- Passed away at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu Hospital on Tuseday, December 20, 2011 at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Denise Meloche. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Princiaple S. Richmond, QC on Monday, December 26, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 pm and on Tuesday, December 27, 2011 from 3 to 4 pm followed by the funeral service at 4 pm in the funeral home.

- Peacefully at the Connaught Home, North Hatley, on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at the age of 82. John Murray Earls Hill beloved husband of Anne Christie and dear father of Murray ( Nasreen ), Kathleen ( Gordie ), Jean ( Christopher ) and Mary ( John ). Cherished grandfather of Hooman and Payvand; Tamara and Meghan; Grace, Ruthanne, Naomi and Judah; Alexandra, Matthew and David. John is also survived by his sister Anne and was predeceased by his sister Mary. Resting at the St. Barnabas Anglican Church, North Hatley, QC on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 from 10 to 11 AM followed by the funeral service at 11 AM. Rev. David Oliver officiating. Internment in the Reedsville Cemetery. As memorial tributees, donations to the Dr. W.J. Klinck, 1501 rue Campbell, Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0C1 would be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu, Sherbrooke, on Friday November 11th, 2011 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of the late Joyce Nickerson, and dear father of Bruce (his friend Debbie), and Sandra (Andy Harrison) and of the late Richard and the late Johnny Hodge. Loving grandfather of Travis and Megan Harrison, and Kirstin, Johnny and Matthew Hodge. Ozzie also leaves to mourn, his sister Trudy Pullen, and his brother-in-law George (Freda), along with his nieces, nephews, and many dear friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) J1M 1T9 (819)-564-1750 \ www.casshomes.ca , where friends may visit on Tuesday November 15th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM, and on Wednesday November 16th from 1 to 2 PM. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday at 2:00PM with the Rev. Dean Ross officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Sandra Gillam and the staff of the CHUS Hotel-Dieu Palliative care unit for the wonderful care they provided. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King Ouest, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C9 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the Scarborough General Hospital, Scarborough, ON on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at the age of 65. Loving and devoted wife of 44 years to John Bennett, and loving mother of Darin (Barbara) and Donna (Peter MacIver). Grandmother to Ian Carlsen, and loving daughter of Eva Hunt ( late Clarence Hunt). She was also adored by her brother Garth Hunt ( Suzanne ) and their children Jason and Michele. A graveside service will be held at the Bury Protestant Cemetery on Saturday September 17, 2011 at 2:30 pm with Rev. Wendy Evans officiating.

- Peacefully at the Memphremagog Hospital Magog, Que., on Monday, June 20th 2011, in her 79th year. Beloved wife of the late Anthony Frazer Ditchburn. Dear mother of Gary (Kit), Glen (Rhoda), Linda (Geraint) and grandmother of Michael (Emily), and Katie (Vincent). Great Grandmother of Logan. Sister of the late Alan Howard Jr (Theresa), late Frankie Davies (Bob) and Ted Howard and many nieces and nephews. At her request, she was cremated without a funeral service. Her ashes will be laid to rest at the Reedsville Cemetery in a private family ceremony. In her memory, donations to Meals on Wheels North Hatley in care of Lennoxville and District Community Aid who were a great support to her and Anthony. Arrangements were entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, Lennoxville, Que.

- Suddenly at his home on Friday, May 6, 2011 at the age of 93. Douglas Howes, beloved husband of Marjorie Hatch and the late Ruth Heath and dear father of Linda ( Bruce Wright ), Bryan ( Joan Raffan ), Michael ( Justine ), Liana and stepfather of Margaret and was predeceased by his sister Ona Eryou ( late Milton ) and his brother Garnet (late Ida). Resting at the Cass Funeral home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) where friends may call on Monday, May 9, 2011 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Tuesday, May 10th from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev James Potter officiating. Interment at the Grace United Cemetery, Brookbury, QC. As memorial tributes, donations to the Grace United Cemetery, c/o Austin Bailey, 109 Main St. Bishopton, QC J0B 1G0 would be appreciated.

- Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday, March 31, 2011, at the age of 88. Cherished husband of Nellie Buzzell for 66 years. Loving son of the late John Hudson and the late Annie Leadbeater. Precious father of: Sheila (deceased), Marlayne (Albert Boucher), Shaun and David ( Mary Ellen Ruck); Herbie will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren: Pierre-Gilles Gauvin, David-Andrew Gauvin, Jennifer, Tyler, Andrew, Kiel, and Michael Hudson, Brittany and Mathew Carey; his great-granddaughter Kayleigh Gauvin, along with his brothers and sisters: Irene Woodard (the late Bernie), Esther Buckland (the late Raymond), Tilly Gibson (the late Gibby), Catherine (Cassey) (the late Sylva Perreault), Dorothy (Dot) Doyle (Wilton), Thomas (Tommy) Hudson (Lillian Burnham), and Frederick (Fred); brother and sisters-in-law: Glenna Buzzell (George Corbiere), Shirley Buzzell (the late Donald Hope), the late Niel Buzzell (Roma Bonnallie); many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Friday, April 8, 2011, where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a Legion service at 7:00 p.m. .A funeral service will be held in St. George Anglican church in Ayer’s Cliff on Saturday, at 3:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle and Reverend Frederick Richardson officiating. Interment will take place in the Cherry River Cemetery at a later date. Herbie served in WW2 with the first Hussars of London, Ontario, and saw duty in England, France, Holland and Belgium. He stayed very active with the veterans in the Legion Branch 128, He was very socially active with the music groups, the snow Shoe Club and the Camper’s Association. The family wishes to express their most sincere thanks to Doctors Annie Beaudoin and Dr. Menard of Hotel-Dieu and also the CLSC Memphremagog and Dr. Robert Cloutier for the wonderful home care given to Herbie. In lieu of flowers, donations made to the Cancer Research Society Inc. 625 President-Kennedy, Ave. # 402, Montreal, Qc. H3A 3S5, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away suddenly at the CHUS Hotel Dieu on Wednesday, March 23, 2011, at the age of 85. Beloved wife of the late Donald Bowen and cherished mother of: Gail (Robert Garfield) Northport Florida, Hugh (Gail Bowen) Sherbrooke, Larry ( Janet Nason) Greenfield Park, and Robert (Julie Lowe) Hatley; Precious grandmother of: Christl (Michael Young) Waterbury Vt., Heather (Darryl Izor) Waterbury Vt., Tiffany (Jeff Mollett) Tampa Florida, Kimberly (Manuel Sedille) N. Vancouver, Scott ( Line Landry) Sherbrooke, Misti (Gaetan Drouin) Sherbrooke, Jennifer (Mathew Morrison), Corey (Sybille ); She will also be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren: Corey, Tyra, Kyler, Melina, Riley, Kelly-Ann, Makenna, Emily and Lukas; along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff, on Friday, March 25, 2011, where friends may visit from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. followed by the service in the funeral home. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Massawippi CemeteryAssociation, box 52, 2150 Rte.143, Municipality of Hatley, R.S.3, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc. JOB 4BO, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- At the Argyll Pavillon, Sherbrooke, QC on Saturday, March12, 2011at the age of 69. Robert Harrison, husband of the late Shirley Weston and is survived by his sister Charlotte ( Buddy Bullard ) and predeceased by his brother John ( Sandra Rothney ). In respect of his wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011 at the Riverside Cemetery,Kinnears Mills at 2 pm.

- 1934-2011 - It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing in Ayer’s Cliff Qc, of D. Leslie Jones on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at the age of 77. Cherished husband of Freda Murdock for 34 years and his late wife Joyce Conrick. Loving father of: Douglas (Linda), April, Evan, Brian (Sharon), Susan (Tim), Wendy (Alain), Ann (Andre) and Shirley (Dave); dear grandfather of 19 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Leslie will also be sadly missed by other relatives and many friends. Leslie was an active member of many technical associations with the pulp and paper community throughout his career. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Children’s Wish Foundation 0f Canada, Quebec West Division, 4200 St. Lawrence Blvd., Suite 908, Montreal, Qc. H2W 2R2 would be greatly appreciated by the family. A funeral service will be held in St. George Anglican Church in the presence of his ashes on Monday, October 31, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca

- Passed away at the Foyer Richmond, on September 21, 2011 at the age of 91. Beloved wife of the late Noël Thibodeau. Dear mother of Jacqueline ( Marcel Lampron ), Émile ( Yvette Rousseau ), Gilles ( Pierrette Hughes), Jacques, Serge, Daniel ( Louisa Dos Santos ), Arsène ( Penny Pariseau ) and the late Donald Thibodeau. Lucienne also leaves to mourn, her grandchildren: Sylvain, Stéphane, Mario, Martin, Josée, Isabelle, Geneviève, Marcel, Jacqueline, Paul, Julien and Brian along with her 17 great grandchildren, her sisters Marie-Reine, Laurette and Agathe, her brother Jean-Luc, her brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, many relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2011 at 2 pm at St-Bibiane Catholic Church, Richmond. The family will be at the church 1 hour prior to the service to receive condolences from family and friends. Interment in St-Bibiane's Cemetery. Donations to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Family and friends are invited to attend a graveside service for Jane Jackson on Monday, May 23, 2011 at 10:30 am at the Lakeside Cemetery, Bishopton, QC

