• Name:Francois-Baptiste ARBOUR
• Sex:M
• ALIA:Frank /ARBOUR/
• Birth:17 SEP 1875 in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Death:22 DEC 1938 in Port Arthur, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
• Occupation:Farmer (1901, 1911); Employee- Greer Lumber (1925); Employee - Port Arthur Parks Department (1923-1938); Laborer (1935)
• PROP:1901: They owned 2 houses with 3 and 1 rooms each on4 acres with 4 outbuildings on part of Cadastral 314E
• Burial:24 DEC 1938 St Andrew's Catholic Cemeteryin Port Arthur, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
• Residence:Perce, QC, in 1901 and in 1911; Port Arthur,ON, in 1925 (304 River St), in 1933-1935 (26 Machar Ave), and in 1938 (77 Regent St)
• Baptism:22 SEP 1875 St-Michel Catholic Church in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Event:Godparents Charles THIRION and Marguerite OPIN
• Note:

  According to the 1901 Census, Francois was born on 22 Sep 1876.
  
  Francois and Georgina were cousins and grew up living next door to eachother. In the 1901 Census, Francois earned $305 that year as a farmer.
  
  Fort William Daily Times Journal (ON) -- 22 Dec1938
  DEATH OF FRANK ARBOUR
  An Employee of the Port Arthur Parks Commission fo 15 years, Frank Arbour, 77 Regent Street, Port Arthur, died in hospital early this morning,aged 64. Born in Perce, QC, Mr. Arbour came to Port Arthur in1921 and two years later joined the Parks' staff. He leaves five sons, Frank, Henry, Albert, and Raymond, at home, and Roland in Sudbury; two daughters, Alice at home and Germaine, Mrs. Ernest Roach, Intola; and one brother, Joseph in PortArthur. The funeral will be held Saturday morning, leaving thefuneral parlor, 299 Arthur Street, Port Arthur, at 8:45 o'clockfor requiem mass in St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church at 9 o'clock. Interment will be in the family plot, St Andrew'sCemetery.

• Name:Lawrence Earle ARBOUR
• Sex:M
• Birth:15 DEC 1919 in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
• Death:3 OCT 1996 in Port Richey, PascoCounty, Florida, USA
• Residence:Augusta, ME, in1920 (25 E Crescent St) and in 1930-1939 (5Melville St - with paternalgrandparents); Hickam Field, Honolulu, HI, in Apr 1940; Mattapoisett,MA;Port Richey, FL, in Nov 1983 (801 Hillrise Ct) and in Oct 1996
• Event:Military US Air Force -- WWII and Korean War
• Occupation:Plumber Helper (1938-1939); Soldier (1940); Electrical Engineer
• Note:

  In Apr 1940,Lawrence was serving with the 23rd Bombardment Group atHickam Field on the island of Oahu. The 21-year old from Maine was a Corporal with the US Army. He claimed that he had only finished the 8th grade. His being stationed in Hawaii would explain how he met Louise. Apparently they were not yet married in April 1940, as he was reported as being single. Therefore, one might conclude that Gilroy and James arenot his sons but are Louise's from a former relationship.
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  Hampden Co, MA, Archives -- Military Records -- Army Enlistees WWII
  Service#6143688 Name ARBOUR LAWRENCE E Place WESTOVER FIELD CHICOPEE FALLS MA Date 09 Oct 1945 Grade nil Branch Air Corps Nativity ME Birth Year 1919 Component of the Army - Regular Army
  
  Lawrence's US Army Service via Muster Rolls
  Service # 614 36 88
  
  18 Apr 1943 -- USS Chandeleur -- passenger only
  Rank M/Sgt USA
  Received from HQ Det 5th Bomb Group, 18th Replacement Wing, Salt Lake City UT
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  Tampa Tribune (FL) -- 05 Oct 1996
  LAWRENCE E. ARBOUR, 76, of Port Richey died Thursday at home. A native of Augusta, Maine, he moved to this area 17 years ago from Mattapoisett, MA. He was a retired electrical engineer for the Air Force, a veteranof WWII and the Korean War, and a member of St Michael's Catholic Church in Hudson. He is survived by two sons, Gilroy of Hatfield, MA,and James of Port Richey; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; andone great-great-grandchild. Bell Funeral Home, Bayonet Point.
  
