Small Town News for 2004
from the Gaspé Area

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We would like to wish a happy belated birthday to Mrs. Eleanor Fournier McKoy who celebrated her 85^th birthday on November 5^th.  Also to Janice Syvret, Pearl Palmer and Glenn Miller who celebrated on November 2^nd.  

Tony & Marilyn Coull Maloney came from Edmonton recently, to visit Tony’s sister, Wanda, husband Dale Miller and daughter Dawn, Heather and Dean Patterson and Marilyn’s family, Edgar and Phyllis Coull, Gilbert and Elaine Coull and sister, Carol.

Dean Maloney and wife, Robin and their two children from Edmonton are in Gaspe visiting with Dean’s sisters Wanda and Heather and their husbands, Dale Miller and Dean Patterson. We hope they have a nice visit and enjoy the beautiful Gaspe.  

Happy Birthday wishes going out to Dawn Miller of Sunny Bank who will be 28 on November 27^th   Also celebrating their birthdays on the 27^th are Marguerite Palmer and Frankie Patterson of Wakeham. 

Happy Birthday to Charlene Eden of Gaspe who celebrates her birthday on November 17^th.  Also to Linda Patterson of Regina, Saskatchewan who will be celebrating her birthday on November 19^th. Birthday wishes also go out to David Boyle of  Port Colborne whose birthday is on November 20^th.  

We were saddened to hear the news of Albert Simoneau of Douglastown who recently passed away on October 20^th in Laval , Quebec undergoing heart surgery. He leaves to mourn his wife, Carmel and three children, Kevin, Melvin and Sonia and families. We extend our condolences. 

Mr. Joseph Howell of Sandy Beach, passed away on November 9^th. His funeral service took place in Douglastown on November 11^th. Condolences go out to his family, Terry who lives in Sherbrooke, Quebec, Helen of Wakeham , Cathy of Gaspe and Sharon who lives in British Columbia. 

Deepest sympathy goes out to Adair Mullin and her family. Her husband, Teddy Suddard, originally of Sandy Beach  passed away on November 10^th.  

We would like to wish a speedy recovery to Mr. Harris Eden and Mr. Joe Paterson of Wakeham who are in the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspe. Mr. Patterson’s son, Charles from Burlington, Ontario and son Shawn are home to spend some time with him.  

The Christmas church sales are in full swing. Sandy Beach ACW sale was held in Sandy Beach church hall on October 30^th.  Wakeham ACW held theirs at St.Paul’s Church, Gaspe on November 06. Both sales were a tremendous success.  Upcoming sales are: Haldimand ACW to be held on November 13^th , York ACW to be held on November 20^th  13^th, Peninsula ACW on November 27^th and Friends of St.Paul’s on December 4^th. Congratulations to all the hard working members who make these sales such a success. 

Congratulations to Brent Rooney and Jodie Latour of St. Eustache on the birth of a baby daughter, Kylie Marie, born on November 8^th, weighing 8 lbs 9 oz. The proud grandparents are Earle and Sheila Rooney of Wakeham.

Belated happy 65^th Birthday wishes go out to Elaine and Albert Patterson who celebrated on August 4^th and October 3^rd  and to Marketha Letemplier who celebrated her 50^th birthday on October 5^th. 

Wanda Miller is back in her home in Gaspe after spending a lengthy time in the deMaisoneuve Rosemont Hospital in Montreal. Her brother Dallas and wife Liz and brother Pat and Margaret from Edmonton came to welcome their sister back home. We want to wish Wanda and her family all our best.

While Pat was in Gaspe he reunited, after 28 years, with his best man and old friend, Bazil and his wife Kay Ste Croix who was a bridesmaid at Pat and Margaret’s wedding.  They live in  St. Catherines, Ontario .They came to Gaspe to visit his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Jerome Rooney of Douglastown and her mother Mrs. Ste. Croix who lives in Barachois.

Congratulations to Fred and Marilyn Sams on their 30^th wedding Anniversary on October 14^th.  They went to Ottawa to visit their son Jason and wife Melissa and grandson, Andrew. While in Ottawa they visited Marilyn’s sister Gwen McCallum and her daughter, Nancy, husband Doug and boys.  

