Peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont, passed away Mrs Irene Girard, wife of the late Lionel Surprenant. She leaves to mourn her children Sylvia ( Roger Lachance ), Roger ( Ginette Martin ) Lorraine ( Marcel Lamarche ) , Paul, Gerald ( Madeleine Cronin ), Georges ( Michelle Dubois ) , her two sisters Gertrude and Florence , her sister-in-law Rita , her many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces. There will be visitation at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 / http://www.casshomes.ca on Saturday, May 15, 2010, where family and friends may visit from 9 to 11am followed by the funeral service in the funeral home at 11 am. Interment in the Mont-Saint-Marie Cemetery.As memorial tributes, donations to the Magog Providence Hospital Foundation, 50 St-Patrice Est, Magog, QC J1X 3X3 will be gratefully acknowleged by the family.

Passed away after a lengthy illness at the CSSS Memphremagog on Tuesday, April 20, 2010, at the age of seventy-seven years. Beloved husband of Shirley Ivins and dear father of :Robert (Stephanie), Steven (Jane) of South Wales, and Lisa of Vancouver; Loving grandfather of : Joey, Steven, Tyler, Xandu, and Kianrhys. There will be visitation at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/wwwcasshomes.ca on Saturday, April 24, 2010, where friends may visit from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m, followed by a service in the funeral home with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Lung Association, 855, Sainte-Catherine Street East, suite 222, Montreal , Qc. H2L 4N4 or the Diabetic Association, 5547-555 Murray St. , Sherbrooke, Qc. J1G 2K8, would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Peacefully at Aube-Lumiere on Monday April 12, 2010
Following a courageous battle with cancer at the age
Of 82 years. Carolina Gozeling DeBoer, daughter of
Jacobus Gozeling & Catharina Dijkman, beloved wife
Of the late John DeBoer.
Loving mother of Marion (Phillip Bowen), Andre
(Judy Wellman), Carol (Michael Stoddard), Cathy
(Alex Perry-Gore), Joanne (Lee Dezan).
Cherished grandmother of Jennifer Bowen (Tim Dezan),
Christina Bowen (Daniel Filion), Kimberly Bowen (Ian
Castle), Andrew Bowen.
Mark DeBoer (Isabelle Lemontzis), John DeBoer
(Caroline Morin),
Dan Stoddard(Mandi Mitchell)
Luke Perry-Gore (Madeleine), Renee Perry-Gore (Adrian)
David Brus (Manon Patry), Richard (Lilly-Beth)
Cherished Great Grandmother of Austin, Sandra, William,
Daphnee, Izaak, Marissa, Mackenzie, Kailah, Mitchell,
Meagan, Kayte & Kevin Christopher. Visitation will take place at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough Street, Ayer's Cliff, QC 819-564-1750 http://www.casshomes.ca on Wednesday April 14 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place at the St-Barthélemy Church, Clough Street, Ayer's Cliff on Thursday April 15 at 11 am. Donations to the Maison Aube-Lumière, 220 Kennedy N., Sherbrooke, QC, J1E 2E7 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

(1964-2010)

Our son, brother, father and friend tragically left us on April 8, 2010. He leaves to mourn his three children, Ashley, William and Maggie-Rose and the mother of his children France Rousseau. His loving companion Régine Coté. David was the son of Gordon Garfat and Donna Embury. Predeceased by his grandparents Bill and Dainy Embury and John and Freda Garfat. Brother to Jennifer (Michel Duquette), Donald (Mary Wright) and Tim (Teresa Jacklin). Dave leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, (Lennoxville) 819-564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca where friends may call on Thursday, April 15, 2010 from 7 to 9 pm and on Friday, April 16, 2010 from 9 to 11 am at the St. George's Anglican Church, 84 Queen St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville) followed by the funeral service at 11 am. A reception will be held in the church hall after the service and the interment will be held at the Elmwood Cemetery in the afternoon at 2:30 pm. Donations can be made to a charity of your choice or to Jennifer Garfat in trust for David's children.

Passed away peacefully at CSSS-Memphrémagog on April 3, 2010 at the age of 97. Dear mother of Barbara Hospes (Guntram), grandmother of Scott Hospes (Joanne), great-grandmother of Katrina and Courtney Hospes and dear sister of Evelyn Hevey (late Ernest) and Pauline Waite (Norman). She was predeceased by sisters and brothers: Henry (Sonny, aged 3), Alice O'Connor (late James), Ruby Batchelor (late James), Violet Boisvert, Darold (Marcelle) and John (Jacqueline). Nellie will also be sadly missed by her many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Honoring her wishes there will be no visitation. The funeral service will be held on April 12, 2010 at 2pm at Christ Church, Stanstead with Rev. Robert Castle officiating. Coffee will be served in the Parish Hall after the service. In lieu of flowers, donations to Christ Church, 550 Dufferin St., Stanstead, QC, J0B 3E0 would be appreciated by the family or a charity of your choice. Arrangements entrusted to Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, QC, 819-876-5213 / http://www.casshomes.ca.

