Waltham – Helen Perry

October 21, 2025

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Warm birthday wishes are extended to our dear neighbour Ella Bayne, who celebrated her birthday on Oct. 18. Ella, we hope that you enjoyed your special day.

On Saturday evening, a surprise 60th surprise birthday party was held in honour of Pauline Lepine. It was held at the Waltham Town Hall. Family and friends expressed their love and best wishes to Pauline and a tasty lunch and lovely cake were served. Pauline expressed her appreciation to all of those who came and for the lovely cards and gifts.

Birthday wishes and love is extended to my brother Brian Heagle of Cornwall, who is celebrating his birthday on Oct. 23. Brian, all the best is wished to you, today and throughout the coming year.

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Francoise Anne-Marie Sallafranque (nee Lair), of Chapeau. She was the beloved wife of the late Jerome Sallafranque. Francoise had an infectious smile that lit and warmed up a room. She was a woman of many talents and had a warm, generous heart. She welcomed everyone into her home with open arms and offered her delicious treats, baking and cooking to family and friends. She proudly displayed her beautiful crocheting, quilting and painting. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time. May you RIP Francoise.

We were saddened to hear of the passing Margaret Mary Gormley (nee Harrington) of Pembroke, but most recently of Langley, BC. She was the beloved wife of the late John Francis Gormley. Margaret had worked at the Renfrew County Roman Catholic Separate School board, where my husband Larry had worked. She was a sweet woman of remarkable strength and humility, great compassion for others and a deep, devout Roman Catholic faith. She loved to cook and bake. Our heartfelt sympathy, thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time. May you RIP Marg.

They are calling for quite a bit of rain this week. It is badly needed.

Congratulations to all the hunters who were lucky enough to get a moose.

Have a good week everyone.

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