- Passed away tragically on Thursday August 10th, 2006, Hannah Andrews at the age of 17. Loving daughter of Gary and Jayne Andrews, and dear sister of Matt and James. Hannah also leaves to mourn, her grandparents Bob and Maureen Gray of London, England, her aunts and uncles, and her boyfriend Stewart Gray, along with many other relatives and friends. The family will receive condolences at the Greenridge Baptist Church, 47 Queen St., Lennoxville, on Tuesday August 15th from 7 to 8PM. A celebration of Hannah's life will be held in St-Martin's Chapel of Bishops College School, on Wednesday August 16th 2006 at 11:00AM with Pastor Steven Black officiating.

- Passed away peacefully at the I.U.G.S. Argyll Pavillon, Sherbrooke, QC on Tuesday, April 18th 2006, in her 96th year. Beatrice Charlotte Atkin beloved wife of the late Alban Martel, dear mother of George E. Martel ( Ann White ) and Lorraine Smith, cherished grandmother of Kathleen Martel, Laurie Ann ( Doug McBean ), Brady Smith ( Yolanda ) and Kevin Smith ( Valerie ). Beatrice also leaves to mourn her great-grandchildren: Robyn Grey and Mandi-Lee Grey-Smith, Travis Smith, Jeremy Smith and Melissa Ann McBean and her sister Ruth Partington. Respecting Mrs. Martel's wishes, there is no visitation and cremation was held. A service will be held at the Funeral Home on Saturday, May 6th at 4:00 p.m. with the Rev. James Potter officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the I.U.G.S. Foundation-Argyll Pavillon, 1036 Belvedere St. S. Sherbrooke, QC J1H-4C4 would greatly be appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at the C.H.H.Memphremagog, Monday, February 6, 2006, in his 96thyear. Husband of the late Evelyn Goyette. Cherished father of Lorraine (Bernie), William (the late Yolande), Leona, Lester (Pat), and Nancy (Gary). Lewis will also be very sadly missed by his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, great-great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was also predeceased by his daughter Grace (the late Leon) graveside service with the ashes will be held at a later date.

- The family of the late Eric T. Armstrong are sad to announce his sudden passing on Friday December 22nd, 2006, at the age of 76. Loving husband of 52 years to Mary Bush and dear father of Debra (Ron Squire), Patricia (Richard Stott), Marion, Dayle (Brian Wilkins), Jackie (Howard McGlynn), Leslie (Susan Hannan), and Sandra (Doug Wilkins). Eric also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Billy, Laurie, Sarah, Ricky, Kyle, Jesse, Stephanie, Julie, Jacob, Amelia, Jennifer, and Terry, his great grandchildren Ryan, Brady, Dominic, and Kiara, along with his sisters Lucy (late Jack MacKinnon) and Pauline (late Ray Andrews), his sister-in-law Doris (Earl Davidson), brother-in-law William Bush and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Wednesday December 27th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM and on Thursday from 1 to 1:45. A funeral service will be held in Holy Trinity Anglican Church, Denison’s Mills, on Thursday December 28th at 2:00PM with Rev. Andrew O’Donnell officiating. Interment in the Holy Trinity Cemetery, Denison’s Mills. Donations to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church Fund, c/o Kirk Robinson, 545 Ch. Denison, Danville, QC J0A 1A0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- ?n Sherbrooke, on November 3, Robert Allen, extraordinary Canadian, Writer, passed away peacefully after an exemplary battle against cancer. With him were close family members and several dearest friends, many of them admiring fellow artists. Of surpassing charm, intelligence and talent, Robert lived in Montreal and the Eastern Townships, passionately loving both. As an editor, teacher of Concordia University Creative Writing, Department chairman and author of fourteen books of poetry and fiction, his imaginative accomplishments are legend. Robert's final volume " The Encantadas ", a long, lovely and unblinking meditation on the themes of human love, death, time and self, was just published by Conundrum Press. He has been justly hailed as one " of Canada's finest poets ".The hearts of those who loved Robert, shall find no replacement. Notwithstanding, we earnestly hope that his like shall come again, for on such great and remarkable imaginations, our Canadian Litarare must depend. If anyone wishes to honour Robert's memory, please send donations to Maison Aube-Lumière, 220 Kennedy St. North, Sherbrooke, QC J1E 2E7.

