(1942-2017) It is with much sadness that our family announces the passing of Deanna at her own home in Bury, Quebec on December 8th, 2017 at the age of 75 years with her loving husband and her adoring family members by her side. Deanna was the daughter of Douglas Harrison and Glenna Hooker (Predeceased). Dearly missed by her husband, Jacques Lizotte and sons, Shane Lizotte (Cheryl Nicholson), David Lizotte (Caroline Fortin), and grandmother to Dakota Lizotte, Seejay Lizotte, Alex Johnson, and Tommy Johnson. Deanna will be greatly missed by her brother, Darcey Harrison (Isobel Bake), her nieces and nephews, Debbie Harrison (Lorne Crawford), Dwayne Harrison (Karen Blouin), and many great nieces and nephews, family, and dearest friends. The family would like at this time to thank the staff at the CHUS Fleurimont and the CLSC Cookshire for the wonderful care offered. The family will receive condolences on Friday, December 15th, 2017 between 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, December 16th, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Cass Funeral Home located at 3006, rue College, Sherbrooke, QC. J1M1T9. A celebration of her life will follow. Please join us and share your favourite memories. In lieu of flowers, a donation in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Passed away at Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC in her 85th year on January 2nd, 2017. Wife of the late Herbert Taylor. Mother of Cynthia (Chris Leahy) and Michael (Joanne Besmargian), grandmother of Matt (Angela McIntosh), the late Reuben, Luke (Stephanie Boyd) and Abe Leahy (Katie Quirk), Rebecca, Bridget (Kristofer Smith) and Evan Taylor and great grandmother to Taylor Leahy. Sister of the late Doris (the late Royce Taylor), Edmond, Joyce (the late Robert Burns), May (the late Carleton Morrill), John (Louise Morin), the late Joseph, the late Stanley (Barbara Rutkowski), Betty (the late Richard Mason), Joan (Maged Beshai), William (Mireille Picard) and the late Walter. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Thank you to the Wales Home team for their care and support. A funeral service will be held at Denison's Mills, Holy Trinity Church on Saturday, May 6th, 2017 at 2PM with the burial to follow in the Denison's Mills, Cemetery. The family will be at the chuch at 12:30 PM.   In lieu of flowers, donations to the charity of your choice would be appreciated.

Passed away peacefully at the Grace Village, on January 3, 2017 at the age of 94. Beloved wife of late Clarence Hunt. Dear mother of Garth and the late Marilyn Bennett. Cherished grandmother of Darin Bennett, Donna MacIver, Jason and Michele Hunt and great grandmother of Ian Carlsen. Eva was the sister of Gwen Wilson, Glenna Smith, Beverly Harrison, the late Violet Dewing and the late Tom Harrison. A graveside service will be held in the Bury Protestant Cemetery on Saturday May 20, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. The family would like to thank the staff at Grace Village for the wonderful care given to Eva.

Our beloved mother, Barbara Jean (Chadsey) Thorne, passed away peacefully at the Grace Village on December 13, 2017. She will be dearly missed by all her children: Brian (Glenda), Stephanie, Dan, Mark, Shannon (David) and Andrew (Sheena); her grandchildren: Amanda (Steve), Paul (Alain), Blaine (Marie-Eve), Jay (Emily), Corey (Gemini), Simon, Eric (their Mom Lorraine), and Chad; her great grandchildren: Brooke, Claire, Ally, Lily-Rose, Annabelle, Ben and Nova; her dear goddaughter Elizabeth Schoolcraft and her family; her dear nephew Terry (Rosemary) Thorne and family; her best friend Barbara McCammon and many other wonderful friends. She was predeceased by her husband Ray (2004), sister Priscilla (1917), brother John (1963), mother Mrytle (1982), father Elwin (1959), brother-in-law Gerry (1989), his wife Iris (1988) and their daughter Lynn (2016). At our mother’s request, there will be no funeral. A private family memorial service and interment will be held at the Malvern Cemetery in Lennoxville Quebec in 2018. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Grace Village and or Church of the Advent (Rev. Dean Ross). Many many heartfelt thanks to all the staff at the Grace Village who gave our mother exceptional loving care.

