Remembering

It has been awhile so I dug into the archives to find a photo

happy times in 2011

RIP: Norman Lejeune

Succasunna, NJ - Normand Leo Lejeune, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2013. He was the beloved husband of Viviane (Joyal) Lejeune for 58 years, together they resided in Succasunna, NJ for 32 years after moving from Rehoboth, MA. Born in Central Falls, RI, he was a son of the late Alfred and Yvonne (Bessette) Lejeune.

Norman L Lejeune

Normand was a graduate of the former Sacred Heart Academy, Central Falls and then served his country in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. He worked for Unisys Corp. in Field Engineering in various management positions for 33 years until his retirement. Normand was a communicant of St. Therese Church, Succasunna, NJ, and a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #2212. He played basketball in high school and was an avid golfer and bowler.

Besides his loving wife, Normand leaves five children, Susan Adler and her husband, Steve of Randolph, NJ, Paul Lejeune of Parsippany, NJ, Diane Deininger and her husband, Bruce of Franklin, NJ, David Lejeune and his wife, Sheri of Bristol, CT and Daniel Lejeune and his wife, Kerri, of Circle Pines, MN; nine grandchildren, Jennifer, Kimberly, Jordan, Kelly, Matthew, Craig, Jacob, Emilie and Kennan; brother of Roger Lejeune of Pawtucket, RI and the late Roland Lejeune who lived in Cumberland, RI.

VISITATION will begin on Saturday, November 16, 2013 at 9 a.m. at WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 a.m. in St. Teresa Church, 358 Newport Ave., Pawtucket. Interment with Military Honors will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Roxbury Volunteer Fireman’s Association, 122 Main St., Succasunna, NJ 07876 or St. Therese Church, 7 Hunter St., Succasunna, NJ 07876 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

http://www.trippfuneralhome.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2318891&fh_id=13628

twenty questions

One thing I know to be true
Before cleaning the floor it is
Better to complete dusting the table

How many food courses will be
Served determines the need for
Silverware when setting the table

Her twenty questions were expected
The best poker hand was no match
When Helene was holding the table

It was hard to be patient when
He wanted desert before the
Dinner dishes had cleared the table

Don’t kick, be gentle, get
Help, many hands make
Light work folding the table

Sadness hangs like wet laundry
In the living room where there
Would be conversation leaving the table



For Helene D Geoffroy


This was originally posted to quiet poet where you can find my other poetry
http://www.quietpoet.com/2013/07/twenty-questions.html

Helene D. (Joyal) Geoffroy

Helene D. (Joyal) Geoffroy, 74, died peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2013 amongst family. A lifelong resident of Pawtucket, she was a daughter of the late Armand Albert and Ernestine Regina (Brouillard) Joyal. A communicant of St. Cecilia Church, she served as a choir member and music librarian for over 50 years.

Helene and Jerry in 2010

Most recently employed at Fiore Asmussen, she had also worked for Thomson Apex, Industrial National Bank, and as secretary for the Young People’s School for the Performing Arts. Helene was the mother of two sons, Eric George Geoffroy and his wife, Heather Archer of Berkeley, CA and Gregg Robert Geoffroy and his girlfriend, Aimee Krasovich of Alameda, CA and her late daughter Lisa Margaret Geoffroy. She leaves a brother, Albert Joyal of Westbrook, CT, and three sisters, Viviane Lejeune in New Jersey, Colette Robichaud and Anne Brunelle both of Pawtucket. She leaves 36 nieces and nephews. Helene was also the sister of the late Rita Sherlock, Pauline Barrette, Mariette Bruneau, Jean Joyal and Armand Joyal. Her funeral will be held Thursday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W. TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Cecilia Church, 755 Central Ave., Pawtucket. Burial will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery. VISITATION will be Wednesday 4 to 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to the Organ Restoration Fund, c/o Blessed John Paul II Parish, 697 Central Ave., Pawtucket, RI 02861 will be appreciated. TRIPPFUNERALHOME.com

Joyal Brouillard Brunch

Albert wrote "the few, the proud, the family" as he sent out this photo from the Joyal Brouillard Brunch which was held this past Sunday at The Pines in North Smithfield.

If your ears were burning, maybe it was because the discussion mentioned you somewhere along its winding path!

