Abbé Lucien ROY

Lucien ROY, born in 1913, died June 11, 2006 In Longueuil, Montérégie Region, QC. He was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood by Msgr. Anastase FORGET on June 25, 1939. From 1954 up to his retirement in 1977, he was pastor of the parish of Saint-Paul-de-Île-aux-Noix, Montérégie Region, QC. On June 16, 2006, Msgr. Jacques BERTHELET, C.S.V. presided at the funeral mass in the co-cathedral of Saint-Antoine-de-Padoue, Longueuil, QC.

Below are the ancestors of Abbé LUCIEN ROY

ROY
(1)
Louis LEROY
Anne LEMAISTRE
1638-04-27
Dieppe, Normandie, FRANCE
(2)
Nicolas LEROY
Jeanne LELIÈVRE
1658-02-01
Dieppe, Normandie, FRANCE
(3)
Noël ROY
Marguerite RABOUIN
1700-04-27
Saint-Famille (Île-d’Orléans), Montmorency County, QC
(4)
Pierre ROY
Françoise DALLAIRE
1763-09-19
Beaumont, Bellechasse County, QC
(5)
Eustache ROY
Madeleine CHABOT
1763-09-19
Saint-Laurent (Île-d’Orléans) Montmorency County, QC
(6)
Eustache ROY
Marie-Victoire FORTIN
1793-04-15
Saint-Vallier, Bellechasse County, QC
(7)
Eustache ROY
Marie-Marthe MERCIER
1819-02-15
Saint-Gervais, Bellechasse County, QC
(8)
Pierre ROY
Sara LAPIERRE
1853-02-07
Sainte-Hénédine, Dorchester County, QC
(9)
Ferdinand ROY
Léda BEAUDOIN
1886-01-12
Sainte-Hénédine, Dorchester County, QC
(10)
Ernest ROY
Cordélie LAPOINTE
1915-05-25
Montréal, QC

TOUSIGNANT dit LAPOINTE

In the October 2006 issue
(Vol. 134, NO. 9)
of the
REVUE SAINTE-ANNE.

published by the
Redemptorist Fathers of the Shrine in Beaupré, QC,
you will find an article about the descendants of
PIERRE TOUSIGNANT dit LAPOINTE.
For more information about this 3½ page article
containing 5 pictures of the TOUSIGNANTdescendants,
click on the ORANGE title above.

Jean-Louis LONGTIN (1937-2006)

The son of Camille LONGTIN and Marie-Rose BROSSEAU, Jean-Louis died October 6, 2006 in LaPrairie, QC. He was retired from the Québec Ministry of Education. He leaves behind in sorrow his brother, Eugène LONGTIN (Lucille), his sisters, Eugénie LONGTIN (a Missionary Sister of Our Lady of Africa), and Jeannine LONGTIN-HOUDE. The family wishes to thank the personnel of the Trèfle d'Or long care hospital (CHSLD) in LaPrairie, QC for their understanding and encouragement. According to his wishes, Mr. LONGTIN’s body has been donated for scientific research.

Funeral & Burial of Msgr. Louis-Albert VACHON

The Funeral Mass for Cardinal Louis-Albert VACHON was held Thursday, October 5, 2006 at Notre-Dame Basilica in Québec City, QC. It was followed by burial in the crypt of the Basilica.

VACHON
(1)
Vincent VACHON
Sapienne RABEAU
Poitou (Vendée), FRANCE
(2)
Paul VACHON
Marguerite LANGLOIS
1653-10-22
Québec City, QC
(3)
Noël VACHON dit POMERLEAU
Monique GIROUX
1695-10-24
Beauport, QC
(4)
Noël VACHON dit POMERLEAU
Marie-Jeanne BÉLANGER
1719-01-13
Québe City, QC
(5)
Antoine VACHON dit POMERLEAU
Marie-Hélène LASSARD
1762-01-19
Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC
(6)
Antoine VACHON dit POMERLEAU
Marie-Charlotte LABBÉ
1789-01-08
Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, QC
(7)
Gaspard VACHON dit POMERLEAU
Marie BIZIER
1837-01-10
Sainte-Marie-de-Beauce, QC
(6)
Jean-Baptiste VACHON
Marie MAHEUX
1872-01-16
Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC
(9)
Napoléon VACHON
Alexandrine GILBERT
1911-05-09
Saint-Frédéricde-Beauce, QC
(10)
Cardinal Louis-Albert VACHON
Born1 912-04-02 in Saint-Frédéricde-Beauce, QC
Died 2006-09-29 in Québec City, QC

Cardinal Louis-Albert VACHON (1912-2006)

Son of Napoléon VACHON and Alexandrine GILBERT, Louis-Albert was born 1912.04.02 in Saint-Frédéric, Beauce County, QC. After having attended the Roman Catholic Seminary in Québec City, he was ordained to the priesthood in 1938.06.11. He obtained a Doctorat in Philosophy from the University of Laval in Québec City, QC. and a Doctorat in Theology at l'Angelicum in Rome, ITALY. He taught Philosophy at the University of Laval in Québec City, QC till 1947 and then taught in the Theology Dept from 1949-1955. In 1955, he was named Superior of the Grand Séminaire in Québec City, QC. In 1959, he became Vice-Rector of the University of Laval and Rector in 1960 where he remained till 1972, at which time he was again appointed Superior of the Grand Séminaire. In 1977.04.04, Pope Paul VI appointed him Titular Bishop of Mesarfelta and Auxiliary Bishop of Québec City, QC. In 1981, he succeeded Cardinal Maurice ROY as Archbishop of Québec City, QC. In 1985, he was appointed Cardinal by Pope John Paul II. In 1990.03.17, he asked to be relieved of his duties. He died 2006.09.29 in Québec City, QC

Association Canado-américaine AWARD

On October 5, 2006, Connie LEMONDE, a Franco-American author, playright, composer, poet, received an award from the Association Canado-américaine (ACA), Section Frère André, (in Woonsocket, RI). She was commended for her attempt to preserve the French-Canadian heritage. The award was in recognition of « sa dédicace à la préservation de notre héritage et de nos traditions Canadiennes-Franciases dans ses eécritures et sa musique. » Special mention was also made for the song, BONJOUR, TOUT L’MONDE, that she composed for « Le Jubilé Franco-américain » a few years ago, It was recorded by Josee VACHON.
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