Notes

 Arthur was a crew member aboard the MS Thunderer when it sailed from Honolulu, HI, on 24 Jul 1945, and arrived in San Franscico, CA, on 01 Aug 1945. The 17-year old was listed as a Utilityman on this ship operated by the Danish Ship Operating Corporation, USA, amid a very multi-cultural crew.
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ARBOUR. Arthur L. Arbour, 66, of West Chesterfield, NH, died 22 Jan 1995, in Lebanon, NH. Born in New Britain, helived for many years in Newington, and moved to West Chesterfield, NH, in 1994. His father, Alec, isdeceased. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII, a member of Hartford Fire Department after WWII, and was a truckdriver for 40 yearsfor Lombard Truckingand North Penn. He was a member of Teamsters Local 671. He is survived by his mother, Lea (Pouliot) Arbour of Newington; sons, David of San Diego, CA, Alec, and Marc, both of New Britain; daughters, Sandra of Burlington,and Stacey of Melville, NY;granddaughter, Cassandra Marquis; and longtime companion, Gertrude Pelletier of New Hampshire. A memorial service will be at a date and time to be announced. Ker, Westerlund, & Fleming Funeral Home, Brattleboro,VT, has charge of arrangements.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Arthur L Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 17 Apr 1928
Death Date: 22 Jan 1995
SSN: 047203392
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 21Feb1946
Release Date 1: 19 Dec 1946

He had a first wife,name unknown and 3 Living Arbour with her.his second wife was ROSEMARIE CONCODELLO,hehad 2 Livibg arbour with her

 At the time of her marriage to Arthur PARIS, Delima mistakenly reported that she had never been married before. hmm At the same time, Fred seems to have still been alive, as he did not die until 1916.Was she guilty of polygamy?
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In 1940, Delima and family appear to have earned no income. How did they survive? Also, who is the daughter Mariette, born about 7 years afterher father's death? Or is Mariette really her granddaughter?
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MRS. DELIMA PARIS
Mrs. Delima (Arbour)Paris, 82, a resident of 293 Spruce St, Manchester,for the past eight years and a former resident of Nashua, died at a Manchester nursing home Monday following a long illness. A native and resident of Nashua for most of her life, she was born 3 October 1891, daughter of the late William and Delima (Theberge) Arbour. She was the wifeof Arthur Paris, who died in 1925, and was a former employee ofthe Nashua Mfg Co. While living in Nashua, she was a communicant of St-Louis-de-Gonzague Church. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Louis (Evelyn)Dignard, with whom she made her home in Manchester; one son, Wilbrod Paris of Nashua; four sisters, Mrs. Blanche Marquis, Mrs. Odile Desmarais, Mrs. Arthur (Marie) Fredette, and Mrs. Angelina Bilodeau, all of Nashua; one granddaughter, Sister Mariette Dignard of the Order of Jesus and Mary from Washington, DC; one grandson, Michael A. Dignard of Manchester; also several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Anctil Funeral Homeis in charge of arrangements.
She had 4 children with Paris.

 By the time of the 1900Census, John (aka Philip) and Mary had a total of 11 children, only 6 of whom were still living. Also, a Michael ARBOUR lived with his adoptive family just a couple of houses down the street from Philip and Mary.Were they somehow related? Was Michael possibly an illegitimate grandson of Philip? Or was he a child of one of Philip's sons who may have already passed away?

We know that John died Jan 1900 - Jan 1909, and the 15 Sep 1905 death date is the only one in Minnesota for a John ARBOUR during this time span.
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Bio from Facebook on 01 Jun 2010:
01 June 1832 -- Born in Perce, Quebec, John ARBOUR was the 7th of14 children of farmer and fisher Joseph ARBOUR and his wife Helen DONAGHUE. As a young man, John (aka Philip) worked as both a farmer and a fisher, which was quite common in their seaside town. On 02 October 1855 in Perce, he wed 16-year oldMary McCARTHY. The newlyweds immediately began their family, which eventually included 11 children - all of whom were born in Perce. However, by the time of the 1900 Census, while Mary had borne a total of 11 children, only 6 of them were still living. Just after the birth - and death - of their youngest child, John and Mary decided to make the momentous move to the United States. Initially, they settled in Wisconsin, but soon moved to Minnesota, finding their home in Duluth. InDuluth, John worked as a longshoreman, never far from the water. We know that John died between January 1900 and January 1909. The only death date for a John ARBOUR in Minnesota during this time span is 15September 1905, which we can fairlyconfident conclude belongs to this John, as there were no other John ARBOURs living there. John and Mary are the proud progenitors of 35 grandchildren and at least 14 great-grandchildren.

 Debbie had two children. A son named Jerry (his father was her stepfather's son Jerry Villeneuve) and a son named Trevor (unfortunately when he was conceived Debbie's schizophrenia was not being treated and she had no idea who the father was). She died when Trevor was quite young and her brother Willie raised him until he was about 16 or 17 . . . atthat point Trevor moved in with his 1/2 brother Jerry.

 From Alfred Dallaire Funeral Home on 15 May 2007:
On Friday, 11 May 2007, is deceased Jeannine Arbour, aged 81 years. Thefamily will accomodate relatives and friends on Sunday 13 May from2-5 and7-10 pm, Monday 14 May from 2-5 and 7-10 pm, and Tuesday 15 May from9-11 am, at 2159 St-Martin, Laval. The ceremony will take place Tuesday 15 May at 1 pm at St Leopold Church, 3827 Ste-Rose.

She had 2children

 From daughter Catherinevia email on 19 Jul 2009: I'm not sure if I told you or not, but I am the primary caregiver of my mother who is terminally ill.Fridays and Saturdays can sometimes be overwhelming as I deal with my housework, her,groceries etc.

From Catherine via email on 19 Jul 2009: I asked mom when Aunt Lillian got married butunfortunately my mother's mind is not quite what it usedto be. She was fine earlier in the evening but as the evening wore on she couldn't even remember how Aunt Lillian got to be an Arbour. I willkeep trying.
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Story from Catherine via email on 19 Aug 2009: My mother's sister owns a cottage on the Quebec side. We used to spend many a summer weekend there . . . that in itself is funny because my mother is terrified of all"nature". She hates bugs, mice, snakes, etc. Anyway we were all at Aunt Irene's cottage, I was about 15 at the time. My mother was having a grand old time. She decided she was going to entertain everyone with hersinging and dancing - night time in the country is dark - very dark. Mymother tripped over a fallen tree and broke a couple of toes. She refuses to go to the hospital because she hasbeen drinking. Monday morningwe are home again and mom calls our family doctor. The doctor has an opening so mom goes. The doctor took some x-rays and tells mom three toes are broken and she puts these little splint thingies on them. She asks my mother how she broke her toes and my mother tells her: Al Cool. The doctor is confused and thinks it's a person. Mom does not clear up thedoctor's confusion. Alcool was a brand of gin (I believe) at the time.

