Autumn 2017 Number 125

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Bulletin of the descendants of Alexandre de K/voach Witness to Kirouac Activities since 1983

Motherhood symbolization: biological and adoptive. Watercolour painted by fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Bei Nemitz, member of the Minnesota Curwick families.

Kirouac Kérouac Keroac Kéroack Breton Curwack Kirouack Kérouack Keroack Kyrouac Burton Curwick Le Trésor des Kirouac Table of Contents

Le Trésor des Kirouac, the bulletin of the descendants of Alexandre o de K/voach, is published in two separate editions: French and Le Trésor des Kirouac n 125 English, and is distributed to all AFK/KFA members. Permission to The President's Word 3 reproduce an article must be obtained beforehand from Association des familles Kirouac inc., KFA, as well as permission from the Our Younger Treasures 4 author of the article. 50th Wedding Anniversary of Authors and collaborators for this issue Raymonde Kirouac and François Dumulon 5

(in alphabetical order) Germain Lafrenière at EXPO 67 6 Mercédès Bolduc, France Dumulon, Bernard Hurtubise, François Kirouac, Julie Kirouac, Pierre Kirouac, René Kirouac, Memories of Bernard Hurtubise Roxanne Kirouac, Germain Lafrenière, Jean-Yves Laurin, Gerald EXPO 67 & Botanical Garden 7 Nicosia, Elizabeth Nemitz, Kelley Nimitz, Marie Lussier Timperley A new film on the Mingan Islands 8 Graphic Design Front Cover: Jean-François Landry Ancestry of Julie Kirouac 9 KFA Logo on back cover: Raymond Bergeron The bulletin: François Kirouac Julie Kirouac, professional and passionate gardener 10 KFA Crest and KFA Logo The KFA Crest De K/Voach and the KFA Logo of Association des Welcoming Letter from the familles Kirouac inc. are both legally registered and the use of either Director of the Botanical Garden 16 in whole or in part is forbidden unless a written authorization is Annual KFA Gatherings 2017-9-9 secured beforehand from the Board of the Association des Familles at the Montreal Botanical Garden 17 Kirouac inc. Appreciation: Jean-Yves Laurin 21 Layout French Edition: François Kirouac Homage to the oldest KFA member, English Edition: Greg Kyrouac Gabrielle Hurtubise Lafrenière 23

Translation Marie-Victorin, presented by (in alphabetical order) Frère Florent Gaudreault. f.é.c. 29 René Kirouac (from St-Constant) and Marie Lussier Timperley Financial Results for the Proofreading/Editing English Edition 2017-9-9 KFA Gathering 31 LeRoy Curwick, Greg Kyrouac, Mark Pattison, Marie Lussier Timperley The Michigan Kirouacs 2017 Annual Picnic in Avoca 32 Editorial Policy At its discretion, the KFA Editorial Board can edit and shorten texts Roxanne's Adventures submitted for publication in Le Trésor des Kirouac (including texts on Prince Edward Island 33 for the TRESOR-EXPRESS); the KFA Editorial Board also reserves the right to refuse to publish text, photo, caricature, or illustration, Jack on board Voyager I 37 deemed of no interest to the KFA mission or likely to cause The last Days of Jan Kerouac prejudice either to the Association, to one of its members, or to any Nicosia interviewed by Oliver Harris 38 person, group of persons, or any organization. Revised text will be published only with the author’s prior consent as he/she is still fully 60 years On The Road in TIME Magazine 42 accountable for its content. Adoption is in my blood! by Kelley Nemitz 43 Publisher L’Association des familles Kirouac inc. Ancestry of the Curwick-Nemitz 3782, Chemin Saint-Louis, Québec (Québec) Canada G1W 1T5 from Minnesota 44

Legal Deposit, 4th Quarter 2017 The Life of Dreams! By Libby Nemitz 45 Quebec Library & National Archives President's Report to the 2017 AGM 47 National Library of Canada In Memoriam 48 Printing French Edition: 165 copies, English Edition: 80 copies Genealogy and Readers' Page 50 ISSN 0833-1685 KFA Board Members 2017-2018 51 Subscription Rates Canada: $22.; United States: $22.US; Overseas: $30. Regional Representatives 51

Permanent Committee Members 51 2 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 ur 2017 Kirouac family everyone present at the dinner and O gathering is already over but Gaby was moved by the honour and what terrific success it was! At the testimony. Montreal Botanical Garden, 160 people gathered on a sunny Another person deserves our Saturday, 9 September, in order to gratitude, Mrs. Angèle Coutu, who celebrate the works of one we all beautifully read after dinner, first a want to call our ''cousin Conrad''. poem by Brother Marie-Victorin, People came from far and wide Les lys des champs (The Field from the provinces of Quebec, Lilies), and Litanies de la Flore Ontario and Alberta, also from the laurentienne (Laurentian Flora States and even from Switzerland. It Litany), a very clever poem by Lucie has been the largest reunion since Jasmin (responsible for the KFA's we met in Amos, Abitibi in 2007. Marie-Victorin Observatory). And as I wrote last spring, our François Kirouac return to Montreal was more than In the following pages, you can overdue, after 25 years. enjoy some photos taken during our Photo : Collection François Kirouac gathering. If you were there it will Everyone present appreciated the bring back happy memories; if you Do talk about our Association, its kindness and passion of those who were not, well you can get a glimpse accomplishments and aims to your welcomed us and guided us at the of our day, and it will make you relatives. Invite them to visit our Marie-Victorin Herbarium. What an wish you had been present with all Website and become members. This opportunity it was to discover and the K/ cousins at the Montreal is the best way to keep enriching Le marvel at the importance of our Botanical Garden on 9 September. Trésor des Kirouac, our family cousin's legacy. I wish to especially encyclopedia, and help carry on thank Mr. Geoffrey Hall, At last I wish to express the Board researching our family history and coordinator of the Herbarium, and members' warmest gratitude to Mrs. stories. his dedicated volunteers who enrich Marie Lussier Timperley for this and expand Marie-Victorin's work. great success. Two more people Before closing, I want to welcome deserve our gratitude: Mercédès Karyne Kirouac our new Board Many thanks also to Mr. André St- (Bolduc) and Marc Villeneuve who member. At the AGM on 9 Arnaud, director of the youth welcomed everyone, gave out September, Karyne accepted to program (Cercles des jeunes identification, programme and become a Board member and Naturalistes) and his assistant, Ms. tickets, in short making sure all ran Counsellor. Karyne and her twin Maryse Laurence Lewis, for their smoothly as they do so efficiently sister Roxanne have been KFA generous collaboration throughout every year; besides all the behind the representatives responsible for the the day. Their implication helped scene secretarial work before and greater Montreal-Outaouis-Abitibi make the day not only pleasant but after the big day: sending region since autumn 2015. Why not also memorable for all. Mr. René invitations, receiving registrations, read again the text we wrote about Pronovost, Director of the Botanical supervising financial matters and Karyne in Le Trésor des Kirouac, Garden could not be with us, but he preparing the final financial report. number 117, spring 2015, page 7. wrote a welcome message which A great day with an almost record Welcome aboard Karyne! And in you can read on page 4. turnout are a challenge to do the the following pages you can read same and if possible even better next the first part of Roxanne's Many thanks indeed to Mr. Florent year, when we meet in Quebec City adventures on Prince Edward Gaudreault, Provincial of the De to mark the 40th anniversary of our Island. LaSalle Brothers, for his wonderful Kirouac Family Association. presentation of Marie-Victorin’s life and work. Of course Pierre As 2018 will be upon us very soon, Kirouac's excellent and witty it is time to renew your membership presentation was a well deserved to the KFA, and why not encourage homage to our oldest KFA member someone you know to do so for a but the youngest at heart, Mrs. first time. A membership form is Gabrielle Hurtubise-Lafrenière who included, please fill it ASAP and will be 99 at Christmas time this mail it before 31 December. year. He spoke in the name of Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 3 It is a heart-warming tradition to see our YOUNGER TREASURES all de Kervoach's descendants wish you HEALTH, HAPPINESS AND PROSPERITY in 2018!

Samuel Flavie

Émy

Gabrielle and Suny

Nev

Thomas

Eva

Aurélie

Aurélie and Laurent Ella Betty Dilara 4 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 A Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary A Time for Celebrating and Sharing!

The Dumulons in front of what used to be Notre-Dame-de-la-Protection Church where the honourees were married on 24 June 1967. The church was 'recycled' into a concert venue because of its excellent acoustics and, today, is known as the Agora des Arts (arts place) in Rouyn-Noranda (Abitibi, Quebec). First row, from left to right: Loïc Dumulon, son of Louis and Cynthia (née Leclerc) Dumulon, and his sister, Floriane Dumulon; Louis Dumulon, son of Raymonde (née Kirouac) and François Dumulon; Raymonde Kirouac-Dumulon, François Dumulon, and their daughter, France Dumulon-Houde and her spouse, Martin Houde; second row, from L. to R.: Cynthia Leclerc-Dumulon, spouse of Louis Dumulon, and their daughter, Marjorie Dumulon; Juliette Houde, daughter of France (née Dumulon) and Martin Houde, and their daughter Éliane Houde; Yves Dumulon, son of Raymonde (née Kirouac) and François Dumulon; behind Yves, Louis-Philippe Dumulon, son of Yves and Brigitte (née Lapointe) Dumulon, and finally Brigitte, Yves' spouse. n 24 June 2017, we celebrated the Raymonde and François' families faced Nothing surprising about the fact that O 50th Wedding Anniversary of our many challenges over the half a century we like to launch out on such parents, Raymonde Kirouac and they spent together, some were adventures, our parents are always François Dumulon. We, children and particularly challenging: you may read, there to inspire and guide us. Yes grand-children, were chosen to provide or re-read A Wonderful Family Story, in indeed and even now, they may be the entertainment. It was a real pleasure Le Trésor des Kirouac, # 82 (Dec. retired but they still harbour many to evoke how they met and their life 2005) and # 83 (March 2006). projects so, as always, they are an together, then our youth, their various inspiring couple! activities and accomplishments. We Other stories were more exciting. You enjoyed a delicious meal, singing may remember the article published Bravo to you both and may you share together old tunes and looking at lots of about five years ago: On the Sea many more happy years together! photos to better remember the important Again in Le Trésor des Kirouac, moments in the life of our parents and # 111, pages 27-29, relating the France Dumulon our growing up years as well. The adventures of France and her family Kirouac and Dumulon families, as well sailing in the Caribbean. as many friends, shared these pleasant 1 Le Trésor des Kirouac, number 111, memories. It was really wonderful to Spring 2013, pages 27 to 29. spend an evening reminiscing together. Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 5 MEMORIES OF EXPO ‘67

n the previous Trésor des EXPO 67 was such an extraordinary Montreal portent of Quebec's place I Kirouac1 Mrs. Lussier-Timperley experience! in today's world. wrote about the Montreal Thank you Mrs. Timperley for your international exhibition in 1967 After a holiday in Paris in the spring article that brought back so many which brought back a flood of of 1968, I went back to work with memories of those terrific younger memories that I would like to share the Public Security at Man and His years! with you. World2 for the summer. In 1968, I also started working as a phys-ed Germain Lafrenière, Well I was at EXPO 67! I was teacher at the Longueuil College, at Adm.A., Ph. D. sc.Pol.adm., M.A. nineteen and I had the privilege to the Marie-Victorin Pavilion of sc.pol., M.A.adm, Leisure and work with the public security team course! I had attended the politics as a policeman and bodyguard to a inauguration of that pavilion in number of dignitaries like Robert 1960 by presenting an homage and Hurtubise-Kirouac and proud to be!3 Kennedy and Charles de Gaulle, as flowers to Miss Marcelle Gauvreau, well as kings and queens, in all former secretary to Brother Marie- some seventy personalities from Victorin. various countries. (On the photo published in Montreal's French Later on, I held an administrative daily, La Presse, I am standing position with the Montreal Olympic 1 behind Kennedy). Also for one Games Organizing Committee (the Le Trésor des Kirouac, number 124, summer 2017, page 38. month I was in charge of security at game were held in 1976); and also the Czech Pavilion. for the 1980 FLORALIES, the 2 The International Exhibition site became Montreal International Floral know by its theme: Man and His World. It all started in March 1967 with a Exhibition, where I was in charge of 3 Germain is the son of Mrs. Gabrielle twenty-one-day boot-camp at the agricultural tourism. Hurtubise-Lafrenière, honorary president of Longueuil Military Camp on the 2017 KFA gathering held at the Montreal South Shore (now Place Those were wonderful experiences Montreal Botanical Garden, on 9 Longueuil, and Metro/subway/ for me and it was during important September, and the grandson of Germaine underground station). This was periods in the life and history of Kirouac-Hurtubise (GFK 00842). followed by training on the various sites of EXPO 67: Notre-Dame Island, Sainte-Hélène Island, Cité du Havre and La Ronde, the amusement park. Then in April, we received our certification from the City of Montreal and finally, work began in earnest with the opening of EXPO 67.

