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OBITUARY: Patricia (Patsy) McLAUGHLIