Gerard Chandonnet - Ronnie's Grandfather

Gerard Chandonnet
Gerard Chandonnet, 62, husband of Mrs. Marie (Daigle) Chandonnet, a resident of Hartford Conn. for the past 25 years, died in that city Friday night. He was born in Lowell, a son of the late Henry and the late Maria (Descoteaux) Chandonnet.
Surviving him besides his wife are a son, S-Sgt. Paul Chandonnet U.S.A.F. in Germany; two daughter, Mrs. Ernest (Therese) Boisvert and Mrs. Alfred (Germaine) Lanoue, both of Lowell; four sisters, Hermance and Blanche Chandonnet of North Chelmsford, Mrs. Claire Descoteaux of Lowell and Mrs. Beatrice Caisse of Noth Chelmsford; five brothers, Raymond Chandonnet of North Chelmsford, Rene Chandonnet of Lowell, Louis Chandonnet of Framingham, Fernand Chandonnet of Lowell and M-Sgt. Leonce Chandonnet  of Columbus Ohio; also 18 grandchildren.

CHANDONNET -- Died in Hartford, Conn. Jan 12. Gerard Chandonnet age 62. Friends may call at the Leo J. Ouellette & Son Funeral Home from 2 to 5 and 7 to 10 p.m. today. Funeral Monday morning with a funeral mass to be celebrated at 10 o'clock at St. Louis de France Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral Directors Leo J. Ouellette & Son.

Published: Lowell Sunday Sun, January 14, 1968, p.3.

Mrs. Chandonnet - Ronnie's Grandmother.

Mrs. Chandonnet
... retired mill employee
LOWELL-- Mrs. Marie E. (Daigle) Chandonnet, 64, widow of Gerry L. Chandonnet, of 309 West 6th St., died yesterday at St. Joseph's Hospital. Born in Lowell, she was the daughter of the late Hormidas and the late Amanda (Beaulieu) Daigle and was a communicant of St. Louis de France Church and held membership of the Anne's sodality of that parish. Prior to her retirement she was employed as a burler at the Uxbridge Worcester Mills.
Surviving her are one son, T-Sgt. Paul A. Chandonnet (Ret.) of Lowell; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Therese Boisvert of Lowell and Mrs. Alfred (Germaine) Lanoue of Lowell; one brther, Leo H. daigle of Los Angeles, Calif; also 18 grandchildren.

CHANDONNET -- Died June 9, Marie E. (Daigle) Chandonnet, aged 64, of 309 West Sixth St., Friends may call at the Leo J., Ouellette & Son Funeral Home, 327 Hildreth St., from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 3 Monday. Funeral Tuesday morning with a funeral mass to be celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Louis de France Church. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Funeral Directors Leo J. Ouellete & Son.

Published: Lowell Sun, June 10, 1972, p.7.

Tombstone Tuesday: Sr. Bernadette de L'Immaculee, cimetière Soeurs de l'Assomption, Nicolet, Quebec

Rita M. Daigle - Source: Le Groupe-Nécro, http://www.groupenecro.org/index.html

Published in The Lowell Sun, Wednesday, May 4, 1960, pg. 3.

Sr. Bernadette Dies at 39

NICOLET, P. Q. -- Sister Bernadette of the Immaculate, Sisters of the Assumption died here yesterday. She was 39. Sister Bernadette, the former Rita Daigle, was born in Dracut, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Moses L. (Emma Maille)  Daigle. She attended Lowell Schools and entered the convent 17 years ago. She taught school in Salem, Lowell, Northbridge and Milbury while a member of the order. She is survived by her father, Moses Daigle; a sister Mrs. Claire E. Masse; two brothers, Ludger M. and Raymond I. Daigle, all of Dracut.

Rita Daigle was my 1st cousin 2x removed. Her father, Moise, was a son of Louis and Anastasie Marcoux.

The Death Notice of Mrs. Theophile Courtois, Lowell, Massachusetts, 1915

Published in The Lowell Sun November 6th 1915, pg. 9.

Courtois -- Mrs. Theophile Courtois nee Victoria Montbleau, aged 37 years, died this noon at her home, 175 Hall street. She leaves her husband and nine children.

Published in The Lowell Sun November 8th 1915 pg. 1.

COURTOIS -- The funeral of Mrs. Theophile Courtois took place this morning from her home, 175 Hall street. Solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Jean Baptiste church at 8 o'clock by Augustin Graton, O.M.I., assisted by Rev. Joseph Denis, O.M.I., as deacon and Rev. Joseph Bolduc, O.M.I., as sub deacon. The bearers were Adelard Montbleau, Gedeon Lariviere, Napoleon Daigle, Arthur, Napoleon and Charles Courtois. Burial was in St. Joseph's Cemetery where the commital prayers were read by Rev. Antoine Amyot., O.M.I. Funeral arrangements were in charge of Undertaker Joseph Albert.