- On Sunday, October 29th 2006, at her home in Sherbrooke, surrounded by her loving family. Edna Mary Arbery passed away peacefully in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Harold Runions and mother of Sharron ( Randy MacAskill ). Dear sister of Doreen Sage, Stanley Arbery and the late Irma Dickson. Edna will be sadly missed by her many friends, nieces, nephews and extended family Sandi Simpson, Stephen Simpson ( Sheila ), Ken Simpson ( Kathy ) and their children. Special thanks are extended to all those who cared for and supported Edna during her courageous battle with cancer, in particular her friend Janice Begbie, CLSC nurse Judith Grimard and Dr. Marc Bezeau. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Thursday, November 2nd 2006 from 7 to 9PM and on Friday, November 3rd from 1 to 2pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:00pm. Rev. Patricia Lisson officiating. Interment in the Elmwood Cemetery Sherbrooke. To those wishing to in memory of Edna, are asked to consider "The Cure Foundation " for breast cancer, 1320 Graham Blvd, Suite 130, Montreal, QC H3P 3C8.

- Peacefully at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital Sherbrooke on Wednesday February 1, 2006 in her 60th year. Leigh Francis Burns beloved daughter of Thelma Libby and the late Otis Burns. Loving mother of Christina (Richard Blais), Henry (Brenda Neilsen), cherished grandmother of Frederic, Marie Claude and Jeremy Blais, Hillary and Sean Paintin. She is survived by her sister and brother Janet Laroche (Curt) and Dean Burns (Lisa). Loving aunt of James and Holly Laroche, Andrea and Cory Burns. In respect of Leigh's wishes cremation was held.Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home on satruday February 4th, 2006 from 7 to 9pm and on Sunday February 5th from 1 to 2pm followed by the funeral service at 2pm. Mr. Justin Lowry officiating. Interment in the Ayer's Cliff Cemetery at a later date. As memorial tributes, donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330, rue King Ouest, bureau 130, Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C9, or the Ayer's Cliff Cemetery Assn. c/o Mrs Christine Smith 824, Clough , Ayer's Cliff, QC, J0B 1C0.

- Passed away peacefully at the Coaticook Hospital on Monday January 23rd 2006 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Eleanor Aldrich and brother of the late Eunice (the late Milton Brown), Thelma (the late Harry Widdifield), the late Carl (the late Joyce), Glenn (Margaret), Roma, Connie (John Cowan),and Martin (Jo-Ann) along with many nephews, nieces other relatives and friends. A funeral service will be held at St-Andrews Presbyterian Church in Lennoxville, on Saturday January 28th 2006 at 2:00PM with the Rev. John Barry Foryth officiating. Interment in the Elmwood Cemetery in the spring. Please note, the family will be at the Church 1 hour prior to the service to receive condolences. Donations in Norreys memory may be made to the Cancer Society or the charity of your choice would be gratefully appreciated by the family.

- Peacefully at home, in the presence of her loving family, Saturday, January 14, 2006, at the age of 61. Precious wife of the late Rosslen Leitch. Cherished mother of Nancy and Jamie (Lynne). Loving grandmother of Ashley, Jessica, Krysten, Cassie and Katelyn. Beverley will also be very sadly missed by her brothers and sisiters: Pete (Charleen), Bob, Tim (Yolande), Valerie (Randy), Kimberly (Michel) Paul and Steve (Anne): as well as many nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation in the presence of the ashes at the Funeral Home, on Wednesday, January 18 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and also Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service in the chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Reverend Doreen Moffat officiating. As memorial tributes, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 rue King Ouest, Bureau 130, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1L 1C9, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Lyle John Blanchette (1922 - 2006) passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria B.C. on Wednesday November 15th 2006, he was in his 84th year. Dear father of John (Patty), Jerry (Mary), Sandy (Doug), and Susan (Tom). Lyle also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Bradley, Amy, David, Danni, Sheri, Tracy, Tara, Tanya, Teresa and Timothy along with his 12 great grandchildren, his brother Dale (Ruth), and his sister Roberta (the late Bob Herman) along with many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Funeral Home, on Monday May 21st from 7 to 9 pm, followed by a graveside service in St-Anne's Cemetery, Richmond, on Tuesday May 22nd at 11:00am with the Rev. Andrew O'Donnell officiating

