SIMARD, Paul-Eugène, abbé (1917-1998) – (Louis-Eugène + Florida Malouin) Journal:le soleil 1998-9-18 SIMARD Abbe Paul-Eugene A l'Hotel Dieu de Levis, le 17 septembre 1998 a l'age de 91ans, est decede l'Abbe Paul-Eugene Simard, fils de feu M. Louis-Eugene Simard et de feu dame Florida Malouin. Il demeurait au Pavillon Mallet, Levis. Il laisse dans le deuil son frere et sa belle-soeur: Dr Rene Simard (Albina Petitclerc), les Soeurs de la Charite de Quebec du Pavillon Mallet et ses confreres ainsi que plusieurs neveux et nieces, parents et ami(e)s. Le service religieux sera celebre le lundi 21 septembre 1998 a 14h, en l'eglise St-Michel de Sillery, 1600 rue Du Cardinal-Persico, Sillery où la famille vous accueillera une demi-heure avant la ceremonie, et de la au cimetiere St-Michel de Sillery, sous la direction de la maison funeraire Gilbert & Turgeon Ltee 6566 rue St-Laurent Levis 837-4757 telecopieur 837-9317

SIMARD, Jules, abbé (1919-2004) - 1953 (Ludger + Marie Lavoie) Paru le 2004/03/13 dans Le Quotidien SIMARD, Jules (abbé) Le 10 mars 2004, est décédé à la Résidence Mgr Victor Tremblay du 1236, Angoulême, Chicoutimi, à l’âge de 84 ans et 9 mois, M. l’abbé Jules Simard, prêtre à la retraite. La dépouille mortelle sera exposée à la Maison mère des Sœurs Antoniennes de Marie 927 rue Jacques-Cartier est Chicoutimi le vendredi, 12 mars 2004, de 14 h à 17 h et de 19 h à 21 h. Samedi matin, le 13 mars 2004, le salon sera ouvert à 9 h. Les funérailles suivront au même endroit, chez les Sœurs Antoniennes à 10 h 30, ce même samedi matin, 13 mars 2004. L'inhumation aura lieu au cimetière du clergé diocésain, 679 rue Chabanel, Chicoutimi. M. l’abbé Simard laisse dans le deuil ses frères et sœurs: Jeannette, Edmond (Gisèle Morin), Yolande, Jean-Léon (Yolande Langevin), Fernand (Pierrette Côté), Marie (feu Jules Baillargeon), Suzanne (Artur Stumpf), Monique (Robert Buckell), Roger (Gisèle Dufour) et Henriette (Réal Beaulieu). Il était également le frère de: feu Lucette (feu Louis-Joseph Plourde), de feu Martha (feu Lionel Fortin) et de feu Georgette (feu Armand Potvin). Il laisse également dans le deuil ses confrères du clergé diocésain, et de nombreux neveux et nièces. L’abbé Jules Simard est né à Métabetchouan, Lac-St-Jean, le 25 mai 1919, de Mme Marie Lavoie et de M. Ludger Simard. Il a fait ses études classiques à Ste-Anne de Beaupré (1934-1935) et à Montréal (1946-1949). Au terme de ses études théologiques au Grand Séminaire de Chicoutimi (1949-1953), il a été ordonné prêtre, le 30 mai 1953, dans la Cathédrale de Chicoutimi. A titre de vicaire, il a collaboré au ministère dans les paroisses de Christ-Roi à Chicoutimi (1953-1954), Sainte-Croix de Lac-à-la-Croix (1955-1956) et Sainte-Famille de Kénogami (1956). Il a assumé des responsabilités dans les trois Séminaires du diocèse de Chicoutimi, soit au Grand Séminaire de Chicoutimi (1958-1961), au Petit Séminaire de Chicoutimi (1954-1955) et au Séminaire Marie-Reine-du Clergé (1957-1958 et 1971-1981). Il a été aumônier des Servantes du Très –Saint-Sacrement de Chicoutimi et, en même temps, aumônier de la Garde d’Honneur (1981-1983); par la suite, il a fait fonction de confesseur adjoint des religieuses Augustines à Chicoutimi (1987-1999). Il a apporté sa collaboration à la Commission diocésaine de liturgie ainsi qu'au Comité diocésain de musique sacrée (1971-1981), collaboration d’autant plus appréciée que l’abbé Simard avait été étudiant en orgue à l'École de musique de l’Université Laval de Québec, d'abord comme laïque (lauréat en orgue, 1942), puis plus tard comme prêtre (1967-1970), où il obtint le baccalauréat en musique (B.M.). Il fut membre de la Corporation La Revue liturgique de 1977 à 1980. Il a été de plus aumônier de la «Légion de Marie» (1963-1967) et directeur diocésain du mouvement d’apostolat de la prière «Prière et Vie» de 1977 à 1979. Il s’est impliqué dans l’oeuvre de l'éducation à titre d'aumônier à l’École secondaire Laure Conan de Chicoutimi (1962-1967) et comme aumônier à temps partiel à la pastorale scolaire pour la Commission scolaire régionale Lac-St-Jean, à St-Gédéon (1971-1972). Retraité depuis janvier 1985, il élit domicile d'abord à la Résidence Mgr Paré chez les Soeurs Antoniennes de Marie, à Chicoutimi (1985-1999) et depuis à la Résidence Mgr Victor Tremblay où il est décédé. Pour ceux et celles qui le désirent, vous pourrez faire vos dons à l'Entraide sacerdotale du Diocèse de Chicoutimi. Une personne se tiendra au salon, à cette fin. Pour tout renseignement: bureau 425, boul, St-Paul, Chicoutimi. 418-543-3333, 1-800-261-5575, télécopieur: 418-543-2738, courriel: res.aubin@videotron.ca Direction funéraire: La Résidence Funéraire Aubin Inc. Réseau Dignité

