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Rita Marie Evans

Rita Marie Evans

Jun 26, 2019

CARIBOU – Rita Marie Evans, 66, passed away unexpectedly June 26, 2019 at Caribou. She was born October 10, 1952 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Robert and Rita (Djerf) McMahan. Rita will be fondly remembered as a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by her two daughters, Sarah and husband Justin Love, and Sherrie Evans, all...

Darlene M. Griffeth

Darlene M. Griffeth

Jun 19, 2019

WOODLAND – Darlene M. Griffeth, 73, passed away June 19, 2019 at Caribou. She was born May 24, 1946 in Caribou, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Mable (McLaughlin) Brown. Darlene was a graduate of Caribou High School, and was employed at potato service for many years. In September of 1976 she married Ronald Griffeth, and together they shared...

Dennis W. Young

Dennis W. Young

Jun 16, 2019

PRESQUE ISLE – Dennis W. Young, 42, passed away June 16, 2019 in Presque Isle. He was born in Presque Isle, November 11, 1976, the son of William and Eva (Clark) Young. Dennis was employed in the area as a carpenter for a number of years. Surviving in addition to his father, William “Bill” Young, is a son, Dennis “Denny”...

Yvonne Philbrook

Yvonne Philbrook

Jun 5, 2019

WASHBURN – Yvonne L. Philbrook, wife of the late Merle W. Philbrook, Sr., 76, passed away June 5, 2019 at Washburn. She was born in Presque Isle, October 16, 1942 the daughter of Alexander and Ida (Wells) Cote. Mrs. Philbrook was a devoted homemaker, wife and mother. Yvonne is survived by her daughter, Robin A. Philbrook of Washburn, a son...

Jerry Sidney Burtt

Jerry Sidney Burtt

Jun 1, 2019

WASHBURN – Jerry Sidney Burtt, 60, beloved husband, father and papa, passed away unexpectedly June 1, 2019 in Lewiston with his family by his side. He was born in Fort Fairfield, the son of the late James S. and Audrey M. (Fogg) Burtt. Jerry was a 1978 graduate of Washburn High School, where he met his high school sweetheart, soul...

Florence Gallagher

Florence Gallagher

May 31, 2019

Caribou - Florence Gallagher, 91 went to be with her Lord May 31, 2019 at Caribou. She was born in Woodland March 14, 1928, the daughter of the late Magnus and Laura (Hafford) Monson. She was a 1944 graduate of Caribou High School as well as a 1964 graduate of the LPN program at N.M.V.T.I., where she was nursing class...

Yvan L. Soucy

Yvan L. Soucy

May 27, 2019

CARIBOU and COLCHESTER, CT - Yvan L. Soucy, 60, of Colchester, CT died unexpectedly on Monday, May 27, 2019 in a motorcycle accident. Yvan was born July 19, 1958 in Canada and raised in Maine before moving to Connecticut. He was the son of the late Maurice T. and Anita Soucy of Connor Township. Yvan was a 1976 graduate of...

Robert D. Fisher Sr.

Robert D. Fisher Sr.

May 25, 2019

Houlton and New Sweden – Robert Dale Fisher Sr., 67, died May 25, 2019 in Presque Isle. He was born in Garfield June 5, 1951 the son of the late Israel and Gertrude (Chambers) Fisher. Mr. Fisher was a self-employed cleaning contractor in the Aroostook County area for a number of years. He married Peggy Strid September 30, 2017. Surviving...

Roch Joseph Dupre

Roch Joseph Dupre

May 25, 2019

LIMESTONE and BREWER – Roch Joseph Dupre, 68, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, May 25, 2019 at Limestone. He was born in Texas, January 12, 1951 the son of Roch J. and Agnes (Waters) Dupre. Roch was a graduate of Limestone High School and was employed for a number of years as a taxi driver. Roch is survived by his parents...

Russell Chipper Getchell Iii

Russell Chipper Getchell Iii

May 13, 2019

Caribou Russell C. “Chipper” Getchell III died May 13, 2019 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou, June 8, 1950 the son of Russell and Ruth (Norris) Getchell Jr. Chipper was a 1969 graduate of Caribou High School, was employed as the course manager at the Loring Golf Club for a number of years and was also employed as a...

