Passed away at the C.H.U.S. on January 30, 2012, at the age of 72. Beloved wife of Timothy Crawford and loving mother of:Robert (Ginette), the late Diane (bob), Jeanie (Bert), Terry (Lorraine), Tammy (Richard); precious grandmother of; Nancy, Steve, Vicki, Ashley, Mark, Nathen, Joshua, Johnathon; Jessie will also be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Rachel, Chloe, Kadence and Elijah, along with her brother, sisters, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation in the presence of her ashes on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 where friends may visit from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca. The service will be held in the chapel on Thursday, February 2, at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630 King St. West, Suite 100, Sherbrooke, Qc. J1J2H1 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Wednesday, January 25, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Pauline Gagnon and dear father of Christina (Leon) and his two sons Danny and Alain. Loving grandfather of Michael and Mathieu. Graham will also be sadly missed by his brother Burke (Shirley), many brothers and sisters-in-law, nephews and nieces, and  numerous friends. There will be visitation on Saturday, February 4, 2012, in the presence of his ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff where friends may visit from 12:00  to 2:45 p.m. followed by a celebration of his life. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to Diabetic Quebec, 8550 Boulevard Pie IX, bureau 300, Montreal, Quebec H1Z 4 G2 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Peacefully at the Magog Hospital, surrounded by his family, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the age of 94. Stanley James Whitcomb was the beloved husband of the late Olive Bryan and loving father of Sandra ( late John Kimpton ), Catherine ( late Michel Lefebvre ) , Nancy, Amy and the late Edward James and was also the cherished grandfather of John K. Kimpton ( Sylvie Tremblay ), Cindy Whitcomb ( Steven Laroche ), Raymond Lefebvre and Jamie Whitcomb and the great grandfather of John Alex, Julia, Justin and Samantha. Stanley is survived by his brother Robert ( Olive ), and his many nieces , nephews and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough St. Ayer's Cliff, QC on Thursday, January 26, 2012 from 7 to 9 pm and on Friday, January 27th from 1 to 1:45. A funeral service will held in the St. James Anglican Church at 2 pm with the Rev. Barbara Wintle officiating. Interment in the St. James Cemetery, Hatley, QC. As Memorial tributes, donations may be made to the Light Horse Commity, either the Cookshire or Ayer's Cliff Fair, C/O Shanna Loach, 1750 McVety Rd., Waterville, QC, J0B 3H0 would be appreciated by the family.

Passed away at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, Sherbrooke, on Monday, January 23, 2012 at the age of 62. Beloved wife of Richard Pearson and dear mother of Derek ( Claudia ) and Jodie ( Scimo ) and dear Nanna to her precious grandsons Matthew and Shawn Pearson. She leaves to mourn her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Phyllis ( the late Gerald Bushey ), Bernard ( Janet ), Daniel and Louise ( Roch ). Joanne also leaves many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at the Maison des Cantons Funeral Home, 951 Du Haut-Bois Street South, Sherbrooke ( Rock-Forest ), on Saturday, January 28, 2012 from 10 to 11 am followed by the funeral service at 11 am in the funeral home. Father Pierre Doyon officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Palliative Care, Unite 6 D, CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, 580 Bowen Sud, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8 would be appreciated by the family.

PALMER, Ellean “Johnnie”, nee Johnson (RN)

It is with saddened hearts that the Palmer family announces the peaceful passing of our mother, Ellean “Johnnie” Palmer, on January 18, 2012 at the age of 94 at the Wales Home.  A loving wife of the late Frederick Palmer and dear mother of Richard “Dick” (Louise Hoy) and Peter (Mary Ellen Moulton), she was predeceased by her parents Ada Taylor Vancour and Braman Johnson, and her brothers, Harold, Albert, George and Leonard Johnson.  She will be dearly missed by her grandchildren Karla (Mike McGrath), Jason (Sandra Law), Marlyn (Glen), and Stephanie (Doug) and her great grandchildren, Kira, Kalen and Poppy McGrath, Henry Palmer, Holly and Amber.  Over a long and beautiful life, Johnnie was a devoted wife, Mom, “Nanny” and a great friend to many. Thanks to the staff of the Wales Home for their exceptional care. A memorial service will be held in the spring and details will be available at Cass Funeral Homes, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville),QC.  As an expression of sympathy, donations to the Wales Home Foundation in memory of Johnnie would be appreciated. Information and online condolences at www.casshomes.ca.