At the CHUS Fleurimont on Friday, July 16, 2010, at the age of 98 years, following a short illness. Gleason Foster Painter beloved husband of Marjorie Bennett and of the late Thelma McKee and dear father of Betty (Burton McConnell) and the late Brenda and was predeceased by his brother Lindsey. Grandfather to Chris and Mitch Mogensen and Stephen Ferguson. Step father to Bruce, David and Dorothy Bennett. Adopted grandfather to their children. Special uncle to several nieces and nephews, especially Ardie Davidson (Donnie). Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke, (Lennoxville) 819-564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca where friends may call on Tuesday, July 20, 2010 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. And on Wednesday, July 21, 2010 at the Island Brook United Church from 1:30 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Martyn Sadler officiating. Interment in the Eaton Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Island Brook Cemetery Ass. c/o Neil Burns, 1382, Rte 212 Cookshire, QC, J0B 1M0 or the Eaton Cemetery Ass. c/o Nadia Boutin, 255, Wheeler RD., Cookshire, QC, J0B 1M0 will be gratefully acknowledged by the family.

Passed away peacefully on July 1st, 2010, Mr. Murray Perkins at the age of 79. Loving husband of 56 years to Betty Hodge, and dear father of Linda (Adry Osman) and Laureen (Jean Mignault). Loving Grampa of Julie and Brandon Osman, and Aimee and Kristina Nickerson, and great grandfather of Skylar Grace Charlebois. Also left to mourn, is his brother Malcolm (the late Marlene), his brother-in-law Richard Hodge (Irene), and sister-in-law Elaine (the late Douglas Hodge) along with his nieces, nephews and many friends. Murray is pre-deceased by his sister Sylvia (the late Herbert Lockwood), and his brother-in-law Daniel. Resting at the Dupuis Funeral Home, 148 Daniel Johnson St., Danville, where friends may visit on Sunday July 4th from 7 to 9PM and on Monday from 1 to 2 PM. A funeral service will be held in the funeral home on Monday July 5th at 2:00PM with the Rev. Martyn Sadler officiating. Interment in Crystal Lake Cemetery, Stanstead, at a later date. Donations to the Heart and Stroke foundation or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Vaudry, Catherine Alice (Pierce)

In her 85th year , on Thursday May 20th, peacefully at Grace Christian Home, following a brief battle with cancer. She was predeceased by her loving husband Fred and is survived by her children John (Wendy Cowan), Richard (Wendy Paulette), Janice (Robert Carey) and Craig as well as her grandchildren Paul, Mary (Allan Veldman), Phillip, James, Eric, Eleanor, Edward and Hannah. Also survived by her sister-in-law Julia (Vaudry) Cochrane and nephews Garth Pierce, Gregory Pierce and niece Adrienne Mitchell. She was also predeceased by her two brothers Harry Pierce and Alton Pierce. Visitation will be Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cass Funeral Home 3006 College St., (Lennoxville) Sherbrooke, 819-564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca and a funeral service will be held on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St-Andrews Presbyterian Church, 256 Queen Street, (Lennoxvile), Sherbrooke. Burial at Malvern Cemetery.

At the Connaught Home on Friday May 14, 2010 at the age of 87 years. Phyllis Marjorie was the daughter of the late Winfield Parker and the late Marjorie Bean and was the loving wife of the late Frederick S. Wilson. Phyllis was predeceased by her brothers Philip (late Gabby Gravel) and Ralph (Pauline Proulx Parker). Phyllis is survived by 2 nephews, one niece and several cousins. Resting at the St-Pauls United Church, 211 Pine St., Magog, where friends may call on Friday May 21, 2010 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Deane Moffat officiating. Interment in the Reedsville Cemetery North Hatley, QC. Donations to the Connaught Home c/o The Dr. J. Klinck Foundation, 1501 rue Campbell, Sherbroke, QC, J1M 0C1 would by greatly acknowledge by the family. Arrangement entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 819-564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca.

Following a long and happy life of devotion to her family, Cora passed away peacefully at the Argyll Geriatric on Wednesday May 12, 2010. Born on October 23rd, 1918 in North Hatley, Quebec, Cora spent all of her later years in the Sherbrooke area, and until her passing was a resident at the St. Francis Manor. Cora was predeceased by her parents William and Katie Mae Peck (nee LeBaron), her brother Gerald Dezan (Grace), sisters Blanche Dezan (Beanie Connors), Beulah Dezan (Lester Christie) and Mimi Peck Anderson, her life long friend and companion. Cora's pride and joy were her four children, Jack, David, Jill and Ben Lynn. Jack (Regina), Washington, PA., and families Tim Perkins (Dana) and son Andrew, Todd Perkins (Angie) and daughter Clover Madison, Jimmy Beattie (Casey) and Ryan Beattie (Jaimie), David (Colette), Compton, Que., and family Jennifer Perkins (Jonathan Moffat) and sons Brendan, Colby and Ethan Moffat of Magog, and Alex Perkins, Waterville, Jill (Mike Marshall), Chicago, IL., and families Jason Breckenridge (Lucy Hockings) Longdon, Eng., and son George, Jodi Breckenridge (Sean Yates) Kingscroft and family Zoê, William and Noah, Kristen Marshall (Joey Sanfilippo) Chicago, IL., and family, Isabella, Olivia, Anthony, and Michael Marshall (Lyne) also of Chicago, Ben Lynn Perkins of Montreal Quebec. The arrival of each new child to Cora's family was always a source of continued joy to her. Cora's love and devotion to her family encompassed her nieces Wanda, Lori and Bonnie Anderson, Eva Fowler (deceased) and Sue Mignault (nee Connors) and their families, also her " second " daughter Rosemary Knox as well as the many special friends Cora had. Cora will be missed by sisters-in-law Norma Perkins and Rita (Perkins) Loiselle and many nephews and nieces. A celebration of Cora's life will be held at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College Street, Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), QC J1M 1T9 (819)564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca on Friday May 21, 2010 with visitation from 10:00 to 11:00 am followed by the service officated by Rev. Heather Thompson. Interment immediately following in the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley. In lieu of flowers, a donations in memoriam of Cora to the Townshipper's Association or any other charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family is grateful to the personnel at CHUS (Fleurimont and Hotel-Dieu) as well as the Argyll Geriatric for the care and compassion to Cora during her recent illness.