Story from Catherine via email on 19 Aug 2009: About 6 years ago my mother decided to change her carpeting. She got a good deal (on the Quebecside) but you had to install it yourself. Mom convinced Rod (my sister's hubby) andI to do it. We picked the following Saturday. Momasked if itwould be okay for Aunt Kay to come over for the weekend. I said yes, because I thought it would keep mom out of our hair as we worked. Rod and I got busy (about 9 am) and ripped outall the old carpeting and scraped away the underlay that had stuck to the hardwood floors. It was hotand nasty work. We worked all day. Rod had to be home for 6 and I toldhim that I could finish up on my own. I justhad the hallway and stairsleading to the basement to do. He left. Mom has been steadilydrinking all day and I kept trying to get her to eat to no avail. At 6 I told her I was taking a supper break and that if she didn't eat I would force feed her. She said she would eat. I went upstairs to eat and came back down an hour later. When Igot in I could tell that she hadn't eaten butshe told me that she had ordered food for her and Aunt Kay from the local pizza place (Fred's). I get busy with the carpeting, about 10 minutes later I see flashing blue lights outside the living roomwindow. ThenIsee two police officers heading to the door. Mom makes it to the doorbefore I do. And she says: "Where's my pizza?" to the officers. The officers asksher what the emergency is just as I'm running to the door. Isay there's no emergencyhow can I help you officer? As my Aunt Kay swings her head around the door and says, don't forget the wings. I push both mom and Aunt Kay out of the way and go out on the verandah with thepolice. The male officer tells me that they got a 911callfrom this address. I tell him that I know for certain that my mother nor my aunt could have made the call becauseI was right there and they were noton the phone. THEN THE LIGHT BULB goes off in my head and I ask them to wait amoment. I go back inandyell down in to the basement where my brother is - surprisehe's drunk. I asked him if he called 911. He says, I don't know but I called somebody and told them we were hungry but it wasn't an emergency yet. I curse and run back outside andI lookedatthe officer and said rather wearily just shoot me and put me out of my misery. The lady officer asks if I'm okay and I explain theentire day and situationto her. She is sympathetic; the male officer - not so much. We don't joke about shooting people. The lady officer speaks to him quietly and he settles down. Of course I realize it was a stupid thing to say I tellhimBUTyou don't live with these nuts-- I do. Anyway the police leave with the warning that if they get another calltheywill haveto arrest someone - I was actually thinking of begging God to let mom or Ricky call again. I go back in and mydarlingmother and aunt ask where the food is.I tell them that neither one of them is the brightest crayon in the box and that that wasthepolice not Fred's delivery. Mom says, well, what didthey want???? I just looked at her and went backto work.When I saw the headlights of another car I was at the door in two seconds flat. It was Fred's. I paid him. They ate. I finishedmy work andwent upstairs. Brendan had been out for a while when he got back I tell him tearfully what has happened. He starts laughing his head off - I could have chokedhim. The next day I go downstairs and mom and Aunt Kay are having theirmorning coffee. Iaskthem if they remember last night - neither one does - I tell them what happened. Mom looksatme and tells me not to make up stories. My brother Ricky looks at me and apologizes. Mom looks at meagain and says, you mean it's true. Ohyes,I say, and guess what you old darlings, next time I won't interfere and I'll let them cart you all away.

I always tell people I run an old age home - it's kind of true - my mother and my two brothers who live with her downstairs are allolder than Iam. AND I do take care of them - making sure they have food, clothes etc.
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From Cathy via email on 11 Dec 2010: Mum is still hanging on. Her weight is now hovering around 80 pounds. I am still working mornings - I gethomearound11:20 am. My brothers have been helping a bit more with housework and meals but I have 100% of the mom's care. My sister is not around much to help.
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From Cathy via email on 10 Sep2011: My mother's healthdeclined inMarchand Iwas forced (happily) to leave my job and I now stay home and carefor her full-time. Within days of this happening my father-in-law ended up in hospital with 3 broken ribs and a life threatening blood clot -- all of this on top of his Parkinsons.
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newspaper (ON) -- Saturday 01 Dec 2012
MOUSSEAU, Shirley (née Arbour)
Gone to be with the love of her life, the late Henry Mousseau. She willbe sadly missed by her children Ricky, Ronnie,Cathy and Janie. She will be sadly missed by her sons-in-law, Brendan andRod, her grandchildrenAshley, Andrew and Tyler as well as by her great- grandchildren Jake and Sadie. Viewing to be held at the Ringrose Funeral Home in Campbell'sBay, Québec on Friday, November30th, from 2 pm to 5 pm and from7 pmto 9 pm. On Saturday December 1st, the funeral home will open at 10 am followed by the funeral mass which will be held at 11 am at St John the Evangelist church in Campbell's Bay.

29 November2012
So many great memories of thislittlelady. She had a busy busy house with four of her own, but she let me be part of her family too! Great memories...lots of laughs....and always the feeling that you were loved andcared for. I'll miss you Mrs. Mousseau!!! Muchloveand sympathy to everyone who was blessed to know her!!!

1 December 2012
I love you and miss you Nanny. I wouldn't be the woman I am today if itweren't for you. Thank you for being you - a kind and loving woman whogave of herselfasking nothing in return. May youfly with the angels andalways watch over us. You are finally reunited with Poppa! I love you Nanny. You are my sunshine. ~ Ashley, Rob Jake and Sadie, Ottawa, Ontario

 From granddaughter Linda on 15 Jun 2004: Starting search, I have Cert. of Birth for Blanche Aldea ARBOUR b. March 13, 1903 in Sprague, CT, father Leon ARBOUR, 25 yr at the time of birth, and mother Sophranie BERTRAND, 20 yr at the time of Blanche's birth. Sophranie was born in Willimantic, CT and Leon is listed only as CANADA. They both actually lived in Baltic, CT. Sophronieis listed as having 2 other children. Blanche was known as Aldea. Shewas my Paternal Grandmother and married William J. VandeWall also Vanderwall/Vandewaille or Vanderaille (handwritten documents) in a copy that states on the 8th of March 1943, that the couple were married in Holyoke, MA, on Nov.17, 1919.