Robillard Raogk - Where We Connect

A couple of weeks ago I started a small project for a fb friend of mine, Leo Cotnoir. Leo's great grandfather was Onesime Robillard and he was curious to find out if my Robillard line and his connected. When he first presented this question, my immediate response was that I was sure our lines crossed somewhere but where. With that being said, I started the research. It didn't take long to find out where we were connected. Once you get to a certain point in the Robillard ancestry everything is easy peasy. So with out further ado here is Leo Cotnoir's Robillard line.

1. Onesime Robillard (George, Emelie Heynemand) was born on 8 August 1862 at Lanoraie. He married Exilda Daigle. [personal knowledge of Leo Cotnoir]

2. George Robillard (Magloire, Marie Rose Gilbert dit Comtois) married Emelie Heynemand (Louis Gonzague, Sophie Marion) 27 Nov 1857 at the parish of St-Joseph-de-Lanoraie, Berthier, Quebec

3. Magloire Robillard (Louis, Marie Madeleine Wagner) married Marie Rose Gilbert dit Comtois 27 Jan 1829 at the parish of St-Joseph-de-Lanoraie, Berthier, Quebec.

All of the information above, except for Onesime's marriage, was found in the Drouin collection and I have the images, if anyone needs them please contact me.

4. Louis Robillard(Joseph, Marie Charles Charlotte Cochon) married Marie Madeleine Wagner(Georges, M. Angelique Delome) November 11th 1799 at Lanoraie. [Prdh familiy # 36451, couple # 82033]

5. Joseph Robillard (Claude, Marie. Judith Delpe) was born on December 25th 1738 at St-Sulpice. He married Marie Charles Charlotte Cochon(Jacques, Marie Catherine Morissette) on June 16th 1760 at Lavaltrie. [Prdh individu #158767, individu # 158766, couple # 36451]

Here is where Leo's Robillard line meets with mine.

6. Claude Robillard, Leo's ancestor, was the bother of Pierre Robillard, which of whom I descend. Pierre married Marie Amable Beignet (Francois, Marie Anne Brault) on August 8th at St-Sulpice. Claude Robillard, Leo's ancestor, was born on Feb 4th 1714 at St-Sulpice. He married Marie Judith Delpe dit Belair (Jean-Baptiste, Marie Madeleine Menard) on June 26th 1737 at St-Sulpice [Prdh individu # 97863, #97864] Both brothers, Claude and Pierre, were the sons of Joseph Robillard and Marie Marguerite Bazinet dit Tourblanche.

7 .Joseph (8. Claude, Marie Grandin) and Marguerite Bazinet dit Tourblanche (Antoine, Francoise Janot dit La Chapelle) were married on the 20th of April 1711 at the parish of Pointe-aux-Trembles, Ile de Montreal, Present at their marriage were Joseph's father, Claude; his brother, Claude; Joseph Trottier, Francoise Guillain, second spouse of Antoine Bazinet; Joseph Bazinet and Francoise Beauchamp.

Although I have the Drouin image for this marriage it is easier for me to cite Prdh mariage #11566. This information is also available in the Dictionnaire Genealogique des Familles Canadiennes, Volume 7 1700-1760.

The Golden Anniversary of Mr & Mrs Joseph Adam Maille of Lowell and Dracut Massachusetts

Dracut Couple, Honored by Family and Friends
Surrounded by their family and intimate friends, Mr and Mrs. J. Adam Maille, of Arlington Street, Dracut, celebrated the golden anniversary of their marriage yesterday rather than on the usual date, Jan 30. The party in their honor was a great success and had many attractive features. The Maille home had been attractively decorated, illumination of the Christmas colors lighting the exterior while Yuletide novelties were artistically arranged inside. Dinner was served at 2 o'clock by the grandaughters of the celebrants, Mrs Alfred Dufour, Miss Juliette Maille, Miss Claire Daigle, Miss Rachel Maille, Miss Rita Daigle, Mr and Mrs Moise Daigle were in general charge.
Among those at the dinner were Rev. J. J. Tremblay of St. Louis parish, Rev. Leo Savignac of Mainville, R. I., Rev. Sister St. Jean d'Avila, a daughter; Rev. Sister St. Pierre Celestin of St. Joseph's convent; Mr. and Mrs. Edmond Maille, Mr and Mrs. Fabien Maille of Lowell, Osias Jasmin of Dracut, Mr and Mrs. Henri Cayer of Woonsocket, R. I., Mr and Mrs. Pierre Jutras of Providence, R. I., Azarie Z. Coutu of Nashua, N.H., all relatives of the celebrants, as well as all the sons and daugther and the latter's children.
J. Adam Maille and Maria Prud'homme were married in Lowell by Rev. Andre Garin, OMI, the ceremony being performed at the Immaculate Conception rectory as St. Jean Baptiste parish had not established a rectory at that time. Mr. Maille was a well known builder of Lowell and about 23 years ago they purchased their first home in Arlington street, where Mr. Maille carries on his farming business, but he specializes in Milk. Their place known as "Elm Farm." They have 6 children, Adam Jr., and Ernest both of Dracut; Rev. Sister St. Jean d'Avila of St. Joseph's convent of Lowell, Mrs Moise Daigle of Dracut, Cuthbert of Nashua, N.H., and Ludger Maille, who resides with his parents. They also have 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Following dinner there was an address by Adam Maille Jr., and Priscilla Maille presented Mr and Mrs. Maille a purse of gold and a huge bouquet. Little Rita Daigle presented the bouquet while Elmer Maille presented the couple a five dollar gold piece in his own name. The superior of St. Joseph's convent presented a basket of flowers to the couple with the best wishes of her community.
An enjoyable feature of the celebration was the singing by the Sisters of the Grey Nuns of St. Joseph of the cross, who sang "Le Carillon des Noce Il'Or, " Contique de Nouvel An" and several Christmas carols. Other entertainment numbers included violin selections by Alfred Dafour; piano solos, Juliette Maille, Rachel Maille, Mrs Alfred Dufour, Mrs. Ernest Maille, Mr Moise Daigle, and songs by Mrs. Edmond Maille and other of the company. Adam Maille Jr., acted as a master of ceremonies for the day.
Published in The Lowell Sun 2 Jan 1931, pg. 24