(September 29, 1925 – January 6, 2017) Chet Perkins, formerly of Danville, passed away peacefully on January 6, 2017 with family by his side at the Wales Home, Richmond, Quebec. He was 91 years of age. Beloved husband for 58 years of the late Joan (née Webb). “Little” brother to the late Alfred (late Joyce MacIntosh), and Russell (late Margaret Atyeo) of Kingston, ON. He will be forever missed by his four loving children – Ken (Darlene Blades) of Bear River, NS, Ruth (Wayne Lucas) of Walterboro, SC, James (Shana Saunders) of Kanata, ON, and Esther (Doug Peters) of Pointe-Claire, QC, his 14 precious grandchildren – Candi (Ralf), Abram, Hannah, John, Sarah (Jon), Matthew, Elizabeth, Laura, Jessica (Justin), Justin (Kelsee), Jenna, Jacob, Corabella and Alice, as well as 4 great-grandchildren - Victoria, Noah, Marley, and Aurora. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 12 from 6:30-9:00 PM, and on Friday, January 13, from 9-11 AM at the Cass Funeral Home, Richmond (295 Rue Principale S, Richmond). The funeral service will be at the Wales Home (506 Rte 243 N, Richmond, QC) at 2 PM. Interment will be at a later date at the Danville Cemetery. Chet – Dad – Grandpa – was known and loved by so many people. His deep Christian faith, character, wisdom and positive disposition gained him great respect and influence. All who were blessed to know him will continue to be inspired, encouraged and challenged to do more, complain less, and laugh until the tears flow. The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks and appreciation to the staff at the Wales Home for the exceptional care and love they showed Chet. He thoroughly enjoyed life at the Wales Home, and we are so grateful. Donations may be made in Chet’s memory to The Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243 N, Richmond, QC, J0B 2H0, (also availble through or to the Capital City Condors (special needs hockey teams in the Ottawa area.

passed away suddenly on December 14, 2017 at home. Daughter to the late Howard Gibson and the Late Elinor Martin. Brother to the Late Barry Gibson. She will be sadly missed by her loving husband and best friend, Ronald Goodsell. Her children Julie (Russ), Jerry, Jeffrey (Angela), Jody (John) and her beloved grandchildren, Jessica, Jayden, Jordan, Jeffrey, Jennifer, Jasmine and Janice. Also left to mourn are her in-laws, the Goodsell family: Maurice (Carmen) Goodsell, the Late Doris Goodsell (Fred Slack), the late Roger Goodsell (Darlene) and many nieces and nephews. She will also be missed by her many friends, the community and especially by her line dancing team. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral home, 545, Dufferin St, Stanstead, QC, J0B 3E0, on Saturday, December 23, 2017 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. followed by a tribute to her life. In lieu of flowers please send donations to National Service dogs, 1286 Cedar Creek Rd, Cambridge, ON, N1R 5S5, or a charity of your choice. 

passed away with his family by his side at the CHUS Fleurimont, on December 18th, 2017 at the age of 67. Dear son of the late Russell Oliver Wallace and the late Lucille Bertha Perkins. He leaves to mourn his wife Linda Dustin, his son Russell (Lydia Gilman), his daughter Sheri-Lou and his grandchildren Hannah and Noah. He is predeceased by his sister Susan Lou. He will be missed by his uncles, aunts, cousins, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held in the Spring. The family wishes to thank the ICU Unit of the CHUS Fleurimont for the excellent care given to Barry.  As a memorial tribute, please consider a donation to the charity of your choice.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a beautiful soul, Ruth Elaine Smith (Dupuis) on December 17, 2017 at the age of 83. She is predeceased by her loving husband Tony (Sonny), her mother and father, Alice and Frank Smith, of Stratford, Ontario, and sister June Chessell (Bruce) of Mitchell, Ontario. She is survived by her brother, Jack (Ursula) Mattimore, of Toledo, Ohio and brother- in- law Jean Paul Dupuis, Florida. Ruth is also survived by her children, Tony (Lane), Denis, Gary (Bonnie), and Nancy (Michael), her grandchildren Krista, Amanda (Nicolas), Gregory, Sean (Kenzie), Eric, Mikaela, and Hannah and great grandson, Caelan. As well as other nephews, nieces and their families of the Chessell’s, Wells, and Mattimore Clans in Canada and the United States. Ruth, was always known for her compassion and devotion to helping others, through her nursing and caregiving careers in the RCAF, in North Bay, in Borden, and at the Wales Home in Richmond. She was also known for the unconditional love she showed to the family she valued so much. Through these kind words, her family members shows their love, “Mom, everyone that knew you has been blessed by your love, and we carry that torch, in your memory. We thank you” Memorial Service to be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers please offer donations to a local food bank during this Christmas Season.

(1932 – 2017) At the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu Hospital, on December 15th 2017, Grace Browne passed away peacefullyat the age of 85. Cherished wife of Jean-Paul Lachance. Visitation will take place at the Notre-Dame-Du-St-Rosaire Church Basement (4, Randboro Road in Sawyerville) on Thursday December 28, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 PM and on Friday December 29th from 9:00 to 11:00 AM followed by the funeral service at 11:00 AM. She leaves to mourn her children: Michel (Julie), Pierre (Lorraine), David (Gaetane), Daniel and Richard (Marie-Claire); her grandchildren: Jonathan, Keven, Ian, Cedrick, Vicky, Christopher and Alex: 5 great grandchildren; her brothers and sisters: Roderick, Theresa (Stanley) and Astrid. She also leaves to mourn her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, cousins and other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank the personnel at the Palliative Care of the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu for the excellent care given to their Mother. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Société Alzheimer de L’Estrie, 740, rue Galt Ouest, suite 112, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 1Z3 would be greatly appreciated.