Allyn Dale Hartley

Allyn Dale Hartley

May 8, 2019

CARIBOU – Allyn Dale Hartley, 85, passed away May 8, 2019 at Caribou. He was born in Caribou, August 28, 1933, the son of Thomas and Edna (Jandreau) Hartley. Allyn proudly served his country in the United States Army. He was a plant supervisor at Bird’s Eye Foods for 30 years, and was also employed by the state of Connecticut...

Micah Brian Wall

Micah Brian Wall

May 6, 2019

Caribou and Falmouth - It is with deep sadness we share with you that our beloved son, Micah Brian Wall, 30, lost his battle with substance use addiction on May 6, 2019 in Falmouth, Maine. He was born in Battle Mountain, Nevada on September 23, 1988, to Dr. Brian and Christina (Frobose) Wall. Micah was a 2006 graduate of Caribou...

Louis L. Bourgoine Jr.

Louis L. Bourgoine Jr.

May 6, 2019

LIMESTONE and WOODLAND- Louis L. Bourgoine, Jr., 79, passed away May 6, 2019 in Caribou following a brief battle with a cardiac illness. He was born in Limestone, March 4, 1940 the son of the late Louis and Helen (Doucette) Bourgoine Sr. Louis attended Limestone Schools, and was a self-employed potato grower in the Limestone area for many years. He...

Tristan Matthew Kinney

Tristan Matthew Kinney

Apr 28, 2019

Caribou and New Sweden - Tristan Matthew Kinney “Buddy,”, 7. earned his Angel Wings on April 28, 2019, surrounded by his loving family at Bangor. He was born in Caribou August 24, 2011.Tristan is survived by his twin sister Victoria, brothers Christian & Jacob McDougal, his paternal great grandparents Sharon and Donald Peters, his father Matthew Kinney, his mother Ally...

Eleanor Gagnon

Eleanor Gagnon

Apr 26, 2019

CARIBOU – Eleanor O. Gagnon, 97, passed away Friday, April 26, 2019 at Caribou. She was born November 6, 1921 in Grandville, NY, the daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Stoddard) Potter. Eleanor was a graduate of Black River Academy in Ludlow, VT. On June 14, 1941 she married Ludger J. Gagnon, who predeceased her in 1994. Eleanor worked...

Timothy Carl Randolph

Timothy Carl Randolph

Apr 24, 2019

Caribou - Timothy Carl Randolph, 74, passed away peacefully on April 24, 2019 at the Maine Veterans’ Home. Tim was born on July 16, 1944 in Caribou, Maine, the son of Burnham and Luella (Morrison) Randolph. Tim grew up in Caribou and was a graduate of Caribou High School. He served in the Army from 1963 – 1965, and then...

Doris J. Cyr

Doris J. Cyr

Apr 23, 2019

CARIBOU – Doris Jessie Cyr, 89, passed away Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at Caribou. She was born in Caribou, October 5, 1929 the eldest child of the late Eugene F. and Edith B. (Martin) Hitchings. Doris grew up on the family potato farm and attended the Lyndon Center Elementary School, she graduated from Caribou High School in 1948. Doris married...

Alexina Fortin

Alexina Fortin

Apr 17, 2019

CARIBOU – Alexina Fortin, 91, wife of the late Claude Fortin, passed away April 17, 2019 at Caribou. She was born in St. Anne de Madawaska, New Brunswick, Canada, March 15, 1928 the daughter of the late Maxim and Helen (Clavette) Devost. Mrs. Fortin worked at Cyr Brothers for many years, and was a cook at Levesque Logging Camps in...

Janet Pignatiello

Janet Pignatiello

Apr 16, 2019

WADE – Janet Lee (Gagnon) Pignatiello, 52, passed away April 16, 2019, at the Aroostook House of Comfort following a 6 month battle with cancer. Janet was born in Caribou, June 28, 1966, the daughter of the late Dennis “Junior” and Jeannette (Corbin) Gagnon. Janet was a 1984 graduate of Caribou High School, and following graduation she went on to...

Tina Tilley

Tina Tilley

Apr 11, 2019

CARIBOU – Tina M. Tilley, 57, passed away April 11, 2019, at her Caribou residence. She was born in Caribou, October 20, 1961 the daughter of George and Irene (Page) Tilley. Tina was a graduate of Caribou High School, and volunteered for many non-profits throughout Aroostook County. She especially enjoyed working as a teacher for special-needs students in the area....

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