- Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home Richmond QC., on Friday April 22, 2011at the age of 86. Frederick Rufus Currier beloved husband of the late Margaret May Dawson, loving father of Jim ( Claire Verlinden ), Moncton, Steve ( Colette Langelier ), Sherbrooke, Nancy ( Bruce Hobson ), Milton and Donald ( Debbie Manning ), Selby, ON. Cherished grandfather of Ken, Allison ( Johnathan Prill ), Patricia ( Keith Day ), Jennifer, Jason ( Kelly ), and Scott and also two great grand children Claire and Brent and will also be sadly missed by Sandra Currier.. Fred also leaves to mourn other relatives and friends. Resting at the St. George's Anglican Church, Lennoxville on Saturday, April 30, 2011 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Ron West officiating. Interment in the St-Peter's Cemetery Sherbrooke. As memorial tributes, donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Quebec, 2630, King Ouest, Bureau 100, Sherbrooke, QC, J1J 2H1 would be greatly appreciated by the family. Fred's family would like to thank the staff of the Wales Home for the professional and thoughtful care given to their father. Arrangements entrusted to the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1T9.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Friday, February 18,2011, in her 94th year. Daughter of the late Harold George Cooper and the late Rosa Winnfred Demick. Beloved wife of the late Lyman McIntyre. Precious mother of Edward (Madeleine), Gordon, the late Lorraine, the late Brian(Jane), Lynn-Anne, Laureen (Guy), Barry and Laurel (Rocco); Loving grandmother of: Charles, Brenda, and Sophie McIntyre, Tanya and Susan McIntyre, Sue-Anne, Paul and Melissa Johnson, Mark and Tina MacLure, the late Shelby, and Sonia McIntyre, Rocco and Joey Innocente; and great-grandmother of twelve. Dear Sister of: the late Stanley Cooper (Lois), the late Muriel Mosher (the late Burton), Dorothy Blake (the late Newton), and the late Gordon; Marion will also be sadly missed by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Tuesday, February 22, 2011, where friends may visit from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. A service will be held in the chapel on Wednesday, February 23, 2011, at 2:30 p.m. with Reverend Barbara Wintle officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of the late Julienne Isabelle and loving father of : Pauline (Roger Vachon), Marielle (Alex Bernais), Marcel (Elizabeth Brier), Michel (Jo-Ann MacFarlane), Ginette (George Grapsas), the late Denis Desbiens, Johanne (Guy Ledoux), Francine, Yvon, Daniel and Serge Desbiens, and Marie Pascale Guyader. Eudore will also be sadly missed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as hs sister Marie Ange Lefebvre, many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation in the presence of his ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca on Sunday, May 29, 2011 where friends may come to visit from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00. also on Monday, May 30, from 10:00 until departure for the Sacred Heart Church at 10:50 where the funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m.. Interment will take place in Mont Ste. Marie Cemetery. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to the Magog Hospital Foundation, 50 St-Patrice Est, Magog, Qc. J1X3X3 would be greatly appreciated by the family. The family wishes to express their most sincere appreciation to the Residence Memphre for the wonderful care given to their father.

- Suddenly at Phoenix Arizona, on February 17, 2011 at the age of 77 with his wife Ardyth and long time friends Betty and Burton McConnell at his side. Donald Robert Davidson, beloved husband of Ardyth Painter and beloved father of Danny ( Vicki ) and Dale ( Kylie ) and cherished grandpa of Matthew, Derek and Jillian and Kara. Don is survived by his brother Allan ( late Mabel Blodgett ) and his sister Aggie ( late Richard Tomkinson ) and was predeceased by his two sisters Alma ( Everett Reid ) and Edna and will also be sadly missed by many nieces and nephews. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) on Wednesday, February 23, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm and at the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) on Thursday, February 24, 2011 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. James Potter officiating. Interment at a later date at the Huntingville Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, 2630, King West St. bureau 100, Sherbrooke, Quebec J1J 2H1 or the charity of your choice will be gratefully acknowledged.

- Passed away at the Montreal Jewish Hospital on Monday, October 10, 2011. at the age of 70. Beloved husband of the late Marthe Roy and cherished father of Cindy (Shelden) and Sean. Dear brother of Paul. John will also be sadly missed by his brothers and sisters-in-law along with other relatives and many friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213 on Friday, October 14, 2011, where friends may visit from 10:00 a.m. until departure for Sacred Heart Church at 10:50 . A celebration of his life will be held at 11:00 a.m.

