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The Gazette from Montreal, Quebec, Canada • 22

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I I THE GAZETTE, MONTREAL, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 24, 1996 BIRTHS DEATHS RATES: HOURS: Saturday, 60c From per Sunday 8:30 word a.m. to Holidays: 8 Minimum p.m. 12 noon charge 987-2311 to 4 $6.00 p.m. per 987-2324 day. Also Thanks, Requiem listed in Mass, Prayers, these In columns Memoriam, Announcements.

Chosen Unveilings, Phone Children, Cards 987-2311. of Deaths ABRAMS, Albert (AI) BEAUCHAMP, Joseph BISSON, Valerie CHALMERS, Dolores Florence CLARE, Kenneth Ernest DI LULLO, Anna DICKSON, Angus Malcolm FALARDEAU, Laurette FLEMING, William FLETCHER, Simonne Emily Marie Henriette HALL, W. Kenneth HARDY-JEGHERS, Baby Xavier Alexandre HILL, Frederick George HOLCROFT, Madelaine MAXWELL, Charles Aubrey MIZRAHI, Roger Victor PATERSON, James M. ROBERT, Maurice SHERRY, Edward A. STEIN, Brian Barry WINIKOFF, Sima ZARINS, Elizabeth DEATHS ABRAMS, Albert (AI).

On Monday, April Beloved companion of Sharyn. Loving father and father-in-law of Ivan and Marilyn. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Lil and Sam Sonin, Rose and the late Louis, the late Celia and the late Mac Yaffe, and the late Barney. Cherished grandpa of Darren, Stacey, Adam, Emily, Jesse, Jory and Avalee. He will be sadly missed by his nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Funeral service from Paperman Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Wednesday, April 24 at 10:45 Burial at the Slumber Haven Section, Kehal Israel Cemetery, Sources Road, Dollard des Ormeaux. Shiva at 328 West Acres Crescent, Dollard des Ormeaux. BEAUCHAMP, Joseph. Passed in Montreal on April 22, 1996 at the age of sixty-seven years. Beloved husband of Sonia (Helal).

Loving father of Karen (Stephen Courey), Kenny (Michelle Rumpakis), and Gene (Stephanie Rossy). Son of Skyee Beauchamp and the late Shaheen Beauchamp. Cherished grandfather of Claudine Gabriella, Lauren and Bianca. Resting at Urgel Bourgie Limited, 1255 Beaumont, Town of Mont Royal. Funeral St.

George Antiochian Orthodox Church, 555 ceremony Thursday, A April 25 at 11 a.m. in Jean Talon East, thence to Mont Royal Cemetery. Visiting hours Wednesday, April 24 from 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday at St.

George Church from 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. George Antiochian Orthodox Church would be appreciated. BISSON, (nee Martineau). Passed away on April 23, 1996 at the age of ninetyone.

(Born in Grand Marais, Michigan). Wife of the late Ernest Bisson. Cherished mother and mother-in-law of three daughters their husbands: Dolores (Dee Dee) and Pat Mansi, Jean and Bob Mary Ann and Fortin. Also survived by five grandchildren and eight greatgrandchildren, one sister Bernice Boggess of Warren, Michigan. She will be greatly missed by all.

Resting at Urgel Bourgie Limited, 3845 Martin Laval. 2 p.m. in Notre-Dame de la Grande Funeral ceremony Saturday, April 1 27 at Church, thence Grande West Cemetery, Visiting hours Wednesday 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the charity of your choice would be appreciated. CHALMERS, Dolores Florence Ellen (Hyland).

After a lengthy illness at the Verdun General Hospital, on April 21, 1996. Devoted daughter of Florence Chalmers (the late Walter Chalmers). Loving mother of Donalyn, Grenald, Garth and Greig (Teresa Love). Cherished grandmother of Melanie and Andrew Sean Hyland. Memorial Mass Wednesday, April 24, at St.

Veronica's Church, 1300 Carson Avenue, Dorval, at 7. p.m. Donations to Centre D'Accueil Real Morel would appreciated (for information please call 761-5874). CLARE, Kenneth Ernest. Peacefully, April 22, 1996 at Inglewood Private Hospital.

Ken was born in 1904 in St. Lambert, Quebec. Graduated from McGill University in 1925, commenced work for Cominco. He retired from Cominco in 1967 as Vice-President Finance. In his retirement, Ken lived in Bermuda and Victoria, B.C., and finally settled in West Vancouver.