I was posted at Police station number three on Notre-Dame Island for the whole duration of EXPO 67, from April to October 1967. Then I was given the EXPO 67 merit medal. After that, I went back to my studies at Montreal University; however, working and studying proved too much so I had to resign my job; nevertheless, working at

6 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Remembering Working at Expo ‘67 and at the Montreal Botanical Garden By Bernard Hurtubise

n the past summer issue of the Montreal island). This is where also supervised the construction of I City of Montreal's administrative members of our two families first the Botanical Garden's restaurant personnel bulletin, perhaps met resulting in the wedding of and the first shuttle service in the coincidentally, there is a photo of Germaine Kirouac and Alfred gardens. I was assigned these the Montreal Botanical Garden to Hurtubise in 1913. They had important duties by Mr. Claude underline Brother Marie-Victorin's fourteen children including Robillard2, then director of 1935 speech. In 1933, during Gabrielle Hurtubise Lafrenière who Montreal's Parks department. He Depression, the work at the turns 99 years in December 2017. I was a man with a vision; for Botanical Garden had been am the seventh child of the family. example, at the Botanical Garden, interrupted due to lack of funds; he created special floral exhibitions therefore, in 1935, Marie-Victorin There was another memorable for Easter and Christmas, always asked Mayor Camilien Houde (his reunion between Kirouacs and free of charge to the public. A former student), to resume the work Hurtubises, that was when Marie- memorable reception always at the Botanical Garden in order to Victorin visited his cousin, marked the opening of every be completed on time for the third Germaine Kirouac-Hurtubise living exhibition. centennial of Montreal in 1942. Our son, Mathieu, was one of the ''Mister Mayor, to this City, your lucky pupils to attend École de city, you have to give a royal gift! l’Éveil (school of awakening) Remember that Montreal is Ville- created by Brother Marie-Victorin Marie*, and Ville-Marie is a and directed by Miss Marcelle woman. To a lady, you cannot offer Gauvreau, his secretary. The school a sewage system or a police station. eventually moved outside the For God's sake, give her flowers. Botanical Garden walls and then the

Lots of flowers; throw all the roses collection Kirouac Pierre Photo: catering division and restaurants and all the field lilies into her arms''. took over that space. It was a (*original name given to Montreal memorable move and it was for me when founded in 1642) the occasion to meet the Garden's personnel, introduced by no other This article brought back memories than André Champagne, director at of the implication of the Kirouac/ Hurtubise in the history of Montreal: the Botanical Garden and 1 The restaurant was used as the official the Hélène de Champlain* reception hall during EXPO 1967. It was closed in 2010. (Source: Ville de Montréal) Restaurant on Sainte-Hélène Island. Both were born in 1936 and under 2 Claude Robillard (1911-1968) an engineer, the same Department of Public was the first director of Montreal's Works for the district of Department of Park Services. We owe him Maisonneuve where I was involved at 1668 Ville-Marie Street, possibly credit for the Jardin des Merveilles (petting zoo at the time. (*named in honour of on his way to the Botanical Garden in Lafontaine Park), Montreal's outdoor Hélène, Samuel de Champlain's to see how the work was swimming pools, the outdoor summer theatre in Lafontaine Park, and landscaping of wife) progressing or while visiting the numerous parks, including: Angrignon, Jarry, CJN, the club for young nature Lafontaine, the park on top of Mount Royal, In our family, the first meeting lovers, at the Saint-Paul School in and the park on Sainte-Hélène Island. In between Kirouacs and Hurtubises Viauville (then part of Maisonneuve 1953, he founded La Roulotte, an outdoor goes back over a century. Germaine district). children theatre with Paul Buissonneau. In Kirouac, a cousin of Brother Marie- 1963, he became the first director of EXPO Hélène de Champlain Restaurant 67's planning committee (CCEU) but left the Victorin and Hélène Hurtubise, our position after a few months. ( Source: father Alfred's sister, were both Wikipedia) studying at the Congregation of I was involved in the opening and Notre-Dame Boarding School in administration of the famous 1 Pointe-aux-Trembles (east-end of Hélène de Champlain Restaurant . I Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 7 the time, and a close colleague of the City, or by the Commissioner until he retired from the Diplomatic Corps in Brother Marie-Victorin with whom General, during the six-month of 1963, when he was named General he had been travelling on the day of EXPO 67. Commissioner of EXPO 67. He received the Order of Canada in 1967. (Source : his fatal accident in 1944. Wikipédia) The theme of EXPO 67 was Man It became very clear to me why the and His World, and this became its 4 Lucien Saulnier was first elected to Montreal Botanical Garden's reputation was official name after 1968. I went City Council in 1954. With Jean Drapeau he already so great when I met Marie- back to work at the Botanical co-founded the municipal Civic Party. From Victorin's team: Henri Teusher, Garden at the request of Mr. Lucien 1960 to 1969, he presided over the Executive Ernest Rouleau, Pierre Dansereau, Saulnier4 in order to modify the Committee and was Montreal's general director. He was instrumental in many major Louis Dupire and others at the time. administrative process in view of improvements: municipal transport, including We collaborated to make the the planned expansion. After these the “Metro” i.e. subway/underground, urban Hélène de Champlain Restaurant wonderful years particularly at the and residential renovation, including Petite- into a grand reception hall where Botanical Garden, I was involved in Bourgogne housing project, EXPO 67, and the representatives of the many the creation of Montreal's Sports creation of a municipal government for the exhibiting countries and foreign and Leisure Department; later I was greater Montreal area. In 1972, he left politics to work for various Quebec governmental dignitaries were received and involved in the Cultural Department agencies: Industrial Development Society in welcomed on their respective as assistant director until my 1972, Quebec Housing Council in 1975, national day by Montreal Mayor retirement in 1984. Hydro-Quebec in 1978, and the Olympic Jean Drapeau and by His Installation Complex and the James-Bay Excellency Pierre Dupuy3, General Energy Society in 1980. In December 1971 Commissioner of EXPO 67. he received the Order of Canada. (Source: Wikipedia) 3 Pierre Dupuy (1896 - 1969) lawyer and My responsibilities were to insure Canadian Diplomat, born in Montreal, that all went like clock work studied law at Montreal University and at the including the breakfast on the day Sorbonne in Paris. In 1922, he joined the following General de Gaulle's (in-) Canadian Diplomatic Corps in Paris where he famous declaration: Vive le Québec remained until 1942. Then he was transferred to London to work closely with various libre. The Botanical Garden governments in exile. Afterwards he was provided all the floral decorations Canadian ambassador to the Netherlands, for all the receptions organized by 1945-1952; to Italy until 1958; and to France DID YOU KNOW THAT

On 1 September 2017, Radio-Canada (French CBC) announced that the writer and film producer, André Forcier1 was preparing a new film about the Mingan Islands, and that Brother Marie-Victorin was one of the characters. The film should come out in 2019.

1 In 1990, André Fortier received the André- Guérin Prize rewarding an important contribution in the field of cinema and video and, in 2003, he received the Albert-Tessier Prize from the Quebec Government, an award honouring an artist whose career and works have greatly contributed to the reputation of Quebec movie production.

Editor’s Note: Opposite photo is reversed; Marie- Victorin was right-handed.

Photo: Jardin botanique de Montréal (Archives)

8 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Julie Kirouac, a Passion for Horticulture

he following article is a My paternal grandparents, Émile T wonderful opportunity to Kirouac (1895-1971) and Léontine discover Julie Kirouac. The Marois (1895-1970) were both from readers of the Trésor des Quebec City. They were very keen on traditions and very close to Kirouac already know her religious congregations as many nephew, Vincent-Gabriel relatives were priests, brothers and Kirouac1 who, in April 20122. nuns. My maternal grandparents started a journey across were Jean-Baptiste Simard and Canada on horseback. As a Jeanne Beaumont. teenager, he used to spend his summer holidays at his My grandfather, Émile Kirouac, first worked for the family aunt's home, when she was 3 starting a new garden. He enterprise, J. A. Kirouac limitée , until it was dismantled around was rewarded for his help 1940. Then he founded his own with visits to the surrounding company specializing in postcards Julie Kirouac stables also enjoying horse- and religious objects. Émile and riding on their sand trails. Léontine had seven children: Vincent-Gabriel's passion for Roland (1919-2009), Simone, In 1986, I moved into a horses started then, thus he Raymond (1922-1993), Gabriel, condominium building on Chemin opted to study equine science Jean-Marie, Thérèse and Henri Saint-Louis (road), today called later. Julie is very proud of (1929-2008). I remember them as a Grande-Allée Boulevard, next to her nephew and happy to happy family, loving nature, rivers 'Ruelle des Braves' (Braves' Lane) and fishing. My parents were have provided him with his Gabriel Kirouac and Jeannine 1 first contact with horses. Simard (1926-2011). See Le Trésor des Kirouac, summer 2010, number 100, pages 30-33.

Julie started her professional Mon father, Gabriel, Gaby to the 2 See Le Trésor, summer 2012, number life in the hotel business in family, worked for F. X. Drolet4, a 108, page 30. Quebec City; she was very very prosperous smelting and 3 Joseph-Arthur Kirouac (1853-1935). See successful at a time when casting firm, located at du Pont and Le Trésor, summer 2008, number 92, pages administrative positions in the Prince-Édouard streets. During the 17-19. hotel business were usually bitter winter month of January, 4 François-Xavier Drolet, husband of held by men. Then she went from the windows in his warm office, we could watch Quebec Émilie Lainez and father of Arthur Drolet on to pursue horticulture, her (1889-1968) who was married to Blanche City's Winter Carnival colouful Kirouac, one of Brother Marie-Victorin's life's passion, and made it her Parade. My father was one of the sisters. In Le Trésor, December 2001, main activity and lifestyle. So top directors at F. X. Drolet and number 67, pages 4-19, you can read an after visiting her important worked there all his life. article about Arthur's grandson, Maurice Drolet. gardens, we can easily uphold that, within the My mother, Jeannine Simard, was 5 Petit-Village was named in memory of a Kirouac clan, there are many an artist and painter. She used to 17th century settlement located at the nature lovers besides Brother design her own clothes which were crossroads of the road linking Beauport to then made by a most talented Charlesbourg. Petit-Village known since Marie-Victorin. Julie Kirouac, 1672, when the Jesuits mentioned it in a seamstress. a first cousin, twice removed, story about some villages in their Seigneurie: ''The smallest is the one called: is also one of them. I was born in the Saint-François le petit-village'' as there were only six d’Assise Parish in Quebec City, the houses then and it appears on a map drawn As Julie follows her ideas and in 1688 by Mr. Villeneuve, geographer. eldest of six children. We all grew (Source: Quebec City, toponym dictionary). dreams, we asked her to tell up in a large house my father us about herself and her bought in the area known as the 5 passion. Petit-Village , I left home when I got married. The Editor Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 9 Julie Kirouac’s Ancestors I

Alexandre de Kervoach Cap Saint-Ignace Louise Bernier circa 1702-1736 22 October 1732 (1712-1802) II

Louis de Kervoach Cap-Saint-Ignace Catherine Méthot (1735-1779) 11 January 1757 (1739-1813) III

Montmagny, Saint-Thomas Pierre Keroack Marie-Anne Joncas 17 October 1797 (1777-1866) (1775-1816) IV

Saint-Pierre-de-Montmagny Louis-Grégoire Kérouack Catherine Picard 10 January 1825 (1801-1890) (1803-1878) V

François Kérouack L’Ancienne-Lorette Marie-Julie Hamel (1826-1896) 6 June 1848 (1830-1915) VI

Québec, Saint-Roch Joseph-Arthur Kirouac Amanda Lemieux 24 January 1880 (1853-1935) (1860-1940) VII

Québec, N.-D.-du-Chemin Émile Kirouac Léontine Marois 10 September 1918 (1895-1971) (1895-1970) VIII

Québec, Saint-Fidèle Jeannine Simard Gabriel Kirouac 9 June 1949 (1926- 2011) IX

Julie Kirouac 10 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 François Kirouac, October 2017 and the Plains of Abraham6 where I grandmother's house. There was a Gouverneurs, the balls at the was in charge of the building's garden, flower urns, a stone-paved Concorde Hotel, the many wedding landscaping. At the time, the lane walkway lined with wild receptions at Château Bonne- was under the supervision of the strawberries, ferns, day-lilies, Entente; Champagne served by Quebec Premier's bodyguards, as daisies, forget-me-not, and sweet- white-gloved waiters, the Alaska those were the years when the Williams. Grandma also had flambé ice-cream cakes, whole Premier, Jacques Parizeau, raspberries and asparagus in her dressed salmons on buffet, it was all organized famous evenings at kitchen garden; I always enjoyed a dream come true. L’Élisette (his home on Braves' the lovely smell of the black earth. Lanes) (NDLR: The name l'Élisette, When thinking of her house, I The many Saturday weddings at was a play on words, referring to fondly remember the pastel Manoir du Lac Delage, a hotel and meaning a small version of the coloured bed linen, lovely dishes, surrounded by glorious countryside, Elysée Palace in Paris, France.). her delicious soups and her great all brings back happy memories. I The building won Quebec City's top kindness to me, the coffee aroma would get there early on Thursday prize for its inner court beautifully percolating in the morning, the and come back home only on decorated with flowered vats, lovely round toasts, the wood-stove Monday morning. I would sleep in cherry trees and geraniums. singing away; canoe rides at sunset; which ever hotel suites were free. swimming in the evening under the Once my daughters spent a whole Childhood Memories watchful moon, walks along the summer in a small house by the mountain streams with my friends; lake; for meals, all they had to do As I grew up, the person I admired so many wonderful souvenirs! The was sign up at the hotel restaurant. most was my father Gabriel, as best memories. These were the best many girls did then. My friends ever treats for the eldest of six who After ten years celebrating were most impressed by his could not get used to daily town Christmas and New Year in hotels, dynamism, his personality, and his noises. I felt I needed to make a choice. A cooking as well; his home-made Career car accident during a blizzard on French fries were the delight of the my way home to be with my family neighbouring children as he used to At the end of my studies, I worked for Christmas eve dinner, was the offer them around and no one has for two years for the community alarm bell: I had to choose, either forgotten. centre in the Petit-Village giving art hotel business or family life. So I classes to children. Then I married a left the hotel business and It is my father who showed me how childhood friend, Claude Gauthier, eventually decided that horticulture to look after outdoor plants during whom I had met at my grandma's would fill my leisure time; it was a the various seasons. Later on in life, house during the summers. Once step towards a new life. his advice helped me prepare married, I started working in the estimates and schedules during my hotel industry so my husband could I registered at the Charlesbourg various horticultural mandates. His complete his business studies. We Trade School for professional theory was very simple, he had two daughters, Sarah and Elsie. training in greenhouse production. explained that ''in large spaces you At the end of the course I multiply according to the needs''. I In the hotel industry, I held various mentioned to the director that I had always remembered that, and I saw responsibilities in the banquet learned very little about cultivating the parallel when planning banquets departments in some of Quebec perennial plants and that I could in hotels; only the ingredients City's larger hotels. I started as changed. waitress at Château Bonne-Entente, 6 The Plains of Abraham constitute the gradually climbing and later largest part of the Champs-de-Bataille area. I did my elementary studies at the becoming banquet manager at It is the largest urban park in Quebec City. It is a plateau measuring 98 hectares local school in the Petit-Village. I Manoir du Lac Delage. I later (approximately two kilometres long by 400 remember how the teachers were studied hotel administration under metres in width = one 1/4 miles by 445 annoyed with me when, at recess, I various managers at the Institute of yards) made up of grassy vales and small would disappear from the Tourism & Hostelry in Montreal. cops. The plains are bordered by the schoolyard to pick apple blossoms. Quebec Citadel on the east, Grande Allée Boulevard to the north, Mérici College and After completing my high school in While I was working, I took part in Gardens, west, and the Quebec sheer drop Giffard (now Beauport, and now the marvellous yearly evening to the River on the south side. (Source: Quebec City since the 2001 merger) organized by the Conseil Souverain Wikipedia) I spent one year studying arts in held at the Quebec City Hilton. 7 Located in the Municipality of Sainte- Sainte-Foy. These were historically inspired Catherine-de-la-Jacques-Cartier, native festive occasions attended by all of village of the famous French-Canadian My best memories from my teen Quebec's who's who. I also enjoyed writer, Anne Hébert (1916-2000). years are the summers spent at the music performed by great Sergent Lake7 at my maternal orchestras at the Auberge des Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 11 of Villa Bagatelle9 in Quebec. Let's mention that in 1984 it was very difficult to buy perennial plants.