  Hudson Newspaper (FL) -- 05 Oct 1996
  ARBOUR, LAWRENCE E., 76, of Port Richey, died Thursday (03 Oct 1996) athome. Born in Augusta, Maine, he came here 17 years ago from Mattapoisett, MA. He was a quality electrical engineer for the Air Force,an ArmyAir Forces veteran of WWII, and an Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of St Michael's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, James, Port Richey, and Gilroy, Hatfield, MA; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Bell Funeral Home, Bayonet Point.

• Name:Marie-Georgina ARBOUR
• Sex:F
• Birth:20 JUL 1877 in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Death:26 JUL 1933 in Port Arthur, Algoma District, Ontario, Canada of CardioRenal Disease
• Burial:28 JUL 1933 St Andrew's Catholic Cemetery in Port Arthur,Algoma District, Ontario, Canada
• Baptism:22 JUL 1877 St-Michel Catholic Church in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Event:Godparents Michel ARBOUR and Marguerite ARPIN
• Medical Information:She was ill with hypertension for4 months before herdeath.
• Note:

  Fort William Times Journal (ON) -- 27 Jul 1933 -- pg 3
  MRS. F. ARBOUR
  The death occurred last evening in a Port Arthur hospital after a shortillness of Georgina Arbour, wife of Francis Arbour, of 26 Machar Avenue, Port Arthur, aged 56. A native of Gaspe, QC, she had resided at the head of the lakes for 10 years. Besides her husband, she leaves five sons and three daughters, Frank, Henry, Albert,Roland, Raymond, Alice, and Germaine at home, and Clara (Mrs. O'Hearn) (sic) in Quebec. The funeral will be held at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning with mass in St Andrew's Roman Catholic Church, Port Arthur. Interment will be made in St Andrew'sCemetery.

• Occupation:Locomotive Engineer
• Residence:Laval, QC, in Aug 2003; QC in Sep 2006; Laval, QC, in Aug 2010
• Baptism:8 SEP1924 St-Etienne Catholic Church in New Carlisle, Bonaventure County, Quebec, Canada
• Event:Godparents Georges BABIN and Marie GRENIER
• Note:

  From his son Denis via email on 24 Jul 2010:I had to return home earlier than expected (11 days ago...). While on vacation I received a phone call from a neighbour telling me my father had been admitted to the hospital. He finally returned home today and he looks top shape. Apparently a blood clot lodged into his leg causing a lot of pain anda temporary paralysis. He's now on medication to prevent this from happening again.
  
  From son Denis via email on 28 Jul 2010: My father lives by himself. Infact he lives with his girlfriend in St-Lin most of the time. He comeshere once a week to pick up his mail and returns the next day. The trip to St-Lin is a 45 minute drive and,yes, he drives his own car. Fortunately he was here when he got ill a few weeks ago and some good neighbours took care of him.

• Residence:Waterville, ME, in Oct 1915
• Baptism:9 JAN 1897 St-Michel Catholic Church in Perce,Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Event:Godparents William ARBOUR and Beatrice BARONET
• Occupation:Stenographer(1915)
• Note:

  According to the 1901 Census, Beatrice was born on 06 Jan 1897.
  
  In Jun 1915, Beatrice came to the US via the port of Island Pond, VT, and was headed for Waterville, ME.

 Education: 1932 graduate of Denfield High School in Duluth, MN

• Event:Military WWII - US Navy
• Occupation: Firefighter - Duluth Fire Department (37 years) - retired as Captain in 1972

• In 1940, Edward reportedthat he had earned $1,750 as a Duluth Firefighter.
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  Winona Daily News (MN) -- Tuesday 07 Apr 1959
  DULUTH FACED WITH STRIKE OF POLICE, FIREMEN
  Duluth, MN (AP) -- The Duluth City Council, refusing to vote on a proposed pay hike for city employees, was faced today with the threat of picketing by police and firemen. Some 20 angry city employees and their wives stormed out of the Council chambers Monday night after the Council adopted a resolution by Councilman George Cruikshank, which forstalled ballotting on the pay question. Edward Arbour, president of the Joint Council of Firemen and Policemen, told the Council the three unions representing city employees would band together to take what he termed drastic action on the issue. "We arbitrarily gave up our right to strike," he said. "Now the time has come for a shiftin action. The police and fire department locals can do picketduty."
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  ARBOUR, Edward Joseph Sr. d 26 Nov 1985 Duluth, St Louis Co, MN [Cert #1400]
  