The family of Mrs. Hildred Eden Patterson celebrated an early 95^th birthday on Saturday, October 23^rd at the home of her son Dean and wife Heather. Her two daughters came for this happy occasion – Eileen from Cambridge and Debby from Ottawa. Her niece, Joyce Patterson from Montreal was also home for her party. Mrs. Patterson’s birthday is on December 11^th. 

Patrick and Clothilda Smith and daughter, Nina, went to Ottawa for Thanksgiving and visited their niece Kelly Williams and other relatives. 

Joanie Grant and  Roger Langlais are proud parents of a beautiful baby boy, Brandon James, who was born on October  17^th.    Proud grandparents are Neil and Stella Grant of York. James (Jamie) Grant, brother of Joanie, is home visiting his parents and friends. He lives in Fort St. John and has been home for a couple of weeks. Nancy Grant, daughter of Neil and the late Lois Grant of York came home to Gaspe to visit with her father and wife, Stella Grant and family and friends. Nancy lives in British Columbia and has written and published a book on diabetes and has been invited to give an exposition in Montreal on her book. Her family in Gaspe are proud of her accomplishments. 

Moose hunting is all over with for this year. More moose were reported in the Gaspe this year than last. Congratulations to all the lucky hunters. 

Congratulations to Billy and Lorraine Sams who were recently married. They went to Niagara Falls for their honeymoon. We hope you have many more years together. 

Happy belated birthday wishes go out to Graham McDonald of Gaspe who celebrated his 86^th on October 28^th. He received many good wishes and phone calls as far away as Victoria, B.C.  

Congratulations to Christopher Miller and his wife, Samantha Sculley of Toronto on the birth of their first child, a bouncing  baby boy, Charlie, who was born on October 13^th . Chris is the son of Blair and Faye Miller formerly of Gaspe. Charlie is a great grandson for Mrs. Ruby Miller of Sandy Beach and Mrs. Hazel Patterson of York. 

We would like to wish Mr. Joe Patterson of Wakeham a very happy 98^th birthday on November 16^th.  

Dale Dumaresq and his friend, Guylaine, came home from Sherbrooke on Labour Day weekend to help celebrate his mother, Vernice Dumaresq’s 59^th birthday. Belated happy birthday wishes, Vernice.  

Our sympathies go out to the family of Emiliene Lapierre Sylvestre of Gaspe who passed away at the Hotel Dieu on October 20^th.  

Happy birthday wishes go out to Albert Patterson, who will be 65 years young on Oct. 3. Also to Marketha Letemplier whose birthday is on Oct. 5.

October is here and the fantastic weather is still like summer. We still have a number of  people in town enjoying Gaspe with all its beauty. Billy Boyle has spent most of his summer in the old homestead in Wakeham and will return to Mississauga sometime this month. Pauline and Erskine Patterson are still in the summer home in Sunny Bank. They will be returning to London, Ontario in the near future. 

Caroline Mullin, daughter of Lewis and Christine Beebe Mullin and Kerrilee Drohan daughter of Pat and Colleen Drohan are attending Bishops University. Crystal Miller, daughter of Dale and Wanda Miller is attending the University of Ottawa this year. We wish them a. successful year. 

Congratulations go out to Michelle Frenette, daughter of Judy McWhirter and Yvan Frenette of Wakeham and Martin Boulay who were married on August 21^st. Both the marriage and reception were held in St. Maurice.  

Mrs. Greta Fournier will be 89 years old on the 26^th of October. We hope she has a very Happy Birthday and a healthy year. She recently had a lovely visit with her daughter-in-law, Lynne Fournier from Montreal. 

Mrs. Ada Miller, who is residing in the Sanitorium Ross, celebrated her 95^th birthday on September 21^st. It is nice to see her looking so young. Her son, Denzil and his wife, Lise from Quebec City came to Gaspe to visit her and family. 

Happy belated 60^th going out to Frances Miller McVeigh. She is the daughter of the late Elvin Miller and Iris Patterson, and sister to Dennis Miller of Sunny Bank. Frances and and her husband, Michael and son, Christopher live in Bathurst while their daughter, Lisa lives in Montreal. Our best wishes to you, Frances, from your Gaspe friends. 