- Passed away suddenly at the CHUS Fleurimont on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at the age of 59. Beloved husband of Nicole Roy and dear son of the late Joseph Jeremy Distefano and the late Pierrette Beaudin. Cherished father of Maryse (Marc) and Joanne (Bobby). Loving step-father of: Richard (Jessica), Nathalie (Erick), and Sonia (Chris). Precious grandfather of: Antoine, Cloé, Tommy, Lyana, Sara, Kevin, Dylan, Maxime, Katia, Katryna, Derek, Kaylob, Jared, the late Kendra and Aaron. Adoring brother of: Anna (the late Laurier), the late Michel (Ruth), the late Pauline (Denis), Angela (Richard), José, Ida (Dale), the late Pierre (Gisèle), and Antonio (France). Claude will also be sadly missed by the brothers and sisters-in-law, many nephews, nieces, cousins, others relatives and friends. He was predeceased by Oscar and Josephine Sevigny. As a tribute to his memory, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at the Wales Home, Richmond, on Thursday June 23rd 2011, with family members by her side. Loving wife of the late John A. Dunn, and dear mother of Terry (Sandra), the late Thirza, Bernice (Kevin), Spencer (Nancy), Peter (Norma), Robert (Donna), Judi (Terry), Sheilah (Damon), and Jim (Debbie). Loving “Gran” to 24, and loving “Greatgran” to 25 grandchildren. Evelyn also leaves to mourn, her sisters Thirza and Beatrice, her sister-in-law Joyce Keenan, along with many nieces, nephews, relatives and dear friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral home, 295 Principale S., Richmond, where visitation will be held on Monday June 27th from 2 to 4 and 7 o 9 PM. A funeral service will be held in St. Andrews Presbyterian Church, Melbourne, on Tuesday June 28th at 2:00PM with Rev. John Barry Forsyth officiating. Interment in St. Andrews cemetery. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Martin, the nurses and staff of the Wales Home for the excellent care provided to our mother. Donations to the Wales Home foundation, 506 Rte 243N, Richmond, QC J0B 2H0 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the CHUS Fleurimont Sherbrooke, on Saturday, May 28, 2011, at the age of 84. Son of the late Leslye Dougherty and the late Yvonne Lepage. Gérard was the husband of Pierrette Sirois and father of Maurice, Jacqueline, Marcel (Sylvie-Anne L'Heureux), Carole, Martine (Richard Boudreau) , Marianne and the late Mario. Grandfather of Debra, Martin, Sarah, Peter, Cynthia, Christian, Nancy, Vicky, Stéphanie, Alexandre, Michaël, Valérie, Cindy and Morgan. Dear brother of Raymond (Laurette), Laurent (Joan) and Pauline (Gérard), brother-in-law of Thérèse (late Denise), late Richard, Madeleine, Angèle (David), Louisette, Annette, Claude (Diane Royer) and Rémy. Gérard also leaves to mourn many cousins, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 50 Craig Sud, Cookshire, on Wednesday June 1, 2011 from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday June 2, 2011 from 1 to 1:30 pm. A Funeral Service will be held at the Saint-Raphaël Church, Bury, on Thursday June 2, 2011 at 2 pm. Interment of ashes at a later date.

- Passed away peacefully on Friday, March 25, 2011 at the age of 88 years . She was a resident, with her husband , at the Connaught Home, North Hatley, QC. She was the loving wife of 63 years of Thomas Herbert Rice and loving and caring mother to three sons, Jeffery[ Barbara] of Lake St. Louis Missouri, Michael [Jona] of Norman, Oklahoma and Brian of Norman Oklahoma..The cherished grandmother to Debbie and Tony [Jeff & Barbara] and Erin & Keri [Mike & Jona] and great grand mother to Tyler Ferguson [Debbie & Tim Ferguson] , Riley Pointer ,Kale and Kamden Daugherty [Erin & Tyson Daugherty] and Arianna, Anaya and Joslin Rice [Cindy & Tony Rice]. Dorthy is survived by her caring sister, Phyllis Emery Skeats of North Hatley, QC, and many nieces and nephews ,other relatives and friends who’s lives she touched and was touched by. A funeral service will be held at the Hatley United Church, Hatley, with Reverend Deane Moffat officiating, on the 28th of May 2011 at 11:00 am. Interment taking place in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Connaught Home, 77 Main Street, North Hatley QC J0B 2C0 would be appreciated by the family.