  At the timeof his death, Eddie was grandfather to 8 and great-grandfather to 1. At the time of Ruth'sdeath, there were 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.[obit]
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  From granddaughter Linanne ARBOUR GIERSCH via email on 08 Jul 2009:
  I frankly don't remember a lot about my Grandpa. He was a pretty serious alcoholic until he was in his later years and then he got cancer (he had the kind from breathing asbestos). He was so different when he got sober it was a shame it wasn't sooner. I will also ask my cousin who lives in Florida (just reconnected via Facebook). Shegrew up in Duluth (Tom Arbour's daughter) and spent a lot of time with my Grandma Ruth. I frankly don't even remember meeting any of my great aunts or uncles on his side either. I know we went to Ontario, Canadafrequently and have relatives (cousins?) there. My Aunt Marion (Ruth's sister) had a resort on Gull Wing lake.
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  US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
  Name: Edward J Arbour
  Gender: Male
  Birth Date: 19 Sep 1913
  Death Date: 26Nov 1985
  SSN: 477075938
  Branch 1: NAVY
  Enlistment Date 1: 15 Mar 1944
  Release Date 1: 1 Dec 1945

  
  
  

 Education: Milwaukee Area Technical College

Lee and Lisa were ona long-delayedhoneymoon when they were among a group of tourists whose plane crashedinto a shantytown near Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela. When they were married, the young couple was unable to afford ahoneymoon. Many years later,they were able to live their dream. Lee had always wanted to see AngelFalls, the world's highest waterfall, located in Canaima National Park. Having seen the spectacularsight of the falls, Lee and Lisa boarded their return flight. Rutaca Airlines Flight 224 departed from Canaima inthe southern Bolivar state. The older DC3 refueled in Ciudad Bolivar and then took off for Porlamar on the Caribbean island of Margarita. On takeoff, one of the plane's engines caught fire and it was unable to maintain its climb over a small shantytown. The wing was torn off on someslum buildings and the entire aircraft was subsequently engulfed in flames. In all, 24 people died. Their teenage children then went to live with their paternal grandmother, Karen.

Chicago Tribune (IL) -- 28 Jan 2001
OFFICIALS WORKING TO IDENTIFY TOURISTS WHO DIED IN CRASH
Relatives held a funeral ceremony Saturday for the pilot in a plane crash, while forensic experts and diplomats tried to positively identify the bodies of three Americans and 15 other foreign tourists who were killed. Rutaca Airlines Flight 224 crashed into a Ciudad Bolivar shantytown on Thursday, bursting into flames and killing all 24 people aboard --the Americans, five Dutch citizens, four Italians, three Canadians, two Hungarians, one Austrian and six Venezuelans, four of them crew members. The American victims were Lee and Lisa Arbour, a married couple, and Jason Hall, said a US Embassy spokesman. He did not name their hometowns. The DC-3 had departed Canaima, in southern Bolivarstate, and stopped in Ciudad Bolivar for refueling before heading to Porlamar on the Caribbean tourist island of Margarita. Moments after taking off, it banked left and crashed.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) -- 29 Jan 2001 -- by Amy Rabideau Silvers
MILWAUKEE PAIR DIED IN VENEZUELA PLANE CRASH -- Parents of two teens were returning from Angel Falls on long-delayed honeymoon
A Milwaukeecouple on a long-delayed honeymoon were among those killed when a tourist plane crashed into a shantytown near Ciudad Bolivar, Venezuela.
Lee and Lisa Arbour, ages 36 and 34 and the parents of two teenage children, died along with 22 others in the crash Thursday. Casualties included another American, Jason Hall, whose hometownwas not immediately available, and all four Venezuelan crew members, according to a wire service report. Karen Arbour, Lee's mother, said Sunday that she received a call about midnight Thursday from the U.S. Embassy in Caracas, the Venezuelan capital. "They said that my son and daughter-in-law were believed to have been on the plane," Arbour said. "They said there were no survivors." The American Embassy claimedtheir personal effects from a hotel. "They were on the passenger manifest," shesaid. "My son was supposedto call Friday, and he didn't." Since then, his remains have been identified. Lisa Arbour's remains had not been identified as of Sunday. "Itwas a honeymoon trip," Arbour said. "They had never managed a big trip, and thiswas going to be their honeymoon, the one they had never taken." The couple had been married 17 years and had two children, Nicholas,16, and Samantha, 13.Her son had previously worked for an international firm and had done some traveling, including to Brazil and Mexico. He was currently working with his mother in thefamily business, K & E Tours. Lisa Arbour was the jewelry manager at theTarget store in Wauwatosa. Lee Arbour had attended Wauwatosa West High School, a culinary school inSwitzerland, and Milwaukee Area Technical College. Lisa Arbour attended St Mary's Academy in Milwaukee and MATC, where they met. "My sonhad always wanted to go to Angel Falls," Arbour said. "Actually, he was talking aboutthat since he was a kid."AngelFalls, in Canaima NationalPark, is the world's highest waterfall at 3,212 feet. "They got to Angel Falls and they were on their wayback," Arbour said. Rutaca Airlines Flight 224 departed from Canaima in southern Bolivar state. The older DC-3 propeller plane refueled in Ciudad Bolivar, then took off for Porlamar on the Caribbean island of Margarita. "Apparently, therewasan engine fire," she said. "The wing tore off on some slum buildings. The rest is history. It went up in a ball of fire . .. "I guess that one thing we can hold in our hearts is that they were doing something they wanted to do . . . andeverything is in God's time, not our time." Charlotte Schaut, Lisa's mother, said her daughter and son-in-law were excited about theirplans. "They were so happy about this trip," she said. "And theyhad a lot and were planning to build a new home in Menomonee Falls this summer." Her daughter loved her job and being with people, she said. "I'd see herevery weekend," said Schaut."She'd see me and take me shopping. Lisa was very sweet. She'd do anything for anybody, just to help."Inaddition to their two children, the couple are survived by Lee'smother, Karen Arbour of Wauwatosa, and Lisa's parents, Thomas and CharlotteSchautof Milwaukee. He is also survived by a sister, Linanne Giersch of Milwaukee, and a grandmother, Wilma Pingatore of Hibbing, MN. Survivors on her side of the family include a brother, Scott Schaut, of Mansfield, Ohio. Funeral arrangementswillbemadeafter the remains have been returned, something that the airline had pledged to do assoonas possible,Arbour said. "I feel that they're together," Schaut said. "They shouldbe buried together."