Very special birthday wishes go out to Mrs. Emilien Lapierre Sylvestre of Gaspe who will celebrate her 80^th on October 8^th. We wish her a happy and healthy year.  

Belated 60^th anniversary wishes go out to George and Neva Paul of Haldimand who celebrated with their family during the first week of August by holding a family reunion at Camp Fort Haldimand. Their children, Merina, Liz, Geraldine, Gary ,Bobby and families came home for this joyous occasion. 

We wish a speedy recovery to Vera Simon of Sandy Beach who is in Chandler undergoing hip surgery. Hope you are soon up and around. 

Our sympathies go out to the families of Loretta Patterson Alexander who passed away on September 22^nd in Montreal. She was the wife of the late Robert (Bob) Alexander of Sandy Beach, and has three children, Roger, David and Bridget She was a sister to Howard, Wayne, Joyce, and Beverly.

Berton and Dolores Miller of Wakeham have recently returned home after motoring to Lethbridge, Alberta to visit their daughter, Vicky, husband Wayne Roberts and children Patti and David. On their way home they stopped in Ottawa to visit their son, Danny, wife, Cathy and son, Jordan. They had a wonderful holiday. 

Marguerite and Dennis Palmer, also of Wakeham also had a wonderful holiday by flying west to visit their son, Tony, wife Agnes and boys Jonathan and Brian in Calgary. While in the area they visited Stettler and spent time with Scott, Maggie and Maria Miller and Michael and Jacinta Donovan. They had a lovely visit and holiday. 

Kevin and Maria Gillis from Edmonton, Alberta are home visiting with his parents, Carl and Ella Gillis of Wakeham. Also their son, Gene, and wife Doreen Gillis have returned home to Montreal after spending their summer in Wakeham. Looking forward to seeing you back next year. 

Fred Sams of Gaspe,  at the age of 87, participated in the Terry Fox Run again this year and raised $2400 for this worthy cause. Way to go Mr. Sams! The walk was organized once again by Darlene Adams Williams for the 23^rd year. 

Wilson Patterson of L’Anse Aux Cousins recently returned from a great visit with his daughter, Natalie and son, Lowell and his family in Ontario. 

Debbie Patterson of Sunny Bank recently flew to British Columbia to visit her sister and family. She had a great vacation. 

Welcome home to Trent Langlois and Lisa Jean from Burlington, who have recently moved home to Sunny Bank It is always nice to see young couples moving back to Gaspe. Good luck in your new environment. 

Hartley Stewart recently underwent knee surgery on September 23^rd. We wish him a speedy recovery.

Our summer visitors are dwindling but we do have a few that are still with us enjoying this wonderful September weather.  

Beth Patterson is home again to spend a month with her father, Mr. Joe Patterson and sister Kay and husband Eric Coffin of Wakeham.  

Corey Bechervaise, and friend, Margaret and her two children are home visiting Corey’s mother and father, Ross and Ivy Bechervaise of Wakeham.  

Nona and Bill Burness of  Trenton are visiting with Nona’s sister, Betty Stanley of L’Anse Aux Cousins for a month or so.  

We would to extend best wishes to Wanda Miller, who is in the de Maisoneuve Rosemont Hospital in Montreal recuperating from a hip replacement this past week. She has been undergoing testing for the past six weeks. Your friends in Gaspe are thinking of you. 

Scott Miller, Maggie Annett and daughter Maria have moved to Stettler, Alberta.

We will all miss them, but wish them well in their new adventure. Scott was the former owner of Wakeham Service Station which has now been taken over by Mr. Raynald Bernier. Maggie was employed by TD Canada Trust and has been transferred to a branch in Stettler. 

Our condolences go out to the family of Mr. Henri Morin of Gaspe who passed away in early September. Funeral services took place at the Cathedral in Gaspe on September 11^th.   We also extend deepest sympathy to the family of Tony O’Brien who passed away in Quebec City in early September   Funeral services were held in Cap-Aux-Os on September 10^th   Tony’s aunt, Edie Coffin and her daughter, Bonnie Scarboro of Nackawic, New Brunswick, came to attend the funeral.   

