Happy birthday to the following people celebrating this week: Jennifer Smiley, Trevor Howard, Lisa Smith, Peter Angus, Thoburn Caldwell, Heather Carson, Cheryl Stanley, James Beimers, Gisele Evans, Kirk Tubman, Charlie Richardson, Melanie Murphy, Sandy Twolan, Shawn Pulley, Tim Young, Hannah More, Laura Palmer, Ramona Young, Gwen Murray and Allison Corrigan.
Couples celebrating this upcoming week are: Dwight and Barbara Tanguay, Pat and Laurie Hobbs, Doug and Karen Bean, Colin and Elizabeth Thompson, Stephen and Paula Hamilton, Neil and Mary Lou Sly, Kelly and Diane Thomas, Wayne and Susan Tubman, John and Marlie Armstong, Bentley and Debbie Hobbs, Jeff and Debra Bean and Elwyn and Betty Brownlee.
A farewell supper was prepared by the parishioners to wish Fr. Olivier Engoute goodbye. Approximately 50 people attended the Saturday evening event. Thank you to all the volunteers for making this event special.
Oktoberfest Ladysmith was another success. Congratulations to the event organizers and volunteers for a wonderful job.
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Dale Thomson who passed away at the Pontiac Community Hospital in Shawville on Sept. 24.
Deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Helen Campeau (nee Thompson) who passed away on Sept. 26, at the age of 89 years.