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) -- 04 Feb2001
Arbour, Lee E. -- From Paradise to Paradise, 25 January 2001, age 36. Beloved husband of the late Lisa (nee Schaut). Cherished father of Nicholas and Samantha. Dearest son of Karen and the late Edward Arbour. Loving grandsonof WilmaPingatore. Dear brother of Linanne (Brian) Giersch. Fond uncle of Jacob. Furthersurvived by 5 uncles, other relatives, and many dear friends.
Arbour, Lisa A. (nee Schaut) -- From Paradise to Paradise, 25 January 2001, age 35. Beloved wifeof the late Lee. Cherished mother of Nicholas and Samantha. Dearestdaughter ofTom and Charlotte Schaut. Loving sisterof Scott Schaut. Fond aunt of Jacob. Further survived by other relatives and many dear friends.
Visitation Wednesday,7 February, from4 pm until the time of Funeral Mass at 7:30 pm at St.ThereseCatholic Church, 9525 W. Blue Mound Rd. If desired, memorials to the family appreciated. A trust fund will be set upfor Lee and Lisa's children. Schmidt & Bartelt Funeral and Cremation Services, Wauwatosa (414)774-5010.

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (WI) -- 07 Feb 2001 -- by Amy Rabideau Silvers
ARBOURS TOOK HONEYMOON TRIP TO VENEZUEL
Services will be held today for Lee and Lisa Arbour, the Milwaukeecouple whodied25 Jan in the crash of a Venezuelan touristplane. Lee Arbour, 36, and his wife, Lisa Arbour, 34, were the parents of two children, Nicholas, 16, and Samantha,13. The trip, the honeymoon they had never taken, included a long-awaitedexcursiontosee the world's highestwaterfall,the Salto Angel. The Arbours were on their way back from the waterfall when the small tourist plane crashed into a shantytown, killing 20 tourists and four Venezuelan crew members. One other American died inthe crash. Hewas identifiedas JasonHall,30, of Palatka, FL. The Milwaukee-area families sent dental records to assist in the identification effort, said Karen Arbour, Lee's mother. "The remains were returned Friday night and the death certificates arrived yesterday," Arbour said Tuesday. She praised the US Embassy in Venezuela for assisting the families. "They were just outstanding. They were nothing but most helpful and compassionate," Arbour said. "And we just want to thank everybody whohelped with meals and cardsand calls. . . . Beyond that, there's not much we cando but try to go on day to day." The children will live with Karen Arbour in Wauwatosa. Other survivors include Lisa's parents, Thomas and Charlotte Schaut of Milwaukee. Inlieu of flowers,donations will be put toward a trust fund for the children. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7:30pm today, immediately followed by the funeral service at 7:30 pm. Both will be held at St Therese Catholic Church,9525 W.BlueMound Road.
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From Lee's sister Linanne ARBOUR GIERSCHvia email on 08 Jul 2009: Thankyou for your condolences. That was a rough time for all. My dad passedin August and then Lee and Lisa were killed in January. My niece ismarriedwith ababy girl. She seems to have come out of it the best. My nephew on the other hand . . . we aren't even sure where he is now. We prayfor him all the time.