Wayne and Elaine Adams have returned from a visit with their daughter, Tasha, in Victoria, B.C. Tasha is with the RCMP. They also visited their other daughter, Donalyn in Chateguay.

Heather and Dean took their grandchildren, Chelsea and Christian back home to Montreal. They spent the summer with their grandparents in Sunny Bank. Stefanie and Marco have moved into their new home. Congratulations and Best Wishes in your new home, Stefanie and Marco.

Happy 50^th Anniversary goes out to Wesley Boyle and Arlene Patterson who live in Pointe Claire. A party was held in Pointe Claire on the 28^th of August.. Their children, Vickie and family from Edmonton, Alberta, Randy, wife and family from Barrie and Ivy and family from Pointe Claire helped to celebrate this happy occasion.  Debbie and Andy Patterson and Marjorie and Earle Coffin from Gaspe attended along with many other family and friends.

We wish Danny Jones from Cape Cod good wishes while he is undergoing treatment.   

Arthur Boyle from London, has been home visiting with his niece, Linda Annett and her husband, Wayne Miller and other family members. Also Linda’s sister, Emily and husband, Jacinto Diaz from Florida are home for a couple of months.

Mrs. Ellen Clark is celebrating her 92^nd  Birthday on September 18. Happy 92 years young, Mrs. Clark.  Her sister, Una Mullin celebrated her 96^th on August 31^st as well as her brother, Mr. Joe Patterson of Sandy Beach who was 94. He has been visiting his daughter, Martha and family in Ottawa and attended his sister-in-law’s funeral in Portland, Maine.

Coreen and Lon Mullin of  Unionville, Ontario are home visiting their parents, Mrs. Ralph Patterson and Mr & Mrs. Harris Mullin and families of Wakeham.  Mrs.Greta Mullin has been in the hospital this past week. We hope she is feeling much better.

Mrs. Dulcie Stewart , formerly of York, is home visiting with her daughter, Pam and husband Keith Spicer of Oakville. She is a remarkable lady of 100 who is still able to fly home to Gaspe and visit her friends and family for two weeks. Her sister, Alma Alexander of Sandy Beach and son Timmy and his wife are home staying at Fort Haldimand for a three week vacation. Nice to see you back in town.

The wedding of Kim Patterson, daughter of Greg & Mariette, and Matt Wainwright took place at Christ Church in Belleville, Ont, on August 7, 2004, Rev David Wainwright, grandfather of the groom officiating. One of the bridesmaids was Maureen Palmer, cousin of the bride. Reception was held at the Greek Hall, Belleville. The theme of the wedding was medieval and four jesters livened up the party considerably. A most delicious dinner was served to 130 guests who came from far and near ( Kapuskasing, St. Catherines, Burlington, Yellowknife, Gaspe, Colorado and England). The next day the newlyweds opened gifts at the home of Matt's grandparents in Havelock, Ont.

Susie & Scott Palmer spent 3 weeks in Gaspe at their summer house. While there they motored to P.E.I. to attend the wedding of Erin Miller, daughter Of Edgar & Marion Miller. While in P.E.I. they were guests of Stewart & Debbie Miller of Crapaud and enjoyed their visit immensely...

Don Miller of Edmonton, Alberta and his uncle, Edgar Miller of Crapaud P.E.I. motored to Gaspe where they spent a few days with Susie & Scott. Don who had not visited there for some years was most impressed with the friendly people and beautiful scenery and hopes to return soon.

On August 8th, the Dorion family surprised Greg & Mariette with gifts & cake to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary (July 21 1979).Mariette's mother, Christine sisters Claudette, Rosemarie, Therese and Carol, brothers Claude & Michel and various other family members were in Havelock at Greg's & Mariette's new house for the party.

Francis & Elaine Miller motored to Gaspe after attending the wedding of Kim & Matt in Belleville.
While in Gaspe they traveled on to P.E.I. for the wedding of their niece, Erin Miller.

Sybil Palmer has returned home to Ajax after a visit to the Gaspe coast to see sisters & brothers. She also spent some time in Gaspe with Scott & Susie Palmer.

Gary & Lois Laminger motored to Havelock to visit Greg & Mariette. Also guest of Greg & Mariette, for the week end was Theresa & Michel Dorion & Ruth Armstrong.

