GINGRAS, Yvon. r.s.v. (1919-2000) - 1947 (Alidor + M. Louise Noel) J de Montreal 2000-2-25 GINGRAS, Père Yvon, r.s.v. 1919-2000 À l’Hôpital Charles Lemoyne, Greenfield Park, Qc, le 24 février 2000, est décédé le Père Yvon Gingras, r.s.v., à l’âge de 80 ans et six mois. Le Père Gingras est né à St-Apollinaire de Lotbinière,le20septembre 1919. Son père s’appelait Alidor et sa mère Marie-Louise Noël. Jeune le Père Yvon fréquenta le Patro St-Hyacinthe. À l’âge de 20 ans, il entra au Noviciat des Religieux de St-V.-de-Paul où il prononça ses premiers voeux le 15 août 1941. Après avoir parcouru les degrés du sacerdoce, il fut ordonné prêtre le 29 juin 1947. La carrière apostolique du Père Gingras le conduit d’abord au Patro Le Prévost, puis au Patro Roc-Amadour. En 1951, il devient Directeur du Juniorat Ste-Marie à Charlesbourg. En 1953, il est nommé 1 er Supérieur de Les Buis-sonnets à Montréal. Après six ans à Montréal, il devient Supérieur au Patro de Lévis. Puis le Père revient à Montréal comme chapelain à l’Institut Dominique-Savio. En 1983, le Père Gingras prend sa retraite à Otterburn Park. Le Père Yvon Gingras laisse dans le deuil les membres de sa congrégation, les membres de sa famille: sa soeur, Rita (feu Maurice Lamontagne); sa belle-soeur, Rose-Aimée (feu Gérard Gingras), ainsi que plusieurs neveux et nièces, cousins et cousines, bienfaiteurs et amis. La dépouille mortelle de notre défunt sera exposée vendredi soir, le 25 février de 19 heures à 22 heures et samedi, de 9 heures à 10 h 30 au salon de la: COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE LA RIVE-SUD 1848 RUE STE-HÉLÈNE LONGUEUIL Qc Les funérailles auront lieu le samedi 26 février à 11 heures en l’église Notre-Dame-du-Bon-Conseil à Otterburn Park.,

GINGRAS, Fernand, abbé (1922-2004) - 1948 (Omer + Clara Desrochers) Paru le 2004/01/15 dans Le Soleil Fernand Gingras Abbé Abbé Fernand Gingras A u Pavillon Saint-Dominique, le 14 janvier 2004, est décédé, à l’âge de 81 ans et 4 mois, monsieur l’abbé Fernand Gingras, fils de feu Omer Gingras et de feu Clara Desrochers. Après avoir fait ses études au Collège Garnier, au Grand Séminaire de Québec et à l’Université Laval, il fut ordonné à la prêtrise le 22 mai 1948. Nommé au Séminaire de Québec l’année suivante, il fut pendant cinq ans maître de salle au Petit Séminaire et y enseigna les mathématiques de 1949 à 1953. De 1953 à 1956, il fut assistant du procureur au Service forestier et au Service des fermes du Séminaire de Québec et membre du Conseil pendant plusieurs années. Il fit ensuite des études en gestion des affaires à l’Université Western Ontario et, à partir de 1957, occupa plusieurs fonctions administratives à l’Université Laval comme directeur adjoint des Presses de l’Université, procureur adjoint de l’Université, procureur adjoint et directeur du Service des achats, trésorier, administrateur trésorier, vice-recteur aux affaires administratives et adjoint au recteur. Il fut membre du Conseil exécutif de l’Université, membre du Conseil de l’Université, de plusieurs comités internes, du Comité des finances et des affaires administratives de l’Université et de la Conférence des recteurs et des principaux des universités du Québec. Il fut également vice-président, puis président de l’Association canadienne du personnel administratif universitaire (CAUBO) et, à partir de 1973, membre du Conseil d’administration de l’hôpital de l’Enfant-Jésus. En 1989, il devint membre du Conseil d’administration de la Société d’habitation Cardinal-Vachon, en plus d’être mandataire de l’Archevêque jusqu’en 1997, de coordonner les campagnes de souscription de 1990 et 1999 pour l’Unité de soins Cardinal-Vachon et d’agir comme directeur général de 1995 à 2003. Il reçut l’Ordre du Canada en 1990. Il exerça en outre son ministère dominical et pastoral à la paroisse Notre-Dame-de-Foy de 1954 à 1959 et de 1988 à 1999 (Chemin néo-catéchuménal) et à la Cité universitaire, chez les étudiants, de 1959 à 1967. Les prêtres du Séminaire de Québec et les membres de sa famille recevront les condoléances à la Résidence des prêtres du Séminaire, 1, rue des Remparts, le vendredi 16 janvier de 19h à 22h ainsi qu’à compter de 10h, le jour des funérailles. Stationnement dans le jardin du Séminaire, 1, rue des Remparts. Les funérailles seront célébrées à la Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Québec, le samedi 17 janvier 2004 à 14h30, et l’inhumation se fera à la crypte du Séminaire. Outre ses confrères du Séminaire, il laisse dans le deuil sa sœur Marie-Claire Gingras Letarte (feu Achille-A. Letarte); ses frères: Maurice (Suzanne Bélanger), Robert (feu Thérèse Routhier) et Léopold, père jésuite; ainsi que ses neveux: Pierre (Diane Létourneau) et Yves (Claire Caron); et ses nièces: Marguerite, Lucie, Hélène (Michel Petitclerc) et Sylvie (Pierre Morissette); et plusieurs autres parents et ami(e)s. Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à la Résidence Cardinal-Vachon, 2900, rue Alexandra, Beauport (Québec) G1E 7C7, téléphone: 418-664-0547. La direction des funérailles a été confiée à la maison funéraire Lépine Cloutier Ltée 300, chemin Ste-Foy, Québec Pour renseignements: 418-529-3371 télécopieur: 418-529-9506 courriel: lc@lepinecloutier.com site Internet: www.lepinecloutier.com Membre de la Corporation des thanatologues du Québec

