Descendants of Guillaume LABELLE

Born around 1649 in Saint-Éloi-de-Tontuit, (today known asi Saint-Benoît-d'Hébertot, Calvados, Normandie, FRANCE), Guillaume came to New France around 1667. In 1671, he married Anne CHARBONNEAU in Montréal, QC.
The January 2008 edition of the Sainte-Anne Shrine publication (Vol. 136, No. 1) has a 4 page article giving the history of the LABELLE's in Québec. There's a drawing of Guillaume LABELLE, and 3 pictures of his descendants:

1) Isidore LABELLE and Zoé GASCON,

2) Louis LABELLE and Marguerite GASCON,

who married in 1839 in St-Jérôme, QC,

3) Urgel LABELLE and Herméline LACROIX.

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Sainte-Anne Shrine, QC

The Search for Cousin PIERRE CHOLET

I have just found an article on the Internet, published by Gregory Gerard SHOLETTE , 1998/2002, in which he describes his trip in search of whether the family lore about PIERRE CHOLET was true or imaginary.

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to read about Gregory SHOLETTE's discoveries

and relive the adventures of his cousin, Pierre CHOLET.

Pierre CHOLET/CHOLETTE, kidnapped in 1845 in QUÉBEC

Born in 1840,

the son of

Hyacinthe CHOLET & Angélique ANDRÉ dite ST-AMAND

Pierre & his brother, Toussaint CHOLET & their cousin, Pierre DOUCET were kidnapped in 1845-07-07 by a traveling merchant, who showed his wares to the two mothers. When they didn't purchase anything, he left saying: "You won't forget me." in an angry tone. On the way out of the village, he met the three boys, whom he enticed toward his wagon & pushed them in. Only Pierre survived the adventure that lasted many years.

A new translation of the biography of Pierre CHOLET,

"l'Enfant perdu et retrouvé ou Pierre Cholet" by J.-B. Proulx,

was published by

J.R. Koenig (July 30, 2007)

under the title

LOST AND FOUND AGAIN or PIERRE CHOLET

The book contains new maps, notes and illustrations that will prove of great interest to anyone researching the CHOLET- CHOLETTE surname.

The PREFACE of this book

may be found

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Éléonore CHARRON (1826-1912)

Éléonore CHARRON (François+Marie-Angélique AYOTTE) founded the Roman Catholic religious community of women known as the Sisters of Sainte-Martha (Soeurs Ste-Marthe) in St-Hyacinthe, QC in 1883. The community's main purpose was to serve priests and seminarians by cooking, sewing and housekeeping. Nowadays, the sisters are also involved in pastoral work and the making of hosts to be used (consecrated) during the celebration of the Eucharist.

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CHARRON Ancestry

(1)

Pierre CHARRON

Judith MARTIN

1632

St-Martin-de-Meaux, Champagne, (Seine et Marne) FRANCE

(2)

Jean-Baptiste CHARRON dit DUCHARME

Catherine PILLAT^/PILLARD

1665-10-19

Montréal, QC

(3)

Jean-Baptiste CHARRON

Marie-Madeleine GUERTIN

1711-01-08

Contrecoeur-Verchères County, QC

(4)

Michel CHARRON

Angélique MARIER

1749-02-03

St-Charles-sur-Richelieu, St-Hyacinthe County, QC

(5)

Louis-Eustache CHARRON

Marie-Judith HOGUE

1777-09-29

St-Charles-sur-Richelieu, St-Hyacinthe County, QC

(6)

François CHARRON

Marie-Angélique AYOTTE

1807-08-03

St-Denis-sur-Richelieu, St-Hyacinthe County, QC

(7)

Éléonore CHARRON

(Mère Marie Sainte-Marthe)

Gilles LAUZON

The November 2007 (Vol 135, No. 10) issue
of the Sainte-Anne Shrine publication
contains a history of the lineage of

GILLES LAUZON

The article displays a drawing of Gilles LAUZON as well as an 1885 picture of 4 generations of LAUZON: Roger, Paul-Émile, Josaphat and Cyrille-Marie. A 3rd photograph of Paul-Émile LAUZON + Hélène RACINE and their family is also included. The couple was married in 1930 in Sainte-Anne-des-Plaines, Terrebonne County, QC

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Sainte-Anne Shrine
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Father Jean-Louis BOURBON (1916-2007)

Born 1916-11-02, the son of J. A. Camille BOURDON and Albertine DUPUY, died 2007-10-21 at Charles-Lemoyne Hospital in Longueuil, QC. Funeral presided by Msgr. Jacques BERTHELET, C.S.V. at the Church of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary in LaPrairie on October 26, 2007.
Father BOURDON was ordained to the Roman Catholic priesthood in 1941-03-09 by Msgr. Atanase FORGET at Nativity parish in LaPrairie, QC. He was the oldest priest in the Saint-Jean-Longueuil diocese.
Among other activities, he taught at the Seminary in St-Jean from 1941-1953. He also served as assistant pastor at Ste-Famille parish in Boucherville, QC (1959) & was pastor of Ste-Louise-de-Marillac parish in Longueui, QC (1960) & of St-Edmond parish in St-Jean, QC (1966), pastor of Très-St-Coeur-de-Marie parish in Chambly, QC (1978), as well as assistant pastor at St-Joseph-de-Chambly parish (1985).
Father BOURDON leaves behind his grieving sisters, Camille, Louise, Françoise, Thérèse and Andrée as well as his brother, Gilles.Burial will be at Côte-des-Neiges Cemetery in Montréal, QC

Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, QC

The history of the Roman Catholic Church in Saint-Georges-de-Beauce, QC is explored through beautifu pictures in the October 2007(Vol. 135, No. 9) issue of the Revue Saint-Anne monthly publication. The first chapel dates back to 1820. The architect, Denis OUELLET, drew the plans for the present-day church building in 1900. The Church was blessed in 1902 by Cardinal BÉGIN. Seven photographs grace the article.

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Délia TÉTREAULT (1865-1941)

Délia TÉTREAULT
b. 1865-02-05
Marieville, Rouville County, QC
d. 1941-10-09
Montréal, QC

She was the foundress of the Québec Roman Catholic religious community of the
Missionaries of the Immaculate Conception

Known in religious life as
Soeur Marie du Saint-Esprit, MIC
For more information about Délia TÉTREALT
and the Sisters,
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MARTEL History in Québec

The September 2007 edition (Vol. 135 - No. 6) of the Sainte-Anne Shrine publication contains the story of

Honoré MARTEL dit LAMONTAGNE

and his descendants in Québec.