- Passed away at the White House in Stanstead on Sunday, February 20, 2011, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest and cherished mother o John of BC and the late Paul . A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Marlington Cemetery.

- 1961-2011 Died suddenly in Cobourg, Ontario, at the age of 49. Predeceased by his father Dr. Harry Farfan, he leaves behind his loving mother Aurelie, his sisters Leslie (Terence Hawes) and Penny, his brothers Frank (Jean Dalton), James (Aura Andrade), Matthew (Josiane Caillet) and Gareth (Amanda Gleave), all of whom loved him dearly. Harry was the beloved uncle of nieces Aurelie, Lily, and Sophia, and nephews Tom, Mark, Terry, Eric, Nando, and the late Paul. Harry was a kind-hearted man who loved his family deeply. He was a talented designer, artist, musician and composer. More than anything, he loved to entertain others with his fabulous wood, snow and sand sculptures, his rocket shows, fireworks displays, art work, songs and guitar playing. He has left us with an amazing creative legacy. Harry will be sadly missed by his family and his many friends. Visitation will be on Wednesday evening, Jan.12, from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday afternoon, Jan. 13, from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Cass funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead, The funeral mass will be held on Thursday, Jan. 13, in Ste. Thérèse de l’enfant Jésus Church, Beebe, Qc. at 2:30 p.m. followed by interment in Marlington Cemetery in Ogden, Qc.

- Passed away peacefully at home with her family and friends, on Thursday, September 8th 2011. Marg was the loving wife of Roy Sylvester and dear mother of Debbie ( Phil Boynton ) and David ( Kathy Mercier ). Beloved grandmother of Patrick and Serena Kezar and Faith and Jordan Boynton. Marg was much loved by many friends and family, to whom we would like to thank for all their support. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) where friends may call on Saturday, September 10, 2011 from 2 to 6 pm, The funeral service will be held on Sunday, September 11, 2011 at 2 pm in the funeral home chapel. Rev. Mead Baldwin officiating. Interment in the Greenwood Cemetery Waterville, QC. Memorial tributes in Marg's memory may be made to the Cookshire Fair Light Horse Committee, C/O Shanna Loach, 1750 ch McVety, Waterville, QC J0B 3H0 would be appreciated.

(1919 - 2011) - Mrs. Helen Irene Forgrave Johnston passed away peacefully on July 26, 2011 at the Argyll Pavilion following a long and courageous battle against Alzheimer's. Helen Leaves to mourn her devoted and caring sister Gareth Forgrave, sisters-in-law Mrs. Evelyn Forgrave and Miss Kathleen Johnston, along with several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by husband Kenneth, infant children Mavis, Marlene and Judith, brother Grant Forgrave and sister Geraldine Lowry. Family and friends will meet at Cass Funeral Home in Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville) on Monday, August 1, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and on Tuesday August 2, from 1:00 p.m. with funeral service at 2:00 p.m. followed by burial at the Eaton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate memorial donations to the Eaton Cemetery, c/o Nadia Boutin, 255 Wheeler Rd., Cookshire, QC J0B 1M0 or to the Lennoxville United Church, 6 Church St., Sherbrooke, QC J1M 1S9 The family wish to express their gratitude to Dr. Vanasse and 5th floor staff at Argyll for the attentive care they provided.

- Passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 14, 2011, at the age of 47. Beloved son of the late Marjory Berwick and Clinton French ( Jean Picken ). Dear father of Robert, Catherine and Christopher and is survived by his sisters Linda Oliveras ( Joe ), Wendy French and Mary Ellen Young ( Dave ). Jeff also leaves to mourn the mother of his children Rosemary Côté along with many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 15 Station St. Sawyerville, QC on Friday, June 24, 2011 from 7 to 9 pm and on Saturday, June 25 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm in the chapel. Donations in Jeff's memory can be made to the Sawyerville Firemans Association c/o Henry Paintin, 16 Julia St. Sawyerville, QC J0B 3A0 or the Eaton Cemetery c/o Nadia Boutin, 255 Wheeler Rd. Cookshire, QC J0B 1M0 would be appreciated by the family.

