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- * Medical Information:Although a blood clot final ended her life, 12 days before her death she suffered ileus, which was then complicated by miscarriage.
* Note: On 20 October 1898, 11-year old Delia was confirmed into the Catholic Church by Reverend Paul BURCHES, Archbishop of Montreal, while in Waubaushene. In August 1905, Delia and her future husband, John LORMAND, witnessed the wedding ofDelia'scousin Thomas ARBOUR and John's sister Delia LORMAND in Victoria Harbour. Perhaps this is how they met. After their wedding, Delia and John set up house in Victoria Harbour and appear to have remained there for the rest of their lives. Beginning just one month after the birth of their eldest child, they became godparents to three family youngstersin Midland: niece Adeline ARBOUR in October 1907, nephew Stanley BOURDON in February 1908, and niece Flora ARBOURin July 1908.Delia and John alsohad nine children of their own. Delia tragically died in St Andrew's Hospital in Midland after childbirth in 1924. A horrible family story alludes to the fact that John was not a kind man and frequently beat his wife. Onthis particular occasion, Johnreportedly kicked Delia, causing severe injuries and a premature birth. This tale is confirmed with the information received in her death registration certificate. While Delia's life was eventually ended by a bloodclot, 12 days earlier she sufferedileus, which is severe abdominal trauma. There is no doubt that this was caused by John kicking her. How hecould do such a thing is a complete mystery. Delia's injuries were further complicated by what thedoctors termed a "miscarriage" although herbaby girl was born alive. In any event, the young mother was buried inVictoria Harbour in St Mary's Cemetery, next to her baby daughter and beside her mother. John later found a stepmother for theirchildren. However, Marguerite GIROUX also hada reputation among the family for not being very well-liked.
She had 9 children
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1887 - 1924 (37 ans)