Jean Robert offered me to be a partner in his firm, to plan a special floral garden at Domaine Cataraqui10 and to accompany him when asking for government subsidies. It is while walking in the paths of this Domaine Cataraqui with the then Premier of Quebec that my future took a new turn. I fact, after receiving our request for subsidies, Premier René Lévesque came to visit the Domaine. He asked me what my plans were for the Cataraqui gardens. As soon as the government subsidies arrived, from Quebec, Ottawa, and the town of Sillery (now part of Quebec City) a wonderful story evolved; a story that ought to be better known and which I am very proud of because Sarah Gauthier Kirouac of the incredible results in spite of a rather 'green' i.e. unskilled single teaching institution in Quebec workforce involved in the project. giving one or more courses that would enable anyone to quickly It turned out to be a labour intensive acquire all information you have...'' horticultural project, creating and This letter enabled me to teach Elsie Gauthier Kirouac managing a production field of over 30,000 perennial plants at Domaine without a diploma, just like Brother Cataraqui. To carry out our Marie-Victorin at the beginning. This easily give such a class. So, from mandate, the greenhouses had to be study was also useful when planning 1986 to 1990, I gave that course. I renovated and the original plants, the perennials to be planted in Bois- also followed a private intensive considered historical, had to be course at the École nationale de recovered and protected. In 1985, fleuristerie in Montreal where I Cataraqui was a production field learned the Japanese Art of Ikebana. equipped with an irrigation system The school no longer exist but there and protected in winter by fir trees. 8 SAUREV = Société d’aménagement et I installed this winter protection d’utilisation des espaces verts. This not-for- I discovered new ways to trim my profit company used to design green spaces shrubs, conifers and trees. Since which is still used by Quebec City's under the supervision of the Van Den Hende then, the first thing I do when Department of Parks. (botanical) Garden. Jean Robert, indigenous tackling a new project is to study plant specialist was then President of the lay of the land, plan how and At that time I studied the distances SAUREV. The company carried out many important projects, financed through millions where to flatten the ground to better needed between perennial plants for of dollars in subsidies from various levels of enhance the beauty of the existing best growth, and established a government to provide work to unemployed trees while respecting their natural programme on how to use this data people. growth; then decide what other for teaching and planning. This data 9 was examined by Mr. Jacques- The Villa Bagatelle is a historical house forestry works is needed. located at 1563 Chemin Saint-Louis (road) in André Rioux, Director of the bio- Sillery, Quebec. The house and its English At one point, I met Jean Robert, agronomy programme at Laval style garden is owned by Quebec City and President of Saurev Inc.8 a non-for- University (in Ste-Foy, Quebec). used for exhibitions open to the public. profit company, to whom I sold About my work he wrote: (Source: Wikipedia) home-grown perennial plants 10 The Domaine Cataraqui is a historical (grown at my grandfather Émile ''After examining with you the property and garden located in Sillery, Kirouac's home) for the landscaping expertise that you have developed Quebec. It belongs to the Quebec Government about the use of perennial plants in and is managed by the Quebec City Parks landscaping projects, I can say that, Department. (Source: Wikipedia) 12 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 as far as I know, there is not a de-Coulonges11 park in 1986; these plans were all approved by the Montreal Botanical Garden.

Using perennials from Domaine Cataraqui, we supplied, not only Domaine Cataraqui but alsoVilla Bagatelle, Bois-de-Coulonge Park, and Michel-Sarrazin Residence12, le Domaine de Maizerets13, the Jesuits' Residence14 and many more locations in the Quebec City area.

To find a greater stability in my family life, I applied for a position with Quebec City Environmental Services where I worked for twenty Maison Michel Sarazin (Palliative Care Home) in Quebec City. These flower beds are Julie's years. There were over 300 parks favourite creation. This is where Sister Cécile Kirouac, of the Congregation of Jésus-Marie, and public spaces and I used to loved to walk along the cape. She loved those flower beds; however, never knew that they had consider them as 'my babies' been designed by a 'distant cousin'. (Photo: Julie Kirouac collection) particularly supervising the one I created: the garden for the Michel- Conclusion textures. In our garden, I create Sarrazin Residence. I keep cultivating perennials with images and dreams. We are two and my partner, Mario, who is as we make a team, and the results are Finally, at the end of my career, passionate as I am, and always on the fruit of our teamwork, you after 2,000 hours in professional the look out for new plants and 'the cannot separate one from the other. training in Charlesbourg, for my pearl-of-great-price'. It will always Here at home, the flowering pattern own satisfaction, I asked for an be a challenge in the up-coming is ever changing from spring to official acknowledgement of my years in the properties in Lévis, autumn. There are thousands of work as a recognized professor/ Beaumont and Saint-Michel-de- perennials in our testing garden, and instructor; it was immediately Bellechasse. I love wide open granted of course and with an spaces, forms, sizes, colours and honourable mention. 11 The Bois-de-Coulonge is a public park in Sainte-Foy-Sillery, now Quebec City. Located on the Quebec heights it overlooks the Saint-Laurence River. The entrance to the park is on Grande Allée West. (Source: Wikipedia)

12 The Maison Michel-Sarrazin is a privately owned small hospital providing palliative care, located in Quebec City. Since opening in 1985, it has received over 7,000 patients. (Source: Wikipedia)

13 The Domaine de Maizerets is an urban park of 27 hectares located in Limoilou, now Quebec City. The Domaine includes eleven kilometres of walking paths, no cyclists allowed. In winter, the seven-mile path is enjoyed by cross-country skiers and snowshoers. In 1997, an arboretum was created. (Source: Wikipedia)

14 The Jesuit house is a historical building (early 18th century) located in Sillery on Chemin du Foulon, a scenic road along the Saint-Laurence River close to Samuel-de- Champlain Promenade, also a scenic road. It is part of the old Saint-Joseph Mission for the Amerindians. (Source: Wikipedia) Aerial view of Julie Kirouac's property. (Photo: Julie Kirouac collection) Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 13 for best results we use leafy trees wood chip mulch15, this natural concept is the result of seventeen years of work. Added to our living environment are a number of cats, my companions, stray cats, tamed black birds, all sorts of other birds, rodents, skunks, foxes, white owls, snow geese and Canada geese by their thousands, ducks, and deers occasionally. These are the only visitors in our garden, except for a few very close friends. When solitude reigns, I call it my Compostela . . .

In short, I would describe myself as a passionate person always willing to work to make my dreams come true, sometimes to the detriment of my family life. My daughters seem to accept this, they have always been the bright sunshine in my life, now even more so with the addition of two grandchildren. I am passionate about life and life is really good to me.

Proud of my descendants and proud of my ancestors.

Julie Kirouac Julie Kirouac (at right on this photo) welcoming Mrs. Suzanne Duplessis (photo centre), Tory September 2017 member of the Canadian Parliament for Louis-Hébert County, at Domaine Cataraqui in 1985. (Photo: Julie Kirouac collection)

15 Made essentially from crushing and grinding leafy tree branches, used as mulch in gardening, landscaping and restoration. (Source: Wikipedia)

(Photos: Julie Kirouac collection) 14 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Mario Simard, Julie’s partner IN JULIE’S AND MARIO’S GARDEN

Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 15 9 September 2017

Message from the Director of the Montreal Botanical Garden

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you all to the Montreal Botanical Garden in this year marking the 375th anniversary of foundation of Montreal and also at the occasion of the annual gathering of the Kirouac Family Association.

For you, this day is an occasion to meet again and share souvenirs connected to important events or personalities of your great family.

The year 2017 has been a key one for the Montreal Botanical Garden. Recently, when the Chinese Garden was reopened, we inaugurated a special bequest from Shanghai. We also welcomed an internationally renown artist, Mr, Patrick Dougherty whose spectacular works you can discover in the arboretum, and of course you can admire the various collections which are the pride of the Montreal Botanical Garden.

Your day will have a great ending as you visit the Gardens of Lights where for the first time our three cultural gardens will be colourfully lit up: Chinese, Japanese and First Nations.

To you, all the members of the Kirouac families, I wish a memorable day at the Montreal Botanical Garden.

René Pronovost Director Montreal Botanical Garden

16 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 KIROUAC FAMILY ASSOCIATION GATHERING

AT THE MONTREAL BOTANICAL GARDEN

SATURDAY, 9 SEPTEMBER 2017

René Kirouac, from Saint-Constant (Montreal, south shore), a proud Kirouac welcoming everyone at the Botanical Garden (Photo: Hélène Kirouac) Every year, Mercédès Bolduc-Villeneuve and her husband, Marc Villeneuve, welcoming the participants and handing out identification badges and tickets during our annual reunion. Both are KFA Board members. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

A few members of the Hurtubise family, descendants of Germaine Kirouac-Hurtubise (GFK 00842). From left to right: Françoise (Michèle Legault's daughter) and her baby, Béatrice, Lucie (Claire Hurtubise's daughter), Michelle Legault (Claire Hurtubise's daughter), Josée Hurtubise (Robert's daughter) and Hélène Chartrand-Côté, Louise Hurtubise's daughter. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

From left to right: Jean-Marc Piette and his wife, Suzanne Kirouac-Piette, François Dumulon, and our webmaster, Réjean Brassard. (Photo: Hélène Kirouac)

Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 17 Brother Marie-Victorin's nearest relatives made a bee-line for the Montreal Botanical Garden. From left to right: Danielle Girouard-Sauvé, grandniece of Conrad, her son, Benoit Girouard-Sauvé, her husband, Guy Sauvé, her daughter, Gabrielle Girouard- Sauvé-Duval and husband Jean-Philippe Duval, and their children, Aurélie and Laurent Duval. (Photo: Hélène Kirouac)

One of the KFA founding members and first KFA secretary (1978-1982), Jean-Guy Kirouac, standing by the statue of Marie-Victorin on 9 September 2017. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

One of eight groups of K/s visiting the Marie-Victorin Herbarium where many Louis Kirouac, former KFA representative for the Greater volunteers work; many of them gladly gave up their Saturday to welcome the Montreal area (2003-2012) and his brother, Pierre, former Kirouacs, including the coordinator, Mr. Geoffrey Hall. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) KFA president (2002-2005). (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

18 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Two cousins from Minnesota, Christine Curwick-Matimba and Kay Welcome to the Kirouac Family Gathering! Anne-Marie Brouillet Curwick, with Gemma Morin-Keroach, who generously provided room is really enjoying offering glasses of Breton Cider to the Kirouac and board for five 'cousins' in her home during five days. cousins before dinner at the Planetarium. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

Greg Kyrouac and his wife Nancy from Illinois. Greg is the KFA Jacques Kirouac, KFA founder, with Brother Florent Representative for Central USA and the specialist of the American Gaudreault, Provincial of the Brothers of the Christian School K/ genealogy. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) known as De La Salle Congregation in the USA. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

Ella Betty Timperley, happy and proud of her Lucien and Isabelle (née Dionne) Kirouac with their daughter, grandmother, Marie Lussier Timperley, who Johanne. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) organized the 2017 K/ gathering. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 19 Two Kirouac descendants on the maternal side: left, Yan Lefrenière, whose great-grandmother was born Germaine Mark Pattison, USA KFA representative for the Eastern Time Zone, came Kirouac (GFK 00842); and right: Angèle Coutu, a cousin of from Washington, DC, happy to meet his cousin, Jovette Jolicoeur from Pia Karrer-O'Leary, her great-great-grandmother was born Calgary, Alberta, Canada, who came all the way to Montreal especially for Philomène-Aurélie Le Brice de Keroach (GFK 01210). the K/ reunion. ( Photo: Pierre Kirouac) (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

Jacques Coderre and Marie-Paule Kirouac who organized the Catherine Poirier and Karyne Kirouac, KFA representative unforgettable 2010 annual Kirouac family gathering in Sherbrooke, for the Montreal-Outaouais-Abitibi regions and newly elected Quebec. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) to the KFA Board. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

Some faithful participants to the annual Kirouac Family gathering, the nephew of Brother Marie-Victorin, Jean-Yves Laurin and his wife, Cécile Ferland-Laurin. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

20 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Nephews, grandnephews, and great-grandnephews of Conrad Kirouac, Brother Marie-Victorin, f.é.c., with their spouses and partners, proudly standing by the statue of their 'uncle' on Saturday, 9 September 2017, during the KFA annual gathering at the Montreal Botanical Garden. (Photo : Pierre Kirouac)

t was marvellous to feel such a fresh The presence of so many grand-nephews and develop the genealogy that François I breeze of rejuvenation during our last grand-nieces of Brother Marie-Victorin Kirouac, north of the border, and Greg Kirouac family gathering at the Montreal made this renewal real and visible; and Kyrouac, south of the border, keep enriching Botanical Garden on 9 September 2017. Uncle Conrad must be very pleased. daily. Present were: Seeing how fascinated everyone was by the Of all those present, I was the only one guided tour of the Marie-Victorin The Canac-Marquis family: Louise, who can still talk about his uncle Conrad, Herbarium and so impressed to hear from Michèle (who came from Toronto), Louis, as such I want to congratulate those who those working there about the on-going François, Jacques as well as their spouses, organized this year’s memorable gathering developement; then taking part in a represented their mother Pierrette Laurin and celebratory dinner, made this day a most Canac-Marquis, a niece of Marie-Victorin. inspiring occasion and shows why we must I invite everyone to Quebec City next year ensure the future of the Kirouac Family The Drolet family: Lise and her daughter to celebrate the Kirouac Family Association. Marie-Line, Sylvie, Martin; Danielle Association's 40th Anniversary. Girouard-Sauvé, her husband, two children, Consequently I must underline the and grandchildren; and many others; by So see you all on Saturday, 8 September persevering work of our indefatigable their presence all showed their renewed 2018 president François Kirouac, of his whole interest. team, in particular Marie Lussier Jean-Yves Laurin, Timperley. The presence of our cousins from the States nephew of Conrad Kirouac, is proof that we need to perpetuate and Brother Marie-Victorin Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 21 Angèle Coutu is a very well-known Quebec actress and a Kervoach descendant on her mother's side. She was ever-so-happy to finally attend a KFA gathering. Until now her busy acting schedule always prevented her to do so. Born in 1946, daughter of Jean Coutu and Madeleine Morin, she graduated from the Montreal Conservatoire d'Art dramatique (French drama school) in 1966. On 23 January 2016, Le Journal de Montréal (popular French daily) wrote: “Her many extremely moving performances make her one of our very best actresses”. She received prestigious awards for her leading roles in TV dramas and films. During the KFA dinner Angèle told us about her love of botany and plants instilled by her science teacher named Sister Marie-Victorin of the Congregation of Notre-Dame! Then she read Voyez les lis des champs (Look at the Wild Lilies), a poem by Brother Marie-Victorin, followed by Litany of the Laurentian Flora, a glorious and riotous floral bouquet in French, a real tongue-twister, put together by none other than Lucie Jasmin - untranslatable!