He enjoyed travelling and was able to take many cruises to the four corners of the world. Ken is lovingly remembered by his wife Anne, his son Ken and his. wife Patricia of Montreal, his sister Mildred of Montreal, grandchildren Kevin and wife Elizabeth of Montreal, Stephen of Kamloops, and Kate who is currently in Asia. Funeral service will be held at Hollyburn Funeral Home, 1807 Marine Drive, West Vancouver. Remembrances in lieu of flowers to the charity of your choice would be greatly appreciated.

DI LULLO, Anna. Passed away on April 22, 1996 at the age of seventy years after a lengthy illness. Mme Anna Torelli, wife of Di Lullo, she also leaves to mourn her children Dominic Lina (Donat), Alfredo (Anne), five grandchildren Freddy, Gina, Nancy, Tammy, Alessandro, her two brothers, two sisters, brothers-inlaw, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, family and friends. in lieu of flowers, donations to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. Funeral service will take place Friday, April 26 at Complex Alfred Dallaire J.F.

Wilsons Sons Funeral Home, 14370 Blvd. Pierrefonds, Pierrefonds, thence to Ste. Genevieve Church, 16037 Gouin West where a service will be held at. 10 a.m., thence to Cap St. Jacques Cemetery.

Visitation Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. and Friday from 8:30 a.m. IN LOVING MEMORY Dec. 20, 1969 Apr. 24, 1990 084661 IN MEMORIAM GERARD (JERRY) MARTEL To a dear and loving husband, father and grandfather who passed away April 24, 1995.

A year has gone but your memory and smile remain in our hearts. Thank you to a great man who taught us about love, respect, pride, and integrity. We love you, we miss you. Your wife Norma, children Richard, Gino, and Lisa and grandchildren Marco and Sean. DICKSON, Angus Malcolm.

With much sorrow, the family wishes to announce the quiet passing of Angus Malcolm Dickson, of a broken heart, at Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital, Tuesday, April 23, 1996. Beloved father of Donald Gordon and wife Heather. Gentle grandpa to Katherine Anne and Saundra Lynn. Our father is reunited with his devoted sweetheart and wife, Annie Maud (nee Strong) in God's embrace. Angus is fondly remembered by eldest David of Montreal, sister Adeline "Girlie" Mitchell of Houston, Texas and as uncle Angus, 2 generations of children.

Also remembered and sadly missed at this time are brothers Robert and Gordon. Angus leaves us with a proud legacy of loyal service to God and country, dedication to family, and quiet integrity. His gentleness of spirit touched the lives of all those near and dear to him. Family and friends will be received at J.F. Wilson Sons Funeral 5784 Verdun Avenue, Verdun (514)767-9956, Thursday, April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m., and Friday, April 26 from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

A memorial service will take place in the chapel, Saturday morning, April 27 at 9:30 a.m., followed by final dedication at Montreal Memorial Park, 3965 Cote de Liesse, St. Laurent. FALARDEAU, Laurette (Woods). After a lengthy illness at the Hotel Dieu Hospital, Cornwall, on April 22, at the age of seventyseven. Loving wife and partner to Fernand.

Devoted mother to Gilles (Pam) and Carle (Sabina). Cherished Grandmamma "Lolo" to Ryan, Scott, and, Olivier, Alexandre. Sadly missed by many relatives and friends in Creg Quay, Ottawa, Quebec and U.S.A. As requested by the deceased, a celebration of Mom's life to be held St. Joseph Parish, Lancaster, Ontario, on Friday, April 26, 11 a.m., and at the Notre-Dame Basilica Cathedral, Sussex Drive, Ottawa, on May 7, 10:30 a.m., thence to Notre-Dame cemetery.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Canadian Liver Foundation or the Canadian Diabetes now, watch over Association. 1 Mom, you're in God's hands FLEMING, William. In Rigaud, on April 22, 1996 at the age of eighty-six years. Husband of Stella Crotty. Survived by his children Virginia (Robert), Julia Madeleine (the late Yvon), Hanley, Jocelyne, Edward and Jeanne.

Also survived by twelve grandchildren and ten greatgrandchildren, his sister Julia, several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, relatives and friends. Resting at Aubry Sons Funeral Home, 52 St. Jean Baptiste, Rigaud. Funeral service Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m. at St.