- Peacefully, on February 23rd (2011 ?) at the Connaught Home in North Hatley, in her 75th year, beloved wife of Wallace Browning of North Hatley. Dear mother of Geoffrey (Debra) of Ottawa, Ontario; Betty Jean (Laris) of Montreal, Quebec, and Clayton (Karen) of Georgetown, Ontario and grandmother of Donald Browning, Margaux and Bobby Conyers, Devan Benkis and Sarah, Steven and Shelly Roberts. Dear sister of Elizabeth (Mrs. David McCrea) of North Hatley and Betty (Mrs. Howard Mouland) of Beaconsfield. Predeceased by her sister Adeline (Mrs. Larry Allen) of Greenfield Park and by her parents Simon and Genevieve Kezar of North Hatley. Visitation from 7:00 to 9:00 PM on Friday February 25th at the Cass Funeral Home, 6 Belvidere Street, Lennoxville. Funeral service at 2:00 PM, on Saturday, February 26th, at St. Barnabas (Anglican) Church in North Hatley. Interment in the spring at the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Barnabas Church, or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated by the family. Many thanks from the family to the Connaught Home and to the Hotel Dieu Hospital for their excellent care of Imogene in her final days.

- Passed away in the presence of his loving family in the Palliative Care Unit of the Magog Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2011, at the age of 78. Beloved husband of the late Diana MacKay and cherished father of Christopher, Alexander and Lucy. Jan will also be sadly missed by his grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Special thanks to Doctor Valiquette and nurses Sylvie, Chantal, Christine and Diane in the Palliative care Unit for the kindness and compassionate care given to Jan. The family would also like to thank Charlotte Evans for all her help and counsel. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Palliative Care Unit of the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog, 50 St. Patrice Est., Magog, Qc. J1X 3X3 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca

- Peacefully at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC on Saturday September 10, 2011 at the age of 69. Bill was the loving son of the late Ruth Harrison and the late William Kellas. Dear nephew of Margaret , Jean, Marie and Archie Kellas, Olive Straker, Robert Harrison (Norma), Maud McPhie , Carrie Lawrence, the late Osborne Harrison and the late Doris Burden. In respect of his wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at the Bury Cemetery at a later date.

- Passed away at the Hotel Dieu Hospital. on Wednesday, April 13, 2011, at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Arnold Wood and cherished mother of: Michael (Pat), Norman, Darlene (Mike), and Ronald. Florence will also be sadly missed by her 4 grandchildren, sisters Eva (John Gautrey), and Irene ( the late John Batrie), sisters-in-law Evelyn (the late Wilfred), and Marie (the late Freman), along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. She was predeceased by her brothers: Arthur, Sidney, and Joseph, and sister Julia. A funeral service will be held in St. George Anglican Church, Ayer’s Cliff on Saturday, April 23, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating, followed by interment in the Ayer’s Cliff Cemetery. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to St. George Anglican church, 1002 Main, Ayer's Cliff, Qc. JOB 1C0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Tuesday, March 29, 2011, at the age of 98. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Nutbrown and precious mother of Donald (Betty), and Myrna (the late Merrill). Dolly will also be sadly missed by her seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Respecting her wishes, there will be no visitation and a graveside service will be held in the Beebe Cemetery at a later date.. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Stanstead South United Church, c/o Mrs. Raymond Curtis, 7 High St., Stanstead, Qc. JOB 3E2 would be greatly appreciated by the family Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 /www,casshomes,ca

- Adam, Ruth ( nee Kinsey ) passed away peacefully at The Wales Home on March 25, 2011. She was 89 years old. Wife of the late Willard Adam and the late Georges Tessier. Ruth is survived by two daughters, Patricia Weston ( nee Tessier ) and Pauline Davidson ( nee Tessier ) and her son-in-law John Davidson. She is survived by six grand children and fifteen great grand children. Also left to mourn are Madeline Irving and family, members of the Adam family, and other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) on Wednesday, april 27, 2011 from 2 to 4 pm followed by the memorial service at 4 pm in the funeral home chapel. Father Pierre Doyon officiating. Interment in the St-Louis de France Cemetery, East Angus at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Wales Home, Richmond, Quebec are greatly appreciated.