- Passed away peacefully at The Wales Home on April 26, 2011 in her 84th year. Daughter of the late Albert Fleck and the late Ada Willard, predeceased by her brother, Leon Fleck. She leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Cherished aunt of Nancy Loomis Smith. Visitation will be held on Friday, April 29, 2011 from 1 to 2 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 2 p.m. at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke, QC. Canon Curtis Patterson officiating. Interment at Malvern Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Wales Home, 506 Rte 243 N. Cleveland, QC J0B 2H0 or Malvern Cemetery c/o Elaine Lebourveau, 6 Carl St. Sherbrooke, QC J1M 2C9 would be greatly appreciated.

- On April 14, 2011, in her 37th year, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer, with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Jonathan Buzzell and dearest mother of Brandon and Jacob. Sister of Peter Fletcher (Lucie) and sister-in-law of Bradley (Donna), Tammy (François), Adam (Sarah) and Pam (Mark). Daughter-in-law to Lawson and Diane Buzzell. She was predeceased by her parents Marion and Rodney Fletcher of North Hatley. Cherished niece of Helen Raymond (Doug), Phyllis Walker, Floyd Walker (Nancy), Micky Chute (the late Lillian) and Dale Fletcher (Brenda). Laura also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, cousins and a multitude of friends. Visitation will be held at the Huntingville Community Church, 1399 Cambell St., Huntingville, on Monday evening from 7 to 9 and on Tuesday morning from 10 to 11 followed by the funeral service at 11 am. with Pastor Randy Crozier officiating. Interment in the Reedsville Cemetery, North Hatley, QC. In lieu of flowers donations to the Maison Aube Lumière, 220 rue Kennedy North, Sherbrooke, QC, J1E 2E7 would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- Peacefully at the Wales Home on Friday, Aug. 5, 2011 at the age of 85. Alma Elizabeth Gordon beloved wife of the late Leonard Wood and loving mother of Grant (Patricia) of Mississauga,Ont., Cameron (Yoon Hyun Jung) of Seoul, South Korea, and Catherine (Allan Marshall) of Lennoxville. Cherished Nanny of Sean (Josée), Bryan (Sylvie) and Heather, and proud Great-Nanny of Madison and Tristan. Alma is also survived by her sister-in-law Doris Gordon, nephew Robert Gordon, niece Sandy Williams and her cousins Mavis Smyth and Ross Wood. Alma will also be sadly missed by her many loving caregivers at the Wales Home. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St., Sherbrooke (Lennoxville), 819-564-1750 / www.casshomes.ca where friends may call on Monday, August 8, 2011 from 1 – 3 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 3 p.m., the Ven. Dean Ross officiating. Interment at the Malvern Cemetery at a later date. As memorial tributes, donations may be made to The Wales Home Foundation, 506 Rte 243 N. Cleveland, Que. J0B 2H0.

- Passed away at the C.S.S.S. Memphremagog on Wednesday, June 22, 2011, at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late George and cherished mother of : Elaine (Austin Stone), Wendy (Wesley Mason), and Brian (Mannon Garand); loving grandmother of : Charlene Stone Karen Stone (Bobby Auclair), Bradley and Brittany Butler. Alma will also be sadly missed by her great-grandchildren Mackenzie and Zoe Auclair, along with nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. There will be visitation in the presence of her ashes at the Cass Funeral Home, 900 Clough, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc. 819/876/5213 on Sunday, June 26, 2011 where friends may come to visit from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.. There will also be visitation in the Beulah United Church on Monday, June 27, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by the service with Reverend James Potter officiating. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to the Beulah United Church, c/o Sue Young, 1004 Sanborn, Ayer’s Cliff, Qc. JOB 1C0 or a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family. Her children wish to express their most sincere thanks to the staff of the long term care unit on the 3rd floor of the CHLD in Magog for the excellent care given to their precious mother.

- Passed away peacefully at the Knowlton House, Knowlton, QC, on June 3, 2011, at the age of 87. Beloved husband of the late Eva Newberry, predeceased by sisters Florence and Maggie, survived brother of Jiggs (Albert) and Irene, many relatives and friends and his best friend Nutzoff, his cat. Jim was a proud veteran of World War II. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011, at 3 p.m. at the Ste Elizabeth Catholic Cemetary , North Hatley, QC, Rev. J. Potter officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations in Jim's memory may be made to the SPCA, CP 10, Succ Snowdon, Montreal, QC H3X 9Z9.