- Passed away accidently on Monday January 9th 2006, Marjorie Flegel nee Blanchette in her 70th year. Dear aunt of Danny (Louise), Terry, Betty, Bobby, Jimmy (Karen) and Johnny (Sylvie) Blanchette and Tina (Paddy) and Margaret Nolet. Marjorie also leaves to mourn her sister-in-law Jacqueline Ross (John Sharman) along with many other relatives and friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Saturday January 14th from 12:30 to 1:45PM, followed by the funeral service at 2:00PM with the Rev. Andrew O'Donnell officiating. Interment in the Kirkdale Cemetery in the spring.

- Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home in Richmond, QC on Saturday, January 7th 2006. Alice Johnston, nee Bacon, in her 97th year. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Johnston, and loving mother of Lorah ( John Rodgers ) of Huntsville, On, and Jimmie ( Kristine ) of Orillia, On. Dear grandmother of Tim ( Kelly ), Grande Prairie AB, Karen ( John D. Waite ), Orillia, ON and Mara ( Stefan Wingrove ) of Orillia,On. Alice also leaves to mourn her great-grandchildren; Tyler and Taryn Johnston, Katy and Jack Waite and Lauryn and Alyssa Wingrove, her sister-in-law Julie Bacon, along with many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Tuesday, January 10th 2006 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.,and on Wednesday from 11 a.m., to 12:45 p.m. A funeral service will take place in the Richmond-Melbourne United Church, 247 Principale St. S. Richmond, QC on Wednesday, January 11th at 1:00PM with the Rev. Reginald Jennings officiating. Interment in the St-James Cemetery, South Durham. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243 N, Richmond, Qc J0B-2H0 or to the St- James Cemetery, c/o Rodney Duffy, 144 12th rang W. South Durham, QC J0H-2C0, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Following a brieff illness at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC, on Saturday, June 17th 2006 at the age of 91 years. Pauline Bernice Bowen, beloved wife of the late Howard C. Ayer, cherished aunt of Rodney Kent ( Brenda ), Stuart Kent ( Danielle ), Allan Remick ( Lynne ) and the late Don Remick ( Beverly ) and dear grandmother of 6 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Monday, June 19th 2006, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m, and on Tuesday, from 1:30 to 2:00pm in the church. The funeral service will be held at the Hatley United Church on Tuesday, June 20th 2006 at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Interment in the Hatley Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Hatley United Church, In Memorium Fund, would greatly be appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at his home in Lennoxville on Saturday May 13th 2006, Mr Charles Buzzell at the age 68. Husband of Jeannette Houle and father of Peter, Sandra, Darline (Howard Davis), David, Charles (Roger Eric), Diane (John Stalker), Johanne (Francois Lalande) and was pre-deceased by his sons Phil and Robert. Charles also leaves to mourn, his 17 grandchildren and two great grandaughters along with many other relatives and friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Wednesday May 17th from 2 to 4 pm, and on Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30am.. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Thursday at 10:30am with the Rev. James Potter officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery.

- passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC on May 11th 2006 in her 87th year. Lillian Berwick, beloved wife of the late William ( Bill )F. Cook and dear mother of Wayne ( Margaret ), Bruce ( Marsha ), the late Dorothy and the late Patricia ( late Galen Morrison ).Dear sister of the late Raymond, Earl, Lila, Ernest, Daisy, Walter, George and Pansy. Cherished grandmother of Wendy ( Greg ), Brent ( Vicki ), Grant ( Katherine ) and Mark ( Renée ), great-grandmother of Kevin, Marissa, Karlie, Ty, Drew, Matthew and Andrew. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit both Lillian and Pansy on Wednesday, May 17th 2006 , from 7 to 9p.m. The funeral service will be held at St-Paul's Anglican Church, Bury at 2 p.m. on Thursday, May 18th 2006 with Sister Mary Florence Lieu officiating followed by the interment in the Bury Protestant Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the St-Paul's Rest Home, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully on March 21, 2006 at the CHSLD La Sapinière in East-Angus, surrounded by the people she loved. Mrs Marie Claudine Bennett (nee Bourque) is the beloved wife of Mr. Keith Ernest Bennett and devoted mother and mother-in-law of David (Mélanie Gosselin), Daniel and Christine (Francis Payeur). Cherished grandmother of Kelly-Ann, Bianca, Kristel Bennett-Gosselin as well as Nicolas and Mélodie Payeur. Dear sister of Agnes (Jean-GuyJolicoeur) and Robert (Lina Duchesne) and sister-in-law of May Provis (the late Kenneth Bennett). She will be sadly missed by her nieces, nephews and close friends. The family will be receiving relatives and friends in the basement of St-Clément Catholic Church, 73 Main St., Bishopton QC, on Friday March 24th from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm and on Saturday from 9:30 to 10:20 am. The funeral service will be held at St-Clément Catholic Church on on Saturday March 25th at 10:30am. Interment of the ashes will be in the Grace United Cemetery, Brookbury, QC at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claudine's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King St., West, Sherbrooke, QC, J1L 1C9 and would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital,Sherbrooke, QC, on Friday, March 17th 2006, Esther A Parsons (nee Brooks) at the age of 95. Loving wife of the late Arthur Parsons and dear mother of Roberta (Bryan Armstrong) and Albert (Lesley Costley). Dear grandmother of Michael (Darlene), Leanne (Alistair), Kimberley and Christopher, and great grandmother of Hamish, Gregor, Tamasin and Evan. Esther is pre-deceased by her parents Gordon and Ophelia Brooks, her sister Lorna Wood and brother Lyle Brooks. A celebration of Esther's life will be held at the Funeral Home, on Saturday, June 3rd 2006 at 1:00 p.m.,with the Rev. Reginald Jennings officiating. Interment in the Maple Grove Cemetery.

Passed away suddenly at his home in Danville on Friday March 3rd 2006, Michael Baker in his 57th year. Loving husband of Kathleen Healy and dear father of Laura (Albert Ohayon), Dwight (Marielle Frechette) and Carol (Richard Banfill). Much loved Grandpa of Simon, Amy, Alyson, Maranda and Camden. Son of the late Charles and Jean Baker and brother of June (Rock Allen), Gail (Rejean Giguere), Lisa (Jim Vance) and Glenn (Francine Lariviere). Michael also leaves to mourn his special sister-in-law Helen Healy along with his many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at the Dupuis Funeral Home, 148 Daniel Johnson St., Danville where friends may visit on Monday March 6th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and on Tuesday from 1 to 2 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday March 7th at 2 PM with the Rev. Reginald Jennings officiating. Interment in the Danville Protestant Cemetery in the spring.

- Passed away peacefully at the Grace Christian Home, Lennoxville, QC.,on Wednesday, March 1st 2006. Esther Elizabeth Beane in her 93rd year, beloved wife of the late Loren A. Bell and dear mother of Evelyn ( late Gordon McIntyre ), Arnold ( late Barbara ), Stanley ( late Judy ), Marion ( Ray McRae ) and Linda ( Bob King ). Esther was the cherished grandmother of 13 grandchildren , 18 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren, she was predeceased by her 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Friday, March 3rd 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Saturday, March 4th from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m.A spring interment will be held at the Eaton Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Alzheimers Society,375 Argyll, Norton Edifice, Local #0725, Sherbrooke, QC, J1J 3H5 or to the Dr. W.J. Klinck Foundation, c/o Massawippi Christian Retirement Homes, 1501 Campbell Ave. Lennoxville, QC J1M 2A3, will be gratefully appreciated by the family.

- Peacefully, in her 93rd year, at the Domaine de la Sapinière, East Angus, Québec, on February 27th, 2006, Pansy May Berwick (Mac Leod). Daughter of the late Axcy May Allison and Edward Berwick, dear sister of the late Raymond, Earl, Lila, Ernest, Daisy, Walter, and George. Survived by her sister Lillian Cook and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 13th at 11;00 at the Funeral Home. Visitation from 10:00-11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Paul's Rest Home, 592 Main Street, Bury, Que J0B 1J0 would be greatly appreciated.

- Passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on Saturday March 4th, 2006 at the age of 60. Loving husband of Noreen Beattie and dear father of Jennifer and Peter (Caroline). Gary also leaves to mourn his special grandson Anthony, his Brothers and Sisters; Harold (Gertie Cutler), Shirley (late George Stoddard), Betty, Marjorie (Edward Stoddard), Kathleen (late Danny Lynch), Mary (Wendle Clifford), Kenneth (Pam Brock), and Jeffrey (Lucie Bouchard) his mother-in-law Lyla Beattie (late Kenneth) and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Gary is predeceased by his parents Harry and Eleanor Brown, his brother James, and sisters Linda, Nancy and Lorna. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Monday March 6th from 7 to 9 PM and on Tuesday from 1 to 3 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Tuesday at 3PM with the Rev. Andrew O'Donnell officiating. Interment in the Trenholm Cemetery in the spring. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, the Wales Home Foundation, or the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

(1922 - 2006) Lyle Blanchette passed away peacefully at the Victoria General Hospital, Victoria B.C. on Wednesday November 15th 2006, he was in his 84th year. Dear father of John (Patty), Jerry (Mary), Sandy (Doug), and Susan (Tom). Lyle also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Bradley, Amy, David, Danni, Sheri, Tracy, Tara, Tanya, Teresa and Timothy along with his 12 great grandchildren, his brother Dale (Ruth), and his sister Roberta (the late Bob Herman) along with many other relatives and friends. Visitation will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S., Richmond, on Monday May 21st from 7 to 9 pm, followed by a graveside service in St-Anne's Cemetery, Richmond, on Tuesday May 22nd at 11:00am with the Rev. Andrew O'Donnell officiating

- Passed away peacefully at his home in Trenholm QC, on Saturday October 28th 2006, Steve Brock at the age of 51. Loving husband of Francine Duperron, and dear father of Jason (Kelly Mills), Stephanie, and Shannon (Paul Boersen). Loving grandpa of Isaac, Ethan, Jacob and Brooklyne Brock, and Skyler and Ameeka Boersen. Steve also leaves to mourn, his loving parents Charles and Yvette Brock, his sisters Arlene (Wayne Gallup) and Nancy, his brother Richard, his brother’s-in-law André (Denise), Luc (Carole), Alain (Patricia) and Yvan (the late Barbara) Duperron, and his sister’s-in-law Suzanne (Louis Monteith), Ginette (Paul Labrie), Louise (Roy Chapman), and Guylaine (Jean-Guy Maurice), along with his mother-in-law Isabelle Larochelle, many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends. A private funeral service will be held at the Trenholm United Church, Trenholm QC, followed by the interment in the Trenholm Cemetery. Donations to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Children’s wish foundation would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, Richmond. (819) 826-2502

- Peacefully at the CHUS-Hotel Dieu on Wednesday, October 11, 2006, at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Leopold. Cherished mother of: Marcel (Jacqueline Beaudin), Normand (Lise Bougie), Serge (Charity Peters), Norma (Guy Lachance), Stella (Émil Kotnik) et François (Sylvie Dorais); loving grandmother of thirteen grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Germaine will also be very sadly missed by her sisters and brothers: Lucienne (the late Maurice Bourget), Ernest (Florence Brown), Janine (Gilles Grenier), Simone (the late Benoit Houle and Maurice (Carmen Perron); her sister and brothers- in- law: Jeanne D'Arc (the late Roland Bérard), Valére ( Ann-Marie Gagné) as well as nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her brother Fred (the late Juliette Morin). Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, Qc. JOB 3E0 819-876-5213 on Sunday, October 15th where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., also on Monday, October 16 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m.. The funeral service will be held in Ste. Thérèse de l'Enfant church in Stanstead (Beebe) at 11:00 a.m., followed by interment in the Mont Ste. Marie Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, 2630 rue King Ouest, Bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J 2H1 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away suddenly at La Providence Hospital in Magog on Tuesday August 29th 2006, Gordon A. Bronson Sr. at the age of 72. Loving husband of Thérèse Seguin, and dear father of Robert (Lana), Janet (Kevin Stone), Gordie (Tammy), and Louise (Danny Choquette). Loving son of Sylvia and the late Edward Bronson, and dear brother of the late Bobby Bronson, Joan (Ivan Aulis), the late Wallace Bronson (Juliette), the late Lois Bronson, Roger Bronson (Faye), Marilyn (Bertrand Fauteux), Barbara (Allen Marquis) and Diane (the late John Young). Beloved Grampa of Kylee, Kimberley, Ricky, Allen, Robert Shawn, Paige, Hunter, Kolby, Jody, Kevin Jr., Ashley, Angela, Joshua, Christopher, Tamara, Patrick, Scooter and Eric. Gordon also leaves to mourn his great grandchildren Jarod, Alyson, Brooke, Anthonyo, Kaitlyn, Sierra, Brayden, Devin, and Madyson along with many other relatives and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin St., Stanstead, (819) 876-5213 where friends may visit on Thursday August 31st from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM and on Friday from 10 to 11 AM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Friday September 1st at 11:00AM with the Rev. Barbara Wintle officiating. Interment in the Mont Ste-Marie Cemetery. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 rue King Ouest, Bureau 100, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 2H1 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- After a lengthy illness at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Sunday, July 30, 2006, at the age of 79. Beloved husband of the late Eva Parker. Loving brother of Nobel (Edna) of Stanstead, Eddie (Marjorie) of Oshawa, Ontario, and Lillian of Port Hope, Ontario. Donnie will also be very sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A graveside service will be held in the Griffin Cemetery on August 19, 2006. Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213