The picture of two famous Québec MARTEL's are included:

Renée MARTEL, a popular singer,

and

Roland MARTEL, a trumpetist.

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Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, QC

LAFRENIÈRE Lineage & photo

The ancestry and photo of the LAFRENIÈRE sisters, daughters of Charles+Émilie POULIN, may be found in album # 7 on our Webshots site. They are the 4th cousins, once removed, of Ernestine LAFRENIÈRE, daughter of Michel+Marie RITCHOT, who married Raoul DUCHARME in 1922 in Manchester, NH.

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You may find photos of some of your
French-Canadian & Franco-American
relatives there.

Cardinal Édouard GAGNON (1918-2007)

Édouard GAGNON

born 1918.01.15

in Port-Daniel, Bonaventure County, QC

died 2007.08.25

in Montréal, QC

He was a member of the Roman Catholic Priests of Saint-Sulpice (Sulpicians), having been ordained 1940-08-15.

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Sister Réjeanne ROUSSEL

Réjeanne ROUSSEL

originally from Chapleau, Ontario

is the first Canadian to be elected Superior General of the Roman Catholic community of the Sisters of Saint Mary or Namur (Soeurs de Sainte-Marie de Namur) that was founded in Belgium.

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Mayor of Québec City died

Andrée PLAMONDON-BOUCHER

mayor of the city of Québec since 2005 and previous mayor of Sainte-Foy, a susburb of Québec City, died 2008-08-24 at her home of a massive infarctus. Born 1937-01-30 in Québec City, the daughter of Louis PLAMONDON and Alice MONTMINY, she obtained her degree in Education from Laval University.

In 1985, she was elected mayor of Sainte-Foy, a job that she retained for 15 years. In 2005, she was elected mayor of Québec City.

Andrée PLAMONDON married Marc BOUCHER (Gabriel & Thérèse PAQUET) on 1959-08-10 in Notre-Dame-de-Foy parish, Sainte-Foy, QC. The couple had 3 children: Bernard, Denis and France.

Residents of Québec City and the City Council were taken aback by their mayor's unexpected death since her husband had failing health, but she was energetic and seemed tireless. Andrée's priorities were always based upon the welfare of the residents of the city. Concern for them was the basis of all her decisions, and she even intervened personally on their behalf when normal channels proved fruitless. All were welcome, and everyone knew her home address, where, today, there are countless flowers on the lawn as well as in front of the City Hall.

The family has accepted a public funeral. Arrangements are in the offing.

BISSONNET/BISSONNETTE Descendants

The descendants of PIERRE BISSONNET are well described in two consecutive editions of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE (Vol. 235, Nos. 6 & 7.
The June publication contains 3 pictures:
1) Bernard BISSONNETTE, b. 1898.01.15 in Saint-Esprit-de-Moncalm , QC. He married Jacqueline MASSON in 1935.
2) Louis-Georges BISSONNETTE, b. 1893.09.04 in Côteau-du-Lac, Soulanges County, QC. He marriage Juliette DANSEREAU in 1927.
3) Lise BISSONNETTE, former director of the LE DEVOIR newspaper. In 2005, she was appointed director of the National Library of Montréal, QC.
The July/August edition contains a photo of Pierre-André BISSONNETTE, who died in Ottawa in 1989.12.23at the age of 65 two days after having been honored with the Order of Canada.

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Sainte-Anne Shrine

where is published the

REVUE SAINTE_ANNE

The forced assimilation of Aboriginal children in Canada

Suzanne FOURNIER and Ernie GREY relate the truth about the “abduction” of native children in Canada by the State & Church as a result of the Indian Act of 1876 that gave the Minister of Indian & Northern Affairs intrusive rights. To discover more about the waning of Aboriginal culture in this country due to "lawful abduction" of children, who were forced into Residential Schools or put into Foster homes, read STOLEN FROM OUR EMBRACE, the abduction of First Nations children and the restoration of Aboriginal communities (ISBN: 978-1-55054-661-3). Published in June 1998, the authors share their experiences and that of their community members along with the effect that such forced assimilation had on them, and their search for their identiry, for their culture.

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Indian Act of 1876

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The Franco-American Connection BLOG

Jacques L'Heureux

from

Columbia, MD

has a BLOG that should be of interest to everyone researching French-Canadian and Franco-American ancestors. It would be well worth your time to

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Canadian Home Children

Those of us, who are interested in Canadian genealogy, have eventually come upon the HOME CHILDREN, who were sent from their homeland (England or Ireland) to work for Canadian families. Not much is known about their daily living experiences in Canada in the late 1800's, i.e. not until JEAN LITTLE wrote a novel about 2 of these children based upon much research. Her book, "ORPHAN AT THE DOOR: The Home Child Diary of Victoria Cope," brings you right into the heart of the situation of a Home Child in a strange land and what these siblings lived at the hands of their "employers."
While lexperiencing Canadian life in Ontario with these Home Children, I was also introduced to the author, Jean LITTLE, via the blurb on the jacket of the book. From there I Googled and ended up on her website, only to discover that she is a prolific blind person, who has shared the results of her vivid imagination and thus has helped us to see WITHIN the heart of our fellowmen via her novels.

Learn more about JEAN LITTLE

by visiting her website.

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if you're interested in knowing more about

Canadian Home Children.

Father Émilien TARDIF (1928-1999)

Born June 6, 1920 in Saint-Zacharie, Beauce County, QC, Émilien TARDIF was the son of Léonidas & Anna LAROCHELLE. In 1940, the family moved to Rapide-Danseur in the Abitibi region of Québec.
In 1949-09-08 Émilien made profession in the religious community of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart (MSC: Missionaires du Sacré-Coeur). In 1955-06-24, he was ordained as a Roman Catholic priest in Rapide-Danseur. In September 1956, he left for the Dominican Republic where he taught at the Minor Seminary of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart, worked for the Amigo del Hogar magazine, was named "superior" of the mission in the Dominican Republic, and in 1971 he became Administrative Provincial of the Missionaries of the Sacred Heart in that country.
Later, Father TARDIF founded the community of lay persons known as the Servants of the Living Christ (Serviteurs du Christ Vivant), which, in 1999, had more than 300 members. He opened several community homes in the Dominican Republic as well as in the state of Florida in the U.S.
In 1973, Father TARDIF returned to Canada because of failing health and was cared for at Laval Hospital in Québec City, QC. . While in hospital, he met members of the Charismatic Movement. Once cured of his health problems, he began preaching retreats throughout the world.
Father TARDIF's first book: Jésus a fait de moi un témoin, sold more than one million copies. It was translated into 18 languages. He wrote 2 more books before dying in 1999-06-08 while preaching a retreat to priests in Cordoba, ARGENTINA. His funeral was held in the stadium in San Domingo, Dominican Republic, and he is buried in Santiago de Los Caballeros, Dominican Republic.