(March 26, 1946 - January 15, 2017) He will be lovingly remembered and missed by partner Linda Davies, son Lee (Suzzette), grandchildren Kyle (Sarah) and Michael; brother David (Sandra), as well as many other family members and dear friends. Larry could often be found on the back roads in the area pursuing his passion for the outdoors. Friends are welcome to attend an informal service at CASS Funeral Home in Stanstead on Saturday January 21st from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Frontier Animal Society 2405 Griffin road, Ogden, Qc. J0B 3E3

It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Clayton James Stalker on December 19, 2017. He was 83 years old. He is predeceased by his parents Frank Stalker and Mina Welch, half brother Lester, brother Lachlan, and nephew James. He leaves to mourn his sister Janet ( James ), his children Jolene ( Frank ), Peggy ( Gilles ), and Robert ( Katy ). He also leaves to mourn 8 grandchildren: Pamela, Adam, Megan, Ian, Gina, Emily, Douglas and Taylor and 2 great granddaughters Ellasyn and Madison, as well as numerous nephews, nieces, cousins, and many good friends. Visitation will take place at Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale St. South in Richmond, Quebec on Thursday January 4, 2018 from 7:00-9:00 pm and on Friday January 5, 2018 from 11:00 am to 12:00 pm, immediately followed by a service. Interment will take place at a later date.

passed away peacefully at the Magog hospital on December 31, 2017 in her 96th year, dear wife to the late Norman Rollins. She leaves to mourn her children Deanna, Norma (Gordon) and Donald. She is predeceased by her son Howard. She will be missed by her grand-children: Michel (Natalie), Joey (Paula), Danny, Shelley and Andy as well as her great-grandchildren Roxanne, Maya, Charles, Caleb, Korey and Amanda. She also leaves many other relatives and friends. As per her wishes a private celebration of life will be held at a later date.  As a memorial tribute, donations to the Magog Hospital Foundation, 50, rue St-Patrice Est, Magog, QC, J1A 3X3, would be appreciated by the family.

(1952-2017) Passed away at home on Wednesday, December 20th, 2017 at the age of 65. Beloved son of Grace Audrey Smith and the late Arthur Lowe and loving husband of Andrea Gauthier. He leaves to mourn his children: Crystal Lowe (Eric) and Shawn Lowe (Genny); his brother Burton Lowe and his stepdaughter Dawn Goddard. Richard also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Jasper, Amy, Zoe, Rafaël and Gavin, the mother of his children Linda Fortier along with other relatives and dear friends. Family and friends will be welcomed at the Bury Armoury, 563 Main St. Bury, QC J0B 1J0, on Sunday, January 7th 2018 from 12:00 to 2:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 2:00 pm with Rev Tami Spires officiating. Interment in the Bury Protestant Cemetery at a later date.

Passed away peacefully at the Connaught Home, North Hatley, Quebec on January 28th in her 94th year. Loving mother of Judith (Maurice), Glenn (Brenda), daughter-in-law Anne Houstoun, granddaughter Heather and sister Nancy Young. Predeceased by her husband Steve (2007), sons Timothy (1984) and Hugh (2010), brother Phillip and sisters Joanne, Mary Jean and Barbara. Cremation has taken place and a private interment will be held at a later date. Sincere thanks are extended to the Connaught Home for their care and compassion over many years and a special thank you to Sue Black. Contributions to the Dr. W.J. Klinck foundation building fund would be welcomed.

It is with great sadness that the family of Vera Morrison Nielsen announces her passing on Sunday, January 29, 2017, at the age of 81 years. Vera, wife of the late Orla Nielsen, will be lovingly remembered by her children, Garry, Penny and Brenda (Henry); her six grandchildren, Shawn (Courtney), Brandon, Kiersten, Danika (Steven), Kyla and Ryley; and her great grandson Chase. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 1st, 2017 at the Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station, Sawyerville, QC, from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and on Thursday, February 2, 2017 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM, followed by the funeral at 2:00 PM. Rev.Tami Spires officiating. Interment in the Eaton Cemetery at a later date. Donations to the Eaton Cemetery Association, P.O. Box 934, Cookshire-Eaton, QC, J0B 1M0, would be appreciated by the family.

