SOLDIER POND and FORT KENT – Richard John Daigle, 79, beloved husband for 57 years to Adrienne (Doustou) Daigle, died Feb. 5, 2005, at his residence in Fort Kent surrounded by his family. He was born March 4, 1925, in Soldier Pond, the son of Leo M. and Elizabeth (Brown) Daigle. Richard served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the VFW Lozier O’Grady Post 9609, American Legion and the 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus, Council 1934 both of Fort Kent. Richard will be remembered for his gentle ways and unusual laugh. Richard was a farmer and managed Birch Haven and then retired from Great Northern Paper. He is survived by his wife, Adrienne; and his five children, Rena Saucier and her husband, Glenn, of Eagle Lake, Michael Daigle and his wife, Vickie, of St. Francis, Mary Ann Bradeen and her husband, Michael of Hiram, Jenny Perreault and her husband, Kent, of Soldier Pond, Kathy Doak and her husband, Timothy, of Fort Kent; four brothers, Leo “Bud” Daigle of Boynton Beach, Fla., Bill Daigle and John Daigle, both of Fort Kent and Patrick Daigle of South Salem, N.Y.; three sisters, Doretta (Ted) Jalbert of Richmond Va., Marilyn Knoy of Tulsa, Okla., and Patricia Kuhns of Brunswick; his 14 grandchildren were very precious to him, Shelly Daigle, David, Michelle and Melissa Saucier, Kristie Taggett, Mitchell and Cody Daigle, Jamie, Danny and Amanda Bradeen, Jan and Jenna Perreault, Logan and Lauren Doak; three great-grandchildren, Brody and Vance Albert and Taylor Daigle, and many nieces and nephews. A special thanks to Franny Durepo, a niece for all the care she provided Richard during his final days. He was predeceased by a son, Carl; and a daughter, Carlene Daigle. Friends may call 7-9 p.m. Monday and noon Tuesday, until the time of departure for Soldier Pond, at the Daigle & Nadeau Funeral Home, Fort Kent. A Mass of Christian Burial with full Military and 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Honors will be celebrated 2 p.m. Tuesday, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, Soldier Pond with the Rev. Bill Labbe officiating. Spring burial will be held May 16, 2005, in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Soldier Pond. Those who wish may donated in his memory to Hospice of Aroostook, PO Box 688, Caribou, ME. Envelopes are available at the funeral home.
RICHARD JOHN DAIGLE