For information concerning

Father Émilien TARDIF's ancestry,

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Ancestors baptized or married or buried in Montréal, QC?

Since many researchers of French-Canadian ancestors have relatives, who were born, married or died in Montréal, I am in the process of uploaded pictures of the many Catholic and Protestant church of that city. You may download them at will and free of charge.

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to be brought to album # 45

on our Webshots site.

Searching for your North-American Indian Heritage?

WILFRED PELTIER

Why not start by understanding Native American thinking?

Wilfred PELTIER (b. 1927-10-16, d. 2000-07-07) An Odawa aboriginal, Wilfred was born on the Wikwemikong Reserve in Manitoba, CANADA. According to his autobiography, NO FOREIGN LAND : THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF A NORTHERN AMERICAN INDIAN, Wilfred changed the spelling of his surname, PELTIER, to PELLETIER at one point in his life, so as to be recognized as of French-Canadian extraction.
Unlike usual autobiographies, Wilfred PELTIER goes beyond relating his life events. He brings us into the Indian mind and allows us to begin thinking like one. What an experience! Being led to see the world through aboriginal eyes is mind-boggling and well worth the experience. Such a point of view removes all pre-conceived notions I had about Indians as well as my judgmental attitude concerning their actions and way of being. Wilfred PELTIER’s autobiography brought me into the very spirit of native North-American life and has opened my mind to who they are from the inside out.

If you have Indians among your ancestors, it would be worth your while to read Wilfred PELTIER's autobiography, which was written from tape recordings of conversations he had with a friend over a period of many years. Experience your native ancestors by THINKING like them from their point of view of Mother Earth. You will then discover a whole other meaning to the words,

COMMUNITY, OWMERSHIP & SHARING.

Cross on MOUNT ROYAL in Montréal, QC

In 1643, Paul CHOMEDEY, Sieur de Mainsonneuve, erected a wooden cross on Mont-Royal in thanksgiving to God for having proected the city now known as Montréal, QC, from flood waters. In commemoration of this act, in 1924, a metal cross, 30 meters high, was erected on the exact spot of the original cross. Through the years, the cross has been weather-beaten; therefore, it, and the surrounding area, will be restored in the Spring of 2008. A well-known landmark, the cross is lit up at night and can be seen from many miles, especially on the south shore of the St. Lawrence Seaway.

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MOUNT ROYAL

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Franco-Americans from QUÉBEC to RHODE ISLAND

CONNIE LEMONDE

has done it again, sharing the knowledge she has gained, through the years, about living alone.

Thoughts and hints
to encourage women who,
through divorce, widowhood,
or other forms of separation,
are suddenly living alone
and having difficulty
adjusting to this change.

To discover more about

Connie LEMONDE's ancestors

(BADEAU, CHARLAND, FENLEY, LEDOUX)

who went from Lotbinière County, QC

to

New England, U.S.A.

and to view pictures of them,

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Sister Claire DESROCHERS

Claire DESROCHERS
was born in
St-Charles-de-Mandeville, QC
the daughter of
Lucien & Florida LONGPRÉ

Claire is a member of the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. She worked for many years in Bolivia and has recently returned to Peru. She is providing community services in Lima.

For more information about
the Sisters and their missionary work,
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and you will be brought to their official website.

Baptisms, Marriages and Burials in QUÉBEC

BMS 2000
now available

Many persons have been asking me about the above program that lists a large number of baptisms, marriages and burials in Québec. Well, the program is now available to the public. Just remember that it's a FRENCH program; therefore, the abbreviations must be read as FRENCH:

B=Baptêmes (BAPTISMS)
M=Mariages (MARRIAGES)
S=Sépultures (BURIALS)

The rest of the information should be easy enough to understand, even by English-speaking persons. On the other hand, should you have any questions, just leave a COMMENT to this posting and I'll get back to you. Need I mention that I'm not involved with the publication of the BMS2000. I am a user, not a seller.

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to be brought to the website where
the BMS2000
is available.
Enjoy|

BOURBAUT/BOURBEAU & GENEST dit LABARRE Ancestries

Élie, Paul and Pierre BOURBAUT
Lineage
may be found in the
February 2007 (Vol 135, No. 2) issue
of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE.

The article includes 4 photos. It traces the arrival of the BOURBAUT brothers in the Mauricie region of QUÉBEC, one after the other, beginning in 1650.

Jacques GENEST dit LABARRE
Lineage
is traced in the
April 2007 (Vol. 135. No. 4) issue
of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE.

There are 5 pictures including a drawing of Jacques and a photo of Dr. Paul GENEST, who died in Sainte-Foy, a suburb of Québec City, on December 10, 2000.

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of SAINTE-ANNE SHRINE
where the REVUE is published.

1957: Franco-American mill workers at the mercy of ANTHRAX epidemic

Albert LANGLOIS,

born 1924-06-14
Manchester, Hillsborough County, NH,

son of Arthur LANGLOIS & Éveline MARTIN,

died of ANTHRAX in October 1957. He and several co-workers in the Arms Textile Mill located along the Merrimack River, were affected by the bacteria.

To read the whole story,
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Connie LEMONDE, Franco-American author & artist

DEDICATED
To the women
who are struggling

to adjust to independent living.

The trauma of being catapulted into living alone is understood fully only by those who experience it. Most of those who find themselves in such a situation , for whatever reason and regardless of race or nationality, go through a roller coaster of emotions such as hurt, bitterness, fear, inadequacy, uncertainty, etc. and it takes a long time to adjust to their new condition and status.

For some, it’s like being thrown into a life of loneliness, resentment, and so many other emotions that struggle for attention in the mind, suffocate the spirit, and seem to go on forever. The truth is, however, that these feelings do not have to be lasting because time does heal wounds, life does go on, joy and wonder do return.

