Died in prison
Ronald Paquin
Ronald Paquin, 83, a former Catholic priest, died on September 11, 2026, while held at Mountain View Correctional Facility in Charleston, Maine, the Maine Department of Corrections said. The department did not disclose a cause of death. Medical workers were present when he died, and the Maine attorney general and medical examiner's offices were notified. Survivors of clergy sexual abuse and their lawyer said they felt relieved after his death.
Cause of death, as reported: Cause not yet determined