SIMARD, Benoit, c.s.v. (1918-2000) - 1947 (+) Journal: LE SOLEIL 2000-3-25 SIMARD Père Benoît, c.s.v. 1918-2000 Au centre Champagneur de Joliette, le 23 mars 2000, à l'âge de 81 ans, est décédé le père Benoît Simard, clerc de Saint-Viateur. Il était dans la 57e année de sa profession religieuse et la 53e année de sa vie sacerdotale. Originaire de Sainte-Marie de Beauce, il entra au noviciat de Rigaud en 1942 et fut ordonné prêtre en 1947. Il exerça son ministère à différents endroits: Sully, Val d'Espoir, Sainte-Luce-sur-Mer, Matane, Rivière-du-Loup et Saint-Elzéar. Depuis juillet 1982, il était retiré au centre Champagneur de Joliette. Outre sa famille religieuse, il laisse dans le deuil ses soeurs: Mary Simard (Wilfrid Bonneville), Éliane Simard (Marcel Labrecque); ses frères: Gabriel (Hélène Gagné) et Luc, ainsi que des neveux et nièces. Le père Simard sera exposé à la Résidence Saint-Viateur 132, Saint-Charles N. Joliette le dimanche 26 mars de 14h à 16h30 et de 19h à 21h. Une célébration de la Parole aura lieu à 19h30. Ses funérailles seront célébrées au même endroit le lundi 27 mars à 14h. L'inhumation suivra au cimetière de la congrégration à Joliette.

SIMARD, André, C.Ss.R (1921-2003) - 1949 (Amédée + Marie Boily) Paru le 2003/04/15 dans Le Soleil Simard, C.Ss.R. André André Simard, C.Ss.R. À Ste-Anne de Beaupré, le 14 avril, est décédé le père André Simard, rédemptoriste. Né le 9 novembre 1921 à Baie St-Paul, de Amédée Simard et de Marie Boily, le père Simard est entré chez les rédemptoristes en juillet 1942 et a prononcé les vœux l’année suivante. Il a été ordonné prêtre à Aylmer, le 26 juin 1949. Puis il revint au Juvénat pour enseigner les mathématiques pendant neuf ans. En 1959, il fut nommé vicaire à la paroisse Notre-Dame-du-Perpétuel-Secours de Timmins. L’année suivante, en 1960, il est invité par la Province rédemptoriste à fonder une paroisse à Hamilton, dans le but de regrouper les Canadiens-Français dispersés dans la ville. Il fait construire l’église et plus tard, une école primaire. En 1967, il est nommé à la paroisse française de Georgetown où il entreprend la construction d’une salle paroissiale. En 1974, il passe une année d’études à l’Université Laval et va passer une année comme vicaire à Notre-Dame-de-la-Paix de Moncton. En 1976, il est rappelé à Ste-Anne de Beaupré pour prendre en charge la direction de l’Auberge de la Basilique dont il assure la gérance jusqu’en 1992. Ensuite, il passe quelques années comme aumônier du Centre d’Accueil de St-Tite, puis devient collaborateur dans l’organisation du pèlerinage dans la région d’Ottawa pendant une dizaine d’années. Le père Simard laisse le souvenir d’un homme fort accueillant, habile organisateur de communautés, ami des pauvres et entièrement dévoué à l’œuvre du pèlerinage. Il laisse dans le deuil ses deux frères : Jean-Paul et Étienne ainsi que la communauté des rédemptoristes. La dépouille mortelle sera exposée le mardi 15 avril, de 16h à 21h au Monastère des rédemptoristes 10 018, av. Royale, Ste-Anne de Beaupré (tel : 418-827-3781) Les funérailles auront lieu le mercredi 16 avril, à 10h30 à la basilique de Ste-Anne de Beaupré sous la direction de la Coopérative funéraire Côte de Beaupré 10 090, av. Royale, Ste-Anne de Beaupré Si désiré condoléances par télécopieur à 418-827-3126 Pour renseignements : 418-827-3110 Courriel : cooperative@sympatico.ca

