Rubrique nécrologique

Joseph Lucien Thomas Maurice
After a lengthy illness, Thomas Maurice died on January 14, 2006 at his home. He was born in Vendée, Quebec, on March 11, 1924 to Ada (Nantel) and Archeste Lafantaisie-Maurice. He came from a family of 11 children, all of whom predeceased Mr. Maurice. He was also predeceased by his children Lucien, Rita, Lucienne and Thérèse, granddaughter Paulette and son-in-law Dale Cooke Jr.

Mr. Maurice married Marie-Jeanne Beaudry on April 25, 1945. He is survived by his wife and his children Roger (Claire Roy), Marie-Paule (Rhéal Béland), Gérald (Joe), Armand (Monique Gauthier), Paul (Linda Blain), Denise (Bruce Potts), Annette (Marcel Lamontagne). Laurette, Yvon (Shelley Rundle) and Arthur (Sylvie Bergeron); 42 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

The funeral was arranged by Perrin Funeral Chapel and the service was conducted at Église Sacré-Coeur by Father Richard Ngoy. The eulogy was presented by his son Yvon, the cross was carried by his grandson Maxime Maurice, the coffin bouquet was carried by his granddaughter Nicole Cooke, other floral arrangements by grandchildren Daniel Gauvreau and Zachary and Megan Moeltner. The Pascal candle was lit by his grandson Marc Beaudry. Readings were delivered by Katry Montigny and granddaughter Line Rivard. Collectors were grandsons Claude, Louis and Jacques Maurice and granddaughter Bonnie-Lynn Moeltner. Pallbearers were grandsons Jean, Marc, Michel, Luc and David Maurice, Marc Beaudry, James Cooke and Stéphane Gauvreau. Musician and singer was Josée Gauvreau, servants were Juliette and Paul Coté.

Burial will be at the Earlton Cemetery. Relatives and friends came from Ottawa, North Bay, Thornloe, Earlton, New Liskeard, Englehart, Nipigon, Dorion, Thunder Bay, Swastika, Matachewan, St. Bruno de Guigues, Notre Dame du Nord, Hawkesbury, Lachute, Montebello and Lac des Plages.

Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Maurice to the Lung Foundation or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. The family of Thomas Maurice expressed their appreciation for the care and thoughtfulness shown by Dr. B. Primrose, Extendicare, Nicole Lachapelle and the supply nurses, CCAC staff Johanne Crick and Colette Bélanger. Thanks and appreciation is extended to everyone for their heartfelt condolences and prayers in the family’s time of sorrow, special thanks for Father Richard Ngoy, all those who provided flowers, donations and sympathy cards and the ladies for the lovely lunch. Most of all, the family thanked their mother for her courage, strength, care, commitment and devotion. Remember me with love, not tears, and think of all the happy years.