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50th wedding anniversary of
Jean-Marie and Gaby Paquin

At the request of Émilie (daughter of our jubilarians) a celebration took place on May 20, 2023, in the backyard of Jean-Marie and Gaby on rue Melançon. Parents, friends, and neighbors came in large numbers to show their attachment to this couple who made it their duty to spread an example around them: mutual aid, love and sharing.

Upon arrival, we were welcomed and invited to go to the living room to watch a video showing the great moments of their married life. All skilfully and professionally prepared with music and floral arrangements.

Then we were directed to the backyard to meet the jubilarians and visitors already on site. These visitors were neighbors who had come in large numbers to take the opportunity to express their friendship and gratitude for having been able to enjoy the advantages of such wonderful neighbors. I watched several neighbors leave the party, shedding a few tears and declaring that their lives will never be the same since Jean-Marie and Gaby will be moving in a few months to a new location.  Jean-Marie and Gaby had been able to nurture this bond of friendship between neighbors. This couple has become essential to the good neighborhood to respond to: mutual aid, friendship, sharing and the many services rendered without waiting for "reward".



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Suddenly, what appeared to be a delegation from New Brunswick arrived. They were a great number of relatives, all linked in one way or another to the "Dubé" they had something unique: Gaby's brothers and sisters’ first name start with the letter G. They all came having in mind to celebrate and to spread joy and happiness of being together as a family… New Brunswickers have this natural ability to carry with them: the sea and its high winds, the sea, and its big waves, they are great people! Also note the presence of “valiant Quebecers” who are Jean-Marie's sister and brothers. They are the proud direct descendants of the pioneers of vast Quebec lands. They were also in: the immensity of the vast nourishing lands… of Quebec. Jean-Marie and Gabrielle are both natives of: Two large and courageous Canadian families.
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Let us highlight the magnificent work of Émilie who, assisted by Stéphane, organized this memorable event. The audience gathered around the jubilarians, then Émilie delivered a beautiful tribute to her parents to underline all the love she had for them, then she alluded to her little brother who she still misses which made him feel a pang in the heart. Ghislaine Peticlerc, godmother of Félix-Antoine, took the opportunity to list the wonderful trips she and her husband "Claude" made with Jean-Marie and Gaby, praising  Gaby and Jean-Marie's exceptional skills for successful preparation of trips.
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Then came Bastien’s turn, godson of Jean-Marie and Gaby, he praised his godfather and godmother. It is with great pride that he said he was blessed to have received privileges from this exemplary couple.





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