SIMARD, Alfred, abbé (1913-2001) - 1938 (Xavier + Angéline Bouchard) Cyberpresse 2001-8-12 Simard abbé Alfred SIMARD (Abbé Alfred) Est décédé au Centre Hospitalier de la Sagamie à Chicoutimi, le 10 août 2001, à l'âge de 88 ans et 4 mois, M. l'abbé Alfred Simard, prêtre retraité, résidant au 927 Jacques-Cartier Est, Chicoutimi. La famille accueillera les parents et ami(e)s à la résidence funéraire Gravel & Fils ltée 825, avenue Bégin coin des Champs-Elysées, Chicoutimi le dimanche 12 août 2001 de 14 h à 17 h et de 19 h à 22 h et le lundi, jour des funérailles, à compter de midi. Les funérailles seront célébrées à la Cathédrale de Chicoutimi, le lundi 13 août 2001 à 14 h et l'inhumation suivra au cimetière du clergé diocésain, 679 rue Chabanel, Chicoutimi. L'abbé Simard était le frère de feu Bernadette (feu Honorius Gagné), feu Thomas (Simone Maltais), feu Joseph (feu Aline Lavigne), feu Ernest (Yvette Dupuis), feu Charles (feu Louise Bouchard), Alice (feu Philippe Bouchard), Jeanne (Jean-Noil Jean), Antonio (Juliette Maltais), Alphonse (Huguette Savard), feu Cécile (Yvan Tremblay) et l'abbé Armand Simard. Il laisse également dans le deuil de nombreux neveux et nièces, parents et amis. L'abbé Alfred Simard est né à Sainte-Anne de Beaupré le 27 mars 1913, de Mme Angéline Bouchard et de M. Xavier Simard. Il a fait ses études classiques au Petit Séminaire de Chicoutimi (1927-1934) et ses études théologiques au Grand Séminaire du même endroit (1934-1938), il a été ordonné prêtre dans l'église de Saint-Coeur-de-Marie, Lac-Saint-Jean, le 15 mai 1938. Il a consacré les premières années de son ministère à l'oeuvre de l'enseignement de l'éducation et de la culture physique au Petit Séminaire de Chicoutimi (1938-1945) puis à l'Ecole d'agriculture de Chicoutimi (1945-1946). Affecté au ministère en paroisse, il fut successivement vicaire à Sainte-Famille de Kénogami (1946-1947), Saint-Louis de Chambord (1947) et Sainte-Thérèse d'Avila de Dolbeau (1947). Au cours des onze années suivantes, il s'est dévoué auprès des jeunes du milieu ouvrier et surtout du milieu étudiant. Il a fait d'abord fonction (1948) d'adjoint de l'aumônier diocésain de la Jeunesse ouvrière catholique (J.O.C.) et de la Jeunesse étudiante catholique (J.E.C.); puis c'est à titre d'aumônier diocésain que de 1948 à 1959, il a exercé son ministère auprès du mouvement de la Jeunesse étudiante catholique masculine et féminine (J.E.C et J.E.C.F.) et qu'en 1949 il a fondé le VILLAGE ETUDIANT au Lac-Pouce, Laterrière; par surcroît, encore au bénéfice des jeunes, il a accepté la charge de directeur diocésain de la Croisade eucharistique (1952-1959). Il a ensuite été visiteur ecclésiastique des écoles urbaines du diocèse de Chicoutimi (1959-1962) puis aumônier des Frères Maristes d'Alma et des étudiants des écoles Champagnat et Saint-Joseph d'Alma (1962-1963). Après son ministère paroissial à Sainte-Hedwidge de Roberval (avril-juillet 1963), il a été astreint à un congé de maladie (1963-1964). Il a ensuite accepté les charges d'aumônier du nouveau collège du Bon-Pasteur, avenue Lafontaine, Chicoutimi (1964-1965), d'aumônier diocésain des Messagères de Notre-Dame (1964-1965), de professeur-aumônier à l'Institut de technologie de Jonquière (1965-1966) puis, après un peu de repos, aumônier à ce même institut (1967-1968). Bien qu'au repos à partir de juin 1968 et officiellement à la retraite depuis 1979, M. l'abbé Alfred Simard, compte tenu de son état de santé et de ses possibilités, s'est adonné à divers ministères, collaborations et travaux personnels de recherches, spécialement en généalogie en regard surtout des familles du Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. A partir de 1968, il a continué son ministère en paroisse et en des lieux de villégiature, ce qu'il faisait depuis 1965. Il a assuré une messe à l'Ermitage des Soeurs Notre-Dame du Bon-Conseil à Laterrière à l'été 1976. De 1980 à 1994, il a apporté sa collaboration au ministère fait au Centre-Dieu du Centre commercial de Place du Royaume à Chicoutimi. Après avoir vécu plusieurs années à la Résidence des prêtres de l'avenue Georges-Vanier à Chicoutimi, il a quitté les lieux pour aller terminer son existence à la Résidence Mgr Paré, chez les Soeurs Antoniennes de Marie de la rue Jacques-Cartier à Chicoutimi. Ceux et celles qui le désirent, peuvent faire un don pour la reconstruction du "Chalet Alfred Simard" du Lac Pouce, incendié en décembre dernier. Pour informations: 418-543-0755, pour vos messages de condoléances, télécopieur: 418-543-7241, courriel: gravel.fils@videotron.ca Direction funéraire: Gravel & Fils Ltée.