GINGRAS, Arcade, s.j. (-1999) - 1951 (Alphonse + Melanie Lemieux) J de Montreal 1999-12-17 GINGRAS, P. Arcade À l’Hôtel-Dieu de Montréal, le 14 décembre 1999, est décédé le P. Arcade Gingras, S.J. Né à Laurierville, il était le fils de feu Alphonse Gingras et de feu Mélanie Lemieux. Il laisse dans le deuil son frère, Thomas, de Laurierville, et sa soeur, Germaine. s.c.s.l., de Lévis, plusieurs neveux et nièces, et de nombreux amis. En 1932, après ses études au Collège de Lévis,le P.Gingrasentra au noviciat des Jésuites. Il devint prêtre en 1951. Il se dépensa une quinzaine d’années comme professeur au Collège Sainte-Marie. Puis ce fut le départ pour Paris d’où il revint, après des études à la Sorbonne, avec une licence ès lettres classiques et un diplôme d’études supérieures en langues classiques. Il enseigna ensuite au juvénat de la Compagnie de Jésus au Sault-au-Récollet. Il fut vice-provincial pour le secteur de l’éducation et eut plusieurs années la responsabilité des Publications des Facultés jésuites. À partir de 1974, il s’adonna avec dévouement et grand intérêt au ministère pastoral à l’église du Gesù et à la Résidence Champlain. Il célébra la messe et entendit les confessions pour la dernière fois vendredi dernier. Exposé jeudi de 19 heures à 22 heures, vendredi de 14 à 17 heures et de 19 à 22 heures; prières communautaires vendredi à 20 heures au salon: ALFRED DALLAIRE INC. 1111 RUE LAURIER OUEST MONTRÉAL Les funérailles auront lieu le samedi 18 décembre, à 11 heures, en l’église du Gesù, 1202 rue de Bleury. Inhumation au cimetière de la communauté à Lafontaine. Samedi ouverture du salon dès 9 heures.

GILBERT, Emile, o.m.i. (1908-2004) - 1935 (Félix-Emile + Noemie Piuze) Paru le 2004/01/20 dans La Presse GILBERT, Émile OMI Le Père Émile Gilbert, Oblat de Marie Immaculée, est décédé à Richelieu, le 18 janvier 2004, à l'âge de 95 ans et deux jours. Il était le fils de feu Félix-Émile Gilbert et de feu Noémie Piuze. Il fit ses premiers voeux le 2 août 1931 et il fut ordonné prêtre le 24 juin 1935. Il a oeuvré comme missionnaire au Lesotho pendant plus de 50 ans, où il a été tour à tour vicaire, curé, procureur et chancelier. Il était retraité à Richelieu depuis octobre 1989. En plus de sa famille religieuse, il laisse dans le deuil son frère Oblat Jacques, des neveux et nièces, des cousins et cousines, petits-cousins et petits-cousines ainsi que de nombreux amis. La dépouille mortelle sera exposée: Oblat de marie Immaculée 460, 1ère Rue, Richelieu Tél.: 450-658-8761 Téléc.: 450-658-7951 Courriel: danieldenoyers@videotron.ca le 20 janvier 2004 de 19 h à 21 h 30 et le lendemain de 10 h à 14 h. Il y aura une célébration de la prière mardi soir, le 20 janvier à 19 h 30. Les funérailles auront lieu au même endroit le mercredi 21 janvier à 14 h. Inhumation au cimetière Oblat de Richelieu. Direction funéraire: Yvon Desnoyers & Fils Chambly, Québec