Aren't they wonderful these miniature houses built by Robert Hurtubise? Robert, one of Gaby's younger brothers, generously gave five newly built miniatures to be raffled during the K/ dinner at the Planetarium. Would you like to know the story behind these? Why not read the article written by Josée, Robert's daughter, published in Le Trésor des Kirouac, number 122, winter 2016, pp. 99-22. And go on the Internet to see the video made in 2016 by Anne-Josée Cameron about Robert and “his life-time passion of 87-year-young, Robert Hurtubise, who gifted 49 of his miniatures to the Museum of Civilization in Quebec City. See how a butcher by trade and an artist at heart, with a passion for recycling, built over 300 miniatures in the last thirty years.” Oh, the five lucky winners who took home one of these after the K/ gathering last 9 September ... but Robert is always building more ... 22 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Homage to Gabrielle Lafrenière, honorary president, at the annual gathering of the Kirouac Family Association by Pierre Kirouac

ear friends, Lafrenière. I think everyone people who cannot be with us but D present today simply calls her very were keen to send their good To mark the 375th anniversary of affectionately, Gaby. wishes to Gaby. The first one the foundation of Montreal, the challenged Gaby to reach 100, as KFA decided to hold its annual When our president, François, 99 years is simply not enough he gathering in Montreal, at the asked me to present Gaby, I gladly says; this message comes from Botanical Garden, a cherished accepted. But then somewhat I Ottawa … and is signed by Justin endeavour, created by a visionary started worrying because Gaby can Trudeau, the Canadian Prime man born Conrad Kirouac but be introduced wearing so many Minister. The second message is better know under his religious hats, whether political, religious or from Dr. Philippe Couillard, the name, Brother Marie-Victorin. His as a business woman, it is Quebec Premier, who says that 99 work is being carried forward and impossible to rapidly scan her past years is worth some special wishes. all those who are related to him by life, all 99 years of it! So, I propose near and far, are proud to say so to bring to light certain stories. Now let's get back to the family. If and our reunion today is a Then I thought: why not ask you go to Longueuil to visit Gaby or testimony to this fact. members of the Hurtubise, if you call her, you will be amazed Lafrenière and Kirouac families by her incredible memory and her Conrad Kirouac was very close to who know her very well to talk up-to-date knowledge of everyday his family. And since its creation, about some of those special news. Whatever the topic. She will every year our association moments, funny ones too, in question you and give you her underlines one special event, this Gaby's life. Just before I pass on opinion. Now for the family, I year we have chosen to pay the microphone to others present, should really say families. The homage to one of our most faithful I will start by sharing with you the Hurtubise family is most important members, Mrs. Gabrielle Hurtubise- messages received from two to Gaby, it is her father Alfred's family. Then there is the Kirouac family through her mother Marie Germaine born Kirouac; then there is Gaby's husband's family, Paul Lafrenière. She is very proud of all three.

One can truly give her the full name of Gabrielle Hurtubise Kirouac Lafrenière.

The Hurtubise Family Let’s start with the Hurtubise. Gabrielle was born in Montreal on 27 December 1918. She learned to do business at a very tender age working with her father Alfred who had a fruit and vegetable stall at the Maisonneuve Market. On many The oldest KFA member by years, but ever so young at heart, the honorary president of the 36th KFA reunion, Mrs. Gabrielle Hurtubise Lafrenière with her son, Germain, and her daughter, Pauline. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 23 occasions, my wife and I have accompanied Gaby to the Jean- Talon Market and every time, she would say that whenever she is in a public market, she feels like a five- year-old girl.

At this point, Gilles and Claire, paid homage to their sister, Gaby; followed by Pauline and Germain, Gaby's daughter and son. Then Gaby's grandsons, Yan and Cédric spoke, followed by Gaby's great- grandchlidren: Kloé and Léanne, Gabriel and William. Germain, Gabrielle's son, with his own two sons, Ian on the left and Cédric on the right. The Kirouac Family Photo: Pierre Kirouac) Many of you own a copy of the book Bretagne 2000. As you know that book tells the story of thirty- two Kirouacs travelling through their ancestor's homeland in July 2000, 3rd to 18th. That book is history. But today, I will tell you about some stories that were never written in it; I can only reveal a few.

A first revelation: In Brittany, we travelled by bus and some persons preferred to sit in certain seats because they suffered from road- sickness, etc. Thence we had to reach a consensus and cancel the seating rotation. Many generously Germain Lafrenière and two aunts: left, Claire Hurtubise-Legault, and right, Monique accepted to sit at the back and to Hurtubise-Brouillet. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac thank them for their goodwill they were granted the title of senator and I am happy to inform you that Gaby became a senator in Brittany. This is my first disclosure. Travelling in group always imply a very tight schedule. So one has to get up early if a change in the schedule is needed. But when one is called Gabrielle Lafrenière, nothing is impossible. Either you have conviction or you don't.

Bernard and Gilles Hurtubise, two brothers of Gabrielle Hurtubise-Lafrenière 24 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) On Saturday, 15 July 2000, after But this is not the end of the story. supper my cousin Gaby went to talk Another surprise awaited us inside to the then president, Clément the Basilica. We went in most Kirouac1 and presented him with a impressed by the organ music. The sledge-hammer argument: ''Ever Basilica was overflowing with since the KFA has organized annual people. The celebrants entered and gatherings, Sunday Mass has welcomed everyone first in Breton always been part of the program''. followed by many other languages, As we say in Quebec, Clément's ending in French. And what a legs were sawed off.'' surprise then to hear the main celebrant welcoming the members Oh, how Mister president listened of the Kirouac Family Association carefully to the request. But Gaby from Canada visiting Brittany, the always knows how to go about land of their ancestor. WOW! But such circumstances. A solution who had informed the celebrant of th always follows a request or a critic. our presence? Of course, you Happy 99 birthday! (Photo: Pierre Kirouac) She is clever. She suggested to go already guessed that the divine to Mass at the Basilica of Sainte- intervention was that of Gaby. Anne d'Auray, which is not very far. standards, Gaby, which have It is a place she knows well because Back on the bus, she told us that always been at the highest Olympic she had been there many times she had gone to the sacristy to level. before. greet a number of priests she knew, and who were getting ready Thank you Gaby for your long Thus, under a perfectly sunny sky, to celebrate Mass, and, somewhat lasting and indestructible support we went to the Basilica of Sainte- by magic obtained that the of our Association which is so Anne d’Auray, the most sacred Kirouacs be officially presented to proud to count you as one of its place in Brittany. I can assure you the whole congregation assembled members. This is the reason why that the Bretons are the most in the Basilica of Saint-Anne we wanted to pay homage to you. religious of all French people. d’Auray. Perhaps you would like to say Brittany is famous for its legends, something. Let us eat dessert, but also for truths that are only Since that day, the Kirouacs never there is a birthday cake to be passed on verbally between doubted the exceptional gifts of shared. friends. their senator. To conclude, I will add that we were included in the Pierre Kirouac Let me tell you one of those truths. prayers during that memorable 9 September 2017 We were told that in a not-so- ceremony, therefore I am distant past, the Bretons invited announcing to those who do not Translated by Marie L. Timperley for Le Pope John-Paul II to Brittany and in Trésor des Kirouac, number 125, Autumn already know it that our association 2017) order to receive His Holiness most and all its members here present respectfully, they built a highway, tonight benefit from the protection on which we travelled because it of the good Sainte-Anne. End of a goes directly to Sainte-Anne tale. d’Auray. John-Paul II accepted the invitation and in 1996, on the Many thanks to those who helped grounds of Saint-Anne d’Auray he me to share with you a few celebrated a mass for 100,000 anecdotes of such a full life built on 1 people. But he never travelled on convictions and passion. This is a Clément Kirouac was KFA president from 1994 to 2000 and responsible for the new highway; he was flown in very streamlined presentation of organizing the trip to Brittany, the return to by helicopter. I close the bracket. Gabrielle Lafrenière's past. We the sources, in July 2000, following the hope it is up to par with your discoveries about the ancestor's identity. Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 25 Some of the 160 participants who were at the Montreal Botanical Garden for the annual gathering of the Kirouac families on 9 September 2017, a warm sunny Saturday. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

26 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Some of the 160 participants who were at the Montreal Botanical Garden for the annual gathering of the Kirouac families on 9 September 2017, a warm sunny Saturday. (Photo: Pierre Kirouac)

Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 27 Brother Marie-Victorin Remembered by Mr. Florent Gaudreault, Provincial of the De La Salle Congregation, presented during the KFA dinner at the Montreal Planetarium on 2017-9-9

wish to thank the Kirouac Family care about the importance and I Association for kindly inviting me future of science (in Quebec). to take part in today's special One can say that before Marie- reunion and speak to you this Victorin, sciences were not seriously evening. considered (in Quebec) . . . It seems Deciding what to talk about (it will that human sciences were the only be short and sweet, I promise), I one worth promoting leading first thought that perhaps it would straight to law, priesthood, and be a mistake to take for granted medicine. Brother Marie-Victorin is that everyone, or most members of a most important personality and the Kirouac Family Association was a landmark for Quebec's present here know very well scientific development, particularly Brother Marie-Victorin, Conrad during the twenties and thirties. As Kirouac, an illustrious member of you know, he died far too young in your great family. So I figured that a stupid car accident. He was only you would appreciate it if I talked a 59 but he left us a most precious bit about this most important heritage. member of your family. Some of Brother Florent Gaudreault, Provincial of On Internet (so, it must be true...) it the Brothers of the Christian Schools, the you, of course may already know so says “that Marie-Victorin's genius De La Salle Congregation in the USA, talking much that I will not pretend to was due to his vision for the future about Marie-Victorin during the dinner at teach you anything new, or very the Planetarium on 9 September 2017. and his detailed knowledge of little, please forgive me, and do look plants' makeup”. For those of you part of our heritage and, for at it as a streamlined reminder. who may not know it yet, (most botany, a precious teaching tool in Brother Marie-Victorin's legacy likely the younger generation) universities. Marie-Victorin's include three major achievements, Marie-Victorin was a member of the sensitive clear, precise, transparent first his book Flore laurentienne De La Salle Brothers. I want to add and easily accessible writing (Laurentian Flora), the Montreal that the Frères des écoles anchors us in the reality of the Botanical Garden and ACFAS, The chrétiennes (as they are known in world we are born into, live and French Canadian Association for the French) have been working in die.” In 1935, the year the book was Advancement of Sciences. These are Quebec since 1837 when they took first published, its author was the main gems crowning his career charge of education in public awarded a doctorate in sciences, as a professor, researcher, writer schools. The Congregation was the first scientific doctorate ever and creator of scientific works, founded in France in 1680 by Saint awarded to a French-speaking pedagogical works. Did you know Jean-Baptiste De La Salle. Canadian. that he also wrote a regular column As I mentioned before, Marie- Brother Marie-Victorin is also for Le Devoir (French speaking Victorin is the author of the Flore known as the founder and first intellectual daily newspaper) and laurentienne, which is still in print director of the famous Montreal that he always proudly talked about today, and has been updated. The Botanical Garden, where the first his national convictions. He was 1000-page volume, often referred Mont-de-La-Salle used to be...). He very keen indeed on the future of to as the bible of Quebec flora, was also a professor at the French culture in Quebec and of includes over 2,500 illustrations University of Montreal, where he scientific education and he was hand-drawn by two collaborators had studied. He was a very talented most likely the first one to really also De La Salle brothers. About the writer and his two books of book, it says and I quote: “It is a Laurentian tales and stories (Récits scientific and literary masterpiece laurentiens, Croquis laurentiens), 28 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 are still delightful to read. He called Marie-Victorin; there is even Brothers in 1917; for the past fifty studied the flora of Cuba, with a a Bar Marie-Victorin along that years, it has been part of the Laval French Brother who became a close road! Numerous streets and School Commission (north of friend and collaborator. He boulevards bear his name; there is a Montreal). To mark the building's travelled to Cuba on many Conrad-Kirouac Street in Quebec centennial, a small park called Place occasions to further his research City, and a Kirouac Street in Marie-Victorin has been created on there but always in winter for his Longueuil (Montreal south-shore); the school ground. At the health. The first time, he went by many more places are named in his inauguration, I had the privilege to car all the way from Montreal to La honour: buildings, schools, lakes, speak and explain that by such a Havane! (Editor's note: he had a rivers, islands, mountains, parks, gesture, simple but symbolic, the driver, and, then, there was a ferry notably in Kingsey-Falls (where he Mont De La Salle was paying between Florida and Cuba) was born in 1885), which you homage to a great Quebecker, an should visit if you have not yet done outstanding scientist and humanist, In the twenties and thirties, he went so. In Belgium, the Centre Marie- a prominent erudite with an to Madagascar to study the flora. It Victorin, linked to a Belgian insatiable curiosity, a man of faith, is still far away today but in those University, is an important research who believed in Jesus-Christ and his days it was like travelling to the end and teaching centre about nature fellow humans, a convinced of the world. There was something 1 conservation . To this list, I could educator who had a unique, about islands' flora that fascinated add “etc.”, when looking up ''Marie- remarkable and permanent him because after Cuba and Victorin'' on Google, you will find at influence on people, young and old, Madagascar, possibly about the least half a million results… while he lived and still today. same time, he studied the flora of Anticosti Island, in the Gulf of St. His third major contribution to These are but a few words about a Lawrence, and the Mingan Islands sciences which should be much famous notable personage a (also in the Province of Quebec). I better known is the important part member of the large Kirouac family. also want to point out that in 1931, he played in the creation of the for young people he founded a ACFAS in 1923; he was its first I wish you a very successful and nature club called the Cercles des secretary. With some researchers pleasant occasion and I rejoice with jeunes naturalistes, it was a natural he created this association for the you all about the influence that offshoot of the Société des sciences advancement of sciences; it is still Conrad Kirouac, Brother Marie- naturelles (natural sciences society) very active today although its name Victorin, has had on the youth and he had previously created and was slightly modified in 2001, into development of Quebec's scientific directed during many years. Association francophone pour le culture. savoir (French-speaking Association Nowadays people are very familiar for (scientific) Knowledge). Every Florent Gaudreault, f.é.c. with Marie-Victorin's name but, too year, the ACFAS holds a very Provincial of the often, without knowing much about important convention attracting Frères des Écoles chrétiennes the man and how he influenced our 3,000 to 5,000 mostly French- in French-speaking Canada, Quebec culture and scientific speaking researchers experienced known in English as the knowledge. His name is associated and upcoming. A journalist wrote De La Salle Congregation with so many things, for example, about Marie-Victorin: “as a great Montreal University's Department scientist he helped form the minds 9 September 2017 of Science is housed in the Pavilion of many who later took part in the Marie-Victorin, same thing at emergence of an environmental Sherbrooke University; there is the Translated by Marie L. Timperley for Le conscience in Quebec as well as Marie-Victorin electoral county Trésor des Kirouac, number 125, Autumn kindle numerous environmentalist 2017) (Longueuil); there is a College vocations.” Marie-Victorin; each year the (1) The Centre is associated with the Quebec Government awards the Last May and June, on a number of University of Gembloux, Department of Marie-Victorin Prize to a laureate in occasions, I went to Mont De La Agronomical Sciences and is located in various buildings in Vierves-sur-Viroin, at the scientific research; the 250 Salle, the large 1800-student high heart of the Parc naturel Viroin-Hermeton. kilometre long (160 miles) highway school where FMV sometimes had 132 between Montreal and Lévis is lived. It was built by the De La Salle Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 29 KIROUAC FAMILY GATHERING Montreal, 9 September 2017 FINANCIAL RESULTS By Mercédès Bolduc

REVENUE Gifts $158.00 Various activities $7,528.00 Raffle $26.00 USA $ exchange $63.54 Sale of white wine $255.00 Sale of red wine $240.00 TOTAL REVENUE $8,270.54 EXPENSES Hall rental at the Planetarium $675.00 Caterer for the dinner – 160 people $3,495.14 Botanical Garden day tickets $2,009.00 Wine: red and white $275.55 Breton Cider $241.20 Plastic glasses $34.49 SAQ alcohol permit $88.00 Plastic identification card holder $151.60 KFA lanyards (500) $603.62 Raffle Tickets $7.23 Gifts $59.00 TOTAL OF EXPENSES $7,639.83 Surplus of Revenue over expenses $630.71 Amount given to the KFA $630.71

30 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 ANNUAL PICNIC OF THE MICHIGAN KIROUAC FAMILY IN AVOCA, NEAR DETROIT Saturday, 16 SEPTEMBER 2017

Leslie Kirouac (daughter of Roger Kirouac) married Barry Stern June 10, 2017. Mary Fran Kirouac, (wife of Jerry Kirouac, Here they are with her son Robert Downey and Barry’s daughter Lauren Stern and Cathy Kirouac Robinson's cousin) enjoying son Garrett Stern plus Dexter the dog. They have graciously offered to hold the meeting up with family members this year and Michigan Kirouac Picnics at their home since Steve and Neysa Kirouac have not dreaming of attending the next K/ gathering in been able to do so for the last couple of years. So, we are passing the gauntlet on to Quebec. the younger generation with the hope that they will continue to have these gatherings so as not to lose touch with the younger generation. Absent from photo: Barry's oldest daughter, Alyssa, and Leslie's daughter Alexis.