Madeleine de Rigaud Church. Burial in Rigaud. Visitation on Wednesday from 7 to 10 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. FLETCHER, Simonne Emily Marie Henriette.

On April 22, 1996. Beloved wife of Bob. Daughter of the late Maurice and Simonne Pope. Loving mother of Tony, Susan, Gillean, Simonne Guzas, Joanna Barclay and Ian and a caring grandmother. Funeral st St.

Patrick's Basilica on Kent Street, Ottawa at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 1996. Family flowers only please but donations if wished to the Victorian Order of Nurses or to the Canadian Cancer Society through Hutse, Playfair McGarry Funeral Home, 315 McLeod Street, Ottawa. For Simonne, bridge was her game. HALL, W.

Kenneth. Peacefully at Centenary Hospital, Scarborough on Sunday, April 21, 1996 in his eighty-seventh year. Kenneth, beloved husband of the late Margaret Douglas. Dear father of Gail and David Hall, and Margaret and David Hardy. Loving grandfather to Katherine and Caroline Hardy.

Funeral take place at Melville Presbyterian Church, 70 Old Kingston Road, Scarborough, Ontario on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Interment Mount Royal Cemetery, Montreal. Memorial donations to the Heart Foundation would be appreciated by the family. HARDY -JEGHERS, Baby Xavier Alexandre. At the Montreal Children's Hospital April 18, 1996, at the age of three months.

Beloved son of Carole Jeghers and Gerald Hardy of St. Lambert. Dear twin brother of Victor Elliott, and brother of Charles Survived by grandparents and Godparents Raymonde and Jeghers, and grandparents Denise and Jean Hardy. Funeral service from Wray Walton Wray Funeral Chapel, 1459 Towers Street (corner de Maisonneuve Blvd. West) on Friday, April 26 at 2 p.m., followed by interment at Cote des Neiges cemetery.

Visitation Friday from 12 noon to 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Xavier Hardybe appreciated. Thank-you for your many Jeghers, Montreal Children's en Hospital would gifts. HILL, Frederick George. Passed away Saturday, April 20, 1996 at the Royal Victoria Hospital.

Son a of Walter Hill, Northern Ireland. Beloved husband of Marie Cormier and loving father of Patricia Ann. Also survived by a cousin in Northern Ireland, Robert Kidd and his wife Harriet. HOLCROFT, Madeline (Maltby). Peacefully at the Golden Autumn Manor on Tuesday, April 23, 1996 in her ninetyseventh year.

Beloved wife of the late William Holcroft. Dear mother and motherin-law of Bill and Pam. Loving grandmother of Susan, Gillian and Carolyn. Resting at Collins Clarke, 222 Highway 20, Point Claire. Visitation Wednesday 7 to 9 p.m.

Funeral service in chapel Thursday at 11 a.m. CARD OF THANKS MARIA GENTILE The DiPeso family wishes to express their sincere appreciation to friends for their kindness, expressions of sympathy, masses, flowers made in her memory. Please accept this as our personal thank you. A MEMORIAL MASS IN MEMORY OF GERRY R. FELKL A memorial mass will be celebrated on Saturday, April 27, 1996 at Holy Name of Jesus Parish, 899 Chomedey Laval at 2 p.m.

You are cordially invited to join the family and friends at this time of prayer and remembrance. DEATHS DEATHS MAXWELL, Charles Aubrey. At Lachute Argenteull on April 21, 1996, in his seventysixth year. Beloved husband of Ruth Stenhouse, father of David (Irma Bates) and loving grandfather of Chad and Andrew. Predeceased by his sister Kathleen Kaye and brother I John.

Funeral services will I be held in the Chapel at Desforge Funeral Home, Grenville on Wednesday, April 24 at 2 p.m. Visitation Wednesday from 11 to 2 p.m. MIZRAHI, Roger Victor. Resident of Palo Alto, California for thirty four years. Peacefully passed away in his home, on April 19, 1996.

He was born in Cairo, Egypt and educated in Zurich, Switzerland. He was a professional Civil and worked as a consultant. Is survived by his wife Norma his brother Robert and niece Mary. He will be sadly missed by loving relatives and friends. PATERSON, James M.

