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Emil Anthony ARBOUR

1. Emil Anthony ARBOUR est né le 26 mars 1911 à Greater Sudbury,,,Ontario,Canada,Brennan Harbour; est mort le 21 nov 1966 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,. Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
When Emil was an infant, a local newspaper published that he was the largest child in North America. Reportedly it was not because he was fat but because he was stocky and barrel-chested.
Emil and Cecilia had ten children. All of them were born in the United States, save Victor, who was born in Ontario and held dual citizenship.Emil and Cecilia eventually became naturalized United States Citizens.At some point, Emil was also attached to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police as a translator. Through this connection, Emil met Gilbert BOYCE, who eventually married Emil's sister Lucy. According to his daughter Linda, Emil was the great family storyteller. He kept the past alive foreveryone.
In 1940, Emil reported that he had earned $1,400 in 1939. According to the Census of that year, Emil was born in New York state.
Upon entering the US at Detroit, MI, on 16 Dec 1941, he reported himself as 5'10" with a dark complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes, as well as having a scar on the index finger of his left hand. He had previously been in MI from May 1928 to Dec 1938. He also reported his birthdate as 26 Mar 1911. He had $20 in his pocket.
Apparently, Emil became a citizen after Dec 1941, as he still held a British passport at that time.
According to his Naturalization papers, Emil was born on 26 Mar 1911.
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Bio from Facebook on 26 March 2010:
26 March 1908 -- Born in Brennan Harbour, Ontario, Emil Anthony ARBOUR was the 3rd of 6 children of lumberjack Joseph-William-Edward ARBOUR and his 3rd wife Marie-Clara-"Florence" GUERTIN. When Emil was an infant,a local newspaper publishedthat hewas the largest child in North America. Reportedly it was not because he was fat but because he was stocky and barrel-chested. In about 1933, Emil married 17-year old Cecilia Lucy GUERTIN at Old City Hall in Detroit, MI. According toagranddaughter,their marriage was revalidated in the Catholic Church during the late 1930s or early 1940s. Emil and Cecilia had 10 children, 3 daughters and 7sons. All of them were born in the United States, save Victor, who wasborn in Ontario and held dual citizenship. Upon entering the US at Detroit on 16 December 1941, Emil reported himself as 5'10" with a dark complexion, dark brown hair, and brown eyes, as well as having a scar on the index finger of his left hand. He hadpreviously been in MichiganfromMay 1928 to December 1938, reported his birth date as 26 March 1911, and carried $20 in his pocket. Emil and Cecilia eventually became naturalized United States Citizens, filing their declaration on 15 January 1951. At some point, Emil was alsoattached to the Royal Canadian MountedPolice as a translator. Through this connection, Emil met Gilbert BOYCE, who eventually married Emil's sister Lucy. According to his daughterLinda, Emil was the great family storyteller. He kept the past alive foreveryone. Emil died while living in White Lake, MI, on 21 November 1966. Sometime thereafter Cecilia married Clyde STINEHART. She died in Bay City, MI, on 17 February 2008, having been responsible for 10 children, 22 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren.Emil a épousé Cecilia GUERTIN vers 1933 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,. Cecilia est née le 27 avr 1916 à Parry Sound District,,,Ontario,Canada,Byng Inlet; est morte le 17 fév 2008 à Bay City,,Bay County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterrée en fév 2008 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Holy Sepulchre Cemetery in Southfield,USA] - Southfield. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 2. Ralph Emil ARBOUR
est né le 7 oct 1933 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 24 déc 1996 à Highland,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en déc 1996 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Oakland Hills Memorial Garden,USA] - Novi.
- 3. William Edward ARBOUR
est né le 23 août 1935 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 19 nov 1992 à Alpena,,Alpena County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en nov 1992 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
- 4. Elsie Louise ARBOUR
est née le 9 jan 1938 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est morte le 20 août 2015; a été enterrée le 24 août 2015 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
- 5. Kent Charles ARBOUR
est né le 24 août 1941 à Michigan,,,,Usa,; est mort le 8 juin 1995 à Atlanta,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,; a été enterré en juin 1995 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
- 6. Gerald H ARBOUR
est né le 10 août 1943 à Garden City,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; a été baptisé le 10 août 1943 à Garden City,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 15 août 2003 à Atlanta,,Fulton County,Georgia,Usa,; a été enterré en août 2003 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[Briley Township Cemetery in Montmorency County,USA] - Atlanta.
