JOHN THOMAS DOIRON John T. Doiron was born in St.

Patrick's on May 29, 1905. On Sept. 28, 1927 he married Rose Peters of New Glasgow, and they settled in St. Patrick's to raise their family. They remained there until recently, when Rose passed away and John moved to RiverView Rest Home in New Glasgow. John and Rose had nine children, Lawrence, Ivan and Marie, Melvin, Dennis, Louise, Vivian and Victor; a daughter, Rita died in infancy.

John worked at Bagnall's Mills in Hunter River for more than twenty years; as well, he did a small amount of farming but found it very discouraging to receive as little as ten cents per bag for potatoes. John shared his special talent of fiddling with many; he was always prepared to play a tune or more at the local house parties. John and Rose provided a home for their family and friends that was filled with hospitality, a tradition that is carried on by their family today.

After retirement John and Rose spent many afternoons and evenings playing Bingo and cards. John found it a great way to spend time with his old and young friends alike. Today, he enjoys seeing visitors and can still tell a lot of stories about those olden days in St. Patrick's. He has more than sixty grandchildren and great grandchildren that visit "Pe- pére" whenever they can. It is now their turn to tell him stories.

John T. & Rose Doiron

ALETHA LARKIN Mrs. Mort Larkin, nee Aletha '; Campbell, was born in 1907. Following the death of her parents, she lived with her aunt 5i and uncle, the MacDougalls in Summerside. She attended St. Mary's Convent in Summerside and then went on to Prince of Wales College. As a small child .1 Mrs. Larkin had dreamed of becoming a ' teacher, and this education prepared her for the years she would spend as a teacher in such one room schools as Clermont and

Aletha Larkin

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