Peacefully at the Lakeshore General Hospital, on April 23, 1996, in his -first year. Beloved husband of the late Deighton. Loving father of Bruce (Louise) and Gordon (Wendy). Resting at the Armstrong Funeral Home, 4275 Sources Road, D.D.O. Visitation on Thursday, April 25, from 1 to 3 p.m., followed by a service in the chapel at 3 p.m.

In lieu of flowers donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. 23, 1996 in Kelowna, B.C.. Predeceased by his loving wife Kay (Kathlyn) (nee Andison). ROBERT, Maurice. 88 Passed away March Survived by his son Michael, grandsons Stephen and Gordon.

A service will be held at the Montreal Memorial Garden Chapel, 3965 Cote de Liesse, at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10. SHERRY, Edward A. At Montreal on April 22, 1996 aged eighty-four years. Beloved son of Patrick Sherry and Catherine O'Grady.

Dear brother of Rose (Mrs. A. Menard) of Port Alberni, B.C. and the late Roger, the late Mary (Mrs. Peter Cutler) and the late Margaret (Sister Agnes of Jesus) M.I.C.

and the late Thomas of Montrose, Callfornia. Resting at the J.F. Wilson Sons Funeral Home, 5784 Verdun Avenue. Funeral service at St. Thomas More Church, (Bannantyne and Moffat Avenue), in Verdun on Thursday, April 25 at 10 a.m.

Interment Dame des Neiges Cemetery. Visitation, Wednesday, April 24, 7 to 9 p.m. STEIN, Brian Barry. On Thursday, April 18, 1996. Beloved brother of Ronald.

Son of the late Barney and Rose. He will be sadly missed by his family, friends and all who knew him. A private service was held on Tuesday, April 23 through Paperman and Sons. WINIKOFF, Sima. On Monday, April 22, 1996.

Beloved mother and mother-in-law of Jerry and Belle. Dear sister and sister-inlaw of Doris and the late Dave Kimmel, Claire and the late Saul Stein, Bill and Esther, Phil and Sarah, the late Kate and the late Herman Becker, Fay and the late Charlie. Cherished grandmother of Barry and Lorna, Guinivere Rachel and Robert, and great-grandmother of Alexandra and Alexander. Sadly mourned by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral service form Paperman and Sons, 3888 Jean Talon West on Wednesday, April 24 at 1 p.m.

Burial at Workmens Circle Cemetery, de la Savane (Gate Shiva at 5720 Kincourt, CSL. ZARINS, Elizabeth (nee Wurdinger). At the Centre Hospitalier Cote des Neiges on April 23, 1996 on the eve of her seventy-third birthday. Devoted wife of Nikolais. Mother of Harry (Jane Kelly) and Peter (Maryse Fook Chong).

She will be sadly missed by her grandchildren Nicolas, Timothy, Alexa and Marc. Thank you to Dr. Helen Perreault and the staff of 4 west for their care. Contributions to Centre Hospitalier Cote des Neiges Foundation would be appreciated. Resting at Complexe Funeraire Urgel Bourgie 5650 Cote Neiges.

Funeral ceremony on Friday, April 26 at 11 a.m. in St. Kevin's Church, 5600 Cote des Neiges thence to Notre Dame des Neiges Cemetery for cremation. Visitation Thursday, April 25, from 2 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. IN MEMORIAM AGNERIAN, Victoria (nee Seferian).

In loving mernory of a dear wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, sister and sister-in-laws, who passed away April 24, 1994. You will always be in our hearts. Sadly missed and always loved 1 by your husband Abraham, sons and daughter -inlaws, Rafi and Lauren, Varoujan and Seta, grandchildren Anita and Taniel. ASPINWALL, Ina. In loving memory of a dear mother, mother-in-law and grandmother who passed away April 24, 1981.

Like falling leaves the years slip by But precious memories never die. You live with us in memory still Not just today but always will. Lovingly remembered by daughter Norma and family. my passed away April 24, 1995. B.ALDWIN, Henry.

In loving memory of Remembering you is easy, I do it everyday, Missing you is a heartache that never goes away. Sadly missed by sister Ethel. M. A. Blythe Bernier Inc.

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QC 683-6700 Planning Today, For Tomorrow The staff of ALLIED FOOD DISTRIBUTORS wishes to extend their heartfelt sympathy to the family of the late IMA WINIKOFF on her passing. May the family be spared further sorrow. IN MEMORIAM BALDWIN, Henry. In loving memory of a dear husband and father, who passed away April 24, 1995. Just as you were you will always be loved and remembered every day.