- 7. Victor ARBOUR
est né le 9 fév 1949 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 30 déc 1985 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en jan 1986 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Highland Cemetery in Highland,Highland,USA] - Highland.
- 8. Phillip Wayne ARBOUR
est né le 24 fév 1952 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 12 sept 2012 à Lansing,,,Michigan,Usa,Ingham- Eaton- Clinton County; a été enterré en sept 2012 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly,Usa] - Holly.
- 9. Peter Edmund ARBOUR
est né le 21 juil 1955 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 15 oct 2009 à Wichita,,Sedgwick County,Kansas,Usa,; a été enterré en oct 2009 à Wichita,,Sedgwick County,Kansas,Usa,.
- 10. Cynthia ARBOUR
- 11. Linda ARBOUR
Génération: 2
2. Ralph Emil ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 7 oct 1933 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 24 déc 1996 à Highland,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en déc 1996 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Oakland Hills Memorial Garden,USA] - Novi.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Ralph Emile Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 7 Oct 1933
Death Date: 24 Dec 1996
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 385306561
Branch 1: AF
Enlistment Date 1: 4 Jan 1955
Release Date 1: 26 Aug 1958
He had 4 Living ArbourFamille/Conjoint(e): Pat JONES. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
3. William Edward ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 23 août 1935 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 19 nov 1992 à Alpena,,Alpena County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en nov 1992 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
Autres événements/attributs:
- Profession: Photographer; Automobile Photographer
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
As a youngster, William was very close to his cousin, Al ARBOUR, who eventually became a Hockey Hall of Famer.
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US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: William Edward Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 23 Aug 1935
Death Date: 19 Nov 1992
Cause of Death: Natural
SSN: 374325163
Branch 1: NAVY
Enlistment Date 1: 10 Jan 1955
Release Date 1: 9 Jan 1959He had 5 Living Arbour4. Elsie Louise ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est née le 9 jan 1938 à Detroit,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est morte le 20 août 2015; a été enterrée le 24 août 2015 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
5. Kent Charles ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 24 août 1941 à Michigan,,,,Usa,; est mort le 8 juin 1995 à Atlanta,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,; a été enterré en juin 1995 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[St Augustine Cemetery in Hillman,USA] - Hillman Township.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
6. Gerald H ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 10 août 1943 à Garden City,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; a été baptisé le 10 août 1943 à Garden City,,Wayne County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 15 août 2003 à Atlanta,,Fulton County,Georgia,Usa,; a été enterré en août 2003 à Michigan,,Montmorency County,Michigan,United States,[Briley Township Cemetery in Montmorency County,USA] - Atlanta.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
Montmorency County Tribune (Atlanta, MI) -- 20 Aug 2003
Gerald "Jerry" Arbour, Sr., 60, of Atlanta passed away 15 August 2003 at his residence. Jerry was born 10 August 1943 in Garden City, Michigan. The son of Emil and Cecilia (Guertin) Arbour, he workedas a carpentermost of his life; however, for thepast three years he was a custodial employee with the Atlanta Community Schools. Jerry was an active memberof the Atlanta Senior Citizens, often helping with bingo. He is survived by his wife, the former Betty Montague, whom he married 2 Nov 1991inAtlanta; sons, JJ Arbour, Dale (Joy) Mink, and William (Sheline) Mink,all of Atlanta, and Roy (Patricia) Mink of Sterling Heights, MI; sevengrandchildren; his mother, Cecilia Stinehart; brothers Phillip (Patricia) Arbour ofPerry, MI, and Peter (Katherine) Arbour of Wichita, KS: and sisters, Elsie Arbour and Cynthia Arbour, both of Atlanta, and Linda (Mrs. William) Caprathe of Bay City, MI. Jerry was preceded in death byhis father, Emil; son, David Mink; and brothers, Kent, Ralph, William,and Victor Arbour. The funeral was held Tuesday, 19 August, at Green funeral home with Fr. Vianney Sipulski, OFM, officiating. Burial in Briley Township Cemetery.Gerald a épousé Betty MONTAGUE le 2 nov 1991 à Atlanta,,Fulton County,Georgia,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 12. Gerald ARBOUR
7. Victor ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 9 fév 1949 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 30 déc 1985 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; a été enterré en jan 1986 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Highland Cemetery in Highland,Highland,USA] - Highland.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
According to family story . . . During the Vietnam War, Vic tried to enlist in the United States Military, only to initially be denied becauseof his Canadian Citizenship. Somehow Vic did eventuallyserve two toursof duty in Vietnam. The second wastoprotect his brother from having to serve.