Passed away at the C.S.S.S, Memphremagog after a lengthy illness, on Thursday, April 22, 2010, at the age of seventy-nine years. Beloved husband of Ardell Vivian Gosney and cherished father of: William(Brenda), Russell (Lisa), Brian (Monique) and Jennifer (Joel); Loving grandfather of : Jamie (Amanda), Ashlee (Kevin), Joshua (Vanessa), Nathaniel, Chelsea, Jason, Tyler, Katie and Sean; Albert will also be sadly missed by his great-grandchildren: Brianna, Sierra, Riley and Jacob, as well as his nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.There will be visitation in the presence of his ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead on Tuesday, April 27,2010 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. and also on Wednesday from !:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by the service in the chapel. Interment will take place in Apple Grove Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog, 50 St-Patrice Est., Magog, Qc. J1X 3X3 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

Elaine passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at CSSS Val St-François CHSLD Richmond. She was the cherished sister of Brenda Philbrick-Horan (Rod), loving aunt of David , Keith (Melanie) and great-aunt of Kelly, Kevin, Ashley and Karleigh Horan. Predeceased by her loving husband Bruce McKelvey, her parents Oscar Philbrick and Lilian McClure, and brother-in-law Carl Horan. Survived by sister-in-law Ruby McKelvey (late Percy), brothers-in-law Nelson McKelvey (late Lil) and Stuart McKelvey (Alice). Predeceased by sister-in-law Lois (late Everette Martin) and brothers-in-law Kenneth McKelvey (late Doris) and Royce McKelvey. She will be sadly missed by McKelvey nieces and nephews and her Graham cousins Reg, Barbara, Virginia, Gary, Gail, Heather , Peter, Terry and their spouses. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 295 Principale S., Richmond, Québec (819-826-2502) http://www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit Friday evening, April 9th from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. followed by the funeral service at Holy Trinity Church, Denison Mills at 1 p.m. with Rev. Andrew O'Donnell officiating. Burial in Danville Protestant Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory to Holy Trinity Church, Denison Mills, C/O Kirk Robinson, 545 Ch. Denison, Richmond, Qué. J0B 2H0 or to the charity of your choice , would be appreciated by the family.

Passed away peacefully at Place Sanborn in Ayer’s Cliff on Tuesday, February 9, 2010, at the age of ninety-four years. Beloved wife of Alfred. Loving mother of Dyanne (Dale) and Nick (Gail). Beulah will also be sadly missed by her four grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren as well as her sister Geraldine Parker, her very special friends Noreen MacDonald and Louise Gilbert, other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.

James Robert Porter, formerly of Thetford Mines, QC, passed away peacefully at the Wales Home in Richmond on Wednesday January 20th, 2010 in his 82nd year. He will be sadly missed by his wife Shirley Mounsey and his sons Ron (Lorraine), Dartmouth, NS, Russell (Nina), LaSalle, QC and Ken (Jean) of Lennoxville, QC. He will also be missed by his grandchildren Rowena, Caitlin, Lindsay and Andy. He was predeceased by his brothers George (late Ethel and Marnie), Bill (Pauline) and Eddy. Also left to mourn are his brother-in-law Donald Mounsey (late Jackie) and sister-in-law Verna Szilagyi (late Louis), several nieces, nephews and friends. A graveside service will be held at the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, Kinnear's Mills, QC, at a later date. The family wish to thank the caregivers of Norton 2 at the Wales Home, for the excellent care he was given. Donations in his memory, to the Wales Home, 506 Rte 243 N, Richmond, QC, J0B 2H0 or to the Riverside Memorial Cemetery, c/o Mr. Lawrence Allan, 3080 Allan Rg, RR#1, Kinnear's Mills, QC G0N 1K0, would be appreciated by the family.

Passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 17th, 2009 at the Connaught Home in North Hatley , Nina Ivy Parsons in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Herbert Rowell. Dear mother of Allan (Nancy Baldwin), Nelson (Madonna Burke), Carolyn (David Baldwin), Brian and the late Robin. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan, Joanna, Barbara, Thomas, Jori, Oliver, Emily, Alesia and Adam. Left to mourn are her sisters Ruby McKelvey (late Percy), Lillian Thompson (late Earl), Fay Rand (late Lyle) and Audrey Dougherty (late Stuart) as well as many nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by her brothers Lynn Parsons (Gladys and Gwen), Thomas Parsons (Doris) and her sisters Una Leavitt (Wesley) and Myra Mayhew (Willard), her sister-in-law Elva Marks (Frank) and her brother-in-law George Rowell (Myrtle). Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 554 Main St. Bury, QC (819) 564-1750 / http://www.casshomes.ca where family and friends may call on Sunday December 20, 2009 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm and on Monday December 21, 2009 from 1:30 to 2 pm at the St.Paul's Anglican Church, Bury followed by the funeral service at 2 pm . Rev Canon Ron West officiating. Interment in the Bury Cemetery in the spring. Donations in Nina's memory to the Compton County Historical Society, 374 Rte 253 Eaton Corner, QC J0B 1M0 or The Bury Cultural Centre c/o Shelley Jacklin 217 Route 253 Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.