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Richard B. Green

Richard B. Green

Mar 2, 2021

FARMINGDALE – Colonel Richard B. Green, Army National Guard Ret., 79, died unexpectedly March 2, 2021 at Maine Medical Center in  Portland. He was born in Presque Isle, December 21, 1941, the son of Fay and Gretchen (Boyd) Green. Richard was educated in  Presque Isle, and then attended Husson College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Business. Richard began his military...

Carl W. Ouellette

Carl W. Ouellette

Mar 1, 2021

CARIBOU – Carl Walter Ouellette, 69, died March 1, 2021 in Portland following an extended illness. He was born in Caribou on December 6, 1951. Carl was a 1970 graduate of Caribou High School and then earned his Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Maine at Fort Kent in 1974. He married his high school sweetheart, Annella...

Beatrice Wilkins

Beatrice Wilkins

Feb 28, 2021

CARIBOU – Beatrice M. Wilkins, 64, passed away February 28, 2021 with her family by her side at Caswell after a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, August 2, 1956 the daughter of Norman and Shirley (McLaughlin) Akerson, Sr. Beatrice worked in several different jobs, mostly during Harvest while her children were in school, as a cashier,...

Simone Thibodeau

Simone Thibodeau

Feb 26, 2021

CARIBOU – Simone Thibodeau, 86, passed away February 26, 2021 at Caribou. She was born in St. Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, September 29, 1934 the daughter of Joseph and Alma (Bergeron) Ouellette. On August 9, 1955 she married Norman Thibodeau, and together they shared over 65 years of marriage. Simone attended French school in Canada in her early years and...

Virginia Kelley

Virginia Kelley

Feb 26, 2021

Virginia M. Kelley, age 73, of Buckhannon, WV, died Friday, February 26, 2021, at her son’s residence in Buckhannon. She was born July 26, 1947, in Caribou, ME, a daughter of the late Benjamin and Helen Claudine Ricker White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Kelley. She is survived by three...

Denise A. Bell

Denise A. Bell

Feb 23, 2021

CARIBOU – Denise A. Bell, 79, passed away February 23, 2021 at the Maine Veteran’s Home in Caribou after a long courageous battle with alzheimer’s disease. She was born in Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada, April 3, 1941 the daughter of Alexander and Gabrielle (LePage) Angers. On May 5, 1962 she married the love of her life David V. Bell, together they...

Joanna Walsh-Ward

Joanna Walsh-Ward

Feb 14, 2021

On February 14, 2021, Joanna F. Walsh-Ward left this world for her eternal reward. She was born May 30, 1931, to Francis A. and Louise M. Walsh in Caribou, Maine.  Joanna passed away at St. Mary’s d’Youville from cancer after almost a year’s stay. Heartfelt thanks to the staff there for their devoted care of Joanna.She earned a B.S. degree...

Katherine Doody

Katherine Doody

Feb 14, 2021

Caribou and Waterville-Katherine Doody, 73 passed away peacefully February 14, 2021 at Woodland Senior Living in Waterville. She was born in Caribou September 21, 1947 the daughter of the late Glenwood and Elenor (McPhee) Doody. Kathy was a 1965 graduate of Caribou High School. After graduating, she moved to Connecticut but soon returned, deciding life in the fast lane wasn’t...

John Vanier

John Vanier

Feb 9, 2021

John E. Vanier Obituary(2/2/1930 – 2/9/2021)

It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.  John passed on peacefully Tuesday, February 9, 2021, at home, with his family by his side. He was born in Madawaska, Maine on February 2, 1930, one of seven children born to Emile and...

Philip Green Jr.

Philip Green Jr.

Feb 9, 2021

Philip Green Jr., 47, of Limestone, passed in his sleep, unexpectedly and peacefully on Feb. 9, 2021. Philip was born on August 23, 1973 to Deborah and Philip Green Sr in Caribou.   Born and raised in Caribou, he later moved to Florida to become a certified Harley Davidson mechanic.  He moved back to Maine, but always wanted to return to...