ANITA M. LEVESQUE - West Warwick 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 20, 2004 ANITA M. LEVESQUE, 82, of Arthur Street, a retired assembler, died Thursday at home. Born in Canada, she was a daughter of the late Etienne and Anna (Chenard) Levesque. Miss Levesque had been an assembler for many years at both Calart Flowers, Providence, and Garland Industries, Coventry. She leaves a sister, Cecile M. Joyal of Coventry; a brother, Rene J. Levesque of West Warwick; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Annette M. and Robert Levesque. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from R. Potvin & Sons Funeral Home, 45 Curson St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. John the Baptist Church, Washington Street. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.

ALBERT E. KOLLETT SR. - Warwick 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 20, 2004 ALBERT E. KOLLETT SR., 75, of Canfield Avenue, a retired supervisor and machine operator, died Thursday at Kent Hospital. He was the husband of the late Arlene N. (Oatley) Kollett. Born in Providence, a son of the late Charles R. and Charlotte (Reid) Kollett, he had been a Warwick resident for 50 years. Mr. Kollett had been a supervisor and machine operator at Handy & Harman, Improved Seamless Wire, Improved Laminated Metals, and Krementz and Co. for 30 years before retiring. A life member of the Warwick Lodge of Elks, he had served on several committees and helped with charitable functions. He was a member of the Oakland Beach Volunteer Fire Company, and coached the Warwick American Little League. Mr. Kollett was an avid sports fan and enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He leaves two sons, Albert E. Kollett Jr. and Charles H. Kollett, both of Warwick; two brothers, Frederick J. Kollett of Warwick and Philip Kollett of Pawtucket; two sisters, Frances Dori of West Warwick and Alice J. Labossiere of Warwick; and two grandsons. He was the brother of the late Carl Labossiere and Edward R. Kollett. The funeral service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in Thomas & Walter Quinn Funeral Chapel, 2435 Warwick Ave. Burial will be in Pawtuxet Memorial Park.

IRENE D. (CLEMENT) FORTIN - Fall River 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 20, 2004 IRENE D. (CLEMENT) FORTIN, 95, of Borden Street, a homemaker, died yesterday at Nicholas House, Fairhaven, Mass. She was the wife of the late Eli Fortin. Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Alphonse and Emma (Prattaboire) Clement, she lived in Fall River all her life. She was a parishioner of Notre Dame Church, and a member of the Borden Seniors Association. She leaves a son, Romeo A. Fortin of Westport; a brother, Leo Clement of Somerset; two sisters, Claire Bouchard of Buena Park, Calif., and Rita Petrosso of Swansea; and a granddaughter, four great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Normand, Hector, Henry and Arthur Clement, Germaine Sabatino, Flora McClendon, Reina Fortin, Bertha Gosselin, Annette Gagnon and Lillian Placido. The funeral will be held Monday at 8:30 a.m. from Hathaway Home for Funerals, 1813 Robeson St., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in Notre Dame Church, 529 Eastern Ave. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