Cathy Kirouac Robinson (daughter of Jules Kirouac) and Rolande Kirouac (daughter of Jolicoeur Kirouac) identifying some old photos for future generations and Meaghan Ogonowski* (daughter of Jennifer Kirouac Ogonowski) searching for refreshments. (*See article in Le Trésor des Kirouac, number 104, Summer 2011.) Leslie and Marie L. T. holding the Kirouac flag on 16 September 2017. Leslie and the K/ flag will welcome all See you next year on Saturday, 11 August 2018. Michigan K/ next year. So mark your calendar to join us next year as we celebrate our Kirouac family legacy on Saturday, 11 August 2018. Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 31 Roxanne’s Adventures on Prince Edward Island, Canada

Brackley Beach, 9 September 2017, 12:51 pm

Dear Readers of Le Trésor,

Looking at the waves breaking noisily on the sandy beach and listening to the sea- mew (or is it seagulls?) I have never been able to see or hear the difference! I am sitting peacefully writing a first article about my adventures on Prince Edward Island.

Over the next ten months, I will be Roxanne Kirouac on Prince Edward Island, sharing with you my professional June 2017 experiences and discoveries on The Island1, my new 'homeland' for one school year. Are you ready to go 'on the road' other people would say or think. Let me with me? Buckle your seat belt, we are explain how deciding to change my life, off! to start a new life, is very much a consequence of what happened during A New Year, a Turning-Point the last months of 2016 when my Last January First, on the stroke of professional life was at a breaking point. midnight, I made a New Year Between October and December, I kept Resolution. Don't we all make pondering who I was and what I was resolutions? However, here is a meant to do with my life. Frankly this difference; unlike most people, I was question has always haunted me. determined to do everything possible to Perhaps because I am a twin? I thought make it happen. That night I promised how very ungrateful I was thinking like myself to make my dream come true. I that because I enjoy a rather pleasant think that for the first time in my life I life: I have an apartment, a cat, a steady was really determined to do everything job, a loving family, and friends ... But, needed to achieve my dream. It was in spite of it all, I felt an emptiness, a going to come true no matter what. void, I could not understand nor explain.

But in order for this dream to Well, everything toppled over on 18 materialize, a choice was needed. First November 2016. For many reasons, it that meant to stop worrying about what had been a particularly tough day at work, so I confided into one of my 32 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 colleagues. She spoke to me about a Federal funded government program called Odyssey2. At first I did not really know what to think of it, so I put the idea on the back burner, but I was determined to think about it eventually.

A few days before Christmas, I remembered this conversation and thought about Odyssey being the way to change my life and get hold of my destiny. Perhaps this could be the key that would open the door to new professional endeavours and perhaps it could also be the way to achieve my goal of working and teaching outside of Quebec. So, I sat in front of my computer to read about the Odyssey program on the Internet.

After reading all about it, suddenly I found myself juggling with: “if I am selected” and “if I am not chosen”. There Quebec folk tale, one of the best known I was again falling into the same old rut. entitled La Chasse Galerie by Honoré I got angry with myself and talked to Beaugrand. 3 myself, saying aloud: “Stop being afraid! The worst that can happen is that you On 15 March 2017, the province of may not be chosen. If that is the case, at Quebec was hit by one of the winter's least you will not regret anything worst snow storms. Montreal was because at least you will have tried.” As literally paralyzed and those who lived you can see, ifs and buts too often plague through it, remember! Instead of my life. I wish it were not so; nonetheless discouraging me, I took that as a sign: “If on that day, I decided to trust myself, you are going to live on The Island, trust life, and I applied for the job. Why today you are getting a taste of it!” not? After all, I believe that there is always a reason for whatever happens.

1 Tuesday, 21 February 2017 Editor's note: When Confederation was created in 1867, the Canadian Constitution was signed in Charlottetown, capital of PEI. The inhabitants A few weeks went by and, at last the mostly of British origin, living on such an important island, other than the phone rang. I was invited for an British Isles, would say with great pride that they lived on THE Island. Or interview on 15 March in Montreal. I so would say simply that they were from THE Island. badly wanted to make a good impression 2 Beaugrand’s version of this Canadian folk tale is the most popular. See that I put all my energy into preparing Wikipedia to find out more. the required cultural activity. I chose a Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 33 So, smiling courageously, I got ready and Why Prince Edward Island? walked to the subway / underground. You may well ask why I chose an island The interview went well. I was pleased in the middle of the Atlantic, in the with myself. I was even proud of how I Maritime? Yes, yes, I can hear you, you did in the oral part which was all in think I am hoping to meet my prince English. I felt rather confident and in charming! Maybe, maybe not. Seriously charge of the situation through the forty- though, there were rational reasons, and five-minute interview. And you know some emotional or instinctive ones, to what? Those who interviewed me were explain my choice. flabbergasted by my performance. Great, isn't it? On the one hand, I wanted to live an adventure in a province I already knew, Monday, 3 April 2017 where I could use my car, and not be too As I opened my emails, I saw that there far away from my family. I am a was one from the Odyssey Program. My Scorpion, a steadfast and serious sign, heart missed a beat; my imagination ran and I needed to feel at home although in wild, and I could hardly think. So much an unknown territory (since 2013, three so, that before opening the email, I closed times I vacationed on The Island). On the my eyes, took a deep breath and made other hand, the main reason for choosing the sign of the Cross! And I read: (...) “We The Island is the need to be surrounded are pleased to inform you that you have by water and green spaces. Added to successfully completed the first step, the that, my need to live in a calm, peaceful selection interview. We are and inspiring environment, away from recommending your candidacy and your large cities where everybody seems to be file has been sent to the Odyssey program in a constant hurry; where everything coordinator of the following province: Prince Edward Island. (...)” Coincidences?

1 Last year, in 2016, after telling my mother about the One more step completed. Now I had to Maritimes for three years, my sister and I took her there for wait one or two months before receiving a holiday so she could see for herself how nice the Maritimers are and how pleasant the culture is. While we the final reply. I just felt like a member were there, I can remember my mother asking me: “If you of a team suffering from spring fever, had a choice, where would you prefer to live? On Prince Edward Island or in Nova Scotia?” At the time, I was unable like at hockey playoff-time. Nervousness to answer her question. was increasing daily but I could see the 2 In 2017 we celebrate Canada's 150th Anniversary and I end of the tunnel, my goal was within happen to be living in the very province where the Confederation was signed in 1867. I am a history buff. Did reach. Visualizing was rather helpful you know I love history? Well, now you do? during that ultimate waiting time. 3 On 3 April 2016, the day I learned that my application had been accepted, I started reading Anne of Green Gables by 3 La Chasse galerie also known as "The Bewitched Canoe" or "The Flying Lucy Maud Montgomery.

Canoe" is a popular French-Canadian tale of voyageurs who make a deal 4 At the beginning of August, again I picked up Adélaïde, the with the devil, a variant of the ''Wild Hunt''. The best-known version is the one second tome of a three-part novel entitled Le goût du written by Honoré Beaugrand (1848–1906). bonheur (A taste for happiness) by Marie Laberge. Three years earlier, I had started reading that book. On opening it, 4 PEI's potatoes are famous for their taste due to the quality of the earth! I found a page marker Anne…of Green Gables! In Adélaïde the action takes place mainly in Quebec City, the city where I went at the end of August for the Odyssey Program 34 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 training session. must be done ASAP and rapidly; where, forward to meeting you at the Pan- instead of being able to appreciate and Canadian Training Session to be held in savour life, one is being pushed around Quebec City! (...) The Odyssey Team, by the flow. Phew! That is quite a Gilles - PEI” statement from a young woman in need of letting go, looking for inner peace and Dozens of times I had imagined that a new beginning; and who wants to moment, and every time I could picture discover who she really is and wants to myself jumping for joy, shouting, rebuild her life and be the captain of her singing... But when it happened, I did ship. nothing like that. Quite the opposite, I fell to the floor in my bedroom (I read Wednesday, 24 May 2017 important mail sitting down on the There was mail for me that day, and I floor. Why? Only God knows!) and I noticed an envelope from the PEI started crying for joy. Even my cat Odyssey coordinator. I ran upstairs as could not figure out what was going on, fast as I could, opened it, and I found a from a distance he looked puzzled. I was postcard on which it was written: “Hi, so proud of myself! I kept repeating: Roxanne! Congratulations you have won “You did it! You made it! Your new life is a position as language assistant teacher soon beginning!” with Odyssey. We are very much looking

Photo: Roxanne Kirouac collection collection Kirouac Roxanne Photo:

Roxanne and her father, Pierre Kirouac, on Prince-Edward Island, 24 June 2017 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 35

Friday, 23 June 2017 While most Quebeckers were preparing to celebrate their national day (24 June), I was very busy with other matter.

During the Saint-John-the-Baptist week, Photo : Roxanne Kirouac Roxanne : Photo my father and I went to PEI hoping to rent an apartment. Through Kijiji website I had found some apartments and contacted some owners. One bit of advice to anyone searching for an apartment, a house or a cottage on the Web, do not fully trust photos accompanying the offers, you could be bitterly disappointed. Fortunately, one whom I had built a real understanding, of the apartments I had previously and the children, but at the same time, I selected was perfect and the owners did not feel an emptiness or loss, or any were very nice and welcoming. To regret or heart pinching. When I left the celebrate this important step, my father building, I did not look back to get a last and I went to eat a delicious fish-and- mental picture. I simply walked to my chip at Merchant Man Restaurant in car, turn on the motor, turned up the the port of Charlottetown. radio and left.

During that key week-end, I managed to Wednesday, 30 August, Thursday, 31 show my father that PEI is far more August and Friday, 1 September 2017 than a giant potato field 4. Besides the Before my official departure for PEI, I port, I took him to visit Cows Creamery went to Quebec City for a special in Charlottetown and the school where I training session with 300 other new will work in North Rustico. He also saw Odyssey language assistants chosen for for himself, that there are green spaces the 2017-2018 school-year. I drove with as far as the eye can see in PEI, also that Catherine, also a new Odyssey assistant many roads follow rivers and that farm who will be living the same adventure in animals, horses, cattle, llamas, domestic PEI. fowls abound everywhere even near towns. During the three-day training session, I stayed at the Hilton Hotel. My room Thursday, 24 August 2017 had a great view of the Parliament This is the day I officially left the building, the Plains of Abraham and the kindergarten/preschool where I worked Château Frontenac Hotel. WOW! That for five years. Emotions were raw that was wonderful. I attended various day particularly as I knew that I was workshops; all professors were dynamic, turning a page, it was the end of an passionate, inspiring, even genial! One of important chapter in my life. Of course, the workshops was led by Mrs. Mariette I was sad to leave my colleagues with Kirouac from Manitoba. Talking together I discovered that, like me, she 36 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 belongs to Jack's branch of the family tree. What a surprise to meet her. What a small world we live in!

Hilton Hotel (Quebec City) 2 p.m., Friday, 1 September 2017: Departure! It was a very moving moment. My head was full of ideas, ambitions and dreams as I hit the road on the way to my new province. It was true. It was real. I was finally living what I had been anticipating for the past eight months. And no turning back! noticed a book by Jack Kerouac. Jack Conclusion or Omen? was looking at me from the cover of an The Sunday following my arrival, edition of On The Road. I had to buy Catherine and I went for a walk in the that book! It was an omen. When the port of Charlottetown. Walking down shop owner, Mr. Mills, handed me my Queen Street, we discovered a second- books, he looked at me and asked: ''Do hand bookstore. We decided to go in you dream in English now that you because, during our year on PEI, we live here?'' I did not know what to both want to read in English, answer. I hope to find out in the Shakespeare's tongue. Just before coming weeks. To be followed … entering, in the window display I DID YOU KNOW THAT

On 4 September 2017, during the TV show Medium-large*, commemorating the 40th anniversary of the launching of the Voyager I Space Shuttle, Radio-Canada (French CBC) mentioned that a sentence taken from Jack Kerouac's book On the Road was included on the golden record put on board the 1977 space shuttle. The twelve-inch disc comprised songs and images chosen to represent life and culture. It is meant for extraterrestrials who might eventually find it. It included information about Earth and its inhabitants, animal sounds, newborn cries, winds, a thunderclap, a jackhammer, as well as “Good Day' in a multitude of languages; extracts from various literary works, including one from Jack Kerouac, as well as classical and modern music.

Let's say that ''cousin Jack'' is still and always ''on the road'' - and this time much further than he could ever have dreamed.