 Event: Military WWI - US Army Air Corps - 74th Fighter Squadron - served in China

According to the 1940 Census, Roland only completed one year of high school.

In 1940, Roland reported that he had earned $500 in 1939, but doing what is not clear as he had no occupation at the time.
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US WWIIArmy Enlistment Records (1938-1946)
Name: Roland P Arbour
Birth Year: 1916; Race: White, not yet a citizen; Nativity State or Country: British North America or Canada or Labrador or Newfoundland; State: Massachusetts; County or City: Bristol
Enlistment Date: 31 Oct 1942; Enlistment State: Massachusetts; Enlistment City: Boston;Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Branch Code: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Grade: Private; Grade Code: Private; Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency,plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life
Education: 2 years of high school; Civil Occupation: Tire Rebuilder or DiversHelper, Marine; Marital Status: Single, without dependents; Height: 71; Weight: 150
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Sailed into New York, NY, arriving on 06 Nov 1945, returning from war with his unit. He held the rank of SSG.
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From his granddaughter Jennifer TATRO via email on 05 May2011: His oldest daughter never married and never had kids. His youngest married divorced and had me, and another son by different man. There is a brother that my grandfather had that took off and neverspoke to the family againand we don't know what happend to him. I will have to check which one again. --> Note added: Turns out it was not a brother, but a nephew,Richard Louis ARBOUR.
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From his granddaughter Jennifervia email on 19 May 2011: I lived with my grandparents at theage of 10. My grandfather was a very kind man and would do anything to help you. I remember when we would go out to eat we somehow would end up eating with strangers and having a goodtime. I also remember my grandfather was always good atforgetting his wallet at home so my Grandmother always made sure she carried money with her. He always sang to me, the song he sung most was: Pennies from heaven. He taught me to fixthings and to be able to do things myself so I wouldn't have to depend on others. He would wake me up with a back rub.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Roland P Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 21 Sep 1916
Death Date: 26 Jun 1984
SSN:021054264
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 13 Nov 1942
Release Date 1: 10 Nov 1945

 Event: Military WWI - US Army

• Education:BEF 1940 Hehad finished the 6th grade.
• PROP: 1930: They owned their home worth $6,000; they did not own a radio set. 1940: They rented a house for $22 per month.

 Immigration: 1895 from Canada to USA

• NATU: 1905 US Citizenship
• At some point after his arrival in the US in 1895, Eugene may have changed his name. In 1918, his Draft Registration card is clearly signed by Eugene ERBOA. He was listedas Andy E. ERBOA in the 1920 Census. No other records can be found with this unique name. When she married and upon her death, daughter Ferndefinitely used the maiden name of ARBOUR. Son Eugene used ARBOUR in allof his records, including marriage, military, and death.
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  WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
  Name: Erboa, Eugene
  Birth Date: 10 Aug 1880
  BirthPlace: Citizen of Canada
  City/County: Valley Co
  State: ID
  Ethnicity: W
  According to his WWI Draft Registration, Eugene was of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and black hair.
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  Not only is there a confusion over the name Eugene used in the States, there is also some mystery surrounding his marriage, his life, and his death. At some point, he married Maude RIGGS, who was born in OR. Did they marry inOR? Their daughter Fernwas born there inFeb 1911. Did he ever actually marry Maude or did they have a common-law relationship? Their son Eugene was born in OR in Mar 1913. In 1918, Eugene lived in ID.Did Eugene and Maude live in OR for a few years (1910-1913) while theirchildren were born? Did they separate after this? Did Maude remarry? There is no record of her death in OR under Maude ARBOUR or Maude RIGGS. Also around this time, son Eugene was supposed to have run away from home as a teenager. Was it after hisfather's death? He reportedly ran to Uncle Paul's in NJ, but there is no record of Eugene in the 1930 US Census in any state.
  