Families are ...

Cousin Elaine sends this along that had been typed by her mother (Pauline) and that still hangs on her own refrigerator as a constant reminder.

Well said!

Mariette S. Bruneau, 80

Mariette S. Bruneau, 80

EAST PROVIDENCE - Mariette S. (Joyal) Bruneau, 80, formerly of 500 Mendon Road, South Attleboro, died Saturday July 14, 2012, at the Philip Hulitar Hospice Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Rodolphe P. Bruneau to whom she was married 54 years. 

She was born in Pawtucket a daughter of the late Armand A. and Ernestine R. (Brouillard) Joyal. Mrs. Bruneau volunteered for numerous organizations throughout her lifetime and spent the last 25 years dedicated to Amos House in Providence. 

She leaves her loving family, daughters Ann M. McGahern and her husband Michael of South Attleboro, Michelle A. Brissette and her husband Joseph of Rumford, six grandchildren, four sisters and one brother. She was predeceased by two sisters and two brothers. 

Her funeral will be held on Wednesday at 9 a.m. from the Perry-McStay Funeral Home, 2555 Pawtucket Ave., East Providence, with a Mass of Christian burial at 10 a.m. in St. Francis Xavier Church, North Carpenter Street, East Providence. Burial will be in Notre Dame Cemetery, Pawtucket. 

Calling hours are on Tuesday, 5-8 p.m. 

In lieu of flowers contributions to Amos House, 415 Friendship St., PO Box 72873, Providence, RI 02907 would be appreciated.

Mariette was Rita's sister. Shown here in a Brouillard Brunch photo with her brother Albert in January 2012.

Obituary originally published by the Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Who's in the pool?

No, I am not talking about the pool for the current NCAA March Madness.

Some of the Joyal clans gathered at the Barrette's pool in the 1970's.



Who is in the pool?

If you have any ideas or guesses, you can either comment or send an email to me at
shersteve@gmail.com


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Thanks to my sister Joan for making this image available. There are a bunch of photos that she has taken the time to convert to a digital format so we will be able to share this history.

Dock at the lake

Lest there be any doubt about the dock and the boat 'house' at the lake, here is a photo from the archives that shows both.

Jerry was watching Steve playing at the water's edge.





Related posts about the lake
http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2007/11/wilson-reservoir-former-joyal-place-at.html

http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2007/12/paschoag-wilson-reservoir.html

http://jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/2008/03/joyal-cabin.html




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Kids couch

Stepping into the archive from a Joyal gathering about 1959:



From left to right:
Stephen - 5 years
Eileen - 2 months
Michael - 17 months
Susan - 2 years
David - 3 years
Alan - 1 year
Elaine - 2 years
Bobby - 3 years
Paul - 4 months

Brunch Photos

Hard to believe two week have already gone by since the Brouillards and Joyals got together.



Jerry had a good day. It has become a 'peak' day. Albert is keeping everyone he can updated on all fronts.



What does Albert do when not sending emails or spending time posing for or taking pictures?



Inciting others to do so! :-)

Brunch at Fish Tale

After a real meal meal and conversation at Lenny and Joe's Fish Tale Restaurant in Westbrook, CT we stopped for a walk along the breakwater.

You can share what we saw





As you can hear, the wind was strong and covered up most of what Ray, AL and I said.

Joyal Brouillard Brunch

The Joyals and Brouillards have combined to meet for brunch once a month as opposed to meeting separately. A smaller group than anticipated appeared at the Village Haven in North Smithfield.

The waitress took our group picture with Al's camera:

Next month we are scheduled to go to Wright's Farm (9/11/11)

Joyal Brunch: Pig Roast

Michelle and family celebrated Jonathan's graduation with a pig roast and included the Joyal Brunch. A pig roast? Yup! Here is the full pig!



Cooked 7 hours at 325, the pig was very nicely done.



It came apart easily to make some delicious pulled pork!



If you'd like to have your own pig roast, you can contact Dave.

Joyal Brunch

First Sunday of the month and the Joyal Brunch was held at the Wright's Farm in Harrisville, RI. Long known for it's family style chicken dinners, the restaurant was in full operation on Sunday.