She had 5 children

 From grandson Scott SHIPPEE <sshippee a copleycg.com>: Anna and Ernest for a long time lived in the same house as Rose and her husband. Anna ran a small luncheonette in a building in the front called Anna's Luncheonette for a few years. They later moved to 20 Hare Street in West Warwick, where they lived until my grandfather died in 1970. Anna later moved in with my parents while they were living at 46 Helen Avenue, Coventry RI. In 1977-78we moved to 29 Gardner Avenue, in West Warwick. You might note a similarity with the address that Anna was born (10 Gardner), that address nolonger exists, as Gardner ave now starts wth 25. Both my Grandmother and Grandfather were mill workers, Fabric & Dye works for the most part, as far as I know.

She had 2 children

 I always had this feeling about Hélène. Both her parents are reported to be deceased ("défunts"), their name is Joseph Arbour and Hortense Arbour. I believe Hélène (she is from Gaspé) is an illegitimate daughter of Hortense ARBOUR. Joseph ARBOUR is reported to be her father but I think it was put in just to "fill in the blank". I haveno proof about this, it's just a feeling. What's yours?

"Le dix janvier mil huit cent quatre vingt sept, après la publication de deux bans de mariage sansemprêchemet ni opposition, la dispense d'un ban ayant été obtenue de Messire Louis A. B.Maréchal, Vicaire général de ce diocèse, nous, prêtre etvicaire de cette paroisse, soussigné, avons reçu le mutuel consentement de mariage de Jacques Desjardins, charretier, fils majeur de Joseph Desjardins et de Thaïs Bourret, decetteparoisse, d'une part, et de Hélène Arbour, domiciliée en cette paroisse, fille mineure des défunts Joseph Arbour et Hortense Arbour, de Gaspé, d'autre part, et leuravons donné la bénédiction nuptiale selon les lois et coutumes observées en la Sainte Église, en présence dupère de l'époux et de Napoléon Archambault, qui, avec l'époux n'ont su signer. L'épouse a signé."

She had 1 child

 In 1920, Nellie was recorded as being married, but her husband did not live with her while shelived with her mother and three siblings in Fitchburg, MA.[1920Census]

She had 2 children

 In 1940, Robert reported that he had earned $1,400 in 1939.
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According to the Connecticut Death Index, Robert was born on 19 Jun 1915.
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Robert's US Navy Service via Muster Rolls
Service # 807 85 25

31 Mar 1944 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
Enlistment 17 Aug 1943 Hartford
Received from RS Bremerton WA for duty 20 Mar 1944

31 Mar 1944 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
Enlistment 17 Aug 1943
1st received on board 20 Mar 1944

30 Jun 1944 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1stClass, Storekeeper
Enlistment 17 Aug 1943
1st received on board 20 Mar 1944

30 Sep 1944 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
Enlistment 17 Aug 1943
1st received on board 20Mar 1944

31 Dec 1944 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
1st received on board 20 Mar 1944

31 Mar 1945 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
1st received on board 20 Mar 1944

06 Jun 1945 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c (SK)SV6 -- Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
Change to SK3c on 01 Jun 1945

01 Jul 1945 -- USS Washington
Rating S1c SK --Seaman, 1st Class, Storekeeper
Change to SK3c on 01 Jun 1945

01 Jul 1945 -- USS Washington
1st received on board 20 Mar 1944

01 Oct 1945 -- USS Washington
Rating SK3c -- Storekeeper, 3rd Class

01Oct 1945 -- USS Washington
Rating SK3c -- Storekeeper, 3rd Class
1st received on board 20 Mar1944
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Robert T Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 19 Jun 1915
Death Date: 23 Dec 1995
SSN:042030703
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 27 Aug 1943
Release Date 1: 29 Dec 1945

He had 1 Living Arbour

 In 1940, Walter reported that he had earned $936 in 1939.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Walter J Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1909
Death Date: 7 Mar 1989
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 043107103
Branch 1: N
Enlistment Date 1: 20 Mar 1944
Release Date 1: 3 Jul 1945

He had 1 Living Arbour

 In Apr 1922, Rosanna and her children arrived in the US via the port of St Albans, VT. They were headed from St-Raphael, QC, to Lawrence, MA.

She had 2 children

 Index: SAGINAW NEWS
Saturday, 27 Dec1947 (9)
Name: SLOCUM, MARY JANE
Maiden Name: ARBOUR
Spouse's Name: WILBUR
Married: 30 Sep1895
Spouse's Death: 28 Jun 1947
Date of Birth: Thursday, 15 Jun 1871
Place of Birth: QUEBEC, CANADA
Date of Death: Friday, 26 Dec1947
Place of Death: SAGINAW, MI
Miscellaneous
Year moved to US/Saginaw: SAGINAW IN CHILDHOOD
Cemetery: FOREST LAWN
Funeral Home: REITZ

She had 3 children

 It is not clear if Lucien is actually a son of Abondance, but he was buried in the same plot.[CemTrans]

He had 2 Living Arbour

 Joseph Gerard ARBOUR

ARBOUR, Joseph Gerard After a courageous battle, it is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of JosephArbour,surrounded by his family, on March 19, 2014, at the age of 69. Dear son of the late Violet and Lawrence Arbour. Survived by his loving wife Georgette(Letourneau) of 47 years. A wonderful father to Joseph (Sheri) and Jeanette (Glenn).Cherished grandfather to Kristopher, Katelyn, Jacob, Jessica and Daniel. Survived by his many brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. A long time and dedicatedemployee of National Steel Car. He will forever be missed by his cherished dog, Lady. Cremation has takenplace. Family and friends will be received at the DONALD V. BROWN FUNERAL HOME, 36 Lake Avenue Dr., Stoney Creek on Saturday, March 29, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday,March 30, 2014 at 1:30 p.m.

 Military WWI Veteran

According to Sharon VITALE report, Darrell was a victim of mustard gas during WWI. However, this doesn't seem plausible asmost victims died and he later diedat home after a long illness.
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In Apr 1940, Darrell reported that he had earned $2,000 in 1939.
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On 17 Apr 1942, Darrell registered for the Draft. On that date, he was described as 5' 9" and 175 lbs, with brown eyes, brown hair, and a ruddy complexion. His wife was recorded as his next of kin.
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At the time of his death, Darrell was grandfather to 7 and great-grandfather to 5. There were 9 great-grandchildren by thetime of Addie's death.[obits]

 Military WWII -- Canadian Army -- Royal Canadian Engineers

Our Henry wason military assignment in Vancouver when he died and wasburied back home in Thunder Bay.