The 19½-minute French programme is available on Radio-Canada's website. Jack's phrase is at the 15th minute: ''Nothing behind me, everything ahead of me, as is ever so on the road.'' (Source Wikipedia)

* http://ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere/emissions/medium-large/episodes/388888/audio-fil-du-lundi-4-septembre-2017

Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 37 The Last Days of Jan Kerouac Gerald Nicosia interviewed by Oliver Harris1

Editor’s note: On 30 Sept. 2016, the derivation of a particular word Noodlebrain Press, California, they had just used. As is well published The last days of Jan known, she was fascinated by Lewis Kerouac a 54-page booklet presenting extracts from Jan Carroll, especially by his Kerouac's full biography that Jabberwocky; and a lot of her Gerald Nicosia is presently writing poetry shows the influence of her and due to come out in 2018. The inventing and deliberately misusing following article is an interview of words in a similar manner. She Gerald Nicosia by Oliver Harris, a could quote many lines from British novelist and professor of Jabberwocky and would sometimes American literature at the University of Keele in Great interject them into a conversation Britain. This interview was done for when she was having fun with European Beat Studies Network. someone she considered pompous or square, or someone who Oliver Harris (OH): Your work has prodded her one too many times to long been driven by a passion for talk about her father. As for her doing justice on behalf of those novels, they came in large part from denied it, and your commitment to her storytelling ability, which was Jan has often meant placing prodigious. The 54-page book is available for $10 plus yourself on the front line—most Shipping & Handling from the Kirouac notoriously in bitter battles with the Uncannily like Jack in many ways, Family Association. Kerouac Estate. The Last Days of Jan Jan tended to be quiet at a Kerouac2, however, seems equally gathering if sober; she would often unconsciously imitated a little bit in driven by a desire for Jan to be plant herself in a corner to listen. her own writing. I remember given her dues as a writer, not just a But if under the influence of reading a letter that Ishmael Reed writer’s daughter. So can you say alcohol, her tongue could be had written to Herb Gold, in which something about the place of Jan’s loosened marvelously, and she Reed talked about meeting Jan in work? Most people probably only would recount a whole host of her New York when she was nearly 16, know Baby Driver, so what kind of past adventures. I sometimes had probably just before she fled to writer is she more broadly? the impression that she would have Mexico, and how impressed Reed certain adventures just for the joy was with the number of important Gerald Nicosia (GN): Jan had a they would give her in recounting books Jan had already read . tremendous natural gift as a writer. them. Obviously, never having When I met her, I was impressed finished high school, there were OH: The coverage of Jan’s writing in both by her articulateness and by large gaps in her learning, but she the field of Beat Studies remains her love of words. She would spend had read an impressive amount of extremely limited, despite the hours reading dictionaries and what is called “serious fiction.” numerous major books that have encyclopedias; and as Bay Area come out on Women Beat writers in poet Carl Macki once observed, she She loved James Joyce, and (again would literally get mesmerized by like her father) could actually recite 1 Original English version available on the some words, “as if she could watch lines from Finnegans Wake. She had Web at: https://ebsn.eu/scholarship/ them spinning in the air in front of also been greatly influenced by interviews/the-last-days-of-jan-kerouac- gerald-nicosia-interviewed-by-oliver-harris/ her,” as Carl put it. Oftentimes she Lawrence Durrell’s Alexandria would stop a speaker in mid- Quartet, which she read at a young 2 See also Le Trésor des Kirouac, winter sentence to ask if he or she knew age, and the sort of exotic richness 2016-2017, number 122, pp. 34-35, English Edition, photos and article about the book of his language and descriptions launching in Lowell (MA) on 8 October were something I think she 2016. 38 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 the past decade. Does it make sense to call Jan a “Beat writer,” and what hopes do you have of her work being more widely recognised?

GN: Jan was a post-Beat writer, just as I myself am. Beat was a specific generation, people who came of age largely in the Depression, or a little beforehand. World War II was one of their principal influences. The generation that came after, myself born in 1949 and Jan in 1952, were influenced by the Cold War in the Fifties, the weird combination of material prosperity with rigid values and mores, which Jan Kerouac and Gerald Nicosia, at the last picnic on 1 August 1982, in Boulder, Colorado, during a conference at the occasion of the 25th anniversary of publication of ON THE ROAD. led to the Flower Children rebellion (Photographer unknown) of the Sixties, the whole counterculture madness of Vietnam Kerouac is your degree of lot to do with Latin, chants, art, and War protests, free sex, widespread identification with Jan. In terms of incense, and hers with robbing the drug usage, and so forth. background and upbringing you poor boxes on the Lower East Side. shared certain things, and it is The Sixties Counterculture was the obvious that you respond with great But we also both loved the mystical principal formative influence on my empathy to a woman who was side of the Catholic Church. Jan lit and Jan’s generation. Of course, in extremely vulnerable. Can you candles for people, living and dead, America, that counterculture had a explain a little how the relationship till the end of her – life as I still do strong lineage to the Beats–hence worked? today. And we both had a kind of the title, post-Beat, which I believe black, satiric humor, and enjoyed was coined by poet George Dowden GN: It’s impossible to analyze all the making fun of all the goofy, strange but was picked up by a lot of other dynamics of a friendship, though people we had encountered in our people in the small press scene, and with most of the people I have life. which made a lot of sense to me. become close friends with, the Billy Burroughs, Jr., of whom more friendship developed very quickly. I As for romance, that was a sticky later, was also a post-Beat writer. I can feel very quickly that I am “in matter. A male editor who knew Jan do believe Jan’s work will eventually tune” with someone. I felt that way opined to me once that every man be read and studied far more widely about Jan the day I met her, and (non-gay) who’d ever met Jan had than it now is, although she already clearly she had the same quick, fallen in love with her to some has a sizable number of fans, many instinctual judgment about me. We degree, and I think that perception of whom have already contacted did have a lot in common–more was pretty much on the mark. I me on the internet or at readings. than most people would have certainly fell in love with her, as Her reputation and prominence guessed. much for her extraordinary would also have been helped if her vulnerability as for her stunning heirs had not blocked the We both had the experience of good looks. But Jan, on the other publication of the third novel, the growing up in poverty in big cities– hand, was really bothered by all the capping work, in her her in New York and me in Chicago, men who kept coming on to her, it autobiographical trilogy: Parrot though her experience was poorer was a huge nuisance in her life, Fever. and more directly inner-city than which was only worsened by the mine was. We both had a sort of increased attraction some men OH: One of the most striking unconventional Catholic upbringing, aspects of The Last Days of Jan my attachment to the Church had a Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 39 found in her because of her being GN: I’m not sure if you knew this, but I knew Billy Burroughs, Jr., too, as I also Kerouac’s daughter. know John Cassady. I have even known some of the other Beat kids, like Parker Kaufman. All of them, including Jan, suffered enormously by people’s Coming from such contrary places, expecting them to be some kind of special surrogate representative of their there was bound to be some boy- bad-boy genius fathers. The male Beat writers in general were terrible girl friction between us, at least fathers, but you did not have to be a Beat writer for that. when we were in our twenties; but despite that, a little bit of romance I remember how many horrible stories Aram Saroyan told me of his father, between us managed to flame up and I have also heard that John Steinbeck IV was partly driven to alcohol and briefly. As soon as Jan saw me drugs by the chaotic parenting from his Nobel Prize-winning novelist father. starting to get serious about her, she took me aside for a “heavy” For that matter, I have read Ianthe Brautigan’s memoir You can’t catch conversation. She patiently death3, and she too bears some deep scars from a father who too often was explained to me that I was “too not there for her. I remember talking with Aram once about how writers nice” for her (ouch!), and that most have to make an extra effort to be good parents, because it is too easy for of the guys she had fallen for were them to get lost in their mental worlds and neglect the necessary attending abusive creeps whose manner of to the here-and-now of their children’s lives. neglecting her feelings and needs But with the Beat writers like Kerouac and Burroughs, I think there was an reminded her of her father. I added curse for their children. In the early years of their fame, those writers suppose she could have been trying were stigmatized, if not actually hated, by large portions of American society, to let me down gently, but I and yet it is an unwritten rule that children are supposed to defend and stick honestly think had I been some kind up for their parents. Children like Jan and Billy were put in the position of of classic “bad boy” we might have having to defend to the world fathers who were, in essence, treating them had a full-blown love affair. But I like shit. also wouldn’t be sitting here now writing a book about her and trying 3 You Can’t Catch Death, a daughter's memoir, published in 2000, about Richard Brautigan, to get the world to remember her. called the last Beat, American writer and poet who committed suicide in 1984, memoirs by his Early on, I also became a literary daughter Ianthe. adviser and coach to her. It is safe to say that over the years I evolved into more of a father figure to her, a role that suited both of us, since she badly needed someone she could trust, and I very much wanted to see her fulfill the enormous potential that was evident in her from the beginning.

OH: To most people, Jan is simply, reductively, “Jack Kerouac’s daughter,” and I wonder if you can say something both specific to Jan about what such an identity did to or for her, and more generally about the burden she had in common with Billy Burroughs, as the child of a famous Beat writer, and why it seemed almost inevitable they would suffer as they did. Gerald Nicosia and Jan Kerouac at the home of the author of Memory Babe at Corte Madera, California, on 23 January 40 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 1994. (Photo: Ellen Nicosia) That tightrope act set up a kind of was still in graduate school at the literary scene which the Beats cognitive dissonance in both of University of Illinois, arguing with moved in and out of, and whose them, of knowing what was true but professors who refused to teach story really has not yet been told, at having to articulate that truth so Kerouac in any of their classes least not fully. that it sounded like something there. First, I have to finish the different, something more biography of Jan that I am currently That may just be the tip of the acceptable, to the outside world. In working on. Then there are all those iceberg of what I need to do, or Jan’s case, she took the tack of interview tapes, which I finally would like to do, before I die, and it trying to see inside her father, often obtained copies of after a costly 12- all depends on how much time and by following in his footsteps, both year legal battle with the University energy I have left! to physical places like Mexico and of Massachusetts, where I had 4 Home To War, a History of the Vietnam Tangier as well as to reckless, often placed the tapes for study in 1987, Veterans' Movement, published in 2001, see drug, and alcohol-fueled psychic but which had been locked up in on Web. leaps into the unknown, to try to 1995 after threats from John find justification for the sort of man Sampas. Listening to those tapes 60th anniversary of the publication Jack Kerouac had become. In the again recently, I discovered of the book On the Road end, that compassion and empathy enormous amounts of information for her father enabled Jan to put on them that had not been A few lines from Lily Rothman's Time her life on the line trying to incorporated in Memory Babe. Magazine article of 5 Sept. 2017: preserve his literary legacy, but that When Jack Kerouac's On the Road quest took a heavy toll on her. For instance, when I interviewed was released on Sept. 5, 1957, the poets like Robert Duncan, Robert TIME's critic wrote that the book was I still remember how only a few Creeley, Kenneth Rexroth, and "partly an ingenuous travel book, partly months before her death she others, they often talked about their a collection of journalistic jottings about smashed the small altar she had own work as well as discussing their adventures known to everyone who has always kept to him in her house, experiences with Kerouac. But when ever hitchhiked more than a hundred running through the house as she I wrote MEMORY BABE, I only used miles in the U.S." Yet the work had threw the shards about and the material that had to do with something noteworthy within it... screamed that he had destroyed Kerouac. Yet those tapes tell the Kerouac, working out of his mother's her life (a story she told me on the intimate story of many of these house in Orlando, Fla., had finally put a telephone just after it happened). writers and other people in literary face on the ''beat generation'', a Kerouac’s world that would be of world he was intimately familiar with... "... Kerouac commands attention as a OH: Three decades ago you wrote interest in its own right, without kind of literary James Dean," the the first great critical biography of reference to Kerouac. reviewer noted. As TIME then Jack Kerouac, Memory Babe, and explained, the plot was an opportunity you have written the “untold story” I therefore hope to do a book for Kerouac to expound upon a new set of On the Road, the story of Lu Anne someday using the previously of moral guidelines for young Henderson, as well as being untouched material from the Americans. ... It was Kerouac's ability to fantastically prolific with a host of interview tapes. I also spent many "create a rationale" for what seemed to other publications, from your own years working myself as a poet and many Americans to be a senseless poetry to a history of Vietnam writer among the Beat writers, streak of rebellion among the nation's Veterans4; what is left in the Beat mainly in North Beach but also youth that allowed On the Road to field that you want to do? sometimes in Boulder or New York, strike a chord even with readers who and many of these people, such as were not attracted to the beat GN: I long ago reconciled myself to Bob Kaufman, Jack Micheline, movement and ...why, 60 years later, the fact that Jack Kerouac would Harold Norse, Ira Cohen, Janine the book remains an iconic moment in American literature...” not be done with me as long as I Pommy Vega, and others, became lived, nor I with him. My own life my friends, with whom I had my TIME's Original 1957 Review available at: and work is permanently entwined own significant interactions. I’d like http://time.com/4919993/kerouac-on-the- with that of the Beats, which to tell some of those stories in an road-1957-review/ became a formative influence on anecdotal book, because there was my writing from the time when I an active and exciting post-Beat Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 41 A Much Desired Adoption! by Kelley Nemitz

n 1994, I (Kelley) was living in was a few months old and my the distinct feeling that someone Athens Greece. A friend had parents knew they could never let was missing. When I told Ben, he Igiven me an English language him go. They contacted the let me know that he had been magazine to read. At that time I agency and requested to adopt having those same feelings. We was devouring anything in English him. The agency said no. They started talking about adopting. I could get my hands on since it were concerned that she was was hard to come by. In that trying to replace the baby she had I shared with Ben the story of the magazine, I believe it was Marie lost and asked them to wait until little Romanian girl and wondered Claire, there was an article about the baby she was carrying was if our child was waiting for us in orphans in Romania that grabbed born to see if they still wanted to Romania. hold of me and would not let go. adopt Michael. The baby (me) There was a picture of a child--a was born and of course they Around the same time, some little girl with huge eyes that were wanted to make Michael, already friends of ours who had left the so revealing, I felt like I could see their son in their hearts and States to be missionaries in China all the way through to her soul. minds, official. had adopted a Chinese baby. We She haunted me for a long time. I were captivated by their story... wondered about her. I worried They went on to have two more A baby girl, found by a street about her. I wanted to go get her. biological children, Anthony and sweeper in a trash can, barely I knew then and there that I Sarah, and took in several more clinging to life. We learned about would adopt a child one day. foster children. the plight of girls in China due to Mao Tse Tung's one child policy. It I come from a "mixed" family. I Then in 1973, just after we had was Ben who said, "I think our have five siblings. The oldest, moved to Canby, they got a call daughter is in China." David, is my mom's son from her from a local social worker. A nine first marriage at age 18. She year old boy had lost his parents We went to the Children's Home married my dad in 1965 and in a car accident. He had no Society in St. Paul on my birthday. shortly thereafter, started taking family who could take him in. He We applied for their China in foster children. Her parents, needed a home. My parents program. They asked us to choose my grandparents, had always welcomed the traumatized young a second country in case there taken in foster kids. More than 20 boy into our family and we loved was a problem with our first over the years...mostly Native him like one of our own. I was six choice. We refused. Our daughter American kids from families who and I remember the day he came was in China. We did not want a were really struggling. My parents like it was yesterday. We were so back up plan. wanted to help kids too. Around excited to have a new brother! that time, my mom became It took about eighteen months. pregnant. They also took in a Adoption is in my blood Then one day while we were newborn named Michael Francis home for lunch, the phone rang. as a foster child. When my mom After Ben and I had our third Our daughter was ready for us to was five months pregnant, she child, three c-sections later, we come and bring her home. Libby had a miscarriage. She was were hearing from the doctors was in our arms on January 3, devastated but busy caring for that more pregnancies may not 2005. Our "Gotcha Day". Our David and Michael, and she soon be safe for me. I remember sitting family was finally complete. We became pregnant again. Michael at the kitchen table with all of our are so thankful to God for all He kids one night, looking around at has done for us! 42 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 my beautiful family and having Nemitz of Minnesota Ancestors

Generation 1

Alexandre de Kervoac Cap-Saint-Ignace Louise Bernier circa 1702-1736 22 October 1732 (1712-1802)

Generation 2

Louis Keroack Cap-Saint-Ignace (Québec) Catherine Metot (1735-1779) 11 January 1757 (1739-1813)

Generation 3

Joseph-Marie Karoüac Saint-Pierre-de-Montmagny (Québec) Marie Gesseron (1775 - 1860) 19 August 1806 (1784 - 1842)

Generation 4

Policarpe Kérouac Bourbonnais (Illinois) Suzanne Bellegarde (1815 - 1880) 3 March 1862 (1832 - between 1875 and 1880)

Generation 5

Napoléon Curwick Saint Joseph (Kansas) Caroline Patnaude (1870 - 1956) 29 October 1894 (1876-1960)

Generation 6

Leo Elmer Curwick Marshall (Minnesota) Mary Valerie Baert (1899 - 1992) 26 August 1925 (1907- 1981)

Generation 7

Elizabeth Ann Curwick (Minnesota) Donald Eugene Nemitz (1937 - 1996) 7 February 1959 (1935- 1984)

Generation 7

Benedict Raymond Nemitz Canby (Minnesota) Kelley Birk 7 August 1999

Generation 8

Elizabeth Bei Nemitz

Table: François Kirouac, October 2017 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 43 Life of Dreams!