Of the millions who have gone through such a devastating change in their lifestyle, some have grabbed on to what they felt were disadvantages to living alone, and they never let go. These persons will never be able to see the rewards that independent living can bring. In fact, if they are glued to the negatives, they will probably never find contentment anywhere.

Others decided to focus on the good things that they discovered, kept their eye on these positive features, and eventually, they found that living alone, temporarily or permanently, can actually be a rewarding experience.

If you’re still grieving, disillusioned, scared, and angry, it’s probably impossible for you to believe this at this time. As the days and months pass, however, you’ll begin to appreciate some of the good features of independent living. For instance, you don’t need anyone’s approval to take a trip or go away for a weekend; you can purchase whatever you want without having to consult a partner; you can have a longed-for pet; you can come home in the middle of the night without having to account for it, etc. This freedom will never replace the person that is gone, but it may help you adjust to your present situation, and you’ll soon see yourself taking steps to a healthy transition from being two to being one.


Maybe your husband/partner wanted to handle all the finances by himself. Or maybe you just didn’t care to get involved in the abracadabra of stocks, mutual funds, CD’s, etc.

If that’s the case, find a reputable accountant or financial planner.

Better yet. Learn about managing your money. Even if you do use a professional, you’ll then be able to keep track of what he/she is doing and have a better understanding of the decisions that he/she makes to keep your portfolio healthy.

If you have only a savings and a checking account, check with the bank to see if you could benefit from CD’s or other financial instruments.

If you’re left penniless (no insurances, or they had been cashed, etc.) do not hesitate to apply for temporary government assistance. Taxpayers are always happy to help people who really need the assistance.
If you still feel guilty, and if you are well and capable, do some volunteer work until you can return to employment.

SEARCH
And you will find and unveil
The dark story
That you have been told,
Or have told yourself--
The lie that you are
Incomplete,
Incapable,

Helpless.

Recognize the lie
Accept it as such.

Then will you rise
To be your true self
And finally meet joyIn the days and years ahead.

See more of Connie, her ancestors, her work

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BRUNELLE Ancestry

The BRUNELLE ancestry

is well covered in the

March 2007 (Vol. 135, No. 3)

issue of the

REVUE SAINTE-ANNE

The article begins with the arrival of Hilaire LIMOUSIN dit BEAUFORT in Québec in 1665. The LIMOUSIN and BEAUFORT surnames are no longer used.

The author has included a drawing of Hilaire and of the BRUNELLE crest. Three pictures are reproduced:

1) Germain BRUNELLE, his wife, Yvette MARCHAND with their daughter, Josée, and their son, Serge, in 1984.

2) A wedding picture of Germain BRUNELLE and his wife, Yvette MARCHAND, a teacher, taken in 1952.

3) Fr. Gérard BRUNELLE in 1984 when he was pastor of the parish of Saint-Tite.

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Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré Shrine, QC

where the magazine is published

DE LA VOYE aka LAVOIE Ancestry

Les

De la Voye

de 1633 à nos jours

by

Fredo DESCHÊNES

This private publication is the result of steeped research into the LAVOIE lineage. More than just a listing of marriages through the generations, Fredo DESCHÊNES also sheds light upon the type of events his maternal ancestors, the LAVOIE, experienced. Much anecdotal information is included. The booklet consists of 58 pages. The original manuscript may eventually be available on CD. Requests may be left as COMMENTS to this posting.

To see the book jacket

as well as several paintings of the author,

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De la VOYE/LAVOIE
(1)
René de LAVOYE
Isabeau BELLANGER
(2)
René de LAVOYE
Anne GODIN
1656-04-19
Québec City, QC
(3)
Jean LAVOIE
Madeleine BOUCHER
1688-10-22
Rivière-Ouelle, Kamouraska County, QC
(4)
Joseph LAVOIE
Geneviève MIVILLE-DESCHÊNES
1725-05-13
Rivière-Ouelle, Kamouraska County, QC
(5)
Jean-Baptiste LAVOIE
Josèphte BÉRUBÉ
1764-02-27
Rivière-Ouelle, Kamouraska County, QC
(6)
Benjamin LAVOIE
Judith ÉMOND
1806-01-07
Kamouraska, Kamouraska County, QC
(7)
Alexis LAVOIE
Marie-Desanges DESCHÈNES
1845-04-01
Rivière-du-Loup, Rivière-du-Loup County, QC
(8)
François LAVOIE
Jeanne SLIGHT
1879-09-30
Saint-Louis-du-Ha! Ha!, Témiscouata County, QC
(9)
Rose-Anna LAVOIE
Louis DESCHÊNES
1914-10-27
Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Témiscouata County, QC

Historical Short Stories by Fredo DESCHÊNES

Ten tales, based upon events that happened in the Lower St-Lawrence region of Québec between 1930-1940, formerly Témiscouata County. Illustrations are by the author, whose artwork is also on the front jacket. Fredo DESCHÊNES is from Dégelis, QC and wishes to share the many events that marked the area of his childhood. He is presently living in Longueuil, QC where he is writing another book about the days of yore in Témiscouata County.

MIVILLE dit DESCHÊNES

(1)
Pierre MIVLLE dit LESUISSE
Charlotte MAUGIS
Circa 1631
Saintes, Saintonge ( (Charente-Maritime) FRANCE
(2)
Jacques MIVILLE dit DESCHÊNES
Catherine de BAILLON
1669-11-12
Québec City, QC
(3)
Charles MIVILLE dit DESCHÊNES
Marthe VALLÉE
1702-08-28
Rivière-Ouelle, Kamouraska County, QC
(4)
Jacques MIVILLE dit DESCHÊNES
Anne ROY
1735-10-26
La Pocatière, Kamouraska County, QC
(5)
Raphaël MIVILLE-DESCHÊNES
Marie-Charlotte CARON
1772-11-23
La Pocatière, Kamouraska County, QC
(6)
Côme MIVILLE-DESCHÊNES
Angélique PELLETIER
1795-10-05
La Pocatière, Kamouraska County, QC
(7)
Jéröme MIVILLE-DESCHÊNES
Marcelline DION
1845-07-01
Saint-Roch-des-Aulnaies, L'Islet County, QC
(8)
Achille MIVILLE-DESCHÈNES
Basilisse/Basilice COUILLARD
1872-11-11
Saint-Modeste, Rivière-du-Loup County, QC
(9)
Louis DESCHÊNES
Rose-Anna LAVOIE
1914-10-27
Notre-Dame-du-Lac, Témiscouata County, QC

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of Fredo DESCHÊNES' book,

Il était une fois....au pays des légendes

GUYON Ancestry=DION, DESPRÈS, DUMONTIER, LEMOINE, DERBANNE

The ancestor, JEAN GUYON,

is featured in the January 2007 (Vol. 135 No. 1)

of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE.