"Remember me in the family tree -- my name, my days, my strife;
Then I'll ride upon the wings of time and live an endless life." GOETSCH

Fort William Daily Times Journal (ON) -- 24 Dec 1943
FUNERAL OF PTE. HENRY ARBOUR
Pte. Henry Arbour of the Royal Canadian Engineers, a resident of Port Arthur for 20 years until his enlistmentlast October, who died in Vancouver military hospital last Thursday, will be held in Port Arthur under military auspices Mondaymorning. Services will be held from Everest's Chapel to St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church for requiem mass at 9:15. Burial will be made in St Andrew's Cemetery.

 Military WWII -- Royal Canadian Army -- Tank Corps -- Camp Borden, Holland, and Germany

Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (ON)-- 13 Dec 1999
Mr. Joseph Donat Arbour, age 85 years a resident of Hartland Street, passed away peacefully in the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (Port Arthur General Site) on Sunday, 12 December 1999 with his family at his side. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 15 December, at 11am in theSargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 N. CourtStreet, with Archdeacon Mark S. Conliffe, Legion Padre officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Port Arthur Branch #5, RoyalCanadian Legion willhold a memorial service in conjunction with the funeral service. Friends may call a the Sargent Chapel from 7p - 9p Tuesday evening. As expression of sympathy the family respectfully requests memorials to Port Arthur Branch #5, Building Fund.

Thunder Bay Chronicle Journal (ON) -- 14 Dec 1999
ARBOUR
Mr. Joseph Donat Arbour, age 85 years a resident of 830 Hartland Street, passed away peacefully in the Thunder Bay Regional Hospital (Port Arthur General Site) on Sunday, 12 December 1999, with his family at his side. Born 31 Jul 1914, in Gaspe, QC, he came here as a young boy. He had worked as a welder in his earlier years withthe mines in Geraldton, then as a welder with Dingwell's Machine Shop, and latterly with themaintenance department of the Port Arthur General Hospital, retiring at theage of 73 years. He served in the Tank Corps with the Royal Canadian Army during WWII in Canada at Camp Borden and overseas in Holland and Germany for 3 years. Donat lovedhishome and camp at Shebandowan and was an avid wood-worker, where he excelled in the making of grandfather clocks. He enjoyed times spent with the family pet Jasmine. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather and will be sadly missed by hisfamily,his wife Bessie, with whom he shared 62 years; his daughters Donalda(Wim) Vonk of Qualicum Beach, BC (at present here) and Marilyn Stevenson of Thunder Bay; granddaughters Sheryl (Dale) Watson and Carolyn Vonk of Grand Cayman Islands and Jennifer Vonk of Thornhill, ON (at present here); and brother Reginald; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Hewas predeceased by his parents, brothers Ash,George, Freddie, Homer, and Union, and sister Louise. Funeral services will be held onWednesday,15 December, at 11 am in the Sargent & Son Funeral Chapel, 21 NorthCourt Street, with ArchdeaconMark S. Conliffe, Legion Padre officiating. Interment Riverside Cemetery. Port Arthur Branch #5, Royal CanadianLegion will hold a memorialservice in conjunction with the funeral service. Friends may call a the SargentChapel from 7p - 9p Tuesday evening. As expression of sympathy the family respectfully requests memorialsto Port Arthur Branch #5, Building Fund.

LEGION MAGAZINE -- Nov/Dec 2000
Personal Information
Last Name: ARBOUR; First Name: Dona J.; Date Deceased: 12 December 1999; Age: 85
Service Information
Rank: Private; Service Number: H14186; Units: Royal Winnipeg Rifles, LSH; Period of Service: WWII
Legion Branch Information
Member Title: Life member; Legion Branch: Port Arthur Branch; Location:Thunder Bay, Ontario

 Military WWII Veteran -- served overseas

Thunder Bay Chronicle-Journal (ON) -- 05 Mar 1984
ARBOUR -- Mr. Louis Roland Arbour, of 26 Machin Ave, Dryden, formerly of 290 DeweyAve, Thunder Bay, died suddenly at his residence on Saturday, 3 March 1984. Born in Perce, QC, he moved with his parents to the Lakehead in 1922, and received his education in Thunder Bay. He served overseas during WWII. He was a journeyman pipefitter, working for various construction companies throughout the years, and for the past three years hadlived and worked in Dryden. He was a member of the Royal CanadianLegion Branch 5, and Union Local 628 Plumbers and Pipefitters. Survived by his wife Ruth of Dryden; four daughters and sons-in-law: Marge Schmidt of Thunder Bay, Carolyn O'Neill of Thunder Bay, Lorraine Paquette of Vancouver (en route), Debra Spooner of Flin Flon (en route); seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two stepdaughters and four stepsons; brother Albert Arbour, of 502 College St, Thunder Bay; sister Clara Ahern of St Romuald, QC; nieces and nephews also survive. Predeceased byfather Frank, mother Georgina Arbour, brothers Henry, Frank, and Raymond, and sisters Alice and Germain. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, 7 March 1984, leaving the Everest Funeral Chapel at 9:10 am to St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church for Funeral Mass at 9:30 am, celebrated by Father F. Devine, SJ. Cremation to follow, services complete in the church. Prayers will be offered on Tuesday at 7:30 pm in the EverestChapel. There will be a Legion service under the auspices of the RoyalCanadian Legion Branch 5 on Tuesday at 8 pm in the Everest Chapel. In lieu offlowers, friends may donate to the charity of their choice.

 Military WWII Veteran

Sudbury Star (ON) -- 09 Jan 1999
Ernest Arbourof Espanola passed away at the Espanola General Hospital on Thursday, 7 January 1999, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Beatrice Leclair and the late Laura Lajeunesse. Loving father of Sandra (Mrs.Lawrence Swain), Donald (wife Elizabeth), and Ronald (wife Laurie), all of Espanola. Will by sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. Very dear brother of the late Paul Arbour. Ernie was a Veteran of World War Two and a life member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 39, Espanola. Friends may call at the Bourcier Funeral Home, Espanola on Sunday, 10 January, from 2-4 and 7-9 pm. Funeral Mass from the Good Shepherd Roman Catholic Church, Espanola on Monday, 11 January, at 10:00 am with Father Jim Ketzler officiating. Interment in the Espanola Cemetery. If so desired, memorial tributes may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation.