Philip L. Foss

Philip L. Foss

Feb 8, 2021

PERHAM – Philip L. Foss, 66, passed away February 8, 2021 at Caribou. He was born in Fort Fairfield, December 1, 1954 the son of Robert and Lula (Akerson) Foss. Phil attended Fort Fairfield High School, and following graduation entered the United States Navy. Following his military service he worked for the United States Civil Service, first at Loring Air...

Idella Mae Morrow

Idella Mae Morrow

Feb 6, 2021

Caribou-Idella Mae Morrow, 75 died February 6, 2021 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Caribou November 24, 1945 the daughter of the late Lawrence and Claudine (Nadeau) Morrow. Idella attended Caribou schools and was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was employed by several area manufacturing facilities including Converse, Birds Eye Foods as well as...

Marcia Demerchant

Marcia Demerchant

Feb 2, 2021

CARIBOU – Marcia L. DeMerchant, 77, died February 2, 2021 at Caribou following an extended illness.  She was born in St. Stephens, New Brunswick, Canada, July 19, 1943 the daughter of the late and Charles and Doris (Spear) Barnes, Jr.  She attended Eastport schools and was a 1961 graduate of Caribou High School.  She married David DeMerchant August 20, 1963. ...

Charles E. Hash

Charles E. Hash

Jan 25, 2021

CARIBOU – Charles E. Hash, Jr., passed away January 25, 2021 at Houlton following a period of declining health. He was born in Chicago, IL September 8, 1944 the son of Emma (Gradle) and Charles E. Hash, Sr. He was a graduate of Kelly High School in Chicago. Following graduation he joined the United States Air Force, which brought him...

Emmanuel Bouchard

Emmanuel Bouchard

Jan 22, 2021

CARIBOU – Emmanuel J. Bouchard, 25, died January 22, 2021 due to a snowmobile accident. Emmanuel was born September 22, 1995 in Presque Isle to Craig and Kelly Bouchard. Emmanuel graduated from Caribou High School in 2014, and then continued his education at the University of Maine at Presque Isle studying business. Emmanuel was a wonderful young man who was...

Veronica (Nikki) Dube

Veronica (Nikki) Dube

Jan 21, 2021

Connor - Veronica G. Dube (Nikki), Veronica G. Cyr, 80, passed away on January 21st at Cary Medical Center in Caribou surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born in Siegas, NB, Canada, July 10, 1940, the daughter of the late Noe and Aurore (Thibodeau) Cyr. Nikki was educated in the Catholic Schools and worked for...

Lily Ann (St. John) Searles

Lily Ann (St. John) Searles

Jan 18, 2021

CARIBOU – Lily Ann (St. John) Searles, 79, passed away unexpectedly January 18, 2021 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Caribou, February 24, 1941 the daughter of the late Edmund and Louise (Bouchard) St. John. Lily was a loving and devoted wife, mother, friend, sister and cousin. She loved knitting, crocheting, and playing Canasta. Lily also enjoyed her...

Judith Pinette Ackley

Judith Pinette Ackley

Jan 12, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our sister Judith Ann Pinette Ackley, 70, at the Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center due to complications from corticobasal ganglionic degeneration.  Judith was born on January 19, 1950.  She was the fifth child of eight to the late Ralph and Ann Pinette.  She graduated from Caribou High School in...

Luana L. Reitmeyer

Luana L. Reitmeyer

Jan 7, 2021

CARIBOU – Luana Louise (Ketch) Reitmeyer, 86, passed away January 7, 2021 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Fort Fairfield, August 29, 1934, the daughter of Cecil Boyd Ketch and Lela Beatrice (Maskell) Ketch.  She attended schools in Fort Fairfield, graduating in 1953. Mom was an independent soul who loved her morning ride to C & J's Service...

David (Mich) Michaud

David (Mich) Michaud

Jan 6, 2021

CARIBOU – David O. “Mich” Michaud, 94,  passed away January 6, 2021 at Bangor, after a short illness. He was born in Caribou, December 21, 1926 the son of the late Felix and Annie Michaud. Mich owned and operated Mich’s Repair in Caribou, and was a U-Haul Dealer for 20+ years. Mich served in the United States Army during WWII,...

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