- At the Wales Home, Richmond, QC., on Tuesday July 25, 2006, Percy Blick in his 94th year, beloved husband of the late Christine Wood formely of Lennoxville, QC. Cherished uncle of David Price (Helga), Heather and great-uncle of Kevin, Nathalie and special friend to Ron Haddon. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a graveside service at the Malvern Cemetery, Sherbrooke (formely Lennoxville), QC., on Saturday July 29, 2006 at 2:00PM with the Rev. Dean Ross officiating. As memorial tributes, donations to the Wales Home Foundation, 506, Rte. 243 N. Richmond, QC. J0B 2H0 will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

- Peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC on Thursday, June 22nd 2006 at the age of 85. Laura Evelyn Booth, beloved wife of the late Jack O'Brien and dear mother of Linda ( late Larry Kerr ), of Bulwer, QC, Bonnie of Quispamsis, N.B. and Helen of Revere, Mass; cherished grandmother of Tim Kerr ( Heather Freer ) of Birchton, Debra Kerr ( John Herring ) of Bulwer and Dianne ( Rich Cambriello ) of Revere, Mass and great-grandmother of Mia Cambriello. In respect of Laura's wishes, there is no visitation. A private family graveside service will be held at a later date in the Bury Cemetery with the Rev. Barbara Willard officiating. As memorial tributes, donations to the Canadian Cancer society ,3330 King St. West, office # 130, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9 or to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, 2630 King W. Office # 100, Sherbrooke, QC J1J 2H1 or the charity of your choice would greatlly be appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St. Bury, Tel( 819 ) 564-1750

- Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home in Richmond on July 6th, 2006 in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Mildred (Olney) and dear father of Robert (Mary) and Brian (Marcia). Rusty also leaves to mourn his grandchildren Melissa, Melanie, Linda, and Oneida, his 6 Great grandhildren, and his sister-in-law June (Bob Foster) along with many nieces and nephews. A celebration of Rusty's life will be held in the Trinity United Church in Danville at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Danville-Asbestos Trinity United Church, Danville, QC, or to the Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243N, Richmond, QC J0B 2H0.

- Suddenly at her home in Waterville, Quebec on Thursday May 11th 2006 at the age of 82, Mary Jane Cormier, beloved wife of Morris Danforth and dear mother of Shirley (Philip), Vye (Late Robert Roy), David, Late Louise, and Marguerite. She was the cherished grandmother of 28. She is also survived by her three sisters. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may call on Sunday May 14th from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 pm followed by the funeral service on Monday May 15th at 11 am, with the Rev. Lynda Harrison officiating. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery, Waterville.

