Funeral Homes in Presque Isle, ME

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Ron Tingley (baseball player), and Leon Turner (actor).

Presque Isle /prɛsk aɪl/ is the commercial center and largest city in Aroostook County, Maine, United States. The population was 9,692 at the 2010 census. The city is home to the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Northern Maine Community College, Husson University Presque Isle, Northern Maine Fairgrounds, The Aroostook Centre Mall, and the Northern Maine Regional Airport.Presque Isle is the headquarters of the federally recognized tribe, the Aroostook Band of Micmac.

Presque Isle Obituaries

It was reported by Tampa Bay on February 21st, 2021 that George A Morrison passed away in Tampa, Florida.  Morrison was 69 years old and was born in Presque Isle, ME.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor George A's life.

It was reported by Sarasota Herald-Tribune on August 24th, 2020 that Steven P Orren died in Sarasota, Florida.  Orren was 55 years old and was born in Presque Isle, ME.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Steven P's life.

It was written by Bangor Daily News on July 18th, 2020 that Marlene M Keaton (Plourde) died in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Keaton was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Marlene M's life.

It was disclosed by Bangor Daily News on July 15th, 2020 that Anne T Cloukey (Galligan) perished in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Cloukey was 81 years old and was born in Fairhaven, MA.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Anne T's life.

It was disclosed by Bangor Daily News on July 8th, 2020 that Wayne Sam Clark passed away in Hartford, Connecticut.  Clark was 77 years old and was born in Presque Isle, ME.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Wayne Sam's life.

It was disclosed by Bangor Daily News on July 8th, 2020 that Leo J Deschaine perished in Presque Isle, Maine.  Deschaine was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Leo J's life.

It was noted by Bangor Daily News on June 29th, 2020 that Jackolyn Hancock (Pelletier) died in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Hancock was 80 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Jackolyn's life.

It was written by Bangor Daily News on June 26th, 2020 that Gilford A Berube passed away in Presque Isle, Maine.  Berube was 85 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Gilford A's life.

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on June 25th, 2020 that Anne E Stoddard (Longstaff) died in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Stoddard was 86 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Anne E's life.

It was revealed by Bangor Daily News on June 24th, 2020 that Audrey Lorraine Silsbee (Nadeau) perished in Presque Isle, Maine.  Ms. Silsbee was 76 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Audrey Lorraine's life.

History

In 1903, the Aroostook State Normal School was founded, which in 1968 would be renamed the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The Aroostook War broke out in 1838 because of boundary disputes with Canada, which were resolved in 1842 by the Webster-Ashburton Treaty. The Bangor and Aroostook Railroad arrived in 1895, opening the area for further development. The field from which the 'Double Eagle II' lifted off now features a memorial model balloon. In 1883, the town of Maysville was annexed.

The official website for the city of Presque Isle is http://presqueislemaine.gov/.