Some of the "dit" surname descendants of this ancestor include DION, DESPRÈS, DUMONTIER, LEMOINE and, in Louisiana, DEBRANNE. The article is 3 ½ pages and contains 5 pictures:

Church of Saint-Auibin-de-Tourouvre;

Céline DION at age 14;

Adhémar DION & his wife, Thérèse TANGUAY (Céline's parents);

DION brothers: Arthur, Adélard, Napoléon, Alphonse, Alfred;

Antoine DION and Jeanne DUTIL

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SHRINE of SAINTE-ANNE in BRAUPRÉ, QC

Age of adulthood in QC through the centuries

Many persons have been asking me what the “age of majority” was in New France (Nouvelle France), aka Lower Canada and Québec ,through the generations since parish registries often indicated whether the spouses were “majeur” (mj) or “mineur” (mn) at the time of their wedding.

After a bit of research, I’ve found the following:

From 1620 to 1783 = 25 years of age
From 1783 to 1972 = 21 years of age

From 1972 to date = 18 years of age

TANGUAY Genealogy Dictionary online

I've just found the TANGUAY dictionnaire généalogique des familles canadiennes online. This will certainly be of great help to many of you researchers, who don't own the dictionary nor that of JETTÉ. It lists the founders of NEW FRANCE (QUÉBEC) and their descendants for the period of 1608-1760.
Please note the following abbreviations that you will find in this French dictionary:

n = naissance = BIRTH

b = baptême = BAPTISM

m = mariage = MARRIAGE

d = décès = DEATH

s = sépulture = BURIAL

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Enjoy!

BILODEAU Descendants

The November 2006 (Vol. 143, No. 10) issue of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE contains the JACQUES BILODEAU genealogy. Pictured are:
1) Father GASTON BILODEAU, b. 1934 in Saint-Patrice-de-Beaurivage, Lotbinière County, QC;
2) ADRIENNE BILODEAU (1905-2006), wife of JOSPEH CADRIN;
3) JOEPH BILODEAU, b. 1900-08-09 in Saint-Pamphile, L’Islet County, QC, d. 1976-10-25 in Sainte-Foy, suburb of Québec City, QC;
4) Wedding photo of FERNAND BILODEAU de VIMY and SOLANGE BOISSONNAULT who married 1959-08-28

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SAINTE-ANNE de BEAUPRÉ Shrine.

Homosexual marriages legal in CANADA

The Catholic Church does not allow its priests to perform marriages of couples of the same sex. Below is a warning to Church Ministers.

Important reminder to state that
Catholic ministers cannot celebrate
exclusively civil marriages

CONSIDERING that a new definition of marriage has been adopted by the Federal Government on July 20,2006;

CONSIDERING as a follow-up to this decision, that Québec bishops, in plenary assembly, deemed it advantageous to remain under the present regime whereby the State grants civil effects to marriages performed in the Catholic Church;

CONSIDERING these civil effects are inseparable from the religious celebration of marriage in accordance with the canonical and liturgical standards in force;

WE WISH TO REMIND the statement of Bishop of Saint-Jean-Longueuil that ministers of the Catholic Church are prohibited from performing marriages that are exclusively civil. Departure from the rule may cause the withdrawal of celebrant’s permit. You may wish to consult page 107 of the Canonical and Pastoral Guide for Parishes on the subject, published by the AQCB.

Jean-Pierre CAMERLAIN, priest
Chancellor

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the main page of the

Diocese of Saint-Jean-Longueuil, QC

monthly publication: Actuality diocésaine

OBIT: Isabelle PINEAU (1931-2006)

The wife of defunct Andélard SOUCY, Isabelle PINEAU died November 6, 2006. She was a resident of Sainte-Catherine, Montérégie Région, QC. She will be missed by her children: Bertrand (Charlene), Denise, Colette (defunct Réal),Carmen (André), Mario (Claudine), Sylvie (André), Nathalie (Daniel). She leaves behind 17 grandchildren and 9 great-grand-children.
The funeral was held November 10 at the parish church of Sainte-Catherine.

Below is Isabelle's incomplete lingeage.

PINEAU

Antoine PINEAU
Catherine ST_LAURENT
1783-07-15
St-Germain parish, Rimouski, Rimouski County, QC

Antoine PINEAU
Ursule CÔTÉ
1813-01-12
St-Germain parish, Rimouski, Rimouski County, QC

Jean-Baptiste PINEAU
Marguerite LAMONTAGNE
1852-02-17
St-Germain parish, Rimouski, Rimouski County, QC

Achille PINEAU
Victore THERRIAULT
1878-01-08
St-Anclet-de-Lessard, Rimouski County, QC

Ildefonse PINEAU
Léa DESCHAMPS
1926-09-11
St-Anclet-de-Lessard, Rimouski County, QC

Isabelle PINEAU
Adélard SOUCY
1948-07-22Saint-Marcellin, Rimouski County, QC

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,
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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.
You may find out more about Connie LEMONDE's life and Québec heritage by clicking on the ORANGE title above.

OBIT: Marius LESSARD (1923-2006),

Marius LESSARD, the son of Émile+Eugénie SIMARD, died August 3, 2006. He leaves behind his wife, Monique DORÉ (Rémi+Marie-Anne CARRIER). Marius & Monique were married 1954-07-03 in Marie-Reine-du-Monde church in Montréal, QC. He will be missed by all including his children and grand-children.