- Peacefully at the CHUS Fleurimont, on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at the age of 73. Anne Ross Goodwin beloved "wife" and companion of the late Leonard ( Bud ) Olson and was the loving sister of the late Betty Laroche ( late Ronald ). She will be sadly missed by Gary ( Carole ) and Anne ( Mark ) and several other nieces and nephews. Anne will be also sadly missed by her cousin Frances Goodwin, her friend Beth Strapps and the Olson family. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 50 Craig St. South, Cookshire where friends may call on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 from 12 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. Rev. Wendy Evans officiating. Internment in the Bury Cemetery. As memorial tributes, donations may be made to the Diabetes Quebec, 300-8550 Boul Pie-IX Montreal, QC H1Z 9Z9.

- Passed away at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Sherbrooke, QC, on Thursday, October 20th, 2011 at the age of 97 years. Mary was the loving wife of the late Wyatt Johnson. She was the dear mother of Bruce (Nancy), Dianne, Larry (Jackie) and Marlene. Mary was the cherished grandmother of Heidi, Tanya and Martin. There will be a visitation at St. George's Anglican Church, 84 Queen St. Sherbrooke (Lennoxville ), on Friday October 28, 2011 from 1 to 2 pm followed by the funeral service at 2 pm. The Ven. Dean Ross officiating. Interment at the Malvern Cemetery at a later date. As a tribute to her memory, donations made to a charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated by the family.

- At the Argyll Pavillon, Sherbrooke, QC on Saturday, March12, 2011 at the age of 69. Robert Harrison, husband of the late Shirley Weston and is survived by his sister Charlotte ( Buddy Bullard ) and predeceased by his brother John ( Sandra Rothney ). In respect of his wishes there will be no visitation. A graveside service will be held at a later date at the Riverside Cemetery,Kinnears Mills.

- Passed away at the C.H.U.S. Fleurimont, on Wednesday, January 26, 2011, at the age of 83 years. Beloved husband of the late Gladys Ashman , Dear son of the late Elgin Haskell Sr. and the late Gertrude Joslyn. Loving father of: Lynn (Danny), Paula (David), Norval (Joyce), and Wayne (Becky); Cherished grandfather of: Kylee, Tanya, Kimberley, Jack, Pam, Jimmy, Anthony, Richard, Jessica ,Jonathan, and Jeremy; sonny will also be sadly missed by his 12 great-grandchildren along with his brother Wallace and sister Alice. many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends./He was predeceased by his son Chris. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 545 Dufferin, Stanstead 819-876-5213/www.casshomes.ca where friends may visit on Saturday, January 29, 2011 from 7:00 t0 9:00 p.m. and also on Sunday January 30, 2011 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by the service in the chapel. Interment will take place at Crystal Lake Cemetery in the spring.

- Passed away at his home unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 11, 2011 at the age of 56. Stephen leaves behind his wife Marge ( Guadagni ) Heggison and his children Katie ( Joe Hamel ), Robert ( Sarah Lebeau ) and Stephen ( Marie-Josée Compagna ). Beloved son of Anita ( Ste-Croix ) and the late John Heggison. Brother to Thomas Heggison ( Anita Lemieux ). He leaves to mourn his mother-in-law Esther ( Archambault ) and the late William J. Guadagni and extensive family. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 College St. Sherbrooke ( Lennoxville ) on Saturday, January 15, 2011 from 10 to 12 am and 2 to 4 pm.

- Passed away at the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu in Sherbrooke, on Saturday, January 8, 2011 at the age of 62. Dear son of Gordon Herring and the late Grace Herring. Father of Scot, Pepper and Shelby. Doug will be sadly missed by his brother Brian and his sisters Rosemary and Elizabeth. Resting at the Cass Funeral Home, 3006 Colleges St. Sherbrooke, ( Lennoxville ) on Thursday, January 13, 2011 from 11 am to 2 pm followed by the funeral service in the funeral home chapel at 2 pm. The Ven Dean Ross officiating. Interment in the Malvern Cemetery at at later date. Donations to the CHUS Hôtel-Dieu, 580 rue Bowen Sud, Sherbrooke, QC J1G 2E8 would be greatly appreciatd by the family.