LEGION MAGAZINE -- Sep/Oct 1999
Personal Information
Last Name: ARBOUR; First Name: J.E.; Date Deceased: 07 January 1999; Age: 85
Service Information
Rank: Private; Service Number: C33171; Units: Canadian Army; Period of Service: WWII
Legion Branch Information
Member Title: Life member; Legion Branch: Espanola Branch; Location: Ontario

From Joan SCHMUT <jschmut a hotmail.com> on 09 Mar 2006: Ernest Arbour is the stepchild from Maurice's second marriage. My dad's mom died in 1930,then his dad remarried to Ernest's mom. Ernest and Laura had three kids, one natural daughter and then they adopted twin boys. The daughter is Sandra who married Lawrence Swain. They had four kids, most of them live in Espanola. The twin boys are Ronald and Donald. [Note: Joan's father is a brother to Laura LAJEUNESSE.]

Regarding Ernest's mother, from Joan SCHMUT on 27 Jul2007: Well, as faras the brother Paul goes, he left home at a young age to go live in Toronto. No one seems to know what the mom's name is. . . I wish my father was still alive because I'm sure Icould learn more. I'm curious to learn this too. I'm curious to learn where she comes from. I've heard that maybe she could have been a war bride but this is only speculation.

From Joan SCHMUT via email on 12 May 2008: What I remember of Ernest Arbour is that he and Laura lived with herfather (Maurice) all the time. She kept house for them. This was when they moved into town. I guess they had it withfarming. They only had one girl and adopted twin boys. Ernest smoked a pipe and had a gruff voice.

 My grandmother (Isobel Connors) had a child out of wedlock. She never identified who the father was. That child was my aunt Lillian Ann. When Lillian was about a year old my grand-mother met and married my grandfather (Joseph Alexander Arbour). Lillian was aware that grandpa was not her biological father. She fell in love with grandpa's brother Willard Ernest Arbour. They hadseven children together. They later divorced.

From Catherine via email on 15 Jul 2009: Okay here goes: I am not sure where you got all those different last names for my Aunt Lilian. But I am 100% positive that her name was Lilian Ann Connors at birth. She wasborn in Westmount, Quebec,on 7 October 1930. She was born to my grandmother Isobel Connors. My grandmother never named Lilian's father. My family lived with Aunt Lilian for a month when we moved from Campbell's Bay, Quebec to Ottawa, Ontario when I was 10 years old. My mother and her 1/2 sister Lilian were very close. I do not know when Aunt Lilian married my great-uncle Willard. BUT it is highly likely that they had a couple of children before they married.

From Catherine via email on 19 Jul 2009: I spoke to my cousin Ruth (Lillian and Willard's daughter) on Friday. She is coming over for tea sometime this week and will bring her mother's birth registration card to me. I spoke to my Aunt Irene on Friday evening and she says that Grandma(Isobel Connors) probably did not have Lillian baptised. Here is the story I was told: Grandma got pregnant, she did not identify the father.Her father kicked her out and she went to stay with her older sister Sadie during the pregnancy. Lillian was a home birth. Aunt Irene figuresgrandma was ashamed and did not have her baptized because she did not want the baby to be registered as a "bastard" and "father unknown". After Aunt Lillian was born, my great-grandfather (George Connors) needed help at home so Grandma (and baby Lillian) went back home to help. She later met my grandfather, married him, and the rest is history. Mom told me on Friday evening when Aunt Irene was visiting that Aunt Lillian once found"something" in an oldtrunk Grandma had but she didn't know what it was. My Aunt Lillian tried almost to the end of my grandmother's life to find out who her father was - Grandma would never tell. There has got to be a story there.

From Catherine via email on 18 Aug 2009: Lillian (mom's 1/2 sister) married her "uncle" Willard. They had 7 children. Theirs was not a match made in heaven and those poor kids suffered for it. The marriage didn't last long. Aunt Lillian was anabusive mother and the kids were taken bythe Children's Aid Society a number of times - but always given back. The sad thing is out of the 7 children only 2 lived happy lives as adults. I was not particularily close to my Aunt Lillian. Weshared a love of vintage jewellery and I was given a few of her pieces when she passedaway.
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Ottawa Citizen (ON) -- 17 Jan 2000
ARBOUR-VILLENEUVE
Lilliane Ann -- 07 Oct 1930 - 16 Jan 2000. Passed away with her family by her side. Beloved wife of Edgar Villeneuve, mother of Ruth (Don Guilbeault), Diane, Beverly, Willy, Patsy (Gord Lenser), and Tim. Predeceased by Debbie. Will be missed by 2 step-children Claire and Gerry. Survived by her brothers andsisters, neices and nephews, and her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at the St Ignatius Parish on Donald Street, Tuesday, 18 January, at 2 pm followed by the interment at the Pinecrest Cemetery. Visiting hours,Monday from 2 to4 and 7 to 9 pm, Tuesday from 12 noon. Funeral arrangements entrusted to Racine, Robert, & Gauthier Funeral Directors, 300 Olmstead Street, Vanier, Ontario, 241-3680.

 On 21 Sep 1926, Herve arrived in Canada via the US port of St Albans, VT. The 12-year old was bound for his Uncle Edmond ISABEL, 193 St Paul St, Trois-Rivieres, QC, having been living with his sister Julia and her family in New Bedford,MA.

Where was Herve in the 1930 Census?

Is appears as though Herve either died or Herve and Evelyn were divorced before 1953. That year they were not living together and she retainedher "Mrs." title. --> nb: They must have divorced, as Herve did notpass away until 1963.
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Thursday 03 May 1962
TORNESELLO DENIES CHARGE OF ASSAULT
Theodore Tornesello, 38, of 175 George St, Green Island, operator of Tornesello's Restaurant, Union St, Troy, pleaded innocent in two counts of assault 3rd degree in his arraignment in Troy Police Court today. Tornesello was arrested on the complaints of Doris and HarryArbour, husband and wife,who reside at 1813 7th Ave. The couple charged that Tornesello allegedly assaulted each of them in his place of business Monday at about 9:05 am. The wife alleges that she was struck about the back andbody and pushed into a chair by Tornesello, and the husband claims he was knocked to the floor and kicked in the head, face, and body by Tornesello. Tornesello was represented by John Mirch. James Straing appearedfor the complainants. Justice Joseph F. Daly granted Tornesello an adjournment until 17 May and released him in his attorney's custody.

Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Monday 15 Oct 1962
ASSAULT CHARGES DISMISSED AGAINST RESTAURATEUR
Assault third degree charges against Theodore Tornesello, operator of Tornesello's Restaurant, Union Street, were dismissed in Troy Police Court today by Justice Joseph F. Daly when the complainants in the case failed to appear. Tornesello pleaded innocent in the charges which were lodged against him in Troy Police Court last 30 April bya Troy couple who alleges that they were assaulted by Tornesello in his restaurant. Doris and Harvey Arbour failed to appear in court this morning and the justice dismissed the action. There have been numerous adjournments in thecasesince the initial arraignment last April.
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Troy Record (NY) -- 20 Nov 1962
MAN FALLS IN STREET; TAKEN TO HOSPITAL
Harvey Arbour, 50, of1813 7th Ave, was taken to St Mary's Hospital early last night and treated for possible back injuries which, he claimed, he received when he slipped and fell on the south side of Broadway, near 7th Avenue. He was taken to the hospital by the Ambulance Service Corp, from Central Police Station, where he had gone for assistance. Patrolmen Richard Butler and David McClure of the radio patrol made the investigation.
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Times Record (Troy, NY) -- Thursday 12 Sep 1963
HARVEY ARBOUR, 51, PAINTER, SUCCUMBS
Harvey T. Arbour, 51, a painter by trade, died last night at the Nightingale Nursing Home after a brief illness. A native of New Bedford, MA, he resided in Troy for 10 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Doris Kohler, and four daughters, Mrs.Richard Blinn and Miss Donna Jean Arbour, of Wethersfield, CT, Mrs. Charles Robinson of Elmwood, CT, and Mrs. Angelo J. DiMauro of CT. The funeral will be Saturday at 8:30 am from the William A. Toohey FuneralHome, 114th St and 2nd Ave, followed bya Requiem Mass at 9 am at St Peter's Church. Interment will be in St Peter's Cemetery.

Troy Record (NY) -- Monday 16 Sep 1963
FUNERAL OF MR. ARBOUR
The funeral of Hervey T. Arbour was Saturday from the WIlliam A. TooheyFuneral Home, 114th St and 2nd Ave, and from St Peter'sChurch, where arequiem High Mass was celebrated by Rev. Harry J. Flynn.Mrs. GenevieveB. Murphy was organist and sang the responses to the Mass. She sang "Miserere" at the processional, "Domine Jesu Christe" at the offertory, and "In Paradisum"atthe recessional. Bearers were Edward Pose, Ernest VanWert, Frederick O'Melia, and Charles Robinson. Father Flynn officiatedatthe grave inStPeter's Cemetery.

he had 5 children but only 3 names could be found  for now.

 Ottawa Citizen (ON) -- Friday 19 Jun 2009
LENSER, Patricia Ann (nee Arbour) 1952 - 2009 Passed away on Wednesday,17 June 2009. Beloved wife of Gordon Lenser. Predeceased by mother Lillian Arbour. She leaves behind sisters, brothers, aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and many many friends. Friends are invited to visitat St Ignatius Roman Catholic Church, 518 Donald Street, Ottawa on Monday, 22 June 2009, from 9 am, until time of Memorial Mass at 11

From Catherine MOUSSEAU DUNNE via email on 19 Aug 2009: My cousin Patsie who passed away this past June had awonderful sense of humour. She used to turn the awful things (her motherwas Lillian) that happened at home as a childinto funny stories. Aunt Lillian sent her to my grandmother's house one summer for 2 weeks. Patsie told my grandmother thather birthday was the next day. My grandmother quicklywent to the five and dime store and bought her a gift, baked her a cake,and had a wee party for her. Grandma knew what a hard life Patsie and the others had with Aunt Lillianand even though money was tight wanted to do something special for Patsie. At the end of the two weeks Aunt Lillian arrives to get Patsie and grandma gives her hell for missing her daughter's birthday . . . Aunt Lillian says, but her birthday is in September. A saying of Patsie's was always: I married Gordie for his money and I'm not leaving him until I find it. A bittersweet story about Patsie would be when she got cancer. She ended up having numerous surgeries and she would always tell thedoctor she loved him and make him tellher that he loved her as well. She would even get him to hug her and kiss her cheek. Then as they would bewheeling her into surgery she'd look at the doctor and remind him that he loved her and you wouldn't let someone you love die now would you??!! I have told you about Willie having mental health issues - even though he was Patsie's brother, when hewould do something outrageous, like he once chained himself to a tree on the Ottawa Courthouse lawn, she would be the first to come out with something funny about it. She told me that even though she lived in a different city from Willie any time shewanted to see him all she had todo was turn on the 6 o'clock news.

FromCatherine via email on 19 Aug 2009: Patsie was unable to havechildren.

 Perhaps our Beatrice isthe Beatrice COLLINS who was born on 13 May 1901 and who died in Jul 1986, while living in Tacoma, Pierce Co, WA. Her SSN 531-03-3970 was issued in Washington.[SSDI]

Washington Death Index (1940-1996)
Name: Beatrice B Collins
Place of Death: Tacoma; Date of Death: 17 Jul 1986; Residence: Tacoma; Age: 85 years; Gender: F; SSN: 534-01-4718; Certificate: 020249
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From her great-niece Linanne ARBOUR GIERSCH via email on 09 Jul 2009: My mom said she met my Grandpa's older brother, Bill, and also knew of asister who she never met, who lived in Washington (Seattle) and was a kleptomaniac

she had one child with a prior partner

 She had 5 children

During the 1901 Census, Elisabeth and her family livedin Bonaventure, QC. They owned a three-room housewith one storehouse and one outbuilding on 73 acres of Concession 2. Abraham earned $100 that year as a farmer.

There are several different possible birth dates for Elisabeth:
20 Apr 1866, according to her death recordfrom the Archives of Quebec
02 Apr 1867, according to Les Registres de Bonaventure (1791-1900)
01 Oct 1869, according to the 1901 Census

 We are not sure when orwhere Catherine died. There is some tale that she may have left Benjamin and moved to the US with the children. But again that is only familystories.

She had 4 children

Apparently Married a "LOGAN"

He had 6 Living Arbour

He had 6 Living Arbour

Calgary Herald (AB) -- 19 Aug 1994
ARBOUR, Oscar Died Age 85 on 17 Aug 1994

He had no children

about his wife Leontine:There seems to be no explanation as to why Leontine was raised by her godparents. Her parents were both still living at the time of her first marriage in 1917. Perhaps Antoine Arbour and Catherine were not able to have many children and their friends Jean-Baptiste PICARD and Eugenie ROY decided to bless themwith one of their own. How gracious!

Immigrated to the USA about 1871.