ERNEST O. LEMIRE - Cumberland 01:00 AM EST on Saturday, November 20, 2004 ERNEST O. LEMIRE, 49, of Diamond Hill Road, a former insurance company assistant controller, died yesterday at home after an illness. He was the husband of Laura (Hird) Lemire. Born in Pawtucket, the son of Ernest Lemire of Central Falls, and the late Theresa (Bessette) Lemire, and the stepson of Maureen Lemire of Central Falls, he had lived in Central Falls before moving to Cumberland 19 years ago. Mr. Lemire had been the assistant controller at the former CGU Insurance Corp., now Aviva Insurace, North Quincy, Mass., for 18 years before leaving because of illness. He was a 1973 graduate of Central Falls High School, and had received a bachelor's degree in accounting and a master's degree in business from Providence College. He also received a CMA from Certified Management Accountants Corp., and attained a certified-life underwriting designation. He was an avid golfer and enjoyed traveling. Besides his wife, father and stepmother, he leaves three sons, Thomas and David Lemire, and Timothy Miller, all of Cumberland. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from J.J. Duffy Funeral Home, 757 Mendon Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Aidan Church, Diamond Hill Road. Burial will follow in Swan Point Cemetery, Providence.

Ida R. Plante Ida R. Plante 1925 - 2004 SPRINGFIELD - Ida (Racine) Plante, 78, of Springfield was Called Safely Home on Wednesday November 17, 2004 with her loving family by her side. She was born in Sainte Anne de Beaupre, Province of Quebec, Canada on November 30, 1925 a beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Rosanne (Boucher) Racine. She moved from Canada to East Longmeadow in 1945 and had lived in Springfield since 1947. She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church on Boston Road in Springfield. She was a longtime parishioner of the former Saint Thomas Aquinas Church on Harriet Street in Springfield and a member of the Ladies of Sainte Anne Sodality of the Church. She was also a former longtime captain for the annual Catholic Charities Appeal for the Diocese of Springfield at Saint Thomas Aquinas Church and served her parish as a longtime volunteer for their Confraternity of Christian Doctrine Classes. She was predeceased by her beloved son, Gerard J. Plante who was Called Home on August 27, 1961 at the age of 14 and her beloved husband of 57 years, Albert J. Plante who was Called Home on June 30, 2003. They were married at Sainte Anne de Beaupre on November 10, 1945. She leaves her loving daughter, Helene R. Calvanese and her husband Frank of Westfield. Her four loving granddaughters who cherish her memory, Deborah Calvanese of Springfield, Elizabeth Calvanese of Chicopee, Sarah Calvanese and Amy Calvanese of Westfield. Her dear brother, Gerard Racine of Montreal, Province of Quebec, Canada. Her dear sister, Jacqueline Racine Lachance of Sainte Anne de Beaupre, Province of Quebec, Canada and her many dear nephews and nieces. She was also predeceased by her ten dear brothers and two dear sisters. Her funeral will be held Monday morning November 22, 2004 at 10:15 a.m. from the St. Pierre - Phaneuf Springfield Chapels, 7 Chapin Terrace at the corner of Chestnut Street in Springfield followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 405 Boston Road in Springfield. Her burial will follow the Mass at Saint Michael's Cemetery, 1601 State Street in Springfield. Her family will receive friends in the Chapin Chapel at the funeral home on Sunday November 21, 2004 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For those who prefer to make a memorial donation, they may be made in her memory to the Baystate Visiting Nurse and Hospice, PO Box 9058, Springfield, MA 01102-9058 or to the American Red Cross Greater Westfield Chapter, 48 Broad Street, Westfield, MA 01085. Published in The Republican on 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop . Charities

Normand L. Martel Normand L. Martel 1931 - 2004 HOLYOKE - Normand Leo Martel, age 73, of Holyoke,died peacefully on Wednesday November 17,2004 at the Holyoke Soldiers Home. A lifelong resident of Holyoke, he was a son of the late Leo and Laurea (Labarr) Martel and was educated at Immaculate Conception School, Holyoke Trade School, and Western New England College. Normand was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War, and held the position of a Quality Control Engineer at Avery Dennison Corp. until his retirement in 1990. At Dennison, he was a Past President of its Office Union, and had served as a License Commissioner for the City of Holyoke. Normand was a communicant of the Immaculate Conception Church, and a member of the Holyoke Golden Agers. He was fascinated with the art of stained glass, and enjoyed vacationing on Cape Cod with his wife Joan. He leaves his wife of 50 years, Joan R. (Chevalier) Martel; his children, Charles Martel and his wife Kathleen of Holyoke, Marlene Martel of Holyoke, Lisa Martel of Westerly R.I., and Maureen Williams and her husband Douglas of Belchertown; five grandchildren, Jamie Judge of Holyoke, Joshua Brennan, Ryan Brennan, Elaura Brennan, and Douglas B. Williams all of Belchertown. Normand was predeceased by a daughter, Sharon B. Judge, in 1996; and a sister, Therese Szetela, in January of 2004. The funeral will be held Monday morning at 9 a.m. from the Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home, 2049 Northampton St., followed by a Mass in Holy Cross Church at 10 a.m. Burial will be in St. Jerome Cemetery. Calling hours will be Sunday from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. Barry J. Farrell Funeral Home 413- 536- 3843 Published in The Republican on 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop . Charities