GERVAIS, Georges-Etienne, montfortain (1913-2004) – (Cyrille + Albina Belhumeur) Paru le 2004/04/10 dans La Presse GERVAIS, Père Georges-Etienne montfortain À la résidence des Pères Montfortains à Nicolet, le 8 avril 2004, à l'âge de 91 ans, est décédé le Père Georges-Etienne Gervais, Montfortain. Il était le fils de Cyrille Gervais et de Albina Belhumeur. La famille accueillera parents et ami(e)s à la Résidence des Pères Montfortains 1141, rue St-Jean-Baptiste, Nicolet Heures d'accueil: lundi de 14 h à 22 h et mardi, jour des funérailles, à partir de 10 h. Direction des funérailles: J.N. Rousseau et Frère ltée de Nicolet Les funérailles auront lieu le mardi 12 avril à la chapelle des Pères Montfortains à 14 h 30. L'inhumation aura lieu au cimetière de Nicolet. Le défunt laisse dans le deuil, outre sa famille religieuse montfortaine, de nombreux neveux, nièces et amis. Pour renseignements: 819-293-4511 Condoléances par télécopieur: 819-293-8212 Courriel: jn_rousseau@sogetel.net

CHARLES-AIME AUCLAIR ADIENNE BEAULIEU (1912-2004) (Pierre Germain + Rosine Laframboise) Pierre Germain Auclair > Germain + Angélique Sansfacon > Germain + M. Louise Verret > Germain + Marguerite Verret > Germain + M. Jeanne Garneau > Charles + Madeleine Déry > Pierre + M. Madeleine Sédilot > Pierre + Suzanne Aubineau Paru le 2004/11/06 dans Le Soleil (Beaulieu) Auclair Adrienne Adrienne (Beaulieu) Auclair 1912 - 2004 À l’hôpital St-François d’Assise du Pavillon Leclerc, le 3 novembre 2004, à l’âge de 92 ans, est décédée dame Adrienne Beaulieu, épouse de feu monsieur Charles-Aimé Auclair. Elle demeurait à Lac St-Charles. Elle a été confiée à la maison funéraire Lépine Cloutier Ltée Le service religieux sera célébré le mardi 9 novembre 2004 à 14h, en l’église Notre-Dame des Laurentides, 1365, rue Notre-Dame, N.D.L. et de là au cimetière paroissial. La famille recevra les condoléances à l’église, une heure avant la cérémonie. Elle laisse dans le deuil, ses enfants, belles-filles et gendre: Jean-Claude Auclair (Rita Rhéaume), Marius (Suzanne Chouinard), Conrad (Rolande Verret), feu Louisette, Gervaise (Jacques Côté); ses petits-enfants: Marco, Lyson (Richard Guy), Josée, Mario (Véronique), Renée-Claude, Martin (Nathalie Robert), Dominique (Claudine Pelletier) et Rémi (Marlène Alarie); ses arrière-petites-filles: Vanessa, Marie-Pier et Florence; ses belles-sœurs: Gertrude Lafrance (feu Charles-Auguste Auclair) et Georgette Auclair; son beau-frère Jean-Maurice Auclair ainsi que plusieurs neveux, nièces, cousins, cousines et ami(e)s. Un merci spécial à l’équipe soignante du Pavillon Leclerc (3e étage). Vos témoignages de sympathie peuvent se traduire par un don à l’Association de la paralysie cérébrale du Québec, 39, rue Bellerive, Cap-de-la-Madeleine (Québec) G8T 6J4, téléphone : 1-819-374-7616. La direction des funérailles a été confiée à la maison funéraire Lépine Cloutier Ltée 6450, Henri-Bourassa, Charlesbourg Pour renseignements : 418-529-3371 Télécopieur : 418-529-9506 Courriel : lc@lepinecloutier.com Site Web : www.lepinecloutier.com Entreprise affiliée à la Corporation des Thanatologues du Québec

EMILE F. CHARETTE - Woonsocket 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 EMILE F. CHARETTE, 73, of Front Street, a machinist at several local businesses, died Saturday at Overlook Nursing Home. Born in Woonsocket on Feb. 9, 1931, he was a son of the late Alfred and Edwina (Sauvageau) Charette. Mr. Charette was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. He leaves his niece and caregiver, Susan Tremblay of Pascoag; a son, Emilie R. Charette of Bellingham, Mass.; two sisters, Doris Paquette of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Lorraine Roy of Woonsocket; and two grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held today at 10 a.m. in T. Lauzon Funeral Home, 85 Rathbun St. Burial will be in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.

EVERETT G. TREMBLAY - Swansea 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 EVERETT G. TREMBLAY, 84, of 4901 North Main St., a retired employee of the Firestone Rubber Co., died Wednesday in the Sarah Brayton Nursing Care Center, Fall River. Born in Fall River, a son of the late Arthur and Monica (Simard) Tremblay, he had lived in Swansea most of his life. Mr. Tremblay had worked at the former Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. for 25 years. He also worked part-time as a lawn-mower repairman. He was a former member of the Somerset Fishing Club and enjoyed deep-sea fishing. He leaves two sons, the Rev. Everett G. Tremblay Jr. of Swansea and Michael H. Tremblay of Fall River; a brother, Rene V. Tremblay of Fall River; and two grandchildren and a great-granddaughter. He was the brother of the late Daniel R. Tremblay. A funeral service will be held tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Waring-Sullivan Home of Memorial Tribute at Rose E. Sullivan, 866 County St., Somerset. Burial will be in Nathan Slade Cemetery, Somerset.