The Obituary of Joseph A. Maille, 1933, Dracut, Massachusetts

Published in The Lowell Sun 20 Feb 1933, pg. 17

MAILLE -- Joseph A Maille a prominent resident of Dracut and very well known in this city where he lived for many years before removing to Dracut, died this morning at his home, Arlington street, Dracut. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Maria (Prud'homme) Maille, three sons, Ernest and Ludger Maille of Dracut and Cuthbert of Londonderry, NH; two daughters, Rev. Sister Jean d'Avila of the Grey Nuns of the Cross of St. Joseph's convent, this city, and Mrs. Moise L. Daigle of Dracut; and two brothers, Edmond and Henry Maille of this city. Deceased was a member of Court St. Antoine, OFC.

Published 23 Feb 1933, pg. 4

Funerals

MAILLE--The funeral of J. A. Maille, a prominent resident of Dracut took place this morning at eight o'clock from his home, Arlington street, Dracut, and was largely attended. A solemn high Funeral mass was celebrated at 9 o'clock at St. Louis Church by Rev. Arthur O Mercier, assisted by Rev. Roland Dandelin, as deacon and Rev. Remi Maynard, as sub deacon. Seated within the sanctuary were Rev. Louis G. Bachand, OMI, pastor and Rev. Arthur J Lemire, OMI, assistant pastor, both of St. Jean Baptiste church. The church choir, under the direction of Conrad Gregoire, san Perreault's mass. The solos of the mass were sung by Mrs. Idola Campbell, Miss Ruth Desrosiers, Edward Desrosiers, Edward Coutu, J. Omer Allard, Jules Morrissette, Rodolphe Asselin and Etienne Bernier. At the offertory Mr. Morrissette sun Leybach's "Pie Jesu;" at the Communion, Stoeklin's "Misereremini Mei" was sung in duet by Mrs. Campbell and Mr. Coutu. At the end of the libera the choir sang "De Profondis" and as the body was taken from the church Faure's "Crucifix" was sung in duet by Mr Coutu and Mr Gregoire. Miss Ida Mongrain was the organist. Attending the mass were the Grey Nuns of Charity of the Franc-American orphanage; Grey Nuns of the Cross of St. Joseph's convent, St. Joseph's hospital and Ste. Jeanne d'Arc convent. There were also the pupils of Rev. Sister St. Jean d'Avila, a daughter of the deceased, from St. Joseph's parochial school. The attendance at the mass was unusually large. The bearers who also represented Court St. Antoine, OFC, were Edmond Lambert, Alphonse Desrochers, Adolphe Rondeau, Adelard Sylvestre, Gustave Bourgeois and Charles M. Paille. Representing the League of the Sacred Heart were J. B. Guilbault, Joseph Champagne, Oliver Clement, Joseph Madore, Alcide Champagne and Narcisse Belleville. The Franco-American club of Dracut was represented by Alphonse Dalphond, Zoel Houle, Alphonse Biosson and Euchariste Bellefeuille. There were many beautiful flowers. From out of town were Mr and Mrs Cuthbert Maille, Emile Maille, Leo Maille, Miss Rachel Maille and Gerald Maille, the alter boy during the mass, all from Londonderry, NH; Mrs. Hornisdas Guilbault and Herve Beaulieu of Providence, RI; Mr and Mrs Philip Cayer, Mr and Mrs Henry Cayer and Mr and Mrs Hervo Cayer of Woonsocket, RI; and Cleophas Maille of Fitchburg. Burial was in the family lot in St. Joseph's Cemetery, where committal prayers were read by Rev. Mr. Mercier. The funeral arrangements were in charge of Funeral directors Amedee Archambault & Sons.