Notes from Wendy (PRODELL) HEWITT: Victor Arbour died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident on 08 Nov 1985. The accidenthappened in White Lake Township, MI, on Bogie Lake Rd atthe Lakeland High School curve. He died atthe ageof 36. He was on his way home from work and was involved in an accident with a meat truck. His injuries were numerous and he died seven weeks later at Pontiac Osteopathic Hospital in Pontiac, MI. He and his wife Sheila met in the unemployment lineatMichigan Employment Security Commission in Pontiac. He went to school at Ferris State in Big Rapids, MI. Victor was an auto mechanic and worked for the US Postal Service Vehicle Maintenance. He was an avid sportsman. Death Certificate #0834070 fromOakland County, MI. Burial in Highland Cemetery,Highland, MI. Vic and Sheila had no children.
US Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
Name: Victor Emanuel Arbour
Gender: Male
Birth Date: 9 Feb 1949
Death Date: 30 Dec 1985
SSN: 384509993
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 21 Mar 1967
Release Date 1: 3 Dec 1970
He had one child with ????Claudill before he married Sheila Prodell.
Décès:
Cause: He died as a result of injuries sustained when a truck hit his car about eight weeks ear8. Phillip Wayne ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 24 fév 1952 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 12 sept 2012 à Lansing,,,Michigan,Usa,Ingham- Eaton- Clinton County; a été enterré en sept 2012 à Michigan,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,[Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly,Usa] - Holly.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
from FindAGrave.com -- excerpted 13 Sep 2012
Phillip Arbour, age 60 of Perry, passed away Wednesday 12 September 2012, at Sparrow Hospital. There will be a graveside service at Great Lakes National Cemetery on Monday 17 September 2012, at noon.Visitation will be at Watkins Brothers Funeral Home in Perry on Sunday from 2-8 pm with a rosary being recited at 7 pm. Phillip was born on 24 February 1952, the son of Emil A. & Cecilia (Guertin) Arbour in Walled Lake, MI. He graduated from Walled Lake High School and served his country in the Army. On 14 June 1980, he married Patricia Petsch in Fowlerville, MI. He had worked at Kelsey-Hayes in Howell in quality control. He is survivedby his wife, Patty, sons Tony Arbour of Gwinn, MI and Ken (Stacie) Ramay of Fayette, OH, 4 daughters; Mindy Arbour of Perry, Tonya Arbour of Killeen, TX, Ashley Arbour of Perry, and Kimberly Ramay of Edgerton, OH, 5 grandchildren; Kenadie, Aeries, Caleb, Kaelyn, Sydney, 3 sisters; Linda (Bill) Caprathe of Bay City, Cindy Arbour of Atlanta, MI and ElsieArbour of Atlanta, MI. He was predeceased by 6 brothers; Victor, Ralph, Bill, Kent, Jerry, Peter and his parents. Online condolences may be sent to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.comPhillip a épousé Patricia PETSCH le 14 juin 1980 à Fowlerville,,Livingston County,Michigan,Usa,. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 13. Ashley ARBOUR
- 14. Ken ARBOUR
- 15. Kimberley ARBOUR
- 16. Mindy ARBOUR
- 17. Tony ARBOUR
- 18. Tonya ARBOUR
- 19. Kimberly RAMY
- 20. Kenneth RAMY
9. Peter Edmund ARBOUR (1.Emil1) est né le 21 juil 1955 à Pontiac,,Oakland County,Michigan,Usa,; est mort le 15 oct 2009 à Wichita,,Sedgwick County,Kansas,Usa,; a été enterré en oct 2009 à Wichita,,Sedgwick County,Kansas,Usa,.