OBIT: Yvon BOURGEOIS (1936-2006)

Yvon BOURGEOIS (Roger+Laurette MIREAULT) died August 27,2006 at the Montcalm longterm-care facility, Foyer St-Jacques. Burial will be September 1, 2006 in the parish cemetery of Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Montcalm County, QC. He was married to Huguette LEBLANC in 1978-07-28 in Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Montcalm County, QC. His BOURGEOIS Ancestry is as follows:

Roger BOURGEOIS+Laurette MIREAULT

1936-12-28 Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Montcalm County, QC

Idola BOURGEOIS+Hermine GAUTHIER

1908-02-24 Sainte-Marie-Salomé, Montcalm County, QC

Germain BOURGEOIS+Sophanie GAGNON

1859-11-15 Saint-Jacques-de-l'Achigan, Montcalm County, QC

Amabale BOURGEOIS+Isabelle LÉGARÉ

1820-01-31 Saint-Jacques-de-l'Achigan, Montcalm County, Q

Germain BOURGEOIS+Madeleine BÉLIVEAU

Circa 1673 Port-Royal, ACADIE

Click on the ORANGE title above to go to the LANAUDIÈRE Region site, for more information about Sainte-Marie-Salomé (Montcalm) is located.

OBIT: Germaine SAINTE-MARIE

Germaine SAINTE-MARIE died June 1, 2006. She was the daughter of Amédée+Maria SÉNÉCAL. Germaine and Claude BROSSARD (Charles-Auguste+Aline BEAUVAIS) were married 1947-10-18 in La Nativité-de-la-Bienheureuse-Vierge-Marie parish in LaPrairie, QC. She leaves behind her daughter, Hélène (Jean-Paul GERMAIN) as well as her grandchildren, Jean-Philippe and Marie-Pier.

OBIT: Sophie CAMPEAU (1969-2006)

Sophie CAMPEAU died August 17,2006. She was from Saint-Mathieu-de-Laprairie, QC. The daughter of Claude CAMPEAU+Nicole GORDON, she leaves behind her spouse, Daniel DUGUAY, and his son, Frédérick. Her loss is also felt by her brother, Daniel, and her mother-in-law, Andrée LESSARD (defunct Robert DUGUAY), as well as by her brother-in-law, Pascal (Karine ROBILLARD), her god-child, Élianne, and her nephew, Félix. Burial in the LaPriarie, QC cemetery was August 22.

ROBERT PÉPIN Descendants

In the September 2006 issue

(Vol. 134, NO. 8)

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

ROBERT PÉPIN.

For more information about this 2½ page article

containing 3 pictures of the PÉPIN descendants,

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François MERCURE de VILLENEUVE Descendants

In the July-August 2006 issue

(Vol. 134, NO. 7)

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

FRANÇOIS MERCURE de VILLENEUVE.

This is a concise four-page history containing four pictures of MERCURE descendants.

For more information about the English version of this magazine,

click on the ORANGE title above.

OBIT: GUINDON, Michel (1941-2006)

Died in Ville-Sainte-Catherine, Montérégie region, QC on August 14, 2006. He leaves behind his wife, Monique GIRARD, his son Daniel (Donna), his daughter, Sophie (Christian). and his 2 grancdhchildren, Séréna & Rose. He also leaves behind his wife,'s daughters, Monique (Alain) and Sylvie (Carl). A mass of Christian burial was held at the parish church of Saint-Constant, QC Further information may be obtained from the Funeral Home in Saint-Constant, QC at the following URL: www.poissantetfils.ca

Sr. Louise MADORE

Sr. Louise MADORE, originally from Ottawa, Ontario, CANADA, was elected the Superior General of the Roman Catholic Religious Community of the Daughters of Wisdom (Filles de la Sagesse). A teacher by profession, Sr. Madore is the only girl in a family of 5 brothers. Georges MADORE, her brother, is a Roman Catholic priest, member of the Montfort Fathers of Québec..
For more information about the Daughters of Wisdom, you may visit their website by clicking on the ORANGE title above.

OBIT: HENRI SAEY, Roman Catholic Priest

Fr. Henri SAEY , well-known priest in the St-Henri/Pointe-St-Charles district of, Montréal, QC, died July 28, 2006. He was Assistant Pastor of St-Irénée parish from 1934-1967. The parish was founded in 1908, and the church is located at 3044 Delisle St., Montréal, QC. The parish doesn't have a website at the moment.
For more information about the parish, click on the orange title above.

Connie LEMONDE's latest novel

THE FAMILY SECRET

Distorted Images and the Long Road to Truth

1947 - Vermont - A Canadian-American father’s “nice/bad surprise” for six-year-old Michelle never happens but becomes the family secret that leaves her with distorted images of both her parents and sweeps her away from home to a boarding school in Canada and then to New Hampshire. In Canada she meets eight-year-old JP and together they go out looking for God. Instead, they find Ivan, an ex-convict whose life is changed radically by this meeting.

In the meantime, Michelle is sent to live with her ambitious, independent Aunt Lena and is introduced to a lifestyle that she could only dream of. But she continues to long for home and for the very doubtful love of her parents. Then, at sixteen, the “family secret” is revealed to her, and she is devastated not only by what her father had been planning but also because the incident had caused her to have such twisted thoughts about her mother and father. The truth was the opposite of what she had come to believe since she was six years old.

Then, the year of her graduation from high-school, her father is imprisoned and she has to choose between living with her aunt or going back to her small home town help her mother. Her decision brings JP and Ivan back into her life and changes everyone’s course for the better.
______________________________________________________________________

BIOGRAPHY of the AUTHOR

Born in Woonsocket, RI of Franco-American parents, since her retirement Connie has written 2 children’s books and has authored and produced 4 family-oriented plays for stage and one for radio. This is the 3^rd book published by Infinity Publishing. The other two are a novel, BEST FRIENDS and a book of poems, UPHILL AND DOWNHILL.

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to find out more about
CONNIE LEMONDE's
books

RICARD Ancestry

In the June 2006 issue (Vol. 134, NO. 6) 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

Jean RIQUART (RICARD)

The article contains a drawing of Jean RIQUART and 3 pictures of his descendants:

1) Four generations of female RICARD's

2) Mr. & Mrs. Henri RICARD of Trois-Rivières, QC

3) Gr.grandfather, Armand RICARD with 3 generations.

This article is printed in the French publication of the REVUE SAINTE-ANNE. I don't know if it is published in their English version, The ANNALS of SAINT ANNE.

For more information ,

click on the ORANGE title above

and you will be brought to brought to the official site

of Saint Anne's shrine in Beaupré, QC

NOVEL with Franco-American & Québec backdrop

Here's a portion of the first chapter to give you an idea of the book's flavor. It is at the publisher's and will be available later this year.

