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Theresa Skonieczny

Theresa Skonieczny

May 23, 2020

CARIBOU – Theresa Skonieczny, 90, wife of the late Michael Skonieczny, passed away May 23, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Calverton, NY, November 8, 1929 the daughter of the late Nikodem and Amelia (Suchocka) Hodukavich. She attended and later graduated from Bellport High School in New York.  Theresa was a faithful member of the Holy...

Ruth Getchell

Ruth Getchell

May 9, 2020

CARIBOU – Ruth M. Getchell, 92, passed away May 9, 2020 in Caribou. She was born in North Adams, MA, November 29, 1927 the daughter of the late Albert F. and Dorthey M. (Morrison) Norris. In June of 1946 she married Russell C. Getchell Jr., and he predeceased her in 1984. Ruth was a cook at Caribou Middle School for...

Joseph Chamberlain

Joseph Chamberlain

May 9, 2020

WOODLAND – Joseph C. Chamberlain, 75, died unexpectedly May 9, 2020 at his Woodland residence. He was born in Easton, July 13, 1944 the son of Dennis and Katherine (Makepeace) Chamberlain. On December 2, 1967 he married the love of his life, Gloria Gagnon, and together they shared 53 years  of marriage. Joseph worked for many years at M.J. Ouellette...

Rita Ewing

Rita Ewing

May 8, 2020

CARIBOU -  Rita C. Ewing, 90, passed away May 8, 2020 at Caribou following a period of declining health. She was born in Caribou, April 18, 1930, the daughter of the late Colby and Stella (Allen) Clark.  Rita married Kenneth M. Ewing on November 6, 1948, and together they shared 67 years of marriage until his death in 2015. She...

Armand Devost

Armand Devost

May 8, 2020

CARIBOU - Armand J. Devost, 68, passed away May 8, 2020, at his Caribou residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Sainte-Anne, New Brunswick, Canada, October 30, 1951 the son of Rino and Jeanne (Fortin) Devost. He was a tanker driver for John T. Noble Construction for many years. Armand loved to sing, especially karaoke...

Avis Mcdougal Armstrong

Avis Mcdougal Armstrong

Apr 27, 2020

CARIBOU – Avis McDougal Armstrong, 91, passed away April 27, 2020.  She was born in Caribou, April 22, 1929 the daughter of Hazelton and Madeline (Levesque) McDougal.  Avis married Kenneth Donald Armstrong on January 16, 1946.  She was a graduate of Caribou High School Class of 1946, and the University of Maine at Presque Isle as a Certified Librarian in...

Terry Allen Sprague

Terry Allen Sprague

Apr 26, 2020

WESTFIELD – Terry Allen Sprague, 50, passed away April 26, 2020, at Presque Isle. He was born in Presque Isle, October 21, 1969, the son of George Sprague and Sharon (Dewitt) Morrow. Terry attended the Caribou school system and later obtained his CDL.  This set the course for many years as a long-haul truck driver. He was most recently employed...

Mary Alice Avis Buchanan Zurbach

Mary Alice Avis Buchanan Zurbach

Apr 20, 2020

TUSCON, AZ - Mary Alice Avis Buchanan Zurbach, 83, beloved wife of Jon J. Zurbach, died April 20, 2020 in Tuscon, AZ. She was born in Fort Kent, on November 1, 1936.  She was preceded in death by her parent, Gerald E. Buchanan (1997) and Clara E. Buchanan (2000). She is survived by her daughter, Sheila D. Smith; her grandson,...

Gloria R. Sandstrom

Gloria R. Sandstrom

Apr 19, 2020

STOCKHOLM – Gloria R. Sandstrom, 88, died April 19, 2020 at Presque Isle. She was born in Augusta, August 16, 1931 the daughter of the late Joseph and Alfreda (Turcotte) Bedard. She was a graduate of Skowhegan High School, and received her RN Degree from H.H.M. Hospital in Gardner, MA. She married Gerald Sandstrom, March 27, 1954 and he predeceased...

Beulah Burgess

Beulah Burgess

Apr 18, 2020

BRADENTON, FL and WOODLAND – Sister Beulah Burgess, 89, went Home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on April 18, 2020 at Bayvue Nursing Home in Bradenton, FL. She was born in Woodland, November 17, 1930 the daughter of Warren and Gertrude (Wark) Burgess. One of six children, her and her siblings worked together on the family...