Fred, Judy, Derek & Kelly Patterson of St. Thomas, Ont., spent a week in Dartmouth N.S. visiting Judy's family. They then motored to Gaspe, where they spent a week at their summer house in Wakeham. Ruth Armstrong, Helen Patterson & Lois Laminger spent 2 weeks in Gaspe, guests of Fred's family.

Charles & Jackie Patterson, daughter Lisa & granddaughter Taylor spent a week in Gaspe at Fort
Ramsey Motel. While there they spent time with Charles' father, Joseph and other family members. They also did the "tourist" bit and enjoyed the beauty of Gaspe.

Mitchell & Della Coffin with children Richard, David and Cindy spent some time with Mitchell's parents, Eric & Kay Coffin and his grandfather, Joe in Wakeham. Della spent a day in Chandler seeing family & friends.

Finally back with some more news, after a busy couple of weeks.

Carmel and Albert Simoneau had a wonderful visit with their grandsons, Eric and Graham, and daughter, Sonia, from Ottawa, who spent a month visiting Gaspe and Perce. Here husband, Tim, brought his parents from Burlington for their first visit touring the Gaspe. The Simoneaus had a lovely time at a cottage near Escuminac, owned by Daryl and Lorraine Gray (Sonia’s former elementary school teachers in Murdochville.

Derek Patterson and his girfriend, Sarah Havard, from St. Caharines, Ontario were home visiting his mother, Sally Patterson and friends. This was Sarah’s first trip to Gaspe. Darlene(Patterson) and Raynald Sinnett, from St. Catharines were also home visiting family and friends.

Vina Patterson Trowsdale of Edmonton, Alberta and her sister, Amelia Clark Pelletier of London, Ontario were once again visiting relatives and friends in Gaspe. They had another wonderful holiday.

Marilyn Kennedy, formerly of Douglastown, here mother, Geraldine from Burnaby B.C. came to Gaspe to visit relatives and friends. Adele Kennedy and Lorne Packwood have purchased the family home in Douglastown and are doing renovations.

Daryl Patterson and his wife, Brandie Jones and daughter, Madison came from Oshawa to visit their families for their holidays. While Daryl was in Gaspe , his sister, Heather and husband Lowell Patterson of Sunny Bank hosted a family reunion for the Viberts. Brandie’s sister Vicki Jones and her husband Mark and two boys were home from Montreal visiting her mother, Carol Jones and family.

Gerry and Donna Phillips and all their family went to Prince Edward Island to spend a week of their summer vacation. They had a great time.

Brooke and Ashley Nikolov , daughters of Lorelei and Boris from New Market, Ontario are spending the summer with their grandparents, Larry and Lorna Miller. Lorna’s mother, Mrs. Ellen Clark is also at home in Wakeham . She hopes to spend the fall with Lorna and Larry. It’s nice to see her back in Gaspe. Her son, Leigh and daughters Kay and Marilyn and husband, Don Whaley were also home for a visit. Wendy Patterson, daughter of Dermot and Sadie also accompanied them.

Sandy Patterson and Richie Mullin and family of Ottawa were visiting family and friends in Gaspe in early July. Sandy Baird and wife, Louise Thibeault and boys Philip and Malcolm were home visiting their families and friends in Wakeham and Douglastown. Sandy is the son of Lorna and David Baird.

Faye and Edith Coffin and friend, Lynne Gaudreault from Montreal visited their mother, Berna Coffin of York for two weeks. While they were home they helped celebrate St. Andrew’s 75^th Anniversary by joining in the choir. We had several baptisms in St. Andrew’s Church, York during this celebration. Kevin Jones and Gina Miller had their two children, Mason and Erin Elizabeth baptized on this day and also Paula Jean and Jamie Donovan had their son, Caleb Dale baptized. Congratulations to the young couples.

Jaime Assels, daughter of Earl and Krista Assels of Sunny Bank came home for this special occasion.

Linda and Archie Patterson are home in Wakeham  for the summer months. They will be spending the winter in Regina where their daughter, Tammy, husband Todd and their two sons, Tanner and Ty live.

Pauline and Erskine Patterson of London, Ontario are home in their cottage in Sunny Bank for a couple of months.