THERESE (ROBICHAUD) LALIBERTE - North Attleboro 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 THERESE (ROBICHAUD) LALIBERTE, 80, of West Steeet, a retired jewelry worker, died Wednesday at Miriam Hospital, Providence. Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Jean-Baptiste and Grace (Godin) Robichaud, she had lived in North AttIeboro since 1951. Mrs. Laliberte had been employed at the Elizabeth Webbing Co., Pawtucket, the General Chain Co., North Attleboro, and New England Sterling, South Attleboro, for many years before retiring. She volunteered at Ann's Rest Home, Providence. She was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church, North Attleboro, and a member of St. Cecilia's Women's Club, Pawtucket. Mrs. Laliberte enjoyed line dancing, and her dog, Louie. She leaves two daughters, Marsha Haverly of North Kingstown and Diane Shaw of Smithfield; a sister, Estelle Bricusse of Pawtucket; a brother, Paul Robichaud of North Attleboro; and five grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Orise Dubois, Lilllan Sawyer, Beatrice Robichaud, Doris Kenyon and Cecile Murphy. The funeral will be held Monday at 10 a.m. from William W. Tripp Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church St., North Attleboro. Burial will follow in the family lot in North Burial Ground, Providence.

BLANCHE T. (GREGOIRE) BOWYER - Lincoln 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 BLANCHE T. (GREGOIRE) BOWYER, 80, of Lakeview Avenue, an inspector before she retired, died yesterday at the Haven Health Care Center, Smithfield. She was the wife of the late Howard M. Bowyer. Born in Providence, a daughter of the late George and Thelma (Lamoureux) Gregoire, she had lived in Lincoln for 57 years. Mrs. Bowyer had been employed as an inspector at the former John W. Little Printers Co., Pawtucket, before she retired in 1989. She was a communicant of St. Joseph Church, Providence, and a 1941 graduate of Hope High School, Providence. She was an avid bowler, and enjoyed dancing. She leaves a daughter, Gail McDonald, and a son, Richard Bowyer, both of Lincoln; a stepdaughter, Diane Theroux of Pawtucket; a stepson, Paul Fitzgerald of Lincoln; two brothers, Robert Gregoire in Michigan and Richard Gregoire of Seekonk; and a granddaughter. She was the stepmother of the late Joan DiBonaventura, and sister of the late Leo and Norman Gregoire. The funeral will be held Monday at 9:30 a.m. from the Bellows-Falso Funeral Chapel, 160 River Rd., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 in St. Joseph Church, 92 Hope St., Providence. Burial will be in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.

JULIETTE (BARNABY) MICHAUD - Fall River 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 JULIETTE (BARNABY) MICHAUD, 88, of 2446 Highland Ave., formerly of Raymond Street, died yesterday at Catholic Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Ovila "Mich" Michaud. A lifelong Fall River resident, she was a daughter of the late Ernest and Maria (Landry) Barnaby. She leaves two daughters, Terri Michaud of Bristol and Connie Quintin of Ibervillle, Quebec; a sister, Lillian Leybick in Pennsylvania; and two grandsons and three great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Leo, Armand and Raymond Barnaby. A funeral Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel of Catholic Memorial Home, 2446 Highland Ave. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery.

RENE C. MONAST - Fall River 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 RENE C. MONAST, 85, of Monarch Street, a former appliance store owner, died Wednesday at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Doris Monast. They had been married for 61 years. A lifelong resident of Fall River, he was the son of the late Calixte and Dorina (Lapointe) Monast. Mr. Monast had been the owner and operator of the former Monarch Appliance for over 50 years before retiring. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Holy Name Society at Notre Dame Parish and the Knights of Columbus, and a former president of the Notre Dame Golf League. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Dennis Monast of Berkley, Mass.; five sisters, Irene Levesque of Fall River, Lorraine Marceau of Westport, Julie Smith and Claire Carpenter, both in Florida, and Terri Arntz in Virginia; and five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was the father of the late Susan Booth, and brother of the late Walter, Roland, Richard and Rudolph Monast, Oretta Camara, Jeannette Cyr and Dorice Reeves. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Auclair Funeral Home, 690 South Main St., with a funeral Mass at 10 in Notre Dame Church, Eastern Avenue. Entombment will be in Notre Dame Cemetery Mausoleum.

SYLVIA MARIE (FONTAINE) KELLEY - Cumberland 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 SYLVIA MARIE (FONTAINE) KELLEY, 96, of 2065 Mendon Rd., the Chimney Hills Apartments, a retired supervisor, died Monday in Bayberry Commons Nursing Home, Burrillville. She was the wife of the late Francis J. Kelley. Born in Woonsocket, a daughter of the late Walter Louis and Nellie (Leclair) Fontaine, she had been a Cumberland resident since 1981. Mrs. Kelley had worked at the former Jacob Finklestein and Son for 31 years before retiring in 1976 as a product supervisor. She leaves a son, Francis J. Kelley of Billings, Mont.; and three grandchildren. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 a.m. from Kubaska Funeral Home, 33 Harris Ave., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Charles Church, North Main Street, Woonsocket. Burial will be in St. Charles Cemetery, Blackstone, Mass.

