Under the artistic direction of Alexandre Fecteau (centre back) these artists created four different universes for Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant…?: Aïcha Bastien Ndiaye, Lydia Wagerer, Jocelyn Pelletier, Pascal Asselin (Millimetrik), Alexandre Fecteau, Étienne La Frenière, Nicolas Drolet and Nancy Bernier. (Photo by Danielle Burns) ExpoCité to host 15th anniversary of Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant…? Danielle Burns danielle@qctonline.com Every other year, Où tu vas quand tu dors en marchant…?, the free…
Grade 5 and 6 students from Dollard-des-Ormeaux Elementary School (Shannon) danced to the music of the 2010s at the annual Performing Arts Festival (PAF). (Photo by Cassandra Kerwin) PAF! CQSB presents the Elementary School Performing Arts Festival Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com On April 29, the Central Québec School Board (CQSB) celebrated the arts. After a long day of workshops,…
Even if the volume and speed of the St. Charles River were far from the usual rapid flow for this time of year, it was enough to kick off the whitewater season in Quebec. This photo was taken from the bridge on Avenue Chauveau. (Photo by Lise Lafond) Pink Water rafters dive into whitewater season in Quebec City Lise Lafond lise@qctonline.com The first river you paddle runs through the rest of your life. It bubbles up in pools…
OBITUARY
David Alexander LaROCHELLE
1958 – 2024
David Alexander LaRochelle, 66, born in Hamilton, Ontario and raised in Sainte-Foy, Quebec, passed away on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in the much-appreciated care of the King Nursing Home in Bolton, Ontario, while enduring the challenges of Lewy body dementia and deteriorating health.
After graduating from Quebec High School, David moved west to the oil fields of Swan Hills, Alberta and then came back east to work in Toronto, Ontario. He retired in Keswick, Ontario.
David, a gentle giant, was always known for his convivial manner, respect and consideration for others. He was a true raconteur with a wonderful sense of humour and animated delivery. Family, friends, nieces and nephews all revelled in his antics and storytelling.
Motorcycling, collecting and tinkering were David’s favourite pastimes. He had an inquisitive, seemingly encyclopedic mind. In fact he read our complete set of The Book of Knowledge, 20 volumes, in his early childhood.
David was predeceased by his parents, Jean and Paul of Quebec City and sister Gaye. He is survived by his sister Patricia (Hap Oldham, deceased) and brothers John (Suzanne), Pierre (Belinda) and Mark (Janis). David will be sadly missed by all.
As per David’s wishes, cremation will take place. A private Celebration of Life will be held by the family.
OBITUARY
Wilfred Brian SKIDMORE
1931-2024
On April 26, 2024, Wilfred Brian Skidmore, age 93, died at Saint Brigid’s Home, Quebec. Originally from Bramhall, England, he lived in Quebec City.
Son of the late Wilfred Bennett Skidmore and the late Olive Royle, he was predeceased by his first wife Ruby Doddridge Mowatt Robertson, his second wife Henriette Marie Jolicoeur (André Mainguy), his sister Olive Beryl (late Paul Hofmeyr) and his brother Duncan Royle (late Edith B.I. Ingle).
Brian leaves to mourn his nephew, nieces and their families: David and Elizabeth Skidmore in England; Louise, Jane, Sally and Penny Hofmeyr in South Africa; as well as the Robertson and Mainguy families and many friends.
A geologist from McGill and Princeton universities, while exploring the Gaspé he discovered a trilobite fossil which today bears his name. Most of his career was with the Québec Ministère des Ressources naturelles et des Fôrets.
A scientist, scholar, thespian, singer and caregiver, we remember him for his love of the outdoors, active community life and quiet wit with a twinkle in his eye. Brian was foremost a true gentleman and highly cultured friend.
A celebration of Brian’s life will be held on Saturday, May 11, 2024, at 11 a.m. at Chalmers-Wesley United Church, 78 Rue Sainte-Ursule, Quebec, Quebec, G1R 4E8.
We are grateful to his many caregivers, especially Dr. Stéphane Rioux, the staff of the Jeffery Hale Day Centre and Saint Brigid’s, and friends Marcelle Landry, Ghislaine Rousseau, Jeanne Chambers, Lidwina and John Winterson, Kevin Menzies and Eline Brock.
Memorial donations to Chalmers-Wesley United Church, Greenpeace Canada and UNHCR Canada will be appreciated.
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