According to the 1900Census, Israelwas born in Quebec in Nov 1853. Asreported in the local newspaper, Israel was seemingly quite a proficient student. In 1858, he received 2nd place in French Lecture, 2nd place in French Writing, and an Honorable Mention for his performance in his Epellation Class. He also received1st place in his Catechism Class. The following year, he received Honorable Mention in French Writing. According to his great-granddaughter, LizPINKERTON: Israel came into Michigan (living somewhere in the area from Saginaw Baynorth to Alpena) fromQuebec in the late 1800's.

Israel apparently applied several times for citizenship. He has a "first paper" numbered V2P133, a "first" and "second" paper numbered B3P130,and another "second paper" numbered V6P38. It is unclear what datesareassociated with these, although all were submitted in Michigan

No children as Paquette

5 children as Fortin

before she married, she had a child and left her to her parents to raise.

Name: Marie-Delphine-Leontine Arbour-(ALMA) PAQUETTE

• Sex:F
• ALIA:Alma /PAQUET/
• Birth:7 MAY 1894 in Lowell, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
• Baptism:9 JUN 1895 St Raphael, Bellechasse County, Quebec, Canada
• Event:Godparents Francois-Xavier PICARD and Delphine ARBOUR
• Residence:St-Raphael, QC, in 1901 (with her maternal grandparents as their adopted dau)
• Note:

• Alma waseither born shortly before or shortly after her father's death. In any case, she was indeed baptised after her father's death. It appears as though her mother Philomene travelled all the way from Lowell, MA, to haveher baptised at home in St-Raphael, QC. This lends itself well to the assertion that Alma was born in Lowell, MA. Shortly after the little girl's baptism, Philomene must have left the baby with her parents, as it was no doubt next to impossible for a single mother to raise a child. Afew years later Philomene remarried; Alma seems to have never again lived with her mother even though her mother went on to have at least 5 more children with her second husband.
  
  

No children

whe her sister Rose died, she married Rose's husband

She had 2 children with Jenkins

She had 2 children

Edgar's parents were born in Austriaor Bohemia andGermany.[1930,1920Census]

Hartford Courant (CT) -- Tuesday 24 Oct 2006
KLOIBER, Edgar R. Edgar R. Kloiber age 95 of New Britain passed away Monday, (23 October 2006). Edgar was the husband of the late Veronica (Arbour) Kloiber. He was born in New York City son of thelate Rudolph and Margaret (Rau) Kloiber He attended local schools and graduated from NewBritain Senior High School in 1931, attended The University of Iowa where he played football for the Hawkeyes. The was the President and Owner of The New Britain Dry Cleaners and a Real-Estate Developer He was amember of The South Congregational Church and a Deacon there for more than 20 years and was on The Committee for The Erwin Home. He was active in many Civic organizations; he was a member of theNew Britain Lodge ofElks, Past Commander of The New Britain Power Squadron. A forty-year member of Shuttle Meadow Country Club, an Incorporator of New Britain General Hospital, a member of the West End Businessman'sAssociation. Edgar loved boating,golf and cruising and travel and his four-legged friendSachet his Doberman. Edgar leaves his devoted friend and 30 year companion Ann Margaret Anselmo of New Britain. One son Robert Kloiber and his wife AnnMarie of Tolland. Five grandchildren, Kristin Zelazik and herhusband Peter, Kimberly Albert and her husband Todd, Robert Kloiber, Steven Milkey and his wife Elizabeth and Kevin Milkey and his wife Jeanne. Four great grandchildren Zachary Zelazik, Evan Albert, Paige Albert and Jackson Milkey and several nieces and nephews and grand nieces and grand nephews. Besides his wife Veronica he was predeceased by one daughter Patricia Milkey, one brother Woodrow Kloiber and two sisters LydiaSteinberg and Dorothy Kloiber. Funeral Services will be Thursday 26 October, at 11 am at the South Congregational Church, 90 Main Street, NewBritain. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Kenney-Luddy Funeral Home 205 South Main St., New Britain, Wednesday 25 October,from 4-7 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to theJerome Home Activity Fund, 975 Corbin Ave., New Britain CT 06052.

She had 3 children

Marriage Registration Number: 1902,003120
[Province of Manitoba Vital Statistics]

She had 4 children

LeSoleil (QC) -- Thursday 14 May 2008
YVONNE ARBOUR ARCHIBALD 1913-2008
Ms. Yvonne Arbour, wife of the late Mr. Frank Archibald, died at the Centre d'Hebergement St Augustin on 12 May 2008, at the age of 94 years and 7 months. She was a resident of Beauport (Montmorency Quarter). The family will accept relatives and friends at the F-X Bouchard Funeral Home Inc, 4100 Ste-Anne Boulevard, Beauport QC G1C 2J5, on Thursday from 7-10 pm and Friday before the funeral from 9-10:30 am. The religious service will be celebrated Friday, 16 May, at 11 am at St Gregoire Churchin Montmorency, 2 Mgr Leclerc Street, Quebec, and at the parish cemetery. She leaves in mourning her children and daughters-in-law: King (Micheline Tardif), Richard, Gilles, and Carol (Helene Giguere); her grandchildren: Francois, Sophie, Julie, Melanie, Patrick, and Dave;her great-grandchildren: Alexanne, Jonathan, Marie-Eve, and Megane; her sisters-in-law: Fernande Plourde Arbour and Maude Archibald Patry; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

She had 5 children with Picard

She had 16 children with Lamirande

She had 6 children

Bio from Facebook on 20 May 2010:
20 May 1876 -- Born in Perce, Quebec, Mary ARBOUR was the 9th of 10 children of fisher, farmer, and longshoreman John ARBOUR and his wife MaryMcCARTHY. When she was just a little girl, Mary's family emigrated from Canada to the US, settling in Minnesota in the 1880s. Mary married there in about 1898 to a man named James BROWN, who was about 10 years her senior. The youngfamily established their home in Duluth, MN, where they had 6 children, 3 daughters and 3 sons: Ella, Clarence, Mary, Ralph, Edmund, and Margaret. During their married life, James worked as a common laborer as well as a laborer at a furnace works.He died sometime after the 1930 Census, taken in Aprilof that year. Mary was 80-years oldwhen she died on her birthday in 1956.

She had 7 children

Annie was actually baptised with the name Odila ARBOUR.

There were two birth dates listed for Annie in the 1901 Census -- 1886 was crossed out and written over with 1887. However, it is doubtful that she was born in March and her sister Margaret wasborn in the following Dec or Jan. Although if this is correct, it could explain the death of their mother shortly afterward.

