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- pere" 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 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 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 128