Faye and Blair Miller of Guelph, Ontario are home for two weeks visiting their mothers, Ruby Miller of Sandy Beach and Hazel Patterson Boyle of York and families.

Reggie McDonald was home from Kenora visiting his parents Bridget and Graham McDonald of Gaspe for his vacation.

Congratulations go out to Sylvia Davis and Elmer Coffin on their recent marriage.  They have been visiting in Gaspe for the summer months.

Jill Syvret and her friend, Mike from New York were home to visit her parents, Brad and Janice Syvret from Sandy Beach. Brad’s father, Ovelan, was also home for a visit at this time.

Chelsea and Christian Solari, daughter and son of Stefanie and Marco Solari of Montreal were home visiting with their grandparents, Dean and Heather Patterson of Sunny Bank for a few weeks. They are always welcomed visitors at their grandparent’s home.

Dale Patterson and his wife, Melissa and their two children were home visiting his parents, Andy and Debbie Patterson, also his grandmother, Bessie Patterson and many relatives of Sunny Bank.

Belated Happy Birthday wishes go out to Mrs.Frances Kilbride of Gaspe who celebrated her 80^th birthday on the 24^th of July. They also had a wonderful family reunion at this time.

Our condolences go out to the family of Nicole Fournier, wife of Johnny Fournier of Moncton who passed away on July 14^th. The burial of ashes was in St. Andrews, York on Saturday, August 14^th. Nicole and Johnny have two daughters, Anne and Kim. Johnny is the son of Greta Fournier of Sunny Bank.

Our condolences also to the family of Elaine Coffin Jones, wife of Ev Jones who passed away on July 20^th at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspe. Funeral services were held at St. Paul’s’ Church, Gaspe, and burial at St. Andrew’s Cemetery, York.  Ev and Elaine have three children- Karen, Kevin and Bobby.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the family of Mrs. Evelyn Mullin, wife of the late Warren Mullin, of Wakeham. Funeral services were held on Friday, August 20^th in St. James Church, Wakeham.

Our sympathy also goes out to the family of Willy Methot of Haldimand, husband of Myrna Suddard, who passed away suddenly on August 16^th at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspe. They have two sons, Jason and Joey.

 Our condolences also to the family of Joanne, wife of Harris Miller who passed away on Aug. 19^th at the Hotel Dieu Hospital in Gaspe.

We have had a lot of welcomed visitors to the Gaspe this summer. We have mentioned a few but there are many more. We hope their holiday was great.
 

Happy New Year.
Many Gaspesian’s went to visit relatives and friends in other parts of Canada &US.
Just to name a few:

Everett & Lorna Clark Montreal.
Rickey & Paula Shannon Oakville.
Glenn & Barbara Patterson Toronto & Ottawa.
Bruce Jones & Lena Dufresne & daughter Katherine Florida.
Fred & Mally Sams Ottawa.
Gerry & Donna Phillips Montreal, Ottawa, Pembroke.
Boyd & Renee Jones Ottawa.
Mrs. Eva Miller Billy & Kerry Toronto.
Andy & Debbie Patterson visited Dale, Melissa and grandchildren in Vermont
Mr Keith Patterson Toronto.
Lonny & Daphne Patterson St Catherine's.
Junior & Gladys Mullen Ontario.
Peter & Marjorie Fournier Ottawa.
Hilda Dimock Montreal.
Mr & Mrs. Erskine Legros Montreal.

And here's a few more I recently found out about;

Congratulations is going out to Richie & Sandy Mullen on the birth of their third child, Riley was born Dec 7^th in Ottawa.

Our deepest Sympathy to the family of the late Mrs.. Evelyn Annett Patterson who passed away on Jan 1^st 2004 at C. H. of Gaspe Pavillon MGR Ross, at the age of 96 years. Funeral was held at St-James church Wakeham, Burial at St-Andrew’s cemetery ,York. Her Granddaughter Marsha sang a beautiful solo, and Grandson Mitchell spoke of her great wisdom.

We were also saddened at the sudden death of Morris Clark, Who passed away at the age of 62 years, on Jan2nd 2004.Funeral prayer’s was held at the funeral home.