According to Sharon (WATSON) ARBOUR, Annie was born 25 Dec 1886. She also says that Annie was born in Chalk River, Renfrew Co, ON.

She had one child with Langlois

She had one child with Joseph Arbour named Joseph.

her husband Joseph died in june 1953

she remarried Joseph Langlois in nov 1854

She gave birth to a child in april 1855, soit is apparent she was already pregnant when she married Langlois. The child was baptized Charles ILLEGITEMATE, but used the last name ARBOUR ,not Langlois

She married twice and had no kids

Nashua Telegraph (NH) -- Saturday 08 Dec 1973
MRS. MARIE L. FREDETTE
Mrs. Marie L. (Arbour) Fredette, 69, of 17 Elm St, a native and lifelong resident of Nashua, died at a local hospital Friday night following ashort illness. She was born in this city 24 Jan 1904, to the late William and Delima (Theberge) Arbour. She is a former employee of the Nashua Mfg Co and Jackson Mills, where she had worked for more than 40 years. She was educated in Nashua schools and was a communicant of St-Louis-de-Gonzague Church. She is survived by her husband. Arthur R. Fredette;three sisters, Mrs. Blanche Marquis, Mrs. Odile Desmarais, and Mrs. Angelina Bilodeau, all of Nashua; also, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. The Anctil Funeral Home is incharge of arrangements.

After their wedding, the young couple may have initially settled in Ste-Emelie-de-l'Energie but probably moved on after a short time. By 1911, they apparently lived in Labelle County, Quebec, and eventually hadfour sons and seven daughters. Theyalso became godparents to nephew Donat BLAIS while still in Ste-Emelie in May 1905. 

As a young man, George travelled to Ontario and remained there for as much as couple of years. In June 1882, he was present at the wedding of his cousin Vercheres GREGOIRE in Port Severn, Ontario.He then apprarently returned to Quebec.

Shortly after their wedding, George and Malvina travelled to Ontariofor a time. In June 1884, they were in Midland to act as godparents toGeorge's cousin William ARBOUR. In 1887, a George ARBOURwas farming part of Concession 13, Lot 12,betweenWaubaushene and Port Severn. Perhapshe is our George, as there are not known to be any others in that areaat this time.

By the middle of 1887, the young couple had returned to Quebec and seem to have stayed there for quite a while this time. They became godparents to nephew Philibert RIVET in June 1887 at St-Emelie-de-l'Energie.By April 1891, George and Malvina were known to be living in Quebec during the Census. That year George was reportedly a farmer living in St-Emelie-de-l'Energie. After this, George and Malvina again became godparents: to his cousin's daughter Anna ARBOUR in September 1891 and to hiscousin's son Francois COUTU in January 1901, both in St-Emelie-de-l'Energie.

In April 1901, during the Census of that year, George and Malvina still lived in St-Emelie-de-l'Energie. They owned a four-room house plus three outbuildings on one-acre of the 2nd Range, JolietteCanton. Georgewas reported to be a journeyman whoearned $300 that year. George and Malvina are thought to have had no children of their own. No births have been connected to them. However, both in the 1891 Census and in the 1901 Census, they were recorded with niece Domitille TALBOT, the daughterof Malvina's sister Marie-Louise PARENT and her husband Narcisse TALBOT. They seem to have adopted the girl.

The story of the girl's parents is somewhat unclear. Marie-Louise and Narcisse appear to have married in about 1883. Their daughter Marie TALBOT was born on 16 October 1884 in St-Emelie-de-l'Energie and baptised there on 18 October 1884. Marie'sstillborn twin was also born there on the 16th; this baby was buried on 20 October 1884. One year later, on27 October 1885, Domitille TALBOT was bornalthough her baptismal record has not yet been located. Young Marie TALBOT must havenot been a healthy child as she died in St-Emelie-de-l'Energie just three years later on 19 December 1883 and was buried there on 23 December 1887. Perhaps it was shortly after this that Marie-Louise and/or Narcisse passed away - although they were not buried inSt-Emelie-de-l'Energie - and Domitille came under the care of her Uncle George and Aunt Malvina. The complete explanation for their situation may never be known.

In later years, George and Malvina again returned to the baptismal font at St-Emelie-de-l'Energie to hold more godchildren: George's cousinJeanne Domitille MORIN in May 1904 and George's cousin Georges Gerald LASALLE in August 1912. 

By the Census of 1901, Olivier seems to have passed away. His familystill lived in Oka and still operated the general store that he founded. They owned a 10-room house on 1/2 acre with 2 outbuildings. His widow and eldest three daughtersran thestore, which was located next door to the local Catholic Church, which in turn was next door to the local schoolhouse. 

From his cousin Bud O'REILLY via email on 25 Mar 2008: I assume his army training was in Saskatchewan where they would meet and fall in love. They moved to Port Robinson, about 5 miles north of Welland, Ontario, on the Welland Canal, justdown the road from his sister Mae Jalbert and across the road from his cousin Laura (Gouin) O'Reilly, my mother. Ihave a picture of him in his army uniform taken beside our house in Port Robinson. Theresa Arbour lived with Roy Ladouceur across the Canal lift bridge a few yards down the road. Alphage Arbour (Alf lived with wife Marjorie (Karr) across the road from Wilf. . . . We were always taught to address my mother's cousins as Uncle Wilf, Aunt Alice, Aunt Mae, and Uncle Wee (Mae's husband WilsonJalbert). The Arbours and their kinalways had interesting nick-names such as Wee, Pep, Nazz, etc. 

From Linda RHODE via Algoma Co Message Board on 07 Apr 2009: There are 2 Arbours in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The Ontario Genealogical society has indexed this cemetery and they have Blanche MinnieArbour and Samuel Lloyd Arbour both listedwith stone reference number 1519. There areno dates or other info given. 

From Linda RHODE via Algoma Co Message Board on 07 Apr 2009: There are 2 Arbours in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. The Ontario Genealogical society has indexed this cemetery and they have Blanche MinnieArbour and Samuel Lloyd Arbour both listedwith stone reference number 1519. There areno dates or other info given. 

He seems to have lived at a boys' school during the 1911 Census taken in June of that year. --> From Denis ARBOUR via email on 25 Nov 2009:I am quite sure it's the "Collège de L'Assomption." Back then, a "collège" was a high-school administeredances peull?e ssaole?ees18 Rivitab» «tab»by a religious order. The students were permanent residents and had to obey very strict rules and were on a very tight schedule.