of Ayer’s Cliff passed away suddenly at the CHUS-Hôtel Dieu in Sherbrooke on January 30, 2017 at the age of 73. Daughter of the late Stella Sylvret and the late Wallace Palmer. She leaves to mourn her children Melanie and Jamie (Lea-Anne); her grand-children Evan and Erica, her sisters Joy Trayers and Anne White and their families, and many great friends near and far. She was an amazing woman and will be dearly missed.  Funeral services to be held at a later date.

passed away at the Coaticook Hospital on February 1, 2017, at the age of 90, formerly of Stanstead. Wife to the late Roger Marcoux and daughter of the late Philippe Payeur and the late Rosilda Paquet. Visitation will be held at the Cass funeral Home, 545, Dufferin St, Stanstead, on Saturday February 11, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:50 a.m. followed by a funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Sacré-Coeur Church in Stanstead. Mrs. Payeur leaves to mourn her brother Joseph (late Georgette Demers) and her 2 sisters : Thérèse (Léandre Audet) and Irène (late Roger Boisclair). She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Gérard (late Émilia Cayer), Raymond (late Agathe Poulin), Lucille (late Donat Bédard), Jeanne d’Arc (late Émilien Rouillard), Marie-Rose (late Victor Lemay), Simone (late André Lamay) and Ludger (Gaétane Vanasse). She also leaves her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from the Marcoux family : Paul (Marie-Paule Gagnon), René, Robert (Denise Matteau), Clémence (Réjean Dupuis) (late Réjean Blouin) (late Aurèle Robert), Guy, Ti-Jean (Rachel Cournoyer), Lorraine (Benjamin Arroyo), Yvon (Francine Desaindes), Marcelle (Late David Arroyo), Claude, Gérald, Raynald, and Réal. She also leaves many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Maison familiale of Coaticook and the Coaticook Hospital for the wonderful care given to Mrs. Payeur. As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the Coaticook Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 293, Coaticook, QC, J1A 2T7.

(1921-2017) Passed away peacefully at the Coaticook Hospital, on February 6, 2017, surrounded by her family in her 96th year. Left to mourn are her children Margaret (Art Côté), Barbara, James (Debbie Hartley) Larry, John, Mary Ellen (Joe Mackey) and Terry (Barbara Guthrie), her 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her daughters June (Bill Mills) and Nancy. A graveside service will be held on May 27, 2017, at 2:00 pm at the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley, with Reverend Heather Thomson officiating. A reception will follow at the Army Navy Airforce (Hut), 300 St. Frances, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) J1M 0B3.

passed away at home in the arms of his loving wife and partner Danielle Caron on the morning of February 19th, 2017. A humanist, a forester, and a committed community volunteer, Harry will be greatly missed by his family: Victor & Kathleen Pick, Michael, Richard, Eric & Matthew, Nicolas Couture & Julie Landreville, Felix Couture, and the mother of his four sons, Jane Isbrucker (nee Rinia). Harry also leaves behind his two sisters and their families: Hilly Isbrucker & Frederick, and Marlies & Ab, Imke and Sander Maassen Van den Brink, and also Danielle's sister and brothers, Lise & Dominique, Michel & Ginette and Jean & Denise, their families and Tante Claire. Harry will be greatly missed by his grandchildren Willem, Benjamin, Asher, Avery, Carlin, Francois, Charles, Maxime, and Gabrielle. Harry leaves too many friends to mention and will be missed by the community that he loved so much. Harry planted a forest of trees that will continue to grow and be enjoyed for decades to come. The family wishes to thank everyone that helped Harry through his illness, and especially the wonderful Oncology team at CHUS. A reception and commemoration will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on March 4th at the CASS Funeral Home in Stanstead. Contributions to the CHUS Foundation in lieu of flowers would be appreciated by the family.