Your wife Betty and family and friends. BARRETT, Grace (nee Lappin). In loving memory of a dear wife, mother and grandmother who passed away April 24, 1988. Sadly missed but always remembered for her love, generosity, integrity and many pleasant memories. May she Rest in Peace.

Loving husband a George, son Brian (Nancy), daughter Gail (Robert) and grandchildren Christopher and Shannon. BELANGER, Nora (nee Maloney). In loving memory of a dear mother, born April 18, 1907, died April 24, 1939. All through the years, your love has remained. Pat.

BRUMAN, In loving memory of a dear sister and aunt who passed a away April 24, 1990. Remembering you is easy We do it everyday Missing you is the heartache That never goes away. Steve, Barbara, Virginia and Zachary. GITTLEMAN, Ben. Passed away April 24, 1974.

Always remembered by his family JONES, Tom. In loving memory of a dear father who passed away two years ago today. Some things in life can never be bought, that gift is rare and true, a gift of a wonderful dad, like the one had in you, Still missed and loved Lorraine. JONES, Tommy. In loving memory of a dear husband who passed away April 24, 1994.

May the winds of love blow softly And whisper so you can hear How much I miss and love you And wish you were here Until we meet again, Tommy Love you always Your wife Lillian. KEARNS, (Quigley) Agnes. In loving memory of my dear mother, mother-in-law and Nanny who passed away eight years ago today. Today again I walk with you, Down through the years gone And though unseen I feel you near, And ever by my side, It seems you left me yesterday, The wound is still so sore. For every day of every year, I seem to miss you more, No longer here my life to share, But in my heart you're always there.

Eileen and Dave, Joyce and Gary. KISIL, Anastasia. In loving memory of a dear mother and grandmother passed away five years ago. Greatly missed And always remembered. With love from the Kisil family.

MEADOWS, Howard (Hy). In loving memory of our dear brother, brother-in-law and uncle who passed away two years ago today. Some people came into our lives and quickly go, Some stay for a while, Leave footprints on our hearts And we are never, ever the same. Though absent, you are still very near, Sadly missed and always loved, Jake, Earl and Florine, Darra, Malcolm, Sarah, Jerry, Cookie, Irving, De Debbie and Andrew and Lenny. IN MEMORIAM RICCI, Raffaele (Lelo).

In loving memory of a dear father, grandfather and great-grandfather who passed away April 24, 1987. Dearly love in his life, Treasured in his death, Beautiful memories of him Are all that we have left. Always loved, Your family TORINO, Joseph. In loving memory of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who passed away two years ago today. Sadly missed and remembered always by Yolanda and Family.

CARD OF THANKS BELOFF, Henry. Emblazened Glory crowns my father's golden brow Transcendant Love enfolds his gentle heart. God's Graciousness enables him to reach Glorious realms celestial Enfolded in His Everlasting Arms. His son Charles. Our family expresses appreciation for sympathetic expressions and charitable donations made to honour his memory.

UNVEILINGS WERTHEIMER, William. The unveiling of a monument in loving memory of the late William Wertheimer, beloved husband, father, brother and fa will take place on Sunday, April 28, 1996, at 11 a.m., at the Baron de Hirsch Cemetery, Montefiore Section, off de la Savane, (first gate near Victoria, left on second road). Relatives and friends are invited to attend. PRAYERS MANY thanks to St. Jude, Sacred Heart and Blessed Virgin Mary for favours received.

E.W. SPECIAL thanks to the Blessed Virgin Mary, for favour obtained. N.T. THANKS to the Infant Jesus of Prague, Our Mother of Perpetual Help, Good St. Joseph for favour obtained.

Promise to publish. G.B. THANKS to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Pray nine Hail Mary's for nine days, ask three favours, 1 special, promise to publish on the ninth day. B.B.

THANKS to St. Joseph, St. Peregrine and St. Jude for favours received. B.B.

ANNOUNCEMENTS GIVE A GIFT OF LIFE In memory of a dear one CANCER RESEARCH SOCIETY 1 Place Ville Marie, Montreal H3B 3M5 Tel: 861-9227 LODGE NOTICES LYUJJ MOUNT B'NAI ROYAL BRITH LODGE CANADA Officers and members offer their sincere condolences to the family of the late BRO. DR. A.A. CORBER. Allan Adel President WORLD Onassis auction prices soar Bidders duel for a piece of Camelot NEW YORK TIMES Kennedy Onassis's children, Caroline Kennedy Schlossberg and John NEW YORK The long-anticipated Kennedy Jr.