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Notes:
The Wichita Eagle (KS) -- Saturday 17 Oct 2009
Arbour, Peter Edmond, 54, Wichita, passed away Thursday, 15 October 2009. Peter was a proud 20-year employee of Beechcraft. He was a wonderfully friendly and accepting man who was loved by all that knew him. Peterwas always one that would attract children and be glad to play with them. He will be dearly missed by his wife Mary, his children Brenna Bolton, Shawn Rouleau, and Sabrina Klimzack; 1 brother and 3 sisters, and his 10 grandchildren. Visitation will be held 5-8 on Sunday with funeralservice at 2 pm, Monday, both at Lakeview Funeral Home, 12100 E. 13th St., Wichita. Memorial contributions are suggested to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Bay City Times (MI) -- 22 & 23 Oct 2009
ARBOUR, Peter E. of Wichita, Kansas. Our beloved brother, husband, father, grandfather and uncle, age 54 years, passed away Thursday, 15 October 2009, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. Peter was a kind and gentle soul who will be remembered for his bright smile and absolute love of life. He was born 21 July 1955, to the late Emil and Cecilia (Guertin) Arbour and raised in the Walled Lake/Novi area. After graduating from Atlanta High School in Atlanta, Michigan, Peter went on to receive his Bachelor's degree from Ferris State University. For the past 20 years, he has resided in Wichita and worked in the airplane industry.Peter attended St Cecilia Church and was a 4th degree member of the Knights of Columbus. In 1988, he married the former Mary Kathryn "Kathy" Watters who survives along with her children: Shawn Rouleau of Alpena and Brenna (Ryan) Bolton of Oak Park, MI, special niece/daughter: Sabrina (Kraig) Klimzack of Alpena; 10 grandchildren; three sisters: Cynthiaand Elsie Arbour both of Atlanta, MI, Linda (Hon. William) Caprathe of Bay City; his brother, Phillip (Patti) Arbour of Perry, MI; 32 nieces and nephews and 36 grand/great nieces and nephews. Besides his parents, hewas predeceased by his five brothers: Ralph, William, Kent, Gerald, and Victor Arbour, and his grandson Peter Rouleau. The Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday, 24 October 2009, at 11:00 am in the Church of St Boniface with Rev. Dale A. Orlik presiding. Visiting hours with the family will be Friday 23 October 2009, from 4:00 until 8:00 pm inthe W.A. Trahan Funeral Chapel and The Vigil Prayer Service will be held Friday at 7:00 pm in the Trahan Chapel. Peter will lie instate at the church on Saturday from 10 am until time of services. Memorial contributions may be designated for the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Mid-Michigan affiliate: PO Box 4368, East Lansing, MI 48226. www.trahanfc.com
Excerpts from Pete's online Guestbook -- 20 Oct 2009
17 October 2009
Those who you have left behind will forever remember your gentle ways and joyful smile. You always had a kind word and a twinkle in your eye. Your positive attitude was infectious. I can't ever remember a time when you grew impatient or irritated with anyone. As a child, some of my fondest memories are the times that we spent together at grandma's houseand all around Rush Lake. You always had time for me, made the best grilled cheese sandwiches, took me to the movie, drove me all over the place while telling me funny stories about the locals and your childhood.You made me watch The 6 Million Dollar Man and Lawrence Welk. You always saw the good in others and made everyone around you feel special. I also remember how much you loved andadmired my dad, you told me that he was always like a father to you. I wish I could have spent more time with you as an adult. You have touched all of our lives and we will miss you, but I know you are home now with yourbrothers and parents. -- Dawn Arbour Shockley, Ada, Michigan
Décès:
Cause: heart surgery complicationsFamille/Conjoint(e): Inconnu. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
Enfants:
- 21. Brenda ARBOUR-BOLTON
- 22. Bolton ARBOUR
- 23. Sabrina ARBOUR
Famille/Conjoint(e): En vie. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
10. Cynthia ARBOUR (1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
11. Linda ARBOUR (1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Génération: 3
12. Gerald ARBOUR (6.Gerald2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
13. Ashley ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
14. Ken ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
15. Kimberley ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
16. Mindy ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
17. Tony ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
18. Tonya ARBOUR (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
19. Kimberly RAMY (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
20. Kenneth RAMY (8.Phillip2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
21. Brenda ARBOUR-BOLTON (9.Peter2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Famille/Conjoint(e): Shawan ROULEAU. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]
22. Bolton ARBOUR (9.Peter2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
23. Sabrina ARBOUR (9.Peter2, 1.Emil1)
Autres événements/attributs:
- _FIL: LEGITIMATE_CHILD
- _CREA: 17 sept 2023
Famille/Conjoint(e): Kraig KLIMCZAK. [Feuille familiale] [Tableau familial]