, age 92, passed away at Camp Hill Veterans’ Memorial hospital in Halifax, on Friday, February 10, 2017. He was born on June 29, 1924 in Quebec City, son of Captain William and Olive M. Turpin, of Quebec City, Quebec, and loving husband of Grace Louise Turpin (deceased 2005). Dick was a graduate of Quebec High School before enlisting in the RCAF 20 July 1942. His first tour of operations was in Bomber Command as a Navigator and Air Bomber, one of the most dangerous assignments of the Second World War. During his tour of 30 sorties he carried out 23 attacks on enemy territory by day and night. Dick was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) for officers and Warrant Officers for acts of valour, courage or devotion to duty performed whilst flying in active operations. After the war, Dick attended Bishops University and graduated in 1949 with a degree in Education. He began his teaching career at Hudson High School in Hudson, Quebec, teaching English and Math while coaching the senior boys’ hockey team. Dick then obtained his Masters in guidance counselling from Harvard University. He went on the set up the guidance counselling program for the English language school system in the Eastern Townships of Quebec. Dick was active in local events that included at one point President of Rotary Club, energetic involvement in the Lennoxville Curling Club and various charities. He was instrumental in converting an abandoned rail-bed in Lennoxville into a walking trail. Dick was a fun, loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to anyone who knew him. He was also an avid and talented artist. Dick is survived by three dear children Bill (Lindsay Brown), Nancy (Bruce Dowd) and Peter (Anne Turpin); beloved grandfather of three grandchildren Jason (Maggie), Rob (Kalli) and Michael (Stephanie) and two great-grandchildren, Alex and Frank. He was the brother of Charles, the late Pearl Raynes, the late Phyllis (Turpin/Jenkins) Smart, the late Grace Parker, the late Richard Turpin and the late Thomas Turpin. Dear sister-in-law Ann Sowerby (late Ray) and brother-in-law Douglas Macdonald (late Margaret). Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM followed by a memorial service at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel. Interment in Malvern Cemetery.

of Sawyerville, Quebec passed away peacefully at the Connaught Home, North Hatley in her 95th year. Predeceased by her husband Crescent Bain twenty-five years ago. She will be sadly missed by her daughter Norma Richards (Jim), granddaughters Jennifer Eyre (Mick), Robyn VanderHoek (Darren) and great-granddaughters Alina and Brielle. She will be fondly remembered by her niece Lois Garneau (Jack) and her nephew Gerald Gilbert (Gloria) and their families. She will also be missed by all the Bain, Waldron, Dempsey and Gilbert families. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), where friends and family may visit on Sunday, March 5th from 1 to 3 pm. A funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm with Rev. Tami Spires officiating. A family graveside service will take place in May in East Clifton. Donations in Audrey’s memory can be made to the East Clifton Cemetery c/o Donna McConnell, 70 Low Forest Rd. Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0 or to the Dr. W.J. Klinck Foundation (Grace Village), 1501 Campbell St. Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0C1.

(1962 – 2017) It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Terry Hartley from a massive pulmonary embolism on February 27, 2017 on his 55th birthday. Loving husband of Lynda Therrien and son of the late Lyle Hartley and Sylvia Goodsell. Terry leaves to mourn his children: Kelly (Ashley Phaneuf), Matthew (Nathalie Hughes), Jeremy (Vanessa Bédard), Terah-Lyn (Jaden Mackey), Faith (Aaron Charron) and Christian as well as his loving grandchildren: Ava, Evan, Jensen Levi, Alyvia, Jackson and Cody as well as baby to come. He will sadly be missed by his brothers and sister: Michael (Daphne), Cathy (Dougie) and Wayne (Cindy) as well as many nephews, nieces, cousins, other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral home, 545, Dufferin, Stanstead, on Monday March 6, 2017 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. A memorial service will follow at the funeral home with Rev. Barbara Wintle officiating.

, Quebec passed away at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu on February 28, 2017, in her 95th year. Born in Cornhill, Banffshire, Scotland, Mary was the daughter of the late James Thomson and the late Annie Bain. Predeceased by her husband of 60 years Chester Smyth. Loving mother to Shirley (Robert MacLeod), Larry (Joanne Chapman) and Richard (Jeannette Fortier). Proud Nanny to Edward Rudolph (Renée), Deborah Wootten (Mike), Tamara Lawrence, Cynthia Nowoczin (Blaine), David Smyth, Brandy Vallée (Jean), Ryan Norton (Sarah), Joshua Smyth, Ashley Renton (Jamie) and Ericka Smyth. Great Gramma to Tiffany, Kristen, Cameron, Jesse, Morgan, Martina, Keegan, Kole, Mariah, Shania, Danyka, Elijah, Jaya, Emmerson, Ben, Hailey, Denan, Mason, Karrah, Kyle, Brianna and Emma. Great-Great Gramma to Austin, Paetyn and Sydney. Sister to Robert (Pearl) Archibald. Predeceased by her son Raymond, granddaughter Brandy Smyth, brothers Alexander and John Archibald, and brothers and sisters-in-law Earl Smyth, Hilda (Daniel Lawrence), Julia Smyth, Evelyn (Jack Garneau) and Howard (Ethel Dougherty). Visitation will take place on Saturday May 27, 2017 at St-Paul's Church, Bury from 10 am to 11 am. The funeral service will follow at 11 am. Burial in Bown Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Bown Cemetery would be appreciated by the family.

of Waterville, Quebec passed away peacefully on March 3, 2017 at Grace Village. Loving wife of the late Elwood Marlin. Loving mother to James (Celine), Sylvia (David) and Terry (Lynn). Cherished grandmother to Melissa, Genevieve, Marc, Jennifer and Ryan, a great grandmother to Adam. She will be greatly missed by her many nieces and nephews, her sisters Lucy Kinghorn at Grace Village, Edna Stewart-Beattie and Doris Clouston at the family farm in St-Pierre Broughton.  The family wishes to thank all the staff of the Grace Village for their kindness and care and special friend Linda Pelser. A private graveside service will be held at Malvern Cemetery at a later date.