Daniel E. LeDuc Daniel E. LeDuc 1930 - 2004 WEST SPRINGFIELD - Daniel E. LeDuc, 73, formerly of Springfield, died Monday November 15, 2004, at East Longmeadow Health Care Center. Born in Fall River, the son of the late Daniel A. and Yvonne B. (Quellette) LeDuc, Daniel spent most of his life in the Springfield area. He was in inventory supply for the Unites States Air Force for 20 years retiring in 1968. He also worked for Poleps Brothers Paysaver in West Springfield and Del Liquor Store in Chicopee. He loved to play sports including softball, bowling, and golf. He did a great job playing for the United States Air Force and traveled all over the world. Daniel was also a great donator to Foxwoods. He is predeceased by his first wife, Grace (LaBarre) and his second wife, Edith (Hinkle). He leaves three sons, Arthur and his wife Joan Gauthier of Chicopee, Robert and his wife Donna Gauthier of West Springfield, William R. Gauthier of Somerset; a daughter, Elaine and her husband Lonnie Waterman of Springfield; grandchildren, Michael Waterman, Robert Gauthier, Jr., Michelle A. Theriault, Jason Powell, Mary A. Waterman, Gary Powell, Cindy A. Regnier, Tammy A. Yacovone, Kimberly and Margo Gauthier; 10 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. A calling hour will be Saturday from 9:30 - 10:30am at the Hafey Springfield Chapels, 494 Belmont Avenue, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at Holy Name Church at 11:00am. Burial in St. Michael's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Holyoke Soldiers Home, 110 Cherry St., Holyoke, MA 01040. For guest book and directions please visit www.bhrfh.com. Published in The Republican from 11/18/2004 - 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop . Charities

Death Notices+Guest Books | In Memoriam From Friends & Family Gordon D. LaFleur Gordon D. LaFleur 1936 - 2004 NORTH HATFIELD - Gordon D. LaFleur, 67, of 129 Depot Rd., died Wednesday at home. Born in Northampton December 16, 1936, he was the son of Eva B. (Mongeon) LaFleur of Northampton and the late Donald T. LaFleur. He was educated in Northampton schools, graduated from the Sacred Heart Elementary School in 1951, and later the Northampton High School in 1955. He served in the US Army from 1960-1962 and the US Army Reserves from 1962-1964. He received an associates degree in Business Management from Greenfield Community College in 1980, a bachelors of science degree in Business Administration from North Adams State College in 1985, and also received a certificate in transportation management from the College of Advanced Traffic Management in Chicago, through Holyoke Community College in 1987. He was one of the original employees at Chartpak Co. in Leeds, starting in 1957, leaving in 1991 as their Traffic Manager. He later worked for Renovators Supply in Millers Falls as their Traffic Manager, retiring in 1994 as a Traffic Manager for Chartpak. He was an avid Red Sox fan and was seen on King and Main Streets in Northampton taking his morning and noontime walks, always wearing his fedora hat. He was a member of American Legion Post 344 in Hatfield and was a former of member of the Northampton Elks. Besides his mother he is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy (LaFreniere) LaFleur; his loving children, Daryl G. LaFleur and his wife Jessica of Northampton, Dierdre I. Costigan and her husband Jeffery of Florence, Dale E. LaFleur and her husband Kurt Anderson of Tucson, AZ, and Andrea J. Lichini and her husband Eric Isselhardt of Sykesville, MD; 3 devoted grandchildren, Cassandra and Christina Costigan, and Renee LaFleur; his brother, Eugene E. LaFleur and his wife Judy of Springfield; his sister, Donna A. Akers of Florence; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews, and lifelong friends. He is preceded in death by a son, Peter L. Luchini, and a sister, Gloria J. Webster. The funeral will be Monday morning 9 a.m. from the Ahearn Funeral Home, 783 Bridge Rd., Northampton, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph's Church in Hatfield at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery in Northampton. Calling hours are Sunday from 1-5 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to either the Daily Hampshire Gazette Toy Fund, PO Box 299, Northampton, MA 01061-0299, the VNA/Hospice of Cooley Dickinson, 168 Industrial Dr., Northampton, MA 01060 or the Shriner's Hospital, 516 Carew St., Springfield, MA 01104. Published in The Republican on 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop . Charities

