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April 2, 2026

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Social Notes

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea

Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee

Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with

Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the

Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated on Sunday, with the day beginning with a lovely service at Wesley United Church. The

Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend with their family and friends. On Sunday evening we enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with our family.

Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murdock family on the loss of Francis on Oct. 4, at the age of 82. He was the father of Griffin

Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Morgan Kennedy and Ben Zimmerling, as they were married this past weekend in Colborne, ON. It was an intimate group of close family

Waltham – Helen Perry

On Sunday afternoon, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church here in Waltham, the young award-winning duo, The Fiddleairs, entertained. They put on an amazing performance of fiddling, step-dancing and singing. The monetary donations are going towards helping to defray

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Peck family on the loss of Brian on Oct. 16, at the age of 69. He was the husband of Rhea and the father of Mandy, Erin, late Jeremy and late Chad. Our thoughts and prayers

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Quyon – Jillian Young

It was a spooky weekend in Quyon, as Halloween celebrations were taking place all weekend long. On Friday evening, the Onslow Home and School Committee hosted their first event of the school year, as they invited students out for their

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Deepest sympathy is extended to Shannon Purcell and her family on the passing of her father, Barry Purcell, on Oct. 1. Our prayers are with you, Shannon, as you grieve the loss of your dad. Last Thursday, the Quyon Family

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Waltham – Helen Perry

The past couple of days we have been experiencing summer like weather. We are enjoying it, as we know what is just around the corner. We were saddened to hear of the passing of Roger Roy of Pointe Gatineau, QC.

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murray family on the loss of Andrée on Oct. 15, at the age of 74. She was the partner of the late Diane Moïse. Our deepest condolences to the Hodgins family on the loss of Barry

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Quyon – Jillian Young

I hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend. We celebrated on Sunday, with the day beginning with a lovely service at Wesley United Church. The church had been decorated beautifully by the UCW, and it was just gorgeous. We then

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Waltham – Helen Perry

I sure hope that everyone enjoyed Thanksgiving weekend with their family and friends. On Sunday evening we enjoyed a lovely turkey dinner with our family. Warm anniversary wishes are extended to Theresa and Barry Harkins, who are celebrating their anniversary

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Shawville – Lyse Lacourse

Our sympathies to the Murdock family on the loss of Francis on Oct. 4, at the age of 82. He was the father of Griffin (Tessie). Every time a visitor comes to the Shawville-Clarendon Library and borrows a book in

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Quyon – Jillian Young

Congratulations to Morgan Kennedy and Ben Zimmerling, as they were married this past weekend in Colborne, ON. It was an intimate group of close family and friends that joined them for their special day, and I hear they had a

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