(1943-2017) Passed away at the CHUS-Fleurimont, Sherbrooke, on March 4, 2017 at the age of 73. Daughter of the late Sydney Johnston and the late Myrtle Fee. Jessie leaves to mourn her children: Leanne, Stacey and Krenda (Marc); her grandchildren Opal (J.F.), April (Shawn), Jennifer (Philippe), Katrina (Jonathan), Jonathan, Dylan (Shanny) and Maxime; and her great-grandchildren Emeric and Nathan. She also leaves her sister Hazel; her brother Kenneth (Dorothy); and the father of her children, Sherman Lancaster; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her sister Linda. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S. Richmond, QC, where friends may visit, on Sunday, March 12, 2017, from 7 pm to 9 pm and on Monday, March 13, 2017, from 10 am to 11 am. A religious service will follow in the funeral home chapel at 11 am, with Ellis Clark officiating. The family would like to thank the Wales Home and the 9th floor ICU at the CHUS Fleurimont for the wonderful care they provided. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Wales Home Foundation (Norton 1), 506 Rte 243N, Cleveland J0B 2H0 would be greatly appreciated.

(February 7,1917-February 12, 2017) Helen passed away on February 12, 2017 at the age of 100, at the Centre de Santé in East Angus, Quebec. She was the loving wife of the late Gordon Wadsworth Morrison. She will be deeply missed by her son John. Helen was predeceased by her son Michael. Helen was a long time resident of Sherbrooke and a member of St. Peter's Church and St. Georges Church choirs. For approximately 30 years she was employed as a secretary to the late Mr. Joseph E. Casaar. She was an accomplished cook and loved to entertain. Another favorite interest was following professional tennis matches. Special thanks are extended to the staff at The Centre de Santé for their attentive care. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held in Montreal, where she resided for about 20 years, at a later date.

(1947 - 2017) Mrs. Shirley Danforth Roy passed away at the CSSS Memphremagog on Monday, March 6, 2017 at the age of 69, formally from the Canton of Stanstead. Dearly beloved wife of Philippe Roy and daughter of the late Maurice Danforth and the late Marie-Jeanne Cormier. Mrs. Danforth Roy leaves to mourn her children: Daniel (Paula), Henri (Louise), Donna (Denis), Chantal (Danny), Nicole (Normand), Gisèle (Sylvain), Alain (Mélanie), Denis (Valérie) and Nancy (Rick) as well as her grandchildren: Trisha, Karina, Nadia, Valérie, Mike, Martin, Patricia, Sébastien, Philippe, Claudia, Yann, Vanessa, Johanie, Audrey, Roxanne, Antony, Kathya, Tommy, Kasandra, Jakob, Sabrina, Cédrick, Nicolas, Félix, Coralie, Loïc Kayla, Logan and their spouses. She also leaves her great-grandchildren: Léa (T), Léa (R), Médérick, Olivia, Malick , Charlie and Baby Roy on the way. She leaves her brother David and sister Vye (late Robert). She is predeceased by her sisters Marguerite (late Marcel), Louise and Cora. She will be missed by her brothers and sisters in-law: Florence (Marcel), Denise (Annette), Yvette, Cécile (Bill) Jacinthe (Marcel), Jean-Paul (Louise), Madeleine, Fernand (Carole), François, Solange (René), Rachel (Guy), Carmen (Pierre), Ginette, Céline (Gérard) and Camil. She is also predeceased by her brothers and sister in law Robert (Vye), Raymonde and Ginette. She also leaves to mourn Carmel, Rosaire, Jean and Lucille as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Cass funeral Home, 545, Dufferin, Stanstead, on Friday, March 10, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and on Saturday March 11, 2017 from 8:30 to 9:50 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the St-Ephrem Church in Fitch Bay. Interment at the Fitch Bay cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Quebec Cancer Foundation, 1155 Blvd. René Lévesque Ouest, Bureau 1705, Montréal, (Québec) H3B 3Z7, would be appreciated by the family.

(1940-2017) Passed away at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, on March 14, 2017 at the age of 76. Beloved daughter of the late James and Mystle Aulis. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 from 2 to 4 pm followed by the funeral service at 4 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment in the Eaton Cemetery at a later date. Fay leaves to mourn her uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. A special thanks to Sanaa Fakiri for the care given to Jane.

Passed away peacefully on March 15th, 2017 in the presence of her family at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital in Sherbrooke, Qc. at the age of 95. Predeceased by her beloved husband Russell Rothney of 60 years. Loving mother of Patricia (John Robinson), David (Shirley Robinson), Susan (Gerald Cook) and Mary Lou (Robert Cusack). Predeceased by her daughter Diane (Robert Magon), her grandson Michael Robinson (Melanie Mukkala), her sisters Phyllis (the late Curt Robichaud) and Gloria (the late Lachlan Matheson) her brother Russell (the late Joan Dezan) and her nephew Barry Nutbrown. She is survived by her brother Wayne Nutbrown (Louise Cass) several cousins including Frances Smith, 7 grandchildren: Jennifer Rothney (Andy), Rob Magon (Renata), Julie Magon (Eric), Caitlin and Natalie Cook, Jackson and Grant Cusack; 6 great grandchildren: Nicholas Robinson, Isaiah, Matteo and Jayden Zewdie, Ethan and Austin Wolfe as well as many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Saturday, April 1st, 2017 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Linda Buchanan officiating. Interment at Malvern Cemetery. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu Palliative Care 5th and 6th floor and also the staff of Grace Village for the care given to Arlene. Memorial contributions to: Alzheimers Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society.

(1960-2017) Passed away at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal, on Saturday, March 18, 2017 at the age of 57. Son of Audrey Hamilton and the late Frederick Lafrance. Richard leaves to mourn his sister Carol Duperron, his brother Jerry Lafrance, his nieces Leanne Duperron, Stacie Côté and nephew Steven Duperron, along with other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Saturday, March 25, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm followed by the funeral service at 3:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Interment at the Malvern Cemetery at a later date. The family would like to thank the Royal Victoria Hospital in Montreal for the wonderful care given to Richard.

Passed away at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu, on Tuesday, March 21, 2017 at the age of 71. Beloved wife and best friend of Wayne Wilson. Loving mother to Penny Normington, Sarah Wilson (Greg Nunn), Tammy McCurnin (Bill McCurnin) and Tim Wilson (Melanie Lalonde). Cherished grandmother of Amanda and Justin Normington, Tyler Leier and Sierra Nunn, Abbi Wilson and Ben Lalonde. Gwendolyn leaves to mourn her sisters Waneta Luce (the late Adelbert Luce) and Shirley Downs (Mel Downs), her sister-in-law Frances Taylor (the late Sternie Taylor), along with her nieces, nephews, other relatives and dear friends. Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), on Friday, March 24, 2017 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the Grace Chapel Church (267 Montreal, St. Sherbrooke), on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at 2:00 pm with a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the church. Interment at the Eaton Cemetery at a later date.

Passed away at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu in Sherbrooke , on Sunday, March 19, 2017 at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Stephen Henderson. Cherished mother of Lyman (Ella), Lynn (Betty Anne), Penny (Allan Lloyd). Wellman and Wendylea. Hazel is survived by her sister Flora Young. She was the loving grandmother to Stephen Lloyd (Angel), Arthur Lloyd (Amanda), Elizabeth Lloyd (Dexter), Matthew Lloyd (Kathleen), Earl Henderson, Stephanie Henderson, Jeffrey Henderson, Jennifer Henderson, Zachary Henderson, Christopher Henderson (Cindy) and Katherine Henderson and great grandmother to Joseph Henderson and Nicholas Henderson. She will be missed by many other relatives and dear friends. There will be a burial at a later date. The family would like to thank the ambulance drivers and the nurses and doctors at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu for the care given to Hazel.

Passed away peacefully, at the Connaught Home in North Hatley, on March 20th, 2017 at the age of 87. Loving wife of the late Bruce Bishop. She will be sadly missed by her sister Louise Beaulieu and her niece Nathalie Beaulieu. Cherished stepmother of Gail Bishop (Paul Lindell), Judy Nesbitt (Ron Nesbitt) and Anna McCracken (Frank Lough). “ Nana “ to Tara, Kerrie, Casey, Niki and Amy. Great grandmother to Audrey, Marcy, Troy and Lucas. The family would like to express their deepest appreciation to Sandy Klinck and her extra ordinary nursing staff for their special care of Hélène and enabling her to live in her beloved North Hatley until the day she died. A special thank you also to Donna Barker and Gregory Bishop for their many kindnesses to “Tante Hélène). Hélène has been cremated and a celebration of her life is being planned for a future date. Donations to the Dr. W.J. Klinck Foundation, 1501 Campbell St. Sherbrooke, QC J1M 0C1 (819-569-0546 ext. 33), would be appreciated by the family.