  

 Marriage 1 Joseph-Jean ARBOUR b: 18 MAY 1875 in Perce, GaspePeninsula, Quebec, Canada

• Married: 25 OCT 1897 in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada

Marriage 2 Joseph-Eugene ARBOUR b: 2 AUG 1881 in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada

• Married:26 SEP 1931 in Perce, Gaspe Peninsula, Quebec, Canada
• Note:

  From Denis ARBOUR on 08 Nov 2007: Shannon: You were right! We now have proof there was only one Marie HUARD. Although the writing is faint, the record can easily be read:
  "Le vingt-six septembre mil neuf cent trente-un, après la publication d'un ban de mariage, faite du prône de notre messe paroissiale, entre Pierre Eugène Arbour, cultivateur, veuf de MargueriteMallet domicilié en cette paroisse, d'une part; et Marie Huard,aussi domiciliée en cette paroisse, veuve de Joseph Huard, d'autre part; vu la {dispense du premier degré d'affinité, enligne collatérale} accordée par Monseigneur l'Évêque de Gaspé en date du vingt-deux courant; ne s'étant déclaré aucun autreempêchement à ce mariage, Nous soussigné, curé de cette paroisse, avons reçuleur mutuel consentement de mariage, en présence de Osias Chicoine, de la paroisse de St-Georges de Malbaie, et Joseph Bernier, decette paroisse. Requis de signer, tous on déclaré ne le savoir. Lecture faite." (signed) J. Eug. Martin P.
  The part I underlined [written here within { }] is what we were lookingfor, and it tells it all. A first degree "affinity"dispensation (not sure about the translation) is exactly what was required before Pierre-Eugène (Joseph-Eugène) could marry his brother's spouse. Marie HUARD's first spouse isreported to be Joseph HUARD. I believe it's an error; the priest probably meant to write Joseph ARBOUR but was distracted. -- Denis

  SHE married the 2 brothers

 Medical Information: Although he remarried after the death of first wife, he was never the same man. He began to drink heavily and this may have been a factor in his death.

• Note:

  According to his WWI Draft Registration, Louis was born on 25 Mar 1885. At the time he was noted to be tall with a medium build; he had brown eyes and black hair.
  
  During the Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918, Louis also contracted the illness. However, luck was with him and he survived, only to meet a tragic death a few years later.
  
  Living in Louis and Eugenie's house in 1921 was Joseph ARBOUR. It is unclear how he is related. Joseph was an employee of the WH Company.
  
  The Winsted Evening Citizen (CT) -- Monday 02 Nov 1925
  3 IN HOSPITAL AS THE RESULT OF AUTO ACCIDENTS -- Daniel Quinn, 65, Run Down by Unidentified Motorist and Louis Arbour Badly Injured in Trolley-Auto Collision
  Three Winsted residents are patients in the hospital today as the result of two weekend automobile accidents. Daniel Quinn, about 65, is undergoing treatment at the institution for painful body bruises received Saturday night when he was struck by an unidentified motorist. The accident occurred near the farm of Fon... Bushnell on the New Hartford Road, where Mr. Quinn is employed. The injured man was found lying unconscious on the side of the road by a Hartford motorist who notified the police department. Motorcycle Policeman Waldo Heath and officer James Mike (?) were dispatched by Supt. Slocum to conduct an investigation. It is believed Quinn was struck several hours before he was found by a motorist who failed to stop. No trace of the driver of the car has yet been identified. Louis Arbour is in the hospital in a serious condition as theresult of injuries sustained Saturday night when an automobile in which he was a passenger collided with the 11 o'clock trolley car operatedby Motorman Healey of Burrville, in front of the Strong Mfg Co on Main Street. Jeremiah Roy, driver of the machine, is a patient in the same institution, recovering from lesser injuries. The accident occurred whenRoy, after turning into Main Streetfrom Park Place, swung west into the center lane of the thoroughfare street directly in the path of the trolley, which was Torrington bound. Arbour received several deep wounds, besides internal injuries. Roy was painfully cut by flying glass. Theautomobile was demolished. The light on the trolley and the front window were broken by the impact.
  