Elizabeth Bei Nemitz

he text composed by Libby, I was born in China, but my family T Elizabeth Bei Nemitz, is a real adopted me when I was only one cry of the heart. Libby read her year old. They took me back to patriotic text on Veterans Day, 11 Minnesota, to a tiny rural town with November 2016, during the little diversity, nothing like the big Ceremonies held in Canby, cities. I was one of two Asian Minnesota. The convictions of this children there.

15-year-old girl born in China and collection family Nimitz Photo: adopted by a white and Christian Because of the story of how I came American family is a message of to be, I was unique. No one had an love, gratitude and generosity that interesting adoption story, and I resonates even more strongly as we was happy to be special. The fact are bombarded with negative news that I was Asian never bothered and selfish declarations. Libby's anyone, and it never bothered me. I dream and goal is "to be a person was just a starry-eyed tiny girl with who uses her talents to better serve big plans for myself. others.” Her commitment is the encouraging, inspiring and realistic I never doubted where I stood as an solution greatly needed here and American. All I knew was Minnesota everywhere in the world. and America. I was proud of our country; surely it was the greatest. This was the place to be. We were Libby dressed up for Chinese New Year in “To me, the American Dream is being called the Land of Opportunity. The 2005. The smile of a very happy child! We able to follow your own personal calling. encourage her to embrace her Chinese American Dream of life, liberty, and heritage and be proud of who she is. To be able to do what you want to do is the pursuit of happiness, was incredible freedom.”- Maya Lin, .» exactly what I yearned to have. American! They do not know what Here I was not the “poor little they are talking about!” She Maya Lin1, orphan girl”. Here I could be proceeded to tell me of the day I a fellow dreamer and artist. anything I wanted to be. became a citizen of the United States of America. You could imagine how I felt when ver since I was a small child, I someone told me otherwise. I “We went through all the E dreamed. I wanted to travel remember an incident at recess paperwork,” she told me. “But the everywhere and see amazing when I was ten. One of my part that sticks out in my mind the places. I was quietly dreaming up classmates said, “You are not most, was when the lady said, plans for the future, and I knew it American!”. “Congratulations! She is an was going to be great. It never American.” I was just about to burst occurred to me that I lived an The words cut like a knife. I felt like I into tears!” exceptional life. I was privileged in a had been slapped. I was not mad at way others were not. I did not know the kid. I knew they meant She continued, “I mean, people how it felt to live in poverty or something entirely different, but would give anything for that. People hunger or fear. Like so many kids, I the idea of my classmates not would die for it. People have died took my life for granted. thinking of me as an American hurt.

When I told my mother, she was (* Maya Ying Lin, sculptor, architect, artist, fierce. “Of course you are born October 5, 1959 in Ohio, Chinese 44 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 American graduate of Harvard and Yale) for it. You have no idea how lucky love. I think what it means to be an you really are.” It was enough to American is to stand not only for make me hesitate, but I still went bravery and courage, but for one on oblivious to my blessings. another. “We the people” is what our nation is founded upon. I think One of my earliest eye-openers was we all continue to strengthen our when my older sister’s friend had beloved country through our hope stopped by our house. He was going that one day, we will be at peace. It off to join the army. It struck me is why I am still dreaming. that a boy, the same age as my sister who was going off to college It is simply staggering to me how so soon, was going to be fighting and many people go to fight and protect going on missions. I had always a little girl from Minnesota they do looked at the world through rose- not even know. And who would colored glasses. have thought it would be for a ragamuffin of an orphan whom no Those glasses started to slip off as I one used to want? This is why I read about wars and PTSD, and I did want to thank the people who not look at the world the same way battle every day for what is right. It Libby is a voracious reader. (Photo: LeRoy after I learned of the Twin Towers is because of them that I am living Curwick collection) or what ‘third world countries’ the life of dreams.. meant. I started to realize how blessed by God I really was. It dawned on me how the ability to dream and plan was earned through Text presented by Libby Nemitz on 11 November 2016 to members of the tears and sweat. American Legion, Canby, Minnesota.

Coming to America was a free gift, an opportunity. I could make something of my life. I did not have to live in fear. The way I live could affect another person. I had a chance to be a light in the world. All the citizens of America are so incredibly fortunate that we have a chance to truly make a difference in the world. I do not ever want to take my life or my citizenship for granted again. Instead, I want to be the kind of person who seizes her gift and turns it into something absolutely beautiful.

So many people have fought, died, cried, and suffered to bring us where we are today. Police officers and firefighters risk their lives daily in order to bring safety and security to others. Men and women are A recent family picture: from left to right: Alenni, Benedict, Elizabeth Bei, Kelley, Anthony & fighting, not because they hate the Jack Nemitz. (Photo: Nimitz family collection) enemy, but because they love their country. It takes a special kind of Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 45 The President’s Annual Report presented on behalf of the KFA Board at the KFA Annual General Meeting, Saturday, 9 September 2017, at the Montreal Botanical Garden

MEETINGS visits per month, mainly from Breton ancestor and 4,652 Since the last AGM, again this year, Canada and USA, but also from 114 documents including certificates of: the Board held two meetings other countries. All in all, 180 baptism, marriage, burial, census, instead of the usual three, at Sainte- downloaded were completed and death cards, photos of monuments Foy, Quebec, on Saturday, 22 317 pages were consulted. Of and tombstones, etc. In 1991 our October 2016 and Saturday, 18 course, the most read pages were dictionary included 2,764 names; March 2017. those about Jack Kerouac, which is some 7,190 names have been added not surprising. Here I wish to since. Our data base now comprises KFA ARCHIVES underline the excellent work done 9,954 descendents of Alexandre de For a few years, the Board has been by our webmaster, Réjean Brassard, Kervoach and over 24,523 files of seriously thinking how to go about who makes this visibility possible. all sorts. preserving the KFA archives, storing them and also classifying PROJECTS COMPLETED OR Once more, I am inviting you to them. Next year, the KFA will mark UNDERWAY send me information about you and its fortieth anniversary, and we are Again this year, we put a lot of time your family or to contact me if you faced with a continually increasing and energy in enriching our wish to find out what we already volume of archives. Proper storage website. As you may well have have about your family in our is urgently needed but also easy noticed, a brand new special E- database, you might be surprised access for consultation. edition of Le Trésor des Kirouac and or you might be able to add to about Sister Cécile Kirouac is now it. Thank you also for forwarding to In order to help us find solutions, online. Another special E-edition is me photos of members of your last autumn the Board invited in the works and will be put on line family that may appear in our next Jacques Kirouac1 and Robert in 2018; it will be about Chevalier* edition. The more you contribute to Kirouac2 for their opinion and François Kirouac, (*Catholic Order the KFA genealogical dictionary the perspective on the matter, including of Knighthood). more interesting and precious it will what should be kept and for how be for your family and your long. Their generous and excellent Our photo galeries are being descendents. collaboration is greatly appreciated. constantly enriched thanks to the persistent and capable work of ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Further to this meeting, the Board Lucille Kirouac-Boulet. Thank you To conclude, I would like to thank was very grateful for the volunteer very much, Lucille, for adding the all those who, directly or indirectly, contribution of Ariane Kirouac3, a photos of last year's KFA gathering have contributed to KFA activities professionnal archivist, who gave in Lévis, Québec, and also for during the past year. First: our free of charge, her time and energy adding those from La Broquerie Regional Correspondents: Marie to further the inventory and (Winnipeg, Manitoba) in 1989. Kirouac, Lucille Kirouac, Mercédès classification of the KFA archives Online, now we can admire the Bolduc-Villeneuve, Renaud in order to eventually establish a photos from nineteen past KFA Kirouac, Georges Kirouac, Karine conservation calendar. I sincerely annual gatherings. Kirouac, Roxanne Kirouac, Mark thank Ariane for her hard work. Her contribution is most important for The English KFA website is NOW everyone. being put online4. More texts will be added during the autumn. Many 1 KFA Founding-President VISIBILITY OF OUR thanks to our translators, Nathalie ASSOCIATION AND ITS Kéroack from Halifax, Nova Scotia, 2 One of the original fifteen KFA founding PRODUCTIONS Georges Kirouac from Winnipeg, members and its first Vice President. As in past years, the KFA's greatest Manitoba, and Marie Lussier 3 Ariane is the daughter of André Kirouac, visibility was afforded through its Timperley from Potton Township, KFA Board member 2015-2017, and website. In 2016, the KFA website for their precious contribution. Director of Quebec City Naval Museum. was visited 5,604 times by 3,953 different people; an average of 467 Our genealogical dictionary is 4 On 9 September, the president mentioned forever being enriched. Between that the English website would gradually be available online at the end of September. As October 2016 and July 2017, we of Dec. 3, we can say it will be on line in the 46 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 added 696 descendents to our New Year. Pattison, and Greg Kyrouac; Kirouac, Thérèse Kirouac and meeting secretary; Marc members of the KFA’s Permanent Robert Kirouac; and our American Villeneuve, Second VP; André Committees: Le Trésor des editors: Greg Kyrouac, LeRoy Kirouac, responsible for media, Kirouac: Marie Kirouac, Marie Curwick and Mark Pattison, as well who recently left the board; and our Lussier Timperley, Jacques as our translators, Nathalie treasurer, René Kirouac who has Kirouac, Greg Kyrouac, LeRoy Kéroack, Georges Kirouac, René been keeping the KFA finances in Curwick and Mark Pattison; History Kirouac and Marie Lussier perfect order for over twenty-five & Genealogy: Lucille Kirouac, Timperley. years. Céline Kirouac and Greg Kyrouac, of course; Marie-Victorin Finally, my heartfelt gratitude to the Have a good meeting, Observatory: Lucie Jasmin; Jack Board Members without whom I Kerouac Observatory: Eric could never fulfill my mandate: Waddell; Website Committee: Mercédès (Bolduc) and Marc François Kirouac, Lucille Kirouac; and last but not Villeneuve for organizing our on behalf of the KFA Board. least: our Webmaster: Réjean annual gatherings (with help from Brassard. Marie L.T. this year); Marie 9 September 2017 Kirouac for taking care of our I also wish to thank our French bulletin since 1983; Céline Kirouac, editors: Lucille Kirouac, Céline First VP and for many years interim