FAMILY SECRET

by

Connie LEMONDE

CHAPTER 1
“It’s a surprise. You’ll like it. Come on.”

August, 1947 “happened” and little Michelle’s life would never be the same again.
On that day she was humming as she grabbed a handful of grain from her blue bucket and scattered them around the chickens that were scampering all over their fenced yard. One of the hens stopped, looked straight up at the girl, and then returned to her dining. Michelle smiled back at the daring feathery creature and stooped to give her some extra food.
The girl’s father, Elphège Bellerose, had been gathering eggs in the coop when he noticed his daughter through the back exit that was still open. He quit his chore and walked to the door. For a while he stood observing his child, the only female out of five children. She was a beautiful six-year old: fair- skinned, a little tall for her age, with big, curious brown eyes framed by amazing eyelashes. The yellow pinafore dress that she was wearing over a short-sleeved white blouse was a strong complement to her long, dark brown hair that was tied in back and swished around a bit with every motion that she made.
After a few minutes, he called loudly, “Michelle, come in here!”
She jerked around and stopped short at the sight of her father, dressed only in overalls and mud boots, standing stiffly in the entrance.
The day was hot and sticky, and he drew a large handkerchief from a pocket and wiped his forehead. “Why do you look so scared?” he asked. “Did you do something wrong again?”
Michelle’s blue pail swung back and forth. “No.”
“Well, then, don’t worry. I won’t hit you. I just want to show you something.”
“What is it?”
He beckoned with his finger. “It’s a surprise. You’ll really like it. Come on.”
“A nice surprise?” the girl exclaimed excitedly, as she dropped her pail and started skipping ahead. Her father had never, ever given her anything special and she couldn’t wait to see what it was.
In the doorway, Elphège turned around and faced the front entrance as he waited.
Just as the child ran over the threshold, a loud, angry cry came from the front door that had just opened.
“What in the world are you doing?” roared throughout the whole room and the walls almost shook. Michelle braked short as her grandmother ran in waving her arms helter-skelter in the air. The woman was so incensed that her face seemed to be on fire.

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to see pictures of the author,

Connie LEMONDE,

and of her Québec and Franco-American ancestors.

GENETIC Disease study in QUÉBEC

RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA (RP)

The October 2005 issue of the JOURNAL OF HUMAN GENETICS had an article about the discovery of a new gene responsible for Retinitis Pigmentosa, a degenerative disease. The Québec population is often used for such genetic studies since only about 250 forefathers provide an ideal gene pool.

The study is under the auspices of the McGill University Health Center (MUHC) in Montréal, QC. More information is available by clicking on the ORANGE title above.

PETER USTINOV married a French-Canadian from QUEBEC

Born in Ottawa, Ontario,

educated in Québec,

SUZANNE CLOUTIER

(1927-2003)

married

Sir PETER Alexander USTINOV

(1921-2004)

in 1954

Educated in Montréal and in Trois-Rivières, QC, in 1945 Suzanne left for New York City, NY. where she became a model. Noticed by GEORGE STEVENS, the producer, she made several screen tests in Hollywood, CA. She was cast in TEMPTATION with Merle OBERON & George BRENT. Then, Charles LAUGHTON accepted her as part of his theatrical group to act in Shakespearian plays throughout the U.S. for the next 3 years. In 1949 she became a member of the JEAN DASTÉ French company to act in the great classics. In 1950 she acted in «Juliette ou la clé des songes» & then at the Edward VII theater she played the French version of one of Orson WELLS plays, LA LANGOUSTE. In 1951 she played with ORSON WELLES in the filmed version of OTHELLO. From then on, her work was non-stop. She died in 2003.

CLOUTIER Ancestry

(1)
Zacharie CLOUTIER
Xainte DUPONT
1616.07.18
Saint-Jean-de-Montagne, Perche, (Orne) FRANCE
(2)
Charles CLOUTIER
Louise MORIN
1659.04.20
Québec
(3)
Zacharie CLOUTIER
Jeanne BACON
1708.05.23
Château-Richer, Montmorency County, QC
(4)
Zacharie CLOUTIER
Agnès BÉLANGER
1737.11.13
Château-Richer, Montmorency County, QC
(5)
Jean-Baptiste CLOUTIER
Marie-Louise GAGNON
1774.08.01
Beaupré, Montmorency County, QC
(6_
Louis CLOUTIER
Judith FRIGON
1809.01.23
Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, Champlain County, QC
(7)
Urbain CLOUTIER
Henriette COSSETTE
1851.03.03
Saint-Prosper, Champlain County, QC
(8)
Joseph Dauphin CLOUTIER
Joséphine LEDOUX
1889.06.25
Saint-Narcisse, Champlain County, QC
(9)
Edmond CLOUTIER
Hélène ST-DENIS
1922.05.23
St-Jean-Baptiste parish, Québec City, QC
(10)
Suzanne CLOUTIER
Peter USTINOV
1954

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PETER USTINOV

VERMET dit LAFORME

I've just worked on the following VERMETTE ancestors and thought I'd share the information with those of you, who may be interested.

VERMETTE

(1)
Antoine VERMET dit LAFORME
from St-Nicaise, FRANCE
Barbe MÉNARD
1669.08.26
Sainte-Famille, Île-d'Orléans, Montmorency County, QC
(2)
Jacques VERMETTE
Jeanne DUPIL
1706-10-25
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Portneuf County, QC
(3)
Augustin VERMETTE
Marie-Josèphte/Josette JUNEAU
1750-11-16
Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures, Porneuf County, QC
(4)
Joseph VERMETTE
Geneviève AYOTTE
1774-09-26
St-Antoine-de-Padoue, Louiseville, Maskinongé County, QC
(5)
Jean-Baptiste VERMETTE
Marie-Anne PAGÉ
1812-11-23
St-Joseph-de-Maskinongé, Maskinongé County, QC
(6)
Norbert VERMETTE
Julie BELLEMARE
1842-09-13
St-Joseph-de-Maskinongé, Maskinongé County, QC
(7)
Norbert VERMETTE
Marie FRANCOEUR
1871-07-04
Saint-Tite, Champlain County, QC

Apparently, Barbe MÉNARD, who married Antoine VERMET dit LAFORME, was a King's Daughter (Filles du Roi). For more information about these women, click on the ORANGE title above ,

Churches to close in SHERBROOKE, QC

Two churches in the diocese will be permanently closed on Sunday June 11. St-Jean-de-Bréboeuf, on the corner of King St. West & Jacques-Cariter St in Sherbrooke was founded in 1946. According to environmental requirements, the church must be decontaminated of all asbestos. The buyer and the parish will share the cost. Très-Saint-Sacrement, the second church in Sherbrooke to be closed, was founded in 1938. Christ-Roi church, founded in 1940, was closed last April.
Since 1995, 23 churches have been closed in the diocese of Sherbrooke.