- Passed away at the Hotel-Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, Qc on Sunday, March 19th 2006. Lee Lebaron Clough at the age of 70. Beloved husband of Doris Christie, dear son of the late Roy Clough and the late Muriel Lebaron; cherished father of Penny Clough, Debbie ( Rik Stringfellow ) and Lori ( Richard Bonomo ); Papa Lee to Jeremy Goulet, Griffin Bonomo Clough and Sam Stringfellow. Lee also leaves to mourn, his sister Ruth Pynn, many brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Wednesday, March 22nd 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Thursday, March 23rd from 1 to 2 p.m.followed by the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Deane Moffat officiating. Interment in the Reedsville Cemetery in the spring.

- Died tragically in Edmonton, Alberta. Stefan William Conley at the age of 35; leaving to mourn his father Steve ( Joy ), brother Scott ( Nicole ), niece Brandy, nephews Nathan and Cole, grandmothers: Winnifred Conley and Therese Mockle Kerr; aunts Maureen , Pat , Carole ( Carl ), Nancy ( Dwight ); uncles Mark, Brian, Terry and Kevin; also many cousins. Predeceased by his Mother Frances Kerr, grandfathers Robert Conley, William Kerr, niece Becky and Uncle Michael. There will be a funeral mass in St-Camille Catholic Church, Cookshire, QC on Saturday, March 25th 2006 at 2:00 p.m.

- It is with sadness that the family of Eileen Frances Crawford (nee Jolliffe) of Lennoxville, Quebec announce her peaceful passing at La Maison Aube-Lumiere, Sherbrooke, Quebec on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 in her 87th year. She will be fondly remembered and sadly missed by her son, Donald Crawford (Ruth), Hamilton, Ontario; daughters, Joan McMullen, Toronto, Ontario and Marjorie Menard, Ottawa, Ontario; sister, Helen Kirkpatrick, Durham, Ontario; five grandchildren - Sam, Kim, Stephanie, Darcy, Darrell and three great grandchildren, as well as many other relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her husband, Wesley Crawford; her son, James Crawford; her twin sister, Irene and her brothers, Lloyd and Herbert Jolliffe. Friends and relatives wishing to pay their respects will be greeted by the family Friday, February 10, 2006 from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at Funeral Home. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, February 11, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at Funeral Home with Reverend James Potter officiating. Interment will follow at Malvern Cemetery, Lennoxville, Quebec. Donations to La Maison Aube-Lumiere, 220 Kennedy Street North, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1E 2E7 would be gratefully appreciated by the family.

- Albert passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after a brief illness, in Sherbrooke, Quebec on Saturday, November 4th, 2006 in his eighty-seventh year. He was born July 6th 1920 in St-Ferdinand, Quebec and lived most of his life in Black Lake, Quebec. Loving husband of Gisèle Rémillard. Father of John ( Joanne ), Robert ( Janice ) and Steve ( Nathaly ) and grandfather of Evelyne, Andréanne, Hannah, Samantha and Alexandre. He also leaves behind several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces and friends. He was predeceased by his parents John Edward Carey and Mary Byrne and his siblings Harold, Melvin and Dorothy. Visitation at 12:00pm, followed by the funeral service at 2:30pm, to be held on Saturday, November 11th 2006, at the Funeral Home. Interment in St-Ferdinand , Quebec at a later date. In memory of Albert , the family requests that donations be made to the CHUS Foundation, 580 Bowen St. South , Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8.

