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Gale, Kenneth
Passed away at the Wales Home in Richmond, on Monday, December 22, 2014, Mr. Ken Gale at the age of 95. Husband of the late Audrey Beckett, and father of Rae (the late Daniel Jean) and Lee (Jim Coddington). Dear grandfather of Tara Jean, Jason (Leanne), Mark (Anne) and Jared Warnholtz, and Mel, Mat, Jacob and Lucretia Coddington. Ken also leaves to mourn his 5 great-grandsons; Elijah, Micah, Miles, Nolan and Asher Warnholtz. Ken will be remembered for his passion for Jazz music and Standardbred horse racing. Funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date. Donations to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243N, Richmond, QC J0B 2H0 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Homes Inc., 819-564-1750.
George Shapcott, Audrey
Passed away at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, on Sunday, December 14th, 2014 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Dennis Shapcott. Daughter of the late Arthur and Emily George and dear mother of Richard (Jo-Anne), Caroline (John), Michael (Ann), Suzanne, Jeremy and Jacqueline (Wilfredo). Loving grandmother to Michelle, Debra, Nicole, Malcolm, Jessica, Breeanna, Britteny and Kimberly as well as many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by her sister Patricia George. Audrey is survived by her sisters-in-law Gladys, Mavis, Wendy and brother-in-law Leslie as well as several nieces and nephews. At her request, no visitation. A private graveside service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers donations to the Maison Aube-Lumiere, 3071, 12e Avenue Nord, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5H3 or to the Wales Home Foundation, 506, Route 243 N. Richmond, QC J0B 2H0, would be appreciated by the family. A special thanks to family friend Kitty Draper for all her support.
Gilbert Little, Aleta
Passed away peacefully at Place Sanborn seniors’ residence on December 12, 2014, at the age of 83. She was predeceased by her loving husband Wayne Little, and leaves to mourn her children Jim (Joanne Menard), Randy (Cathy Lawrence), Angela (Stuart Hatch), and Rod (Yvette Roy), as well as her sister, Annabella Gilbert. She will be missed by her grandchildren David, Kaitlin, Jennifer, Heather, Michael (Samantha Roy), Meghann (James Dolloff), Greg (Priscilla Begin), Monica (Adam Hartley), Amanda (Michael Coakley), Bryan, and Sara. She also leaves behind her greatgrandchildren William, Miles, Laela, Jackson, Travis, Derek, Hailey, Zachary, Amy, Kyle, Noah, Caleb and Benjamin. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough St., Ayer’s Cliff, where friends may visit on Thursday, December 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. The funeral will follow at 3 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will take place at the Ayer’s Cliff Cemetery in the spring.
Groves, George Stanley
August 7, 1933 - August 17, 2014
Peacefully with his loving family around him at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, at the age of 81. Loving and devoted husband to Glenys (Mantle) for 57 years. Cherished father of Stanley, Stephen (Tiffany Standish), Valerie (Charles Simpkin), Kevin (Chantal Paquet) and Cara (Joe Jackman). He was our adored GD (GrandDad) to Michael & Brian Simpkin, Sydney & Kelsey Groves, Adam, Kyla and Sam Jackman, and step-grandchildren Cody & Carly Standish-Wallis. He is survived by his sisters Beverley (the late Kjeld Larsen), June and Heather (Pierre Lague) and our extended family members. Pre-deceased by his sister, Viola. Stan retired from Bishop’s University in 1996 after a 33 year career as a professor of Economics. Founder of the Golden Lion Pub and Brewery in Lennoxville, Stan was instrumental in starting the micro-brewing industry in Quebec. The Lion continues to be a tradition in the community for students and townspeople alike. Stan will be remembered for his never-ending optimism, quick sense of humour, kindness and endless generosity. He was loved and respected by many. His favourite times were those surrounded by his family and friends. Stan was always a gentleman but also a gentle man, and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Dad, thank you for all that you were. You have shown us what it is to live a wonderful life and we will all strive to walk in your footsteps. You will be in our hearts and thoughts forever. We love you Big D! Family and friends will be received at Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Lennoxville on Friday, August 22 from 2 - 4:00 pm and 7 - 9:00 pm. A service will be held at St. Mark's Chapel, Bishop's University on Saturday, August 23 at 11:00 am. Our family is very grateful to all the doctors and nurses who have cared for Stan over the years at the CHUS and Clinique Médicale Belvédère. A special thanks to our family doctor, Dr. Julie Langlois. In lieu of flowers, we would greatly appreciate donations to the Palliative Care Unit (6th floor, Hotel Dieu Hospital), to Lennoxville United Church, or to a charity of your choice.