Margaret Turner

Margaret Turner

Apr 16, 2020

WASHBURN - Margaret Joyce (Rand) Turner, 79,  passed away peacefully after an extended stay at Northern Light Continuing Care Center in Mars Hill on April 16, 2020.   Margaret was born on April 9, 1941, in Mapleton, daughter to the late Wallace and Lucy Rand. Margaret is survived by her five sons; Andrew Turner and his wife Donna of Wade, Scott...

Judith Anne Snell

Judith Anne Snell

Apr 13, 2020

CARIBOU – Judith Anne Snell, 60, passed away unexpectedly April 13, 2020 at her Caribou residence. She was born in Caribou, March 18, 1960, the daughter of Adeodat “Eddie” and Lottie (Guerrette) Belanger. Judy attended Holy Rosary Parochial School, and was a Caribou High School Class of 1979 graduate. On July 26, 1980 she married, Donald Snell, and together they...

Virginia Erickson

Virginia Erickson

Apr 13, 2020

NEW SWEDEN and BANGOR – Virginia “Ginny” Fredeline Erickson, 90, passed awaypeacefully, surrounded by her loving daughters, at her home in Bangor on April 13, 2020, after a brief period of declining health. She was born in Perham, on May 24, 1929, to Richard and Lillian (Landeen) Rasmussen, the third of six children. Virginia was very proud of her Danish...

George L. Clayton

George L. Clayton

Apr 8, 2020

CARIBOU – George L. Clayton, 96, passed away April 8, 2020 at Caribou. He was born in Masardis, June 4, 1923 the son of the late Leon L. and Marion (Robinson) Clayton. Mr. Clayton served in the US Army during WWII and was a member of the Henry B. Pratt Post 15 American Legion, as well as a life member...

Mackenzie Ann Chamberlain

Mackenzie Ann Chamberlain

Apr 7, 2020

CARIBOU – Mackenzie Ann Chamberlain, passed away suddenly  at the age of 21 on April 7, 2020. She was born in Caribou on April 19, 1998, the daughter of Shelly Chamberlain and Shane Forbes. Kenzie had a smile that would light up a room and a big beautiful blue eyes that sparkled. She was outgoing, strong, and had this loud...

Thomas Griffin

Thomas Griffin

Apr 2, 2020

STOCKHOLM – Thomas J. Griffin, 86, passed away April 2, 2020 at Caribou following a long illness. He was born in New York City, NY,  March 28, 1934. He attended the Cardinal Hayes School, and was employed by Citi Bank as a teller, and later an assistant manager. Thomas proudly served in the U.S. Marine Corps. On November 26, 1960...

David R. Masse

David R. Masse

Mar 30, 2020

David R. Masse, 60, of Caribou passed away the morning of March 30th, 2020 in Presque Isle. He was born in Hartford, CT on December 23rd, 1959.  When he was 17, he enlisted in the national guard and served for 6 years.  He spent time as a manager at McDonald in Caribou.  He spent many years working construction with G&G...

Doris G. Blanchette

Doris G. Blanchette

Mar 29, 2020

Doris G. Blanchette, 97, passed on to the heavenly kingdom on March 29, 2020 at the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. Doris was born on April 25, 1922 in Caribou the 13th child of Victor and Mary (Chaloult) Ouellette. Doris was the last surviving sibling of the 15 Ouellette children. Doris was married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church on October...

Geraldine Englund

Geraldine Englund

Mar 29, 2020

CARIBOU – Geraldine “Gerri” E. Englund, 91, died March 29, 2020 at Caribou. She was born in Burtts Corner, New Brunswick, Canada, October 28, 1928, a daughter of the late Henry and Muriel Brown. She married James Englund on August 29, 1947, and he predeceased her in 1999. Geraldine is survived by her brother, Willis and his wife, Pauline, two...

Elsie Beaulieu

Elsie Beaulieu

Mar 25, 2020

CARIBOU – Elsie Beaulieu, 95, passed away March 25, 2020 at Caribou following a long illness. She was born in Caribou, October 25, 1924 the daughter of Xavier and Veronica (Rossignol) St. Peter. Elsie was a longtime faithful communicant of Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She is survived by a daughter, Janice Beaulieu of Caribou, a sister, Edna Adams of MO,...

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