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Janet Braley preferred her tea (very!) hot, her doctors tall, dark, and handsome, and any opportunity to be with "her people." Her quiet, steadfast faith, fed by a lifelong devotion to her church and a solid family upbringing in a small Maine farming community, gave her assurance till her last day on earth. Janet...

It is with unimaginable sorrow that we share news of the passing of our father, Steven E. Marr, January 7, 1944 - August 29, 2026, a quietly remarkable man who lived an exemplary life. Born to Lila (Webber) and Harold Marr in Washburn, Dad was blessed to be raised by his mother and ultimate father, Frederick "Ted"...

Larry Daniel McKenney, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, August 19, 2026, surrounded by his family. He died of brain cancer. He was born December 9, 1946, in Fort Fairfield, Maine, the son of Arthur Leo McKenney and Nora Levasseur McKenney.
After graduating from Fort Fairfield High School, Larry...

Paul Keith Francis Jr., 81, passed away on August 25, 2026, at Eastern Maine Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Paul was a proud veteran of the United States Army. He was also proud to be a member of the Mi'kmaq Nation.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Kilda Francis; his son, Dustin Francis,...

Leila Cary passed away peacefully on August 28, 2026, at Leisure Village in Presque Isle, ME. She was born September 15, 1932, in Castle Hill, ME, to Jim and Mary (Kennedy) Richardson. She was predeceased by them, ten brothers and sisters, their spouses, and several nieces and nephews.
Leila was educated in Washburn...

David Paul Pickens, age 70, passed away on August 23, 2026, at The House of Comfort in Presque Isle, Maine. David was born on August 2, 1956, in Providence, Rhode Island, to Delbert and Gladys Pickens, both of whom preceded him in death.
He graduated from Gardner High School in Gardner, MA, class of 1974. After...

Dawn Carol (White) Degenhardt, 91, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2026, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of advocacy, service, and compassion that impacted thousands of families. Dawn was born in Portland, Maine, on February 4, 1935, to the late Earl and Violet White (Elliott).
She was a proud graduate of...

Odette Ouellette, 86, passed away August 24, 2026, at Madigan Estates in Houlton after an illness, surrounded by her family. She was born to Marthe (Theriault) and Joseph Ouellette on December 20, 1939, in Drummond, NB, Canada.
Odette attended Drummond schools and then attended Teacher's College in Fredericton, NB....

Eugene "Butch" Jewell Jr., born February 4, 1946, to Eugene and Jean (Conlogue) Jewell passed away on August 15, 2026, at 80 years of age, with his loving family by his side.
He served in the Army National Guard for six years, worked various construction and potato farming jobs before joining Houlton Public Schools...

Judy A. Theriault, 82, passed away August 21, 2026, at the Aroostook House of Comfort following a brief illness. She was born in Caribou, July 6, 1944, the daughter of the late Eugene and Irene (Burgess) Michaud.
Judy was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church and she married Dwane Theriault Sr. on October 21,...

Richard E. Cumming, 88 years old, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, after a long Illness. He was the loving husband of Judy R. Cumming. Born in Houlton, ME, on February 21, 1938, Richard was the son of the late Irving E. and Anna (Fitzpatrick) Cumming.
After a long career in aviation, Richard retired at age...

Helen Donahue, beloved mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her family, passed away on August 15, 2026, at the age of 91. Helen was born on February 9, 1935, to Ralph Alton Briggs and Eva Mae Hersom.
She was predeceased by her beloved husband, Bernard "Barney" Donahue; her brothers, Yale Briggs, Arnold...