Passed away suddenly at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Tuesday, , February 16, 2010, at the age of 91 years. Beloved wife of the late Irénée and cherished mother of : Gilles (Annette Isabelle), France (Roger Isabelle), Ghislaine (Nelson Bernier), Daniel (Caroline Meunier); dear grandmother of: Lyne, Luc (Pamela) François (Mélanie), Mathieu (Julie), Sébastien (Cathy), Marilyne (Jean-Nicolas), Sylvain (Karine), Simon (Vanessa), Fréderique, and Emmanuelle. Émère will also be sadly missed by her 13 great-grandchildren along with her brothers, sisters, brothers and sisters-in-law, and many other relatives. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home. 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/http://www.casshomes.ca on Wednesday February 24, 2010 where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9;00 p.m. and on Thursday, February 25 from 9;00 a.m. until departure for Ste.-Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus Church in Beebe at 10:10 a,m., where the funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m.. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Heart Foundation, 2630 King West, bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J 2H1 or the Alzheimer Society , 375 Argyle, Edifice Norton, Local 0725, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J 3H5 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Passed away at the CHUS Fleurimont, following a brief illness, on Saturday January 2nd, 2010, Mr. Peter Goorts at the age of 86. Loving husband of 57 years to Anna Verbeek, and dear father of Peter (Cindy), the late John, Henry (Lisa), and Joanne (Brian Taber). Dear opa to Jeremy (Maryse), Jason, Sarah (Corey), Chris, Marisa, Andrew and Brandon. Peter also leaves to mourn his 4 great grandchildren, his brothers, sisters, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law in Canada and Holland, along with many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S., Richmond, 819-826-2502 / http://www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Monday January 4th from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 PM and on Tuesday from 1 to 1:45 PM. A funeral Mass will be held in St-Bibiane Catholic Church on Tuesday January 5th at 2:00 PM. Interment in the parish cemetery. Donations to the Foundation CHUS would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Thursday, October 8, 2009, at the age of 72. Cherished husband of Lisette Gagnon and loving father of: Benoit (Nathalie Grenier), René, France (Jean Claude Boutin) and Sylvain; Dear grandfather of: Kristina, Samuel, and Gabrielle Viens; Dear brother of: the late Jean Paul (Iréne Isabelle), Ronald (Bernadette Duquette), Aliette (Réal Vanasse) , Juliette (the late Wallace Bronson), Armel (Ruby Mosher), the late Clement (Danielle Poulin) and Huguette (Ole Wanowski); Raoul will also be sadly missed by his mother-in-law Laurette Provençal (the late Fernand Gagnon), along with his brothers and sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff,Qc. 819-876-5213/http://www.casshomes.ca on Friday, October 16, 2009 where friends may visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and also on Saturday, October 17, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:50 p.m. . the funeral service will be held in St. Barthelemy Church at 2:00 p.m., followed by interment in St. Barthelemy Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Fondation Québécoise du Cancer, 3001 12e Ave. Nord, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1H 5N4 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Passed away peacefully at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog, on Monday, June 22, 2009 , at the age of 80. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Piercy and previous wife of Theodore Peters. Cherished mother of: the late Ellen, William, (Karen), Charity (Serge), Cynthia (Yvon),Rose (Daniel), Lori Ann ( Stephan) and John. Doris will also be sadly missed by her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, as well as her sister Ellen (Amy), brother Philip (Cindy), nieces, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation at Christ Church in Stanstead on Saturday, June 27, 2009 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by the service at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating.The family would like to thank the staff at Place Sanborn and the Magog Hospital for their special care and thoughtfulness in their mother’s time of need. In lieu of flowers, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, Qc. 819-876-5213/http://www.casshomes.ca

Massé Labelle, Eva : (née Goyette)

Passed away peacefully in the presence of her loving daughter and son-in-law at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog, on Wednesday, June 17, 2009 , in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred Massé and the late Rolland Labelle. Cherished mother of: Rolland, Émeril ( Raymonde), Laurent and Lise ( Paul Goudreau). Cherished grandmother of the late Suzanne and the late Daniel Massé, Pierre Massé . Michel, Natalie, Hélène, Martin, Sebastien, Stephane, Éric, and Gilles. Eva will also be sadly missed by many great-grandchildren, her sister-in-law Carolyn Goyette of Vancouver, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation in the presence of her ashes at the Cass funeral Home 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 /http://www.casshomes.ca on Friday, June 19, 2009, from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m., followed by the service in the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Woodside Cemetery. A special thanks to her niece Leona (Lee) Aulis for the tender and compassionate care and love given to Eva in the absence of her daughter Lise. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to: La Sclérose en Plaques, Branch 2000, 4909 Magloire Bur#1, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1N 1M3 would be extremely appreciated by the family.