WILBROD R. TELLIER - Cumberland 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 WILBROD R. TELLIER, 75, of Duchess Road, a retired data-processing chief, died yesterday at Phillip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. He was the husband of Alice D. (Vandal) Tellier. Born in Woonsocket, he was a son of the late Napoleon and Marie (Brunelle) Tellier. He had been chief of data processing at the state Department of Employment Security for 27 years before he retired in 1989. He served in the Army during World War II as a captain. Besides his wife, he leaves two daughters, Claudette Kalf of Woonsocket and Marie Baril of Cumberland; a sister, Clemence Cote of Woonsocket; and three grandsons. He was the father of the late Philippe Tellier, and brother of the late Jean-Marie and Herve Tellier, Aurore Rivard, Beatrice Chevrette and Gertrude Archambault. The funeral will be held Monday at 9 a.m. from Fournier & Fournier Funeral Home, 99 Cumberland St., Woonsocket, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 in St. Joan of Arc Church, Mendon Road, Cumberland. Burial will be in Resurrection Cemetery, Cumberland.

CLAIRE N. BAGSHAW - Central Falls 01:00 AM EST on Friday, November 5, 2004 CLAIRE N. BAGSHAW, 74, of Lonsdale Avenue, a retired yarn worker, died yesterday at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Edmund P. Bagshaw. Born in Central Falls, a daughter of the late Louis and Lorretta (Dyke) Trottier, she had lived in Central Falls for 26 years, previously living in Pawtucket. Mrs. Bagshaw had been employed at the former Chadwick Yarn for several years, and the former New England Twine and Cordage, Pawtucket. She was an avid reader and enjoyed bingo. She leaves two sons, Philip E. Bagshaw of Cranston and Brian P. Bagshaw of Pawtucket; a brother, Russell "Butch" Trottier of Providence; five sisters, Rita Chenot, Thelma Gabriel and Beverly Palmisciano, all of Pawtucket, and Ina Sanville and Frances Fauteux, both of Lincoln; two grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Anita Gomes and Louis Trottier. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. from Keefe Funeral Home, 1035 Lonsdale Ave., with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 in St. Matthew Church, Dexter Street. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket.

Cecile R. Shewchuk Cecile R. Shewchuk 1919 - 2004 AGAWAM - Cecile R. ( Labrie ) Shewchuk, 84, of Agawam, died Nov. 2, 2004 at the Heritage Hall Nursing Home. Born in Holyoke on Dec. 13, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Alyre and Anna (Sansoucie) Labrie. She worked in the Circulation Department of the former Transcript Telegram Newspaper for several years before her retirement. She was the wife of the late Edward Shewchuk who died in 2000, and was also predeceased by her grandson, Deputy Brian R. Litz in 2004. She is survived by her son, Leonard and his wife Shirley of Agawam; her daughter, Nancy Litz and her husband Raymond of Agawam; a brother, Norman Labrie; and two sisters, Edna St. Sauveur and Claire DeRoy, all of Chicopee; two grandchildren, Kevin Shewchuk and Scott Litz; and two great-grandchildren, Brian Litz and Jack Litz. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass that will be held on Monday, Nov. 8th, at 11:00 am, in St Patrick's Church South Hadley. There are no calling hours and the burial will be at the convenience of the family. Dillon Funeral Home, Inc. 532-0691 Published in The Republican on 11/5/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts . Charities

Anita Landry Anita Landry 1918 - 2004 EASTHAMPTON - Anita (DeBarge) Landry, 86, of Northampton Street, Easthampton, died Wednesday, Nov. 3 in Baystate Medical Center, Springfield. She was born July 21, 1918 in Easthampton, the daughter of the late Frank and Maria (Marchand) DeBarge. She attended Notre Dame Parochial Schools and was a graduate of Easthampton High School. She was a lifelong communicant of the Notre Dame Parish, a former member of the Circle Notre Dame and the Northampton Country Club. She was the widow of George Landry who died in 1998. She was employed by the former Ruby Furniture Co. of Easthampton. She was a co-founder of the Landry Furniture Co. with her husband in Easthampton in 1956, and was a director and bookkeeper of the company. She is survived by two sons, Robert Landry of Easthampton and Frank Landry of Pasadena, Texas; 4 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Francene Besko, died in 1977, and a granddaughter, Melinda Besko, died in 2001. The funeral will be Wednesday Nov. 10 at 9:15 a.m. at the Mitchell Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Notre Dame Church. Burial will follow in St. Stanislaus Cemetery, all of Easthampton. Friends may call at the funeral home Tuesday from 4-8 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Notre Dame Church, 35 Pleasant Street, Easthampton and/or the Ambulance Fund c/o Easthampton Fire Chief, Payson ave., Easthampton, MA 01027. Published in The Republican on 11/5/2004. Guest Book . Flowers & gifts . Charities