(1932-2017) Passed away at the Centre d’Hébergement Argyll, on Sunday, March 26, 2017 at the age of 84. She is survived by her sisters Florence and Lucille and predeceased by her parents Nell and Ted Gagne and her sisters Elsie, Irene and Helen. Dora also leaves to mourn many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 4 pm at the Grace United Brookbury Cemetery.

passed away at the CSSS Memphrémagog, on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the age of 90, formally from Stanstead. Loving wife of the late Jean-Paul Grenier and daughter to the late Georgianna Hébert and the late Josaphat Isabelle. Mrs. Isabelle leaves to mourn her children:Roger, Gisèle (Craig Grieve), Gilles (Carole Lavoie), Richard (Pauline Smith), Mario (Élizabeth Dezan), Carole (Alan Sager), Hélène, Chantal (Lorne Waid), Jacques; her grandchildren: Kevin Grenier (Emily), Éric Grieve( Guylaine ), Patrick Grieve (Monica), Nathalie Grenier (Nicolas), Richard Jr. Grenier, Jody Grenier (Sarah ), Natasha Grenier (Jamie), Sean Grenier, Vicky Tétreault (Vicky), Lorne Jr. Waid (Samantha), Jason, Dominik Grenier (Joannie), her great grandchildren : Philip, Matthew, Logan, Evan, Thomas, Emma, Lilah, Kaelyn Elizabeth Ann, Xander. She also leaves her sisters Lucie (Léon Breault) and Anita (Marcel Doyon). She is predeceased by her brothers and sisters: Rose-Hélène (late Antonio Fauteux), Julienne (late Eudore Desbiens), Clémence (late Alexandre Guay), Dorotha (Bertrand Prince), Albert (late Marguerite Prince), Sr. Carmélice and Gaston (Gisèle Routhier). She was a sister-in-law to Ronald (Bernadette), Aliette (Réal), late Julien (late Fernande), Juliette (Fred), late Emery (Yvette), late Raoul (Lisette), Armel (Ruby), Huguette (Ola), late Clément (Danielle). She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends. Visitation will take place at the Cass funeral home, 545, Dufferin, Stanstead, QC, on Thursday, April 6, 2017 from 2:00 to 4 :00 p.m. and from 7 :00 to 9 :00 p.m. as well as on Friday April 7, 2017 from 9:00 to 10:45 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Sacré-Cœur Church in Stanstead. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Memphrémagog hospital for the excellent care given to their mother. Donations to the Memphrémagog hospital Foundation , 50 rue Saint-Patrice Est, Magog, QC, J1X 3X3, would be appreciated by the family.

1929 - 2017 Mr. Wood passed away at the CSSS Memphemagog, on April 5, 2017 at the age of 88. Beloved husband of the late Florence Keeble, formally from Ayer’s Cliff. Arnold leaves to mourn his cherished children: Michael, Norman, Darlene (Mike), and Ronald and will be missed by his 4 grandchildren. Mr. Wood was a brother to Edith and Marion and predeceased by Winfield, Madeleine, Ronald, Wayne (Ruby) and Harold. He will also be missed by many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The family wishes to thank all the staff of the Long-Term Care section of the Magog Hospital for the excellent care given to their father. A graveside service will be held at the Ayer’s Cliff Cemetery, 967, Main Street, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc, on Saturday, April 29th 2017, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to Magog Hospital Foundation, 50, St-Patrice Est, Magog, Qc, J1X 3X3, would be greatly appreciated by the family. 38

1930-2017 Doris passed away on April 7th, at the CHU Fleurimont in Sherbrooke, Quebec. She was predeceased by her husband Harley. She leaves to mourn her children. John “Fred” (Nicole), Doreen (Paul) Robert (Alice), Linda (Rene), Karen (Jim), Larry (Donna), Wayne (Sylvie), Ricky (Donna), Leonard (Sandy), Judy (Denis), Jimmy (Lynn) and Dennis (Patty). She also leaves many grandchildren, great grandchildren and one great great grandson, other relatives and many friends. She is survived by her sister June (Tom), and brothers Melvin (Colette) and Ronald. Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Main Street South, Richmond, on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday, April 12th at 2:00 pm with a visitation from 1:00 to 2:00 pm. Interment at the Ulverton United Church Cemetery at a later date.

passed away suddenly on December 21, 2017 at his home. He is predeceased by his wife Mary Stewart. He is survived by his companion Jean Martin and his loving family. He leaves to mourn his sister Mildred (Wallace) Lowry; his eight children: Diane (late Larry), Betty (Bob), Danny (Joy), Debbie (Tom), Brenda (John), Janet (Steve), David and John as well as his fifteen grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. Interment will be held in the Spring. As a memorial tribute to Royce, donations to the CAB R.H. Rediker, 112, rue Principale St, Stanstead, J0B 3E5, would be appreciated by the family.