We arrived just as it opened and we seated quickly. As we left, the waiting area was full with more arriving. They are quite efficient so I don't believe the wait was long. The food and value is well worth the wait!

A change since the last time we were there. The paper cup ice cream dessert has now been replaced by a chicken logo'd slice of vanilla and chocolate ice cream. Cute idea!


On the family update front:
Albert is scheduled for a triple by-pass on Friday March 12th. Your prayers will be welcomed.

Jerry is scheduled to talk about his experiences in the Pacific Theater during WWII at the VA Home in Bristol, RI on the March 25th. With a little luck , the talk will be broadcast via the internet and available here both live and then in a recorded version.

Brouillard Brunch - 2/14/10

Dolores and I took Jerry to the Brouillard Brunch on Sunday, Feb 14, 2010. This gathering was at Savini's in Woonsocket, RI.



A table of family, good food and conversations!

The birthday cake was to celebrate Diane and Helen's recent birthdays.

Military Honros - Jean H Joyal (video)

The slide show and audio for this ceremony were shared here and here. I finally got around to completing the video compilation.


Military Honors - Jean H Joyal from Steve Sherlock on Vimeo.



I hope you enjoy!


Note: for those email subscribers, you will need to click through to the web page to view the video.

Story of Taps

There was a printed handout available at the Jean H Joyal ceremony on 6/6/09 with the story of the origination of Taps. While the printout was a compelling read, according to the West Point web site, the more accurate version of the story can be found here.

It must be pointed out that other stories of the origin of Taps exist. A popular one is that of a Northern boy who was killed fighting for the south. His father, Robert Ellicombe a Captain in the Union Army, came upon his son's body on the battlefield and found the notes to Taps in a pocket of the dead boy's Confederate uniform. When Union General Daniel Sickles heard the story, he had the notes sounded at the boy's funeral. There is no evidence to back up the story or the existence of Captain Ellicombe. As with many other customs, this solemn tradition continues today. Although Butterfield merely revised an earlier bugle call, his role in producing those 24 notes gives him a place in the history of music as well as the history of war.

Read the full story of the origin of Taps here.

slide show - military honors for Jean H Joyal

This is the photo slideshow for the military honors performed by the Westbrook Veterans Honor Guard and the Patriot Guard Riders for Jean H Joyal on June 6, 2009.



The audio for the ceremony can be found here

Military Honors for Jean H Joyal

This is Steve Sherlock with a special edition of Jerry's Story. Dad and I drove down to Westbrook, CT on Saturday June 6th to participate in the military honors ceremony for Jean H. Joyal coordinated by his brother Albert. The Westbrook Veterans Honor Guard and over 60 members of the Connecticut Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders conducted the ceremony.

Time: 18 minutes, 34 seconds



MP3 File

Session Notes:

Music intro My intro

This is Steve Sherlock with a special edition of Jerry's Story. Dad and I drove down to Westbrook, CT on Saturday June 6th to participate in the military honors ceremony for Jean H. Joyal coordinated by his brother Albert. The Westbrook Veterans Honor Guard and over 60 members of the Connecticut Chapter of the Patriot Guard Riders conducted the ceremony.

This audio recording will replay the ceremony almost in its entirety. I say almost as there was about 3 minutes edited out from the recording. This was the period when the Veteran Honor Guard had taken down the town flag and were folding it according to military protocol before passing it to the First Selectman, Noel Bishop.

Master of Ceremonies was Ken McCarthy
The Blessing was given by Pastor Reverend John W Wilson

A couple of notes on the recording:

• This ceremony did take place on the green in Westbrook, CT. Some traffic sounds will appear in the background.
  
• The ceremony started at 10:00 AM and during the flag ceremony, you will hear the local church bells ring ten times.
  
• There is also a persistent minor clanking At first I wasn't sure where the clanking came from. Then as I listened to this again I found that the sound stopped when the flag ceremony began. I realize that the clanking was from the flag rope and connectors flapping against the pole in the gentle morning breeze.
  

On behalf of the Joyal family, I want to extend our thanks to all who made this event possible. It was a wonderful and moving tribute. Thank you!

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This podcast has been a community service effort provided to extended Joyal family

For additional information, please visit jerrysherlockstory.blogspot.com/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The musical intro and closing is from the Podsafe Music Network featuring Alexander Shulgin