CULLEN. Marie (Daoust) Cullen, 85, widow of Eugene E. Cullen of East Hartford died Saturday (July 8, 1995). Born August 1, 1909 in Athelston, Quebec, Canada, she was the daughter of the late J. Mathias and Matilde (Larche) Daoust. Soon after her birth, the family moved to Pittsfield, Mass., where she attended local schools, and business college, and she became a naturalized citizen. She was married on June 20, 1936. Following the death of her husband in 1950, she was employed by the East Hartford School system, as a secretary of the Silver Lane Elementary School, and the Penny High School and at the time of her retirement in 1976, was Office Manager at the East Hartford High School. She was secretary of the East Hartford Redevelopment Commission for many years. A 59 year resident of East Hartford, she was a communicant of Saint Mary's Church, and a life member of the Daughters of Isabella. She is survived by four sons, Thomas M. Cullen and John J. Cullen, both of East Hartfo! rd, Eugene E. Cullen Jr., of Cromwell, and James C. Cullen of Bethel; two daughters, Patricia A. Fliakos of West Hartford, and Honora M. Futtner of South Windsor; a brother, A. Odessa Daoust; two sisters, Lucille E. George and Alma R. Premerlani, all of Pittsfield, Mass.; 15 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services at Notre Dame Church and burial in St. Joseph Cemetery, Pittsfield, were held Wednesday. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated Saturday, July 15, at 9 a.m., at Saint Mary's Church. East Hartford. The family will receive friends immediately following the Mass. Memorial contributions in her memory may be made to the charity of the donor's choice. Local arrangements are being handled by Paul B. Andrews through the Molloy Funeral Home, West Hartford.