- Suddenly in Stanstead on Thursday, October 5, 2006, at the age of 48. Cherished son of Rita LeBlanc and the late Marcel Cloutier. Loving brother of: Paul (the late Hildegard), Guy ( Wendy), Denise (Alfred), and Monique. Gilles will also be very sadly missed by his nieces and nephews: Jamie, Julie, Kyle, Dustin, and Gabrielle as well as his aunt Irene Thomson, other relatives and many friends. There will be visitation in the presence of the ashes at the Funeral Home, on Tuesday, October 10th, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. The service will be held in the funeral home Wednesday, October 11th at 11:00 a.m. with Father Alfred Thibault officiating. As a tribute to his memory, donations to the Frontier Animal Society, C.P. 2505, Stanstead, Qc. JOB 1E0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away accidentally with her cherished horse Jolly, on Monday October 2nd, 2006, Elizabeth Roy (neé Cooper) at the age of 43. Loving wife of Luc Roy and dear mother of Ashley and Jonathan. Elizabeth was the beloved daughter of Lois and the late Stanley Cooper, and sister of James (Heather), Gordon (Marilyn), Elaine and Janet Cooper. Dear daughter-in-law of Majella and Conrad Roy and sister-in-law of Michel (Renée), Denis (Thérèse), Marc (Johanne), Thérèse, Aline (Jean), Diane (Michel), Jean-Pierre (Lilianne), and the late Gabriel (Chantal). Elizabeth also leaves to mourn many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service will be held in the Plymouth Trinity United Church, Sherbrooke, on Friday October 6th, 2006 at 1:00PM with the Rev. Heather MacDougall officiating. Please note; the family will be at the Church to receive condolences between 11:00AM and 1:00PM. Interment in the Crystal Lake Cemetery at a later date. Donations in her memory to the S.P.A. De L’Estrie, 1139 Queen Blvd. Nord, Sherbrooke, QC J1H 5H1 or the Sherbrooke Elementary School Library fund, 242 Ontario St., Sherbrooke, QC J1J 3R1 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, at the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital, Sherbrooke, Qc on Saturday, August 26th 2006 at the age of 54 years. Micheline Caron, beloved wife of Robert Chauvette, loving mother of Marie-Josée ( Serge ), Annie ( Steve ) and Kathleen ( François ) and cherished grandmother of Natasha, Daphne, Magalie and Mathis. Micheline also leaves to mourn her mother Anita Pomerleau ( the late Albert Caron ), her brothers and sisters: Alain ( Cécile ), Odette ( Bob ), Chantal ( Rémy ) and Onil ( Jeanne ), many other relatives and good friends. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Monday, August 28th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. and on Tuesday, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A funeral will be held on Tuesday, August 29th 2006 at 11:00a.m. in Notre Dame de la Merci Church of Stanstead. Interment in Mont St-Marie Cemetery of Stanstead. As memorial tributes, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 3330 King St West, Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1C9, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Conley, Doris At the CHUS Fleurimont Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC, on Wednesday, July 12th 2006. Doris May Cilles in her 97th year, beloved wife of the late Clayton Eldrige Conley, devoted aunt of Anne ( late Bob Stencel ), David Cilles ( Annabelle ), late Eleanor ( late Duncan Gamble ), Bill, Bob and Jim Gamble ( Wendy ), Robert and Catherine Stencel, Gregory Cilles ( Trish ), Karen ( Dave ) ,Kathleen and Michael Cilles, Samantha and Karena Gamble. Doris also leaves to mourn many other relatives and very close friends.Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Sunday, July 16th 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Monday, July 17th from 1 to 2, followed by the funeral service at 2 p.m. with Mr Harry Brown officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 King St. West, Office # 100,Sherbrooke, QC J1J 2H1, would greatly be appreciated by the family. Please print on Friday and Monday, July 14th and 17th 2006.

- Passed away after a 19 year battle with cancer, on Friday, June 9th 2006, at the Foyer Richmond at the age of 61. Margaret will be greatly missed by her husband, Norman and her mother Nellie Davidson ( nee Waterhouse ); her daughters: Tammy and children Alexandre and Katrina; Tracy ( Jean-François Chieco ) and their children Michael and Jamie and Tanya ( Aaron Appelblom ) and their children Justin and Carmen, also many other relatives and friends. A private burial will be held at the Ulverton United Church Cemetery. A special thank you to Dr. Beauregard for his 12 years of care also all the other medical personnel from the CHUS chemotherapy department , CLSC Richmond and the Foyer Richmond for their excellent care. As memorial tributes, donations to the Foyer Richmond or to the CHUS Fleurimont would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Sunday, May 14, 2006, in his 92nd year. Earle will be sadly missed by his sister Lucy Ashman of West Charleston, Vermont, and his brother Rolla (Gladys) of Smiths Falls, Ontario, as well as many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Earle was predeceased by his parents Ola and Maude Davis, also his brothers Moody and Merton. Resting at the Funeral Home, where friends may visit on Thursday, May 18, from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. . The funeral service will be held in the chapel on Friday at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating, followed by interment in the Crystal Lake Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.