DUQUET, PAULINE BORNAIS KIROUAC, CLAUDE (1929-2017) (1936-2017) On 8 May 2017, at Pierre Boucher At the Laval Hospital, on 7 April 2017, Hospital in Longueuil, Mrs. Pauline aged 80, died Claude Kirouac (GFK Bornais Duquet, died at the age of 88. 01833), husband of Liliane Vézina- She was the daughter of the late Kirouac. He was the son of the late remembered also for his great sens of Armand and Régina (née Frigault) Arthur and Aurore (née Deschenes) humour. He leaves to mourn his wife Bornais. She was the widow of Laval Kirouac. He leaves to mourn, besides Lucie (née Gagnon); their children: Duquet. She leaves to mourn her his wife, his son Daniel (Brigitte Louis, Rolande (Jocelyne LeBlanc), children, including Marc (Johanne Bérubé); his two grandsons: Thomas Nicole, Monique (John Loiselle), Jean Kirouac, daughter of the late Gérard and Antoine; his brother-in-law, Lucien (Cheryl), Roger (Roxanne), Ginette, Kirouac (GFK 00621). Homage was on Laperrière; his sisters-in-law: Charlotte Liliane (Jeff Vilar); fifteen grandchildren: 17 June 2017 at Complexe Sylvio Vézina and Cécile Sylvain (the late Danièle and Denis Kendall, Alexandre Marceau in Quebec City. René Vézina); his nephew, gardian Luke, François, Sylvie and Chantal angel and like a second-son to him, Auger, Michelle and Robert Kirouac, FRADET-MAILLOUX, GEMMA Gilles Légaré; his cousin Pierrette Stéphane Kirouac and Mélanie Nadeau, (1946-2017) Deschènes (Yvon Morneau). Funeral Jérémie, Mathieu and Philippe Chase, On 7 May 2017, at Dolbeau-Mistassini was on 19 April 2017 in Saint-Félix Élizabeth and Justin Vilar; four great- Hospital, aged 71 years & two months, Church in Cap-Rouge (Quebec), grandchildren: Isobel, Émilie, Liam and died Gemma Fradet, wife of André followed by interment at Notre-Dame de Félix; he was pre-deceased by Mailloux. She was the daughter of the Belmont Cemetery in Sainte-Foy Sébastien and Patrick. Also his sister late M. Lucien and Jeanne (née Allard) (Quebec). Marie-Reine Vieville (Fernand); brothers- Fradet. Religious service was on 12 in-law and sisters-in-law: Annette May 2017 at Marcel Dion Funeral KIROUAC, EUGÈNE ADÉLARD Kirouac, Jeannine Kirouac, Eloise Lord, Parlour in Normandin. Interment of her (1932-2017) Evéline Gagnon, sgm (Montreal, Grey ashes was at the Normandin Cemetery. On 12 April 2017, Eugène Kirouac Nuns); Cécile Mulaire, Rose-Marie and Besides her husband, she leaves to (GFK 01671) from La Broquerie, Antonin Nadeau, Céline and Edouard mourn her children, including Patrice Manitoba died aged 84 at Villa Youville Gagnon, many nephews and nieces. (Anne-René Kirouac, daughter of in Ste-Anne. He loved his family, was Funeral was on 19 April 2017 St- Jacques and Rolande (née devoted to his community and will be Joachim Catholic Church in La Lalancette) Kirouac (GFK 00313). Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 47 Broquerie, followed by interment in the KIROUAC, THOMAS 'Tom' Fiset) and Hélène (the late Roger parish cemetery. Eugène was the (1944-2017) Boucher). She was predeceased by her uncle of George Kirouac from It is with great sadness the family brothers and sisters: Thérèse, Yvette, Winnipeg who is the KFA Regional announces the passing of Tom (GFK Jeanne-D'Arc, Lucie, Robert, Léopold correspondant for Western Canada. 02053) on 16 September 2017 at the and Gonzague Kirouac. age of 73. Beloved husband of Susan KIROUAC, GILLES (nee Broughton) for 45 years. Loved LAFLECHE-KIROUAC (1957-2017) father of Michael (Andrea) and Ryan. (née DAGESSE), BÉATRICE In Boisbriand, on 29 June 2017, aged Dear granddad to Ethan and Lauren. (1918-2017) sixty died suddenly Gilles Kirouac, son Predeceased by brother Donald, sister- With deep sadness the family of the late Gérard and Lilianne née in-law Lorraine and nephew Marc. A announces the passing of Béatrice, on Barbeau) Kirouac (GFK 01884). He chapel service was held at L.G. 25 July 2017 at the age of 98. She leaves to mourn one daughter, Marilyn, Wallace Funeral Home in Hamilton, leaves to mourn: Diane (Denis), and one son, Jérémie, his brother Ontario, on 20 September followed by Richmond (Claude) and Rachelle Michel (Liliane), his sisters Manon private entombment. (Fareed); five grandchildren: Ginette (Mario) and Johanne (Raymond) as well (Steve), Roland, Brigitte (Dale), as many relatives and friends. A KIROUAC-DESCENT, FERNANDE Chanelle (James) and Dominic; and six memorial ceremony was held on 17 (1917-2017) great-grandchildren: Mia, Kai, Kane, August 2017 in the chapel of Goyer We are sad to inform you of the passing Scarlett, Ella and Annick. She was Funeral Home in Sainte-Thérèse of Fernande Descent Kérouac, wife of predeceased by her husband, Jude (Québec). Roméo Kirouac (GFK 01404), on LaFlèche, and her second spouse, Sunday, 27 August 2017 at the age of Honoré Kirouac (GFK 01643). Born in KIROUAC, LORRAINE ANNE 100. She leaves to mourn, her sons, Haywood, Manitoba in 1918, Béatrice (née GILMORE) Michel (Line), Daniel (Micheline), and lived most of her life in Winnipeg where (1939-2017) René; her grandchildren, Geneviève she and Jude raised their family. She Kirouac, Lorraine Anne (nee Gilmore) (Olivier), Vincent, Évelyne, Marie-Soleil was a devoted mother and grandmother died on 8 September 2017 at the and Gabriel, one great-grandson, and a dedicated nurse. Known as Hamilton General Hospital in her 79th Siméon, many cousins, and relatives. "Aunty Bea", she will be remembered year. Lorraine was the widow of Donald At her request, there was no funeral for her love and pride of her family and Kirouac (GFK 02048). She was and the interment was strictly private. her "joie de vivre". Funeral Mass was predeceased by her son Marc Kirouac, Her souvenirs appeared in Trésor des on 1 August 2017 at the Précieux-Sang her parents Henry and Cissie Gilmore, Kirouac, number 93, autumn 2008, pp. Parish, Winnipeg. Private interment at and her best friend Shirley Weaver- 29-31. Assumption Cemetery. Scime. Lorraine leaves behind her long time companion Richard Thomas (Joey, KIROUAC-JOBIDON, MATNEY, HELEN W. Mandy & Fury) as well as sons Chris LAURETTE née TRAHOON and Bill, grandchildren Christopher, (1921-2017) (1922-2017) Derek, Jake, Jesse, and Krystal, great- At the Long Term Care Facility in Saint- Helen Matney, aged 94, of Topeka, grandchildren Brody, Seth, Karley, Augustin, aged 94 years and 11 Kansas, passed away 28 September Hailey, and Makayla. Lorraine also months, on 21 October 2017, died 2017. She was born 26 December leaves behind her brother and sister-in- Laurette Kirouac (GFK 01130), widow 1922, in Rossville, Kansas, the law Tom and Sue Kirouac, and of Émile Jobidon. She was the daughter daughter of Louis and Theresa nephews Michael and Ryan. She held of the late Édouard and the late Alexina (McConnell) Trahoon. She graduated various jobs while raising her boys, then (née Dubé) Kirouac. Funeral was on 28 from Rossville High School and moved returned to school and became a critical October 2017 at St-Rodrigue Church in to Topeka in 1942. Helen married Gene care nurse at the Hamilton General Quebec City followed by interment at St A. Matney on 15 October 1948 in Hospital. Funeral service was held in -Charles Cemetery. She leaves to Topeka. He preceded her in death on 5 the funeral home chapel on 13 mourn her children: Guy (Diane October 2009. Survivors include a September followed by entombment at Simard), Pauline, Robert, the late brother, Rolland E. (Ruby) Trahoon; Bayview Mausoleum, Burlington, Huguette (Dimitrios Moschopoulos); her seven nieces, Janice Ables, Susan Ontario. grandchildren: Josée Rousseau, (Tim) Gaggero, Mellody (David) Claude, Line, Alain and Louise Simard; Harrison, Tammy (Jeff) Butler, Stacy Philippe and Mathieu Jobidon and Trahoon, Lisa (Mike) Firsick and Kelly many great-grandchildren; her brothers Cole; three nephews, Steven Trahoon, 48 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 and sisters: Charlotte (the late Arthur Floyd (Debbie) Trahoon, Jr. and Rolland (Deb) Trahoon II; several great- Divine Church, London, Ont. Interment Glenn Morton of Salem, WI; three nieces & great-nephews; great-great at St.Peter's Cemetery, London, sisters, Carol Ginger of Bradley, Mary nieces & nephews; a brother-in-law, Ontario. Bowen of Phoenix, AZ, and Betty Hardy Dean Tregemba, Kansas City, MO. She of New Harford, NY; one brother, was preceded in death by her parents RICCI-LESSARD, DOROTHY E. Delbert Curwick of Kankakee; eighteen and two siblings, Floyd Trahoon and née KIROUAC (1927-2017) grandchildren; twenty-eight great- Shirley Tregemba. Funeral was on 3 Dorothy E. Ricci Lessard (GFK 02692), grandchildren; and two great-great- October 2017 at the Penwell-Gabel 90, of Lewiston, died Saturday, Sept. 2, grandchildren. She was also preceded Parker-Price Chapel, followed by at Montello Manor in Lewiston. She was in death by four sons, Roger, Earl interment at Penwell-Gabel Cemetery, born in Brunswick on June 20, 1927, Eugene, Vernon, and Kevin; one Topeka. Helen was a great- daughter of the late Albert and Ida (née daughter-in-law, Margaret Van Gilder; granddaughter of Hippolyte-Paul Morin) Kirouac. She received her four brothers, Charles, Donald, Paul, Curwick (GFK 00178). education in the Lewiston school and Joseph; and four sisters, Lela, system. She married Antonio Ricci of LaVona, Shirley, and Florence. MONDOR-KIROUAC, Providence Rhode Island on 6 Visitation was at Clancy-Gernon-Hertz GERMAINE (1944-2017) November 1943 in Lewiston. Antonio Funeral Home in Kankakee, where On 21 October 2017, in Brossard, died on 26 November 1989. On 10 April funeral services was held 13 July 13 Quebec, died at the age of 73, 1992, she married Ernest Lessard of 2017. Interment at Bonfield Cemetery in Germaine Mondor, née Kirouac, widow Manchester, N.H. She worked at White Bonfield, Illinois. Mabel attended the of André Mondor. Born in Esprit-Saint, Rock Distilleries for 37 years until her 2011 K/ Reunification gathering in Quebec, she was the daughter of retirement in June 1992. She is Bourbonnais/Kankakee. Thomas and Rose (née Cimon) Kirouac survived by her granddaughter, Lori (GFK 01425). She leaved to mourn, hes Ricci Catalanotto of Warwick, N.Y.; and VERRIER, SIMONNE née KIROUAC daughters Claudia and Julie Mondor, her great grandson, Casey Catalanotto; (1924-2016) her grandchildren Audrey and Alex; her her daughter-in-law Jeannine Ricci; and Simonne Verrier (née Kirouac, GFK godson Guillaume; her siblings and her sisters, Connie Morin and Gloria 01741) died at Bethesda Regional their spouses; numerous nephews and Chaloux. Besides her parents, she was Health Centre on 5 September 2016. nieces and other relatives. There was predeceased by her husbands; her son, She was born on 17 April 1924. In no service and the deceased was Richard D. Ricci; and her brothers, 1947, Simonne married the love of her interred in St-Thomas Cemetery on 26 Paul, Raymond, Roland and Marcel life, Edmond Verrier who passed away October 2017. Kirouac. Service was held at The Fortin in 1996. She will be fondly remembered Group Funeral Home in Lewiston by a large family and an even larger O'LEARY, PAUL followed by committal service at St. extended family. She leaves to mourn (1933-2017) Peter's Cemetery in Lewiston. her children: Lise (André), Aimé Paul O’Leary died 30 March 2017, in his (Verna), and Suzanne; her 85th year at Victoria Hospital, London, VAN GILDER, MABEL IRENE grandchildren, Marius (Jan), Anita Ontario. Caring husband and best friend née CURWICK (1929-2017) (David), Michael (Sharlene), Mélanie of Pia, attentive dad to Stephen (Li Mabel Irene Van Gilder, age 87, of (Paul) and Pamela (Paul); six great- Zhang), David (Shelley West), John, Kankakee, Illinois, passed away on 8 grandchildren, Daniel, Mystaya, and Susan (Stephen Cheng) and playful July 2017 at home. She was born 2 Yvonne, Rhéal, Connor and Théo, as Papi to Christina, Geneviève and December 1929 in Ford County, the well as twins expected a few months Juliette, Abby and Myles. Punster par daughter of Ulysses George & Edna later. She was predeceased by her excellence, Paul is remembered for his Pearle Murphy Curwick. Mabel married infant son Armand in 1949, four quick wit and warm personality. Born in Earl Lloyd Van Gilder on 5 July 1947 in brothers, two sisters and many brothers Boston, Mass. On 1 February 1933, he Kankakee. He died on 25 January - and sisters-in-law. Mass of was drafted and served in the US Navy 2002. Her family was her life. She Resurrection was celebrated by Bishop before graduating from Boston College enjoyed cooking, baking, gardening and Nöel Delaquis on 17 September 2016 (BA) and University of Toronto (PhD). canning. Surviving are three sons and at St. Joachim Roman Catholic Church He spent thirty years as a professor of two daughters-in-law, Everett Van in La Broquerie, followed by interment philosophy at UWO's Faculty of Gilder of Diamond, Fred & Marsha Van in the church cemetery. Education. Avid reader and movie-goer Gilder of Bradley, and Raymond & he caught the travel bug (Pia Karrer) in Sharon Van Gilder of Bonfield; three OUR DEEPEST CONDOLENCES TO THE 1961 and they shared many wonderful daughters and three sons-in-law, Joyce BEREAVED FAMILIES adventures around the world. Funeral & Dan Benjamin of Kankakee, Bonnie & Mass was on 8 April at St John the Jack Kohl of Manteno, and Bonita & Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 49 GENEALOGY/THE READERS’ PAGE

The KFA’s computerized Question 620 Lennoxville (Quebec). We need the genealogical database comprises a What are the names of the parents year of the marriage. Also, what are number of persons’ names for of Jacques Kirouac who married the names of the parents of Gilbert which we are missing either the Jeanne Chevalier on 17 December Poirier? spouse and/or the parents’ names; at Montréal (Quebec). We need the therefore, answers to the following year of the marriage. Also, what are Question 627 questions would enable us to the names of the parents of Jeanne What are the names of the parents complete our data. Feel free to Chevalier? of Monique Kirouac who married consult our previous issues of Le Bruno Allaire on 22 May at Trésor and please forward us any Question 621 Victoriaville (Quebec). We need the relevant info. What are the names of the parents year of their marriage. Also, what

Many thanks, of Claude Kirouac who married are the names of the parents of François Kirouac Antonine Bouchard on 10 Bruno Allaire? September 1979 at Montréal (Quebec). Also, what are the names Question 628 Answer received from Mr. Richard of the parents of Antonine What are the names of the parents Fréchette and Mrs. Michèle Bouchard? of Gilles Langlois who married Kirouac. Monique Kirouac on 23 February Question 622 1963 at Sherbrooke (Quebec). Question 552 (Autumn 2016) What are the names of the parents What are the names of the parents of of Raynald Rioux, spouse of Question 629 Huguette Nicole Kirouac, spouse of Thérèse Kirouac, daughter of What are the names of the parents James Micheal Sweeney? They were Adrien Kirouac and Jacqueline of Sylvain-Denis Turmel who married on a 14 July in à Val-des- Fournier? arried Danielle Kirouac on 26 May Lacs (Quebec); we do not have the at Beloeil (Quebec). We need the year of the wedding. Also, what are Question 623 year of the marriage. Danielle is the the names of the parents of James What are the names of the parents daughter of Jean-Paul Kirouac and Micheal Sweeney? of Pierre Lalancette who married Jacqueline Allaire. Sylvie Kirouac on 27 June at Trois- Answer: Rivières, (Quebec)? We need the Question 630 Nicole married James Micheal year of the marriage. Sylvie is the What are the names of the parents Sweeney on 14 July 1973 in Val-des- daughter of Léopold Kirouac and of Marie-Rose Kirouac who Lacs; she is the daughter of the late Pauline Désilets. married Joseph Fiset on 3 Guy Kirouac and the late Denise December at Quebec City Provost. James Micheal Sweeney is Question 624 (Quebec). We need the year of the the son of the late Hiram James What is the year of the marriage of marriage. Also, what are the names Sweeney and the late Marielle Sylvie Kirouac, daughter of Jean- of the parents of Joseph Fiset? Lavallée. Nicole and Micheal have a Paul Kirouac and Jacqueline daughter Debbie Sweeney. In Allaire, who married Normand Question 631 addition, Nicole has a sister, Michèle Plourde on 29 June in Beloeil What are the names of the parents Kirouac, wife of Richard Fréchette; (Quebec). We need the year of the of Marie Kirouac who married son of the late Louis Fréchette and marriage. Joseph Ouimet on 14 July at the late Marie Girard. Michèle and Montreal (Quebec). We need the Richard have two children Yannick Question 625 year of the marriage. Also, what are Fréchette and Marylou Fréchette. What are the names of the parents the names of the parents of Joseph of Suzanne Kirouac who married Ouimet? François Bégin on 18 August at NEW QUESTIONS Granby (Quebec). We need the year of the marriage. Also what are the If you would like answers to some Question 619 names of the parents of François genealogical questions, please send What are the names of the parents of Bégin? them to us and we can post them on Hélène Guay, spouse of Gilles this page if we do not already know the Kirouac, son of Gérard Kirouac and Question 626 answers. Liliane Barbeau? What are the names of the parents of Monique Kirouac who married The Editor 50 Le Trésor des Kirouac no 125 Gilbert Poirier on 11 March in KIROUAC FAMILY ASSOCIATION BOARD MEMBERS FOR 2017-2018 PRESIDENT TREASURER COUNSELLER François Kirouac (00715) René Kirouac (02241) Karyne Kirouac 31, rue Laurentienne 3782, Chemin Saint-Louis 755, rue de Chevillon, # 5 Lévis (Quebec) G6J 1H8 Quebec (Quebec) G1W 1T5 Laval (Quebec) H7N 6J3 Telephone : (418) 831-4643 Telephone: (418) 653-2772 Telephone: (450) 933-5820

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