Kathleen Francis Bergeron 2004-11-04 Kathleen Francis Bergeron Aug. 7, 1945 - Nov. 3, 2004 Kathleen Francis Lesseigne Bergeron, 59, a native of Morgan City and resident of Berwick, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 2004, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. She was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church in Berwick. Kathleen will always be remembered as a loving, kind lady who loved life and lived it to the fullest. She was very good with her needlework abilities and loved to crochet and embroider. She loved to sit down and spend time relaxing with a good puzzle. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved spending time camping and fishing. Kathleen had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to make you smile any chance she could. Her love for animals was reflected in her love for her cats and dogs. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her and each life that she touched in her own special way. She was the daughter of the late Everette Lesseigne and the late Lucille Russo Lesseigne. She is survived by her husband, Paul Bergeron of Berwick; one son, Mark Bergeron of Berwick; one sister, Beatrice "Dee" Grandin of Pierre Part; and two grandchildren, Brittany Bergeron and Brennon Bergeron. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Priscilla Daigle; and a son, Shawn Bergeron. Pallbearers to serve will be Jeff LaCoste Jr., Calvin Bergeron Jr., Calvert LaHoste, Dwayne Grandin, Brian Gagneaux and Justin Voisin. Honorary pallbearer will be Brennon Bergeron. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. today, Nov. 4, 2004, with a rosary to be held at 7 p.m. Visitation will resume from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004. Funeral services will be at Twin City Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, with Father Josh Rodrigue officiating. Interment will be at Morgan City Cemetery in Morgan City. Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with arrangements. www.twincityfh.com ***************** Sim Lemoine Sr. 2004-11-01 Services for Sim Lemoine Sr. were held at 3 p.m. today in the chapel of Forest Lawn Funeral Home in Ball, with the Rev. Bob Galloway officiating. Burial was in the Lemoine Cemetery in Colfax. Lemoine, 56, of Pineville, passed away Saturday at his residence. He was a member of Sherwood Baptist Church. His parents and one brother preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Sue Lemoine; four children, Millie Angeron of Patterson, Mary Raxdale and Sim Lemoine Jr., both of Alexandria, and Tammy Beeson of Ball; four stepchildren, Bryan Gagnard and Gerald Gagnard, both of Tioga, Greg Gagnard of Bentley and Debra Hogue of Lafayette; one sister, Linda Young of Pineville; four brothers, Dale Lemoine and Doyle Lemoine, both of Tioga, Doyce Lemoine of Colfax and Ronnie Lemoine of Fairfield; 27 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Pallbearers were Bryan Gagnard, Chris Lemoine, Gerald Gagnard, D.J. Lemoine, Eddie Gaspard and Sim Lemoine Jr. Forest Lawn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. **************** Delma LaCoste 2004-10-28 Delma LaCoste, 74, was born on Bayou Shaffer in Terrebonne Parish Nov. 16, 1929. A long-time resident of Patterson, he died Oct. 26, 2004, in his daughter's home surrounded by his family. Visitation will be observed Thursday, Oct. 28, 2004, from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Hargrave Funeral Home of Morgan City. Visitation will resume Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bethel Pentecostal Church. Funeral services will be officiated by the Rev. Marty Harden and the Rev. Steve Manville at 2 p.m. Friday. Interment will follow in the Morgan City Cemetery. Delma had a passion for living. He lived his life in a way that brought pleasure to his friends and family. Mr. LaCoste knew that his life was not his own, but belonged to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Mr. LaCoste was a faithful member of Bethel Pentecostal Church in Patterson. Delma was a devoted family man who poured his energies into that which he loved. Delma loved the outdoors. Early in his life he was a Quarter Boat Captain for John Opperman and was a commercial fisherman. Mr. LaCoste found great pride being the oldest and wisest Journeyman Electrician in the State of Louisiana. Delma was the owner and operator of Dels Electrical Co. He was the electrical contractor of choice for the surrounding areas' larger commercial buildings. The abundant talent Delma possessed will live on through his son, who also is an accomplished electrician. Mr. LaCoste is survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth Giroir LaCoste; three loving children, Cathy LaCoste Wiese and husband, Gerald Sr., of Morgan City, Delma "Buddy" C. LaCoste and wife, Dianna, of Ashville, Ala., and Dianne LaCoste Weeks and husband, Jerry, of Berwick; eight grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. He also had numerous nephews and nieces; three brothers and one sister, Sterling LaCoste Sr. and wife, Mary Ann, of Bayou Vista, John "JC" LaCoste and wife, Patricia, of Berwick, Kenneth LaCoste and wife, Linda, of Berwick, and Shirline LaCoste Amador and husband, Charles, of Berwick; and two wonderful caregivers of Hospice, Elanor Lee and Annie Arnold. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lillian LaCoste; his sister, Agnolia LaCoste; his grandson, Shane LaCoste; and his brothers, Aubrey, Clayton, Russell and Ara; and his twin sisters, Elda and Ella. Pallbearers for Mr. LaCoste will be Gerald Wiese Jr., Joshua Nelson, Chad Adams, Brett Bourgeois, Thomas Welch, Hank McCay, Steven Gray and Johnny LaCoste. Hargrave Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements. ********************* Verdry J. "Mike" Thomas 2004-10-27 Verdry J. "Mike" Thomas, 89, a native of Berwick and a resident of Schriever died Monday at 11:15 a.m. He was a retired draftsman/surveyor with Carl Heck Engineers and a retired U.S. Marine who served in World War II. Visitation will be Thursday from 9 a.m. until the funeral begins at 11 a.m. at Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma. Burial will be in St. Francis de Sales No. 2 Cemetery in Houma. He is survived by one son, Corrie Thomas of Harahan; three daughters, Jackie T. Boudreaux of Thibodaux, Dottie T. Hebert of Houma and Debbie T. Benoit of Covington; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, two brothers and one sister. Chauvin Funeral Home in Houma will be in charge of arrangements. ********************** Florence Ella Adoue Gautreaux 2004-10-26 Florence Ella Adoue Gautreaux June 6, 1907 - Oct. 24, 2004 Florence Adoue Gautreaux, 97, a native of Ellendale and resident of Albany, died Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at her residence. She was a Morgan City resident for over 84 years. Florence was a very active member of Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City, serving the Ladies Altar Society and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. Her love of God and her dedication to the church was a major part of her life and the life of her family. She was a strong woman of faith who taught her family the value of serving God and our fellow man. She loved life and the many pleasures that life had to offer. She loved to cook for her family, teaching them the value of three meals a day. She was a dependable wife and mother who always put her family first in everything that she did. She had a great sense of humor and loved to bring a smile to the faces of those she came in contact with. She loved gardening and, at one time, was quite a bowler, having been on a bowling league while in her 70s. She always will be known as a "spunky" lady who loved playing cards and for her trips to the casino. She was a beloved wife, mother and grandmother, and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her. She was the daughter of the late Octave Adoue and the late Ernestine Boyer Adoue. She is survived by one daughter, Lynrose Dowdy and her husband, Edward, of Albany; two sons, David Lee Gautreaux and his wife, Dolly, of New Orleans and Timothy Martin Gautreaux and his wife, Winborne, of Hammond; seven grandchildren, Robert Gautreaux, Thomas Gautreaux, Kathi Landry, David Dowdy, Susan Gray, Leslie Gautreaux and Travis Dowdy; six great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers to serve will be Tim Gautreaux, David Gautreaux, Ed Dowdy, Thomas Gautreaux, Scott Gautreaux, Travis Dowdy or Danny Landry. She was preceded in death by her parents; her loving husband of over 49 years, Minos Lee Gautreaux; four brothers, Walter Adoue, Nolan Adoue, Alfred Adoue and Clarence Adoue; and three sisters, Sadie Breaux, Edna Breaux and Lillian Shepherd. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. today, with a rosary to be said at 7 p.m. at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. Visitation will resume Wednesday morning from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Funeral services will be at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Morgan City at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, 2004, with Father Josh Rodrigue officiating. Interment will be in the Morgan City Cemetery. Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.twincityfh.com ************************ Virginia Lee Breaux 2004-10-25 Virginia Lee Breaux, 73, a resident of Morgan City, passed away Oct. 23, 2004, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. Mrs. Breaux was Catholic by faith. Virginia was born to the late Sam and Eva Toups on Jan. 22, 1931, in Baytown, Texas. She was passionate about life and lived it in a way that not only brought pleasure to herself but to those she dearly loved. Virginia was gifted with abundant talent. Throughout her lifetime she lovingly fashioned many exquisite gifts for her family and friends. The exquisitely crafted quilts and other idioms will be treasured for many generations to come. Mrs. Breaux leaves behind one son and daughter-in-law, Sammy and Lisa Breaux of Morgan City; one daughter and son-in-law, Janelle and Bennie Robinson of Wildwood, Texas; two sisters, Doris Vizier of Galliano, and Jonnie and Henry Dlabay of Mount Belleview, Texas; two brothers, Wilfred and Fredia Toups of Galliano and Floyd and Joann Toups of Baton Rouge; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and several brothers and sisters. Visitation was today at Hargrave Funeral Home chapel from 8 a.m. until 10 a.m. Religious services took place at Hargrave Funeral Home commencing in the chapel at 10 a.m. today conducted by Father Josh Rodrigue. Hargrave Funeral Home was entrusted with the arrangements. ******************* John Joseph "Johnny" Landry 2004-10-22 John Joseph "Johnny" Landry March 4, 1923-October 22, 2004 John Joseph "Johnny" Landry, 81, a native of Four Mile Bayou and a resident of Amelia, died today, Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Teche Regional Medical Center in Morgan City. He was a Christian by Faith. A hard worker, a man of courage and a man of many friends and a real "ladies man." That best describes the life of Johnny. He loved life and the many exciting things life had to offer. He loved dancing, Cajun music, hunting, fishing and camping. Johnny loved the water and his life was reflective of that fact. Starting his boat career at the tender age of 15 on shrimp boats, Johnny knew quickly that the water was his passion. He would continue his career as a boat captain for 25 years with Tidewater and 22 years with Galaxy. Above all that he loved, nothing compared to the love he had for his friends and family. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him and each life that he touched in his own special way. He was the son of the late Edward Landry and the late Leona Fryou Landry. He is survived by his three daughters, Christine Bergeron of Morgan City, JoAnn Partain and her husband, Brad, of Morgan City and Nancy Comeaux of Amelia; three sons, Steve Landry of Bayou L'Ourse, Thomas Landry Sr. and his wife, Nikki, of Amelia and Benny Michell and his wife, Hilda, of Bayou L' Ourse; one sister, Leona Landry of Berwick; his Godfather, William Fryou of Amelia; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and one on the way. He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of 22 years, the late Lillian Scadlock Landry and his second wife of 22 years, the late Hilda Michell Landry; two sisters, Hilda Landry Hampton and Lillian Landry Beadle; and one brother, B.L. Landry. Pallbearers to serve will be Thomas Landry Sr., Steve Landry, Calvin Bergeron, Benny Michell, Percy Michell, Lee Deshotel and Thomas Landry Jr. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004, and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, at Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City. Funeral services will be at Twin City Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004, with the Rev. Terry Bunner officiating. Interment will be at St. Andrew Catholic Cemetery in Amelia. Twin City Funeral Home in Morgan City has been entrusted with the arrangements. www.twincityfh.com