  The Winsted Evening Citizen (CT) -- Wednesday 04 Nov 1925
  LOUIS ARBOUR ACCIDENT VICTIM, DIES IN HOSPITAL -- Was Injured Saturday Night in Trolley-Automobile Collision -- Funeral Tomorrow Morning
  Louis Arbour, 39, died at the hospital late Tuesday of injuries sustained Saturday night when an automobile in which he was a passenger collided with one of the Connecticut Company's trolley cars in charge of Motorman Edward Healey of Burrville, onMain Street, near the Strong Mfg Co. Arbour was injured internally andalso suffered deep lacerations aboutthe head and face. Jeremiah Roy, driver ofthe automobile, is still undergoing treatment at the hospital. Mr. Arbour was born in Quebec but resided in Winsted for the past 22 years. Until recently he was engaged in the trucking business. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Bertha,Leona, and Helen Arbour; his parents, who live in Quebec; five brothers, Joseph of Lowell, MA, John of Boston, William of Saskatchewan, Canada, George and Eugene of Quebec; and three sisters, Mrs. Alice Sullivan of Boston, MA, Mrs. Beatrice Roy and Mrs. Eva Boyblon of Quebec. The funeral will be held from his late home on Main street tomorrow morning at 8:30 and at St Joseph's Church at 9:00. Burial will be in St Joseph's Cemetery.
  
  After Louis' death, Eugenie was left with three girls to raise. She subsequently took in boarders to help make ends meet. One of these boarders was Emmanuel ROUILLARD, who later married daughter Bertha ARBOUR.
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  Bio from Facebook on 10 Apr 2010:
  10 April 1885 -- Born in St-Raphael, QC, Joseph-Louis ARBOUR was the 7th of 9 children of farmer, sawyer, and carpenter Hilaire ARBOUR and hiswife Marie-Louise LECLERC. Louis held several occupations during his life: Farmer (1901); Carpenter and Press Room Foreman with the William L. Gilbert Clock Company (1918-1921); and later owned a Trucking Companyuntil he was put out of business by E. J. Kelly. InSt-Raphael on 09 June 1908, Louis married 19-year old Virginie BOUTIN. The young couple then made a southerly trek which brought them to Connecticut, where they settled into the community of Winsted. During the year after their wedding, Louis and Louise welcomed their only child, a daughter named Bertha Alma ARBOUR, into their home. According to his WWI Draft Registration, Louis was noted to be tall with a medium build, brown eyes, and blackhair. During the Spanish Influenza Epidemic of 1918, poor Virginie succumbed to the illness. After her death, her body was transported back toQuebec for burial in St-Raphael. As Louis was also ill with the flu, he was unable to attend the services. Although Louis also contracted the illness luck was with him and he survived, only to meet a tragic deatha few years later. On 16 February 1920, Louis married to 24-year old Eugenie BERNARD. Louis and Eugenie then had 2 daughters: Leona Rita and Helen, both of whom were just little girls at their father's untimely death. Here is the account of his demise on 03 November 1925 in Winsted,CT:
  The Winsted Evening Citizen (CT) - Wednesday 04 November 1925
  LOUIS ARBOUR ACCIDENT VICTIM, DIES IN HOSPITAL -- Was Injured Saturday Night in Trolley-Automobile Collision -- Funeral Tomorrow Morning
  Louis Arbour, 39, died at the hospital late Tuesday of injuries sustained Saturday night when an automobile in which he was a passenger collided with one of the Connecticut Company's trolley cars in charge of Motorman Edward Healey of Burrville, onMain Street, near the Strong Mfg Co. Arbour was injured internally and also suffered deep lacerations about the head and face. Jeremiah Roy, driver of the automobile, is still undergoing treatment at the hospital. Mr. Arbour was born in Quebec butresided in Winsted for the past 22 years. Until recently he was engagedin the trucking business.
  After Louis' death, Eugenie was left with three girls to raise. She subsequently took in boardersto help make ends meet. One of these boarderswas Emmanuel ROUILLARD, who later married Louis' eldest daughter Bertha Alma ARBOUR. As Eugenie was still a young woman when she became a widow, she decided to marry again. Eugenie wed Joseph ASSELIN sometime in about 1927. They then had 2 children of their own: Leopold and Mary Jane. Eugenie lived a great number if years before dying in Torrington, CT, on 30 April 1981.Louis is known to be responsible for 8 grandchildrenand 10 great-grandchildren.

 Medical Information: He was ill with septicemia for 1 week before his death, but had suffered with pancreatic cancer for some time before that.

Omer's WWI Draft Registration reported him as being of medium height and medium build with brown eyes and dark brown hair. He also noted himself asbeing "fisically disabled" with a sore back.

In the 1930 Census, Leota's 79-year old, widowed father lived with them.

In 1940, Omer reported that he had earned nothing in 1939.

