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William-Alexandre Bernatchez, Rev. Christian Schreiner, and Joanie Hicks Lévesque, who was the organizer of the event, said they were very happy with the turnout of 26 motorcyclists. They hope the blessing of the bikers will become an annual tradition. (Photo by Lise Lafond)

Bikers seek blessings for their motorcycles in Valcartier

Bikers seek blessings for their motorcycles in Valcartier Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com “May God ride by your side and bring you home safe to your loved ones.” ~ Author unknown In…

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OBITUARY: Beatrice ROY LOCATELLI (1924-2024)

OBITUARY

Beatrice ROY LOCATELLI

1924-2024

We are heartbroken to announce that Beatrice slipped away peacefully in her sleep on May 9, 2024, at Saint Brigid’s Home to join all those that she has loved and missed over the years. She was 99 1/2 years old! Beatrice leaves to cherish her memory her sister Hortense; her children Elizabeth (Yvon), Aldo (Celine), Chantal and Tanya; as well as her beloved grandchildren Rowena (Frank), Nicole (Jimmy), Amelia (Michael), Johnny, Vanessa (Mathieu) and Karine (Berthier); great-grandchildren Eli, Benjamin, James, Renee, Tahlia, Tristan, Clare and Chloe; and many nieces and nephews. Beatrice was predeceased by her beloved husband John and daughter Claire; her parents, Bernadette and Télésphore; sisters Alexandra and Elizabeth and brother Benson.

Beatrice’s most precious gifts were her family and friends, and she was loved by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Throughout her life, she was commit- ted to caring for family members and all those that needed help. Beatrice loved nature and cottage life at Lac Saint-Charles where John fished and she foraged wild mushrooms and they entertained family and friends. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s League, Quebec Arthritis Association, Quebec Mycological Association and Quebec Symphony Orchestra.

Beatrice loved Saint Brigid’s Home staff, residents, volunteers and activities, including mass, bingo, Sound- Beam, garden strolls, painting, fitness and spa days where she got her nails painted pink – her favourite colour. Everyone at Saint Brigid’s Home loved Beatrice as she was so kind and gentle, and the family extends our deepest appreciation to them for their caring and kind ways with her. Tanya was mom’s primary caregiver and visited her almost every day, playing Skip-Bo, colouring mandalas and enjoying each other’s company.

As per Beatrice’s wishes, cremation will take place. A private Celebration of Life will be held for family and relatives on June 19, 2024.

OBITUARY: Randolph (Randy) KIRKWOOD (1944-2024)

OBITUARY

 

Randolph (Randy) KIRKWOOD

1944-2024

Randolph (Randy) Kirkwood was born in Quebec City on Nov. 29, 1944, to Edward Louis Kirkwood and Rita Mary O’Connor. He passed away peacefully at the IUCPQ (Hôpital Laval) on March 27, 2024, at the age of 79. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Marie-Paule Hérisset and two daughters Vanessa and Kim-Alexandra (Christian Adam, who was like a son to him) along with five grandchildren whom he adored. He is survived by his sisters, RuthAnn Kirkwood and the late Gail Bischoff (Robert Bischoff); his in-laws Christiane Genest (Jean Genest) and Jacques Hérisset (Sylvie Thériault); and many nephews, cousins and friends. 

He had many interests and passions – woodworking and cooking, just to name a few. He also had a lifelong commitment to fitness.

His family would like to thank the nurses and doctors who cared for Randy in his final weeks at the IUCPQ.

The family will receive condolences at Église St-Félix de Cap-Rouge (1460 Rue Provancher), on June 1 at 10 a.m., followed by a funeral mass at 11 a.m. and a reception at Quai 1635 (4155 Chemin de la Plage Jacques-Cartier). Interment will take place later in St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

Your sympathy may be expressed by donating to the Quebec Heart and Lung Institute Foundation (418-656-4999; fondation-iucpq.org). Forms will be available on-site.

 

For more information:

Coopérative funéraire des Deux Rives

Telephone: 418-688-2411 or 1-888-688-2411

Fax: 418-688-2414

To send messages of sympathy:

www.coopfuneraire2rives.com

 

Frédérick Dubois, Mike Labonté, Olivier Bussière, Dominic Haerinck, Daniel Fréchette, François Matte (left to right) and Jean-Sébastien Gasnier (out of shot) entertain a packed house at College Hall for Le Great Irish Gathering concert, part of this past weekend’s Printemps de la musique festival. (Photo by Sarah Elworthy)

Le Printemps de la musique celebrates musical heritage

Le Printemps de la musique celebrates musical heritage Sarah Elworthy sarah@qctonline.com  The ninth annual Le Printemps de la musique (Spring of Music) festival took place May 18 – 19 throughout…

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Retiree and cross-country skier Pierre Lortie enjoys hitting the trails with school groups as part of Générations Actives. (Photo courtesy of Pierre Lortie)

Générations Actives gets seniors, teens moving

Générations Actives gets seniors, teens moving Ruby Pratka, Local Journalism Initiative reporter editor@qctonline.com As Pierre Lortie approached the finish line of the 1974 Canadian Ski Marathon after a gruelling 60-kilometre…

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The 78th season of the Ligue de Baseball Junior Élite du Québec was launched on May 17. The Charlesbourg Alouettes split a doubleheader at home against the Laval Pirates on May 19. Laval’s Auston Brown slides safely into home plate when Alouettes catcher Mathieu Dantinne can’t hold on to the ball in game one of the doubleheader. (Photo by Jonathan Roy courtesy of the Charlesbourg Alouettes via Facebook)

It’s ‘Play Ball’ for the Quebec Diamants and Charlesbourg Alouettes

It’s ‘Play Ball’ for the Quebec Diamants and Charlesbourg Alouettes Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com Junior baseball is in great shape in Quebec. The Ligue de Baseball Junior Élite du Québec (LBJEQ)…

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