Paul R. Cote August 13, 1963 - November 3, 2004 TAFTVILLE- Mr. Paul R. Cote of 20 South 3rd Ave., Taftville passed away unexpectedly Wednesday afternoon at his home. He was born in Norwich, August 13, 1963, the son of the late Donald E. and Cecile (Lavoie) Cote of Taftville. A lifelong resident of the Taftville area Mr. Cote was a 1981 graduate of Norwich Regional Technical School. He has been employed as a building inspector for both the City of Norwich and the Town of Lisbon until the time of his death. Mr. Cote was a communicant of Sacred Heart Church Taftville, a 3rd Degree member of the Ponemah Council #34 Knights of Columbus and a member of the Hormidas C. Belec 4th Degree Assembly both of Taftville, an active member of the Taftville Volunteer Fire Dept., where he served as Captain, the New London County Fire Chiefs Assn., also a member of the CT Building Officials Assn., and the Maennerchor Club. He was an avid Boston Red Sox and Miami Dolphins fan. Besides his mother, Mr. Cote is survived by two brothers Dan J. Cote and his wife Sharon of Taftville and Roy R. Cote and his wife Lona also of Taftville, two sisters Nancy A. Miclette and her husband Charles of Taftville and Joanne M. Schlough and her husband Gregory of Norwich; two nephews Christopher and Timothy Cote, four nieces Crystal Miclette, Jennifer and Danielle Schlough and Kerry Merchant, one great niece Kalli Lavoie and aunts and uncles. All are invited to attend a mass of Christian Burial at Sacred Heart Church Taftville, Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Entombment to follow in St. Mary's Mausoleum in Norwich. Calling hours at Godere Funeral Home, 21 North 2nd Ave., Taftville are Friday 48 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Sacred Heart Building Fund. P.O. Box 208, Taftville or to Taftville Volunteer Fire Dept., 134 Providence St., Taftville, Ct 06380. Originally published November 5, 2004