The Cote family reunion
This family resume was put together by Angeline Cote as she recalled childhood days in such a large; F. E. Davidson the local plumber, playing around the dooryard and the blacksmith shop where Pepere was always creating gadgets and toys when there was a lull in the blacksmithing chores. Not only did we have lots to play with but also we were allowed to watch the horseshoeing process while my grandfather trimmed and cleaned each hoof, heated the show in the forge and fitted it exactly to each horse's four hoofs.
Family Getting Together
We are the descendants of one of the most prominent families in Ulverton. Our dad was one of ten children of Alphonse and Elise Boisvert Cote. They raised their family while running the Blacksmith Shop, a hub in the area. People came from a wide area around the village to have their horses shod and equipment fixed.
And of course, this was the gathering place to hear the latest gossip. Dad married Fanny Mace and had nine children, sadly losing one at birth. We spent most of our young lives next door to Pepere(grandpa) and Memere(grandma) and also Oncle Arcule. The first home we remember is still standing, so close to the road, I am sure always a worry to Mom as we went out to play.
During that time Pepere made sure we went to church on Sundays and Memere made sure we learned many valuable lessons from her. Family was very important to her as it was to us. We always gathered at their home for Christmas Eve after midnight mass. There would be turkey, meat pie (tortiere) and all the trimmings. It was called a Reveillion, a tradition still carried on in many families to this day. We were also all there for all her birthdays considered an important day a celebration.
Dad and mom always took care of the fun things like fishing and family picnics.
We later moved to Lisgar where we all grew up and started our lives, moving in our own direction.
Three went to Alberta, one to Ontario and the rest remained in Quebec.
The last time we were all together to reminisce was in 2001, when we lost dad.
It was a time for us to remember the family picnics etc. and all the fun we had. It was always a fun time when we were all together. We have always had strong family ties and consider our family our best friends as well. We lost mom in 2006. Saturday, July 8th, 2017 Yves and Suzanne Lussier hosted a get together for us eight siblings, spouses and grandchildren.
We will be traveling from far and near to be together again for a time of reminiscing.
There has been many changes in the last 16 years. Some born, some passed on and some married. Special thoughts were expressed for our most recent tragedy, losing our precious Madison who passed on June 19, 2017
She will be missed by all.