For more information about the

diocese of SHERBROOKE,

click on the ORANGE TITLE above.

Marie-Paule GIGUÈRE from housewife to foundress of a religious community

Foundress of the religious community of

Notre-Dame-de-tous-les Peuples

Marie-Paule is at odds with the Catholic Church and has been for years. Her story is interesting and well worth looking into as part of Québec, as well as Church history. Housewife, mother of 5 children whose husband was an alcoholic, religious experiences and circumstances led Marie-Paule to give her life to God. She still lives in the Community infirmary at Lac-Etchemin, QC surrounded by her followers.

Marie-Paule GIGUÈRE's Ancestry

(1)

Jean GIGUÈRE

Michelle JOURNEL

1599.07.26

Tourouvre, Orne, FRANCE

(2)

Robert GIGUÈRE

Aimée MIVILLE

1652.07.02

Québec City, QC

(3)

Joseph GIGUÈRE

Angélique MERCIER

1698.10.18

marriage contract

Notary L. CHAMBERLON

Montmorency County, QC

(4)

Chrétien GIGUÈRE

Dorothée RACINE

1732.11.24

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Montmorency County, QC

(5)

Claude GIGUÈRE

Judith GUIMOND

1771.01.28

Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, Montmorency County, QC

(6)

Ignace GIGUÈRE

Marguerite CLICHE

1803.10.03

Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC

(7)

Narcisse GIGUÈRE

Théotise DOYON

1825.10.25

Saint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC

(8)

Richard GIGÈRE

Joséphine DOYON

1861.01.08

aint-Joseph-de-Beauce, QC

(9)

Gédéon GIGUÈRE

Mélande GAGNON

1894.01.22

Sainte-Germaine-du-Lac-Etchemin, Dorchester County, QC

(10)

Ernest GIGUÈRE

Laura BÉGIN

1920.07.19

Saiante-Germaine-du-Lac-Etchemin, Dorchester County, QC

(11)

Marie-Paul GIGUÈRE

Georges CLICHE

1944.07.01

Lac-Etchemin, Dorchester County, QC

Simply click on the ORANGE TITLE above to discover more about Marie-Paule's life and the foundation of the Community.

KARMA and GENEALOGY

This afternoon I received an email from

Bill Williams

to which was attached a file containing

MY TRUTH

his philosophical views on life.

After reading the file, I began to equate KARMA with HEREDITY, genetic, social and learned, hence, KARMY is related to GENEALOGY as far as I'm concerned. Read on and think about it. Look back on your life and try to see how your ancestors have influenced it via heredity, thus touching you with their KARMA. You are part of them and they are YOU.

Karma is continuous on all levels of existence. Karma results daily in the material world through our actions & our non-actions as well as our thoughts and emotions. We are continually, minute by minute, second by second, nano second by nano second, creating and paying off karma. It works not only on the physical, mental and emotional level, but on the spiritual level as well. When you pick up something you must eventually put it down. That is Karma

You create karma by the act of picking the thing up and the unavoidable karmic reaction comes when you are forced or choose to put it down. Note, however, that if you do not choose to put it down, you will eventually be forced to do so. Not picking it up at all will result in the karma of the thing staying in place. If it is in the way of something you are attempting to accomplish, by choosing not to move it has created bad karma relative to you. So we do create our own karma.
When you die the excess karma goes with you. You may be required to pay it back on the physical level six lifetimes from now, or in the very next life. Karma is the Law and cannot be denied.

There are many forms of karma. When and where your karmic debt comes due (is balanced) is largely determined by you. Just as when you put down whatever it is you picked up is determined by your choice. But by the same token, if you choose not to balance your karma by choice, your payment will be extracted by force (by operation of the law). You will have lost the right to choose. The law is then enforced by circumstance. Taking responsibility and acting responsibly gives you control of the karmic result and gives you the ability to correct bad choices. The key is to act responsibly in the first place.

So the evil men do does live after them. It will be here for them in the form of karma due and the entity that created it will be held responsible for it when he returns. But what about the good a man does. The law always works and cannot be denied, so the good is rewarded with good and the evil will be rewarded with evil.

Most religions teach that you will be rewarded in heaven. But where is heaven? If the Universe is moving in a more positive direction and everything is getting more positive and if the occult statement of “as above, so below” is correct, the conclusion must be that heaven is in the future.

Is your karmic reward in the future? The answer must be yes & no. Yes if you have not collected it here. No if you have. He who understands this bit of knowledge will be rewarded with great wisdom, purchased with his karma.

The Universe is based on the need to know, the ability to understand and the wisdom to use the knowledge properly. If the great Hermes spoke the truth when he said “As above, So Below,” and if our karmic rewards are in heaven (a more perfect & positive place) then so are our punishments. If karma is the rule of law then reincarnation is its vehicle. With this key the wise man can see the other half of the half-truths.

St-Vincent-de-Paul Orphanage

Dear Murmur, Thank you for giving me info about your blog! I had fun reviewing the stuff that you had on it. Especially meaningful for me was information that you had about the St. Vincent de Paul boarding school. My three older brothers were sent to St. Vincent for a while. My brother Bob spent the most time there. My older brother graduated and went to a regular Catholic High School in Manchester. The middle brother spent the most time there--not with the happiest of memories. But now, at least, we are all understanding the move to the boarding school! Then I was sent to the Mount for my boarding school time! Oh, well, I met the nicest bunch of young ladies there! I really loved having the time away from my family and spending it with great friends.
Thanks again for the info!

View pictures of SAINT-VINCENT-de-PAUL Orphanage and Boarding School in Manchester, NH by clicking on the ORANGE TITLE above. This will bring you to one of my albums on Webshots. There are 13 pictures posted there of the Boarding School building as well as of former students. Of course, should any of you be former students of the School and should you wish to share pictures of those days, please leave a COMMENT on this BLOG or leave a message in the GUESTBOOK of the album on WEBSHOTS.