Bernard L. Gelinas Bernard L. Gelinas 1933 - 2004 SOUTH HADLEY - Bernard L. Gelinas, 71, of Pearl St., died Tuesday, November 14, 2004 at his home in West Palm Beach, Florida. Born in South Hadley, son of the late Leon and Laura (Dubuc) Gelinas. Bernie graduated from South Hadley High School in 1953 and Vaughan Barber School, Hartford, CT in 1956. He was a communicant of St. Patrick Church, South Hadley and served on the Parish Council. He was a U.S. Navy veteran serving during Korea. While in the service he received the National Defense Service Medal. He was the owner of Bernie's Barber Shop, South Hadley for 30 years. Since 1971 to present Bernie was the Assessor for South Hadley and Longmeadow. He was a member of the Hampden and Hampshire County Assessor Association. Bernie was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1954 as a pitcher and played in the Texas League. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 4044, Fairview section of Chicopee and a 4th Degree #1670 Arch Bishop Williams Assembly, an avid sports fan, member of the Egg and I Golf League, and also was a coach for Little League in South Hadley. Bernie was predeceased by his wife, June (Heberle) Gelinas, in 2003; and his sister, Theresa Wailgum, in 2001.He is survived by his son, Bernie Gelinas and his wife Michele of South Hadley; his daughter, Rosemarie McLaughlin and her husband Michael of Holyoke; his sister, Shirley Avery of West Palm Beach, Florida; his brother-in-law, Fr. Frederick Heberle. He also has many grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral will be held Monday morning 9 a.m. from the Ryder Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick Church with burial in St. Rose Cemetery, all in South Hadley. Calling hours will be held Sunday from 12-5 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to Hospice LifeCare, 28 Appleton St., Holyoke, MA 01040 or American Cancer Society, 31 Capital Dr., West Springfield, MA 01089. Ryder Funeral Home 533-1735 Published in The Republican on 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Flowers . Gift Shop . Charities

Barbara Williams NASHUA - Barbara (Godbout) Williams of 84 Lock St., Nashua, died unexpectedly at her home, Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004. She lived in Dover before moving to Nashua and was a graduate of Dover High School. She was the loving daughter of Virginia (Godbout) Gorman of Somersworth, and the wife of Leonard C. Williams. Beside her mother and husband, she is survived by a brother, Fred Godbout Jr. and his wife, April, of Milton; two sons, Jamie Godbout and Christopher Williams; two daughters, Carley and Casey Williams; and a granddaughter, Alexis, all of Nashua. ---- A memorial Mass will be held at Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Christophers Catholic Church, Cushing Ave., Nashua. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one's choice

Gladys Merrill SOUTH LEBANON, Maine - Gladys E. "Tina" Merrill, 73, of River Road in South Lebanon died at home on Friday, Nov. 19, 2004. Born Aug. 28, 1931 in West Lebanon, she was a daughter of George L. and Inez E. (Eldridge) Rouleau. She resided in South Lebanon for many years. Prior to retirement, she was a worker at local shoe factories. She loved going to the casinos. She especially loved and cared for her great-grandchildren, while babysitting them. The widow of Herbert O. Merrill Jr., who died Oct. 6, 2003, she is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Richard H. and Linda Merrill of South Lebanon; two grandchildren, Brett Merrill of North Lebanon, and Amy Morrill of South Lebanon; five great-grandchildren, Jacob and Deborah Keaton of Biddeford, Tawni and Tyler Merrill of North Lebanon, and Alexis Morrill of South Lebanon; a brother, Robert "Butch" Rouleau of Rochester, N.H.; and two sisters, Marion Warnecke of Maryesther, Fla., and Beverly Tufts of Rochester, N.H.; also many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her daughter, Deborah Ann (Merrill) Stewart in 1992 and a granddaughter, Tina Marie Keaton. --- Calling hours are Monday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Peaslee Funeral Home, 24 Central St., Farmington, N.H. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cold Spring Cemetery in East Rochester, N.H. If desired, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, Gail Singer Memorial Building, 360 State St., Route 101, Suite 501, Bedford, NH 03740. To express condolences, pleases visit www.peasleefuneralhome.com.