Davidson, Donald
Suddenly at Phoenix Arizona, on February 17, 2011 at the age of 77 with his wife Ardyth and long time friends Betty and Burton McConnell at his side. Donald Robert Davidson, beloved husband of Ardyth Painter and beloved father of Danny (Vicki) and Dale (Kylie) and cherished grandpa of Matthew, Derek and Jillian and Kara. Don is survived by his brother Allan (late Mabel Blodgett) and his sister Aggie (late Richard Tomkinson) and was predeceased by his two sisters Alma (Everett Reid) and Edna and will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm and at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. James Potter officiating. Interment at a later date at the Huntingville Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630, King West St. bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1J 2H1 or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.
Joyal Young, Bernadette
Passed away peacefully at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Monday, June 23, 2008, at the age of 83. Beloved wife of the late Baxter Young and loving daughter of the late Moise Joyal and the late Albertine Belanger. Cherished mother of Jeffrey Young of Stanstead, Marcia Lang of Hillsboro Oregon, Michael Young (Jane Tilton) of Tilton New Hampshire, Karen (Roy Greenwood), of Gardner Mass., and Sandra (Allan Tweed) of Newport Vermont. Dear grandmother of Jennifer Young, Sean Pare, Joshua, Christopher, Shawn and Chelsea Lang. Bernadette will also be sadly missed by her sisters: Florence Joyal, Valeda Vito, Marie-Jane Holmes, and her brother Louis Joyal, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brothers Albert, Georges, Leon, Andre and Robert. Honoring Bernadettes wishes, there will be no visitation. The service will be held at Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 on Friday, June 27, 2008, at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Catherine Smith officiating, followed by interment in the Woodside Cemetery. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Woodside Cemetery, c/o Geraldine Shelden, 7 Woodside, Stanstead, QC. JOB 3E5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.
Johnston, Douglas
Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont on March 8th, 2008 in his 96th year. A long time resident of Stanstead, QC beloved husband for 73 years of Irene Patterson and cherished father of Hazel (late Kenneth) Markwell, Newport, VT; Robert, Bath, ON ; Sandy (Darlene), Stanstead, QC and Heather (James) Cooper, Calgary, AB. Much loved grandfather of Sheri (Randy) Plumb, Laurie, Lisa and David Johnston all of Kingston, ON; Corey Johnston, Stanstead, QC; Stacey (Richard) Camber, Georgeville, QC and Emily (Louis) Veilleux, Stanstead, QC; Jackie (Warren) Blair and Michael (Wanda) Cooper all of Calgary, AB; as well as his 14 great-grandchildren.
Survived by Helen (late John) Johnston. Pre-deceased by his siblings and their spouses: Jane (James) Hayes, David, Alexander (Edna); Catherine (John) Stuart, James, Annie (Arthur) Henderson, Andrew (Rose), Harry (Opal Packard), William (Irene).
Also survived by in-laws John (late Kathryn) Patterson, Toronto, ON; Elise (James) Moore, Sherbrooke, QC and Stanley Patterson, Ottawa, ON,. Pre-deceased by Harold (late Betty) Patterson, Mabel (late Rudolph) Nelson.
Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Resting at Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 https:/ on Friday, March 14, 2008 where friends may visit from 2 – 4 and 7 – 9 pm. The funeral service will be held in the Centenary United Church Stanstead on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 2 pm with Rev. Doreen Moffat and Rev. Catherine Smith officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Ain lieu of flowers donations made to the Woodside Cemetery c/o Geraldine Sheldon, 7 Woodside, Stanstead, QC J0B 3E5 would be greatly appreciated by the family
Jervis-Read, Robert
Peacefully at his home on Tuesday, February 19th 2008, at the age of 87 years. Robert Jervis-Read was the loving husband of Audrey Naomi Walker and dear father of Mary (Gilles Latulippe), Martha (Barry Franklin), Mark (Wendylea Henderson), Sarah (Ben Marich), Timothy (Katherine Harbinson) and Ruth (Martin Kingsley), cherished grandfather of Carine (Eric Landry), Chantale (Eric Wilson), Anne, Jennifer (Drew Crampsie), Rachel (James McKay), Christopher, Katherine, Shaun, Shem, Mykel, Jody, Timothy, Richard, Eric (Ann St-Arnaud), Amelia, Paul, Peter and Emma and great-grandfather of Sydney, Nataniel, Lucas, Jaycob and Storm. Resting at the Church of the Advent, 473 Bowen St. South, Sherbrooke, QC on Thursday, February 21st 2008 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM, where the funeral service will be held on Friday, February 22nd at 11AM. Bishop Carl Reid officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville). It was Rev. Canon Robert Jervis-Read's request that in memoriam donations be made to the Sun Youth Organization, 4251 St-Urbain St. Montreal, QC H2W 1V6, will be gratefully acknowledged by the family. The Jervis-Read family wishes to give a special thanks to Dr. Helene Payeur and the staff of the CLSC nurses of the Haut St-François-Cookshire for their personnal and thoughtful care given to Robert. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College, Sherbrooke, QC (Lennoxville); Tel: (819) 564-1750
Johnson Zaffis, Susan
ZAFFIS, Susan Elizabeth (née Johnson)
October 19, 1946 - January 23, 2008
After a two year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Dear wife and best friend of the late Thomas Zaffis of Waterville, Quebec, who died on June 22, 2007.
Proud and loving mother of, Kate Goodsell (George)Miami, Florida, Joshua Zaffis (Heather), Nashville, Tennessee and Matthew Zaffis, Newport, Vermont. Honored to be stepmother to Candy Zaffis, Dugway, Utah and Thomas Zaffis, Jr. (Pamela), Foster, Quebec. Loving grandmother to 5 yr old Zaiya, 3 yr old Zachary and 2 yr old Zane Zaffis, Nashville, Tennessee. Loving step-grandmother to 14 yr old Drew and 12 yr old Carter, Foster, Quebec
Susan was the eldest child of Joyce Johnson and the late Kenneth Johnson of Waterville, Quebec. She was sister to the late Elizabeth Fortin (Paul), Waterville, Quebec, Linda Jennings (Keith), Ontario
Nancy Johnson (late Jim), Waterville, Quebec, Douglas Johnson (Anne), Ontario, Jeffrey Johnson (Joanne), Waterville, Quebec, Sarah Pope (Andrew), Ontario and Andrew Johnson (Kim), Ontario
By her request there will be no funeral or visitation.
Cremation entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Quebec), Tel: (819 564-1750
Jones Converse, Norma
Peacefully at the Wales Home, Richmond, on Wednesday November 14th, 2007, Norma Converse in her 92nd year. Loving wife of the late Fred Converse, and cherished mother of Carol, Dawn (Gerry Côté) and Robin (Larry Frost). Dear grandmother of Kevin (Angela), Karen (Bert Fecteau), Kristie (Sylvain Côté) and Kimberly Wright, James Coburn, David (Cindy) and Amy Fowler (Jamie Prior). Great-grandmother of Simon, Tristan, Caitlin, Alexandra, Mathieu, Jason, Kennedy and Kelly. Norma also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Monday, November 19th 2007 at St-Andrews Presbyterian Church, Melbourne, at 2:00PM, with Rev. John Barry Forsyth officiating. Please note; the family will be at the Church to receive condolences from 12:30 to 2PM. As memorial tributes, donations may be made to St-Andrews Memoriam Fund, c/o Vickie Baldwin, 1169 Rte#243 Canton de Melbourne, QC J0B-2B0 or to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte #243N, Richmond, QC J0B-2H0, would be greatly appreciated by the family. Norma's family would like to express their gratitude to the entire staff of the Wales Home who provided exceptional dedication and TLC. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, Richmond, 819-826-2502
Turner MacLeod, Bernice
Peacefully at the Grace Christian Home, Sherbrooke, QC, on Sunday, October 28th, 2007 at the age of 92. Bernice Alice Turner, beloved wife of the late John Angus MacLeod. Bernice is survived by several nieces, nephews and by her sisters-in-law, Agnes Clark, Barrie, ON and Evelyn Smith of Cornwall, ON. A graveside service will be held at the Malvern Cemetery on Tuesday, October 30th 2007 at 2:00PM. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, QC (Lennoxville), Tel: (819) 564-1750