The money from the sale of auction of Jacqueline Kennedy Onas- the catalogue will go to the John F. sis's possessions last night featured Kennedy Library Foundation in Boston. fierce battles among telephone buyers The four-day, three-night event bewho were clearly willing to ignore the gan with a potpourri of items from the estimated prices. Kennedys' White House years; a reproThe bidding on a stool that Sotheby's duction of an 18th-century rocking had estimated would go for $100 to $150 chair that was said to be especially began at $5,000. Never mind that its comfortable for a president with back satin cover is faded, stained and torn: trouble, for example.

Also on sale last this was a stool that Caroline Kennedy night was a smattering of antiques once stepped on. After a three way duel that Kennedy Onassis collected over between two bidders in Sotheby's sales the years. room and another on the phone, it went But clearly the irresistible lure for for $29,000, not including commission. would-be buyers, those who squeezed An Empire desk that originally into Sotheby's windowless sales room belonged to Kennedy Onassis's father. last night and the thousands who filed and that she took to the White House written bids in advance, was the when she moved there, went to a tele- chance to own tangible, touchable phone bidder for $60,000, 30 times its es- keepsakes that will not fade like memotimated price.

ries of John F. Kennedy's presidency. A 19th-century card table went for The auction house set up more than $95,000, more than twice its estimated 90 telephone lines and Sotheby's had price, to a bidder in Los Angeles. more than 70,000 bids in hand when the The money from the sale will go to opening gavel sounded. OBITUARY Jean Allard, the general who oversaw Forces unification PRESSE CANADIENNE truce of Panmunjom on behalf of the Canadian government on July 27, 1953.

OTTAWA Jean Victor Allard, who In November 1961, he became the as chief of defence staff in the 1960s first Canadian to command a British oversaw unification of the Armed division, the 4th Division, British Forces, died yesterday in Trois-Riv- Army of the Rhine, deployed in the Defence Department said. many. General Allard was 82. General Allard was born June 12, The family will hold a private funer- 1913, in Sainte-Monique de Nicolet. He al this week.

A military ceremony will had six sisters, one of whom, be held Friday at Sainte-Foy. Rousseau, took care of the family after He was the first francophone pro- the death of his mother and father. moted to lieutenant general in 1964. A Jean Allard spent a large part of his year later he was named the first com- childhood with family. In his aumanding officer of Mobile Command tobiography, Memoires of General Jean at Saint-Hubert.

V. Allard, he wrote "my real family is In July 1966 he became a full general that of my sister of her husband and was appointed chief of defence Arthur and their children, who I constaff. After three years overseeing uni- sider to be my brothers and sisters." fication of the Forces, he retired from General Allard received the Order of the military. Canada, Order of the British Empire, He briefly represented the govern- and the Ordre National du He ment of Quebec in New York but retired received the cross of the French Leto in the spring of 1970. gion of Honor, as well as the Bronze LiDuring World War Il he was awarded on of the Netherlands.

the Distinguished Service Order three General Allard's body will be resting times for courageous battlefield leader- in today, at the ship. As assistant commander of the Militaire between 2 and 5 p.m. and 7 Royal 22nd Regiment in August 1943, and 10 p.m. and tomorrow, after 10 a.m. he distinguished himself during the His funeral will be held at 2 p.m.

at Battle of Arielli and when the forces Pie-X Church. Following the service, broke through the Gothic Line in Sep- the funeral procession will go to Quetember 1944. In March 1945, he was pro- bec, where General Allard's body will moted to the position of brigadier gen- be resting at the and Cloutier eral and took over as commander of funeral home, 300 Sainte-Foy bethe 6th Brigade of Canadian infantry tween 7 and 10 p.m., and on Friday afin Holland. ter 8:30 a.m. until the departure for a In 1953, as commander of the 25th state funeral ceremony, at Notre Dame Canadian Infantry Brigade Group in Basilica in Quebec at 2 p.m.

Korea, he received the Legion of Merit General Allard will be buried at the from the United States and signed the Belmont cemetery in Sainte-Foy..

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