Bernadette J. Maddix

Bernadette Julie Maddix, 68, passed away Sunday, August 14, 2022 at Dexter Health Care surrounded by her family.  Bernadette was born in Eastport on September 20, 1953, daughter of Willard “Sonny” Mitchell and Bernadette (Daigle) Mitchell.

Bernadette attended school at Shead High School in Eastport.  She possessed a spiritual soul filled with love, imagination, compassion, and laughter.  She loved collecting pocketbooks, watches, and trolls, and had a passion for cats and music.  Bernadette’s laughter was contagious, and she will be remembered for her great sense of humor. 

Bernadette was predeceased by her father Sonny; and her grandmother Arlene (Craig) Mitchell.  Surviving are her mother Bernadette Mitchell of Eagle Lake; daughter Michelle McCoy of Richmond; grandsons Keith Turner and Derek McCoy; great-grandson Lucas Turner; two sisters, Carol Jones of Calais, and Virginia “Ginny” Mitchell and her companion Johnny Marshall of Perry; brother-in-law Chris Altvater and family; many nieces and nephews; and long-time friend, George Rice.

The family wishes to extend a heartfelt thanks to the staff at Dexter Health Care for the amazing care and comfort given to Bernadette. 

Visitation will begin 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at the home of Renee Lamb, 99 Indian Road, Pleasant Point, until 3 p.m. Wednesday, August 17.  A Memorial Mass will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Mays Funeral Home, Calais & Eastport.