (Yates) Locke’s five children. He was a graduate of Canaan High School, earned his bachelor’s degree in forestry at the University of Maine at Orono, and was a...

Ann Louise Gottwals

Ann Louise Gottwals

Nov 21, 2024

Ann Louise Gottwals, 76, died November 21, 2024 at Frenchville. She was born in New Haven, Connecticut on March 22, 1948 the daughter of the late Donald H. and Louise (Hugins) Holabird. Ann was employed as an administrator at Grace New Haven Hospital in Connecticut for many years. She is survived by a son, Jeremy Gottwals and wife Isabelle of...

Ruth Chamberlain

Ruth Chamberlain

Nov 14, 2024

Ruth Chamberlain, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and cherished member of the Caribou community, passed away peacefully at her home on November 14, 2024, at the age of 74. She was born on August 30, 1950, in Caribou, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Bertha (LeClair) Ouellette.

Ruth lived her life with quiet strength and independence, fully embracing the simple...

Wallace  "Wally" Everett

Wallace "Wally" Everett

Nov 13, 2024



Woodland Wallace (Wally) L. Everett, 61 died November 13, 2024 at Caribou with his little sister by his side. He was born in Caribou April 4, 1963 the son of the late Jenny and Ronald (Everett) Rafford. He was a graduate of Caribou High School and enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with family and friends. Wally had a passion...

Wallace J. Fraser

Wallace J. Fraser

Nov 9, 2024

Wallace John Fraser, 69, died November 9, 2024 in Caribou following a period of declining health. He was born April 25, 1955 in Fort Fairfield the son of Willard Douglas and Mary Helen (Peter-Paul) Fraser. Wallace was a 1972 graduate of Fort Fairfield High School. He was employed as a long-haul truck driver for many years, including in Iraq for...

Phyllis V. Curless

Phyllis V. Curless

Nov 8, 2024

Phyllis V. Curless, 80, passed away peacefully on November 8, 2024 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Winterville, Maine on November 26, 1943, the daughter of Patrick and Rita (Godin) Gagnon. She married James Curless on June 4, 1983. Phyllis worked at McCains for many years, and was a longtime communicant of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. 

Phyllis is survived...

Gary Cameron

Gary Cameron

Nov 3, 2024

Gary L. Cameron, 75, died November 3, 2024 in Bangor following a period of declining health. He was born in Caribou, October 24, 1949 the son of the late Judson and Celia (Smith) Cameron Jr. He was a 1967 graduate of Caribou High School, and attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle. Gary served with the U.S. Army National...

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...

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