- Passed away peacefully at La Domaine Sapiniere East Angus, on Sunday February 27th, 2011 at the age of 81. Wife of the late William Kerr, and dear mother of the late France, the late Michael, Carole (Carl Vallieres), Kevin and Nancy (Dwight Garfat). Terry also leaves to mourn her 13 grandchildren, her 10 great grandchildren, her brothers and sisters, Marcel, Clement, Pauline, Yvette and Hugette along with her sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, many nieces, nephews and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 50 Craig St., Cookshire, where friends may visit on Wednesday March 2nd from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm, and on Thursday from 1 to 2 PM. A funeral mass will be held in the St-Camille Catholic Church on Thursday Mach 3rd at 2 PM. Interment in St-Camille Cemetery at a later date.

- Passed away peacefully at the Foyer Richmond on Thursday February 10th, 2011, Nancy Kydd at the age of 67. Loving wife of Donald Patterson, and dear sister of Wayne (Lucienne), Betty (Alvin Fontaine), Brian (Linda), the late Sharon, Katherine (Claude Lacroix), and Mark (Johanne). Nancy also leaves to mourn, her many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Resting at St-Anne's Anglican Church, 171 Principale S., Richmond, where friends may visit on Saturday February 19th from 1:30 to 2:00pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00 with Rev. Wanda Dillabough officiating. Interment in St-Anne’s Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory may be made to The Alzheimer’s Society, 375 Argyll St., édifice Norton, Local 0625, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 3H5 or to the Parkinson Society Quebec, 1470-550 Sherbrooke St. West, tour Ouest, Montreal, QC H3A 1B9, and would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Peacefully at La Maison Aube-Lumière, Sherbrooke, QC, on Friday, October 21, 2011 at the age of 47. Daughter of the late Robert St-Laurent and the late Elizabeth Hunting. Cherished mother of Brittany and Brandon Bailey. Dear sister of Brian ( Pat Rowe ), Christopher ( Joyce McGovern ) and Troy. Aunt of Jasmine, James, Nicholas, Vincent-Alexander and Elliot. She leaves to mourn her boyfriend Terry Rodell and many other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held at the Malvern Cemetery, Sherbrooke, on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at 2 PM. Rev. Deane Moffat officiating. The family wishes to thank Josée and all the staff at La Maison Aube-Lumière for the wonderful care given to Deborah. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330, King St. West, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9 would be appreciated.

- Passed away peacefully on her 94th birthday, September 17, 2011 at the Wales Home, Cleveland. She was the last surviving member of Alfred Lacaille and Minnie Poulin's family and the devoted wife of the late James Badger. She will be greatly missed by her loving sons, Norman "Jimmy", Gerald "Jerry"; her dear daughters-in-law, Claire Charette, Katherine St-Cyr; her cherished grandchildren Kathleen Badger and Justin St-Cyr Badger. She also leaves to mourn her sisters-in-law, Harriet Whittingstall, Kathleen Taylor and a very special friend, Vera Hughes and many nieces and nephews. Friends and family are invited to visit at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S. Richmond, on Friday , September 23, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm and on Saturday from 1:30 to 2:30 pm. Funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday, September 24, 2011 at 2:30 pm. Interment in St-John's Cemetery, Gallup Hill.

- Passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2011, at the age of 82. Beloved husband of Edith Brunton and cherished father of Charles Andrew (Manon) and the late Peter William.Adoring grandfather of Jade Sarah and Dylan. Dear brother of the late Raymond. Lester will also be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. There will be visitation in the presence of his ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Thursday, July 21, 2011 where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011, in St. George Anglican church , Georgeville, Qc. at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Keith Dickerson officiating. Interment will take place in McPherson cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Wednesday, July 13, 2011, at the age of 86. Beloved husband of Ellen Gibbs. Amey will also be sadly missed by his brother Wilfrid (Beryl) along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and numerous friends. A graveside service will be held in the Crystal Lake Cemetery on Saturday, July 23, 2011, at 1:30 p.m.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Monday, May 16, 2011, at the age of 76. Beloved husband of the late Beverley Whipple and cherished father of : Laurie (Tom), Anthony (Kelly), Brady (Suzanne), Therese and Tom; loving grandfather of: Sarina, Chelsey, Kallie-Jo, Brittany, Jacob, Trent, Jordie, Jordan, and Cole. Liney will also be sadly missed by his sister-in-law Elizabeth, nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. A graveside service will be held in the Ayer’s Cliff Cemetery on Friday, May 20th, at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Curtis Patterson officiating. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Palliative Care unit of the C,S.S.S/Memphremagog, 50 St. Patrice Est., Magog, Qc. J1X 3X3 or the Ayer’s Cliff Cemetery, c/o Michael Drew, 950 Amy, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc. JOB 1C0 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Special thanks to doctors Massé. Valiquette, and Trudel, as well as the staff in the Palliative Care Unit for the kindness and compassionate care given to Liney