Roland Laurion ROCHESTER - Roland J. Laurion, 72, of 8 Elizabeth St., died Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at his home following a long illness. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in Gonic on June 3, 1931, the son of Adelard and Eva (Berthiaume) Laurion. He was a lifetime resident of this area. He worked as a millwright for more than 33 years for Simplex Wire & Cable Co. in Newington, prior to his retirement. He was a communicant of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church in Rochester, and was a former member of the Knights of Columbus. He built violins as a hobby, and also enjoyed golfing and gardening. His family described him as being a caring and devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was predeceased by seven of his siblings. Surviving family members include his beloved wife of 51 years, Irene (Gagnon) Laurion of Rochester; two daughters, Carmen Garland and Lucille Laurion, both of Rochester; a son, Paul Laurion of North Berwick, Maine; a brother, Henry Laurion of Gonic; three sisters, Betty Tanguay of Gonic, Cecile Normand of Rochester and Irene Bombay of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Rochester; nine grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Visitation at H.J. Grondin & Son Funeral Home, 177 North Main St., Rochester, on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Rochester. Burial will follow in Holy Rosary Cemetery. Friends may visit www.GrondinFuneralHome.com to sign the online guestbook.

Theresa Gagne SOMERSWORTH - Theresa Yvette Gagne, "TUT", 78, formerly of Somersworth, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at Riverside Rest Home. She was born in Dover on Aug. 29, 1926, the daughter of Joseph and Marie (Credit) Caron. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph E. Gagne, who died in 1982. They had raised their family in Somersworth. She was a longtime active member of the ladies American Legion Auxiliary Post 69 of Somersworth and also the VFW. She will be remembered for her friendly, kind, caring manner and her outgoing love for life. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister and grandmother and friend who will be greatly missed. She is survived by her four children, Debra A. Lambert of Farmington, Doris E. Morrill of Rochester, Paul E. Gagne of Windham, Maine, and Frances T. Desharnais of Dover. She had 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. --- A memorial service and celebration of Theresa's life will be held at St. Martin's Church in Somersworth on Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at 10 a.m.

Mary 'Marie' Chaput, 94 Hospital administrative assistant; active in church WEST HARWICH - Mary "Marie" (Connell) Chaput, 94, formerly of Southborough, died Nov. 12 at Epoch Senior Healthcare of Brewster. She was born in Framingham, where she was an administrative assistant at the former Cushing Hospital for more than 20 years. She was a member of Holy Trinity Church in West Harwich and a former member of St. Matthew of Southborough. She was also a member of Friends of the West Harwich Library and a former member of Southborough Women's Club and Friends of the Southborough Library. Survivors include a son, E. Mark Chaput of Martha's Vineyard; a daughter, Alice M. Rabeni of North Eastham; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of Katherine C. Bartolini, who died in 2002. Visitation is 9 to 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Morris Funeral Home, 40 Main St., Southborough, followed by a Mass of Resurrection at 11 a.m. at St. Matthew Church, Highland Street, Southborough. Burial will follow in Rural Cemetery, Southborough. Memorial donations may be made to Friends of Southborough Library, Main Street, Southborough, MA 01772; or to West Harwich Library, Route 28, West Harwich, MA 02671.

Mamie M. Cote COTE, Mamie M. Mamie M. Cote, 86, of New Britain, died Wednesday, (November 17, 2004) at Brittany Farms Health Center, New Britain. Mamie was born in St. John, ME and was the daughter of the late Louis and Julie (Lizotte) St. Pierre. Mamie was a sales clerk for G. Fox Co. for 23 years; beginning with the downtown Hartford store, transferred to the Enfield store for several years and retired from the West Farms Mall store in 1980. Mamie was a member of the Ladies of St. Anne for several years while residing in St. John, ME and a member of St. Jerome Church, New Britain. She was a resident of Market Sq. Apts. in Newington, for 11 years. Mamie is survived by a son, John Cote of Enfield; two daughters, Marilyn (Cote) Rosia of West Columbia, SC, and Arlene (Cote) Spano of New Britain; six grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, and a great-great grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Mamie was predeceased by her husband, Herbie J. Cote, a brother, Leon St. Pierre and four sisters, Rose Boutote, Lena Dubey, Agnes Robinson and Mabel Brissette. Funeral rites will be held Saturday, November 20, with the procession departing at 10 a.m. from the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, 764 Farmington Avenue, New Britain, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 11 a.m. at St. Jerome Church, 1010 SIater Rd., New Britain. Committal service and final resting place will be in Mount St. Benedict Cemetery, Bloomfield. Relatives and friends may call at the Paul A. Shaker/Farmingdale Funeral Home, TODAY, from 6-8 p.m. Directions to funeral home: I-84 East or West-Exit 37 (Fienemann Road) Right off exit-one mile down on right. To extend online condolences to the Cote family, please visit our website: www.shakerfuneralhome.com Published in the Hartford Courant on 11/19/2004. Guest Book . Funeral home info . Flowers . Gift Shop