US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Omer Arbour
Birth Date: 19 Feb 1893
Death Date: 27 Mar 1976
SSN: 386306950
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 2 Mar 1918
Release Date 1: 4 Mar 1919

 Note: In 1920,Abbie was recorded as being married, but her husband did not live withher, while she lived with her mother and three siblings in Fitchburg, MA.[1920Census]

She had one child

 Occupation: USArmy (1948-1953)

• Military Service: US Army -- at least 1948-1953 -- rank of Chief Warrant Officer in 1951-1953

• According to the 1940 Census, Louis had graduated from high school.
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  Jacksonville Journal (FL) -- 10 Oct 1970
  ARBOUR -- Louis P. Arbour, 58, of 4365 Rapallo Rd, died suddenly Wednesday afternoon. Mr. Arbour was a native of Bonaventure, Quebec, Canada, and had lived in Jacksonville for 10 years, coming here from Somerset, MA. Mr. Arbour was Assistant Manager of Lowe Brothers Paint Co, with whom he had been associated for the past three years. He was a member of the Catholic Church, the Retired Officers' Association, andwas a retired Chief Warrant Officer, United States Army. Survivors include his wifeMrs. Gertrude Arbour of Jacksonville, a daughter, Miss Francine Arbour, a student atLouisiana State University, a son, Richard Arbour, Philadelphia, PA; two sisters, Mrs. Concord Ferland and Mrs. Beatrice Parrott, both of Somerset, MA; and a brother, Roland Arbour, Springfield, MA. Funeral Mass will be celebratedat 10:30 amMonday in St Matthew's Catholic Church. Interment will be in Jacksonville Memorial Gardens. The rosary will be recited at 8 pm Sunday in the Chapel of Hardage and Sons Blanding Blvd Funeral Home, 5753 Blanding Blvd.
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  US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
  Name: Louis Philippe Arbour
  Gender: Male
  Death Date: 7 Oct 1970
  SSN: 021053181

  
  
  

 PROP: 1930: They owned their home worth $2,550; they also owned a radio set. 1940: She owned her home worth $5,000.

• Occupation:Servant - Housekeeper (1900)
• Immigration: 1891 from Canada to USA

According to the 1930 Census, Delia married at the age of 14.

 According to the 1940 Census, Mildred had completed her third year of high school.
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The Day (New London, CT) -- Tuesday 16 May 2006
REID, MILDRED
Waterford -- Mildred "Toni" Reid of 208 Shore Road, Waterford, formerlyof 25 Clark Street, Merchants Village, Westerly, RI, passed on into the hands of the Lord on Mother's Day, 14 May 2006 at the Lawrence & Memorial Hospital, New London, surrounded by her loving family. Toni was born on 26 Aug 1923 in Willimantic, daughter of the late Amedee Arbour and Alexina (Pelletier) Arbour. She was predeceased by her husband, Nelson Reid; a sister, Doris Donath; and brothers, Raymond and Francis Arbour. She will be sadly missed by her daughters, Gayle and her husband, Joseph Misto, of Westerly, RI, Charlene and her husband, Daniel Pease, of Waterford, Sheryl Reid, of Tampa, FL, Deborah and her husband, Andrew Benkert, of Equality, AL; a son, Christian Reid, of Camp Hill, AL; grandchildren, Joseph "Jay" Misto and his wife, Kara, of Lincoln, RI, Holly Misto and her husband, and Scott Quaratella, of Westerly, RI; two great-grandchildren, Everett and James Misto; and also by several nieces and nephews. Toni was a communicant of St. Pius X Church, a member ofthe Daughter's of Isabella, and a lifetime member of the Mystic Seaport Marine Museum where she worked for many years before her retirement. She was a member of the Pequot Ramblers Square Dance Club, Tops ChapterNo. 3 of Rhode Island, the Westerly Senior Citizens Center, and the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Her home and family were always most important to her. She enjoyed league bowling, square and round dancing, music and reading. Calling hours will be held Wednesday from 5 to 7 pm in the Gaffney-DolanFuneral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Thursday at 11 am in St. Pius x Church, Elm Street, Westerly. Interment will be in River Bend Cemetery, 117 Beach St., Westerly. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in her name be made to Homeand Hospice Care of Rhode Island, 169 George St., Pawtucket, RI 02860-9924.

 According to the 1940 Census, Rome had completed the 8th grade.

In 1940, Rome reported that he had earned nothing in 1939.

Also according to the 1940 Census, Rome was 46-years old, making him born in about 1893. ???
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Rome sailed with Ruth First Class on the "RMS Mauretania," arriving in New York, NY, on 22 Feb 1951, apparently returning from a vacation in Havana, Cuba.

He married 3 times and had no children

 alive in Nov 2013

She had 5 children

 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.
___Courant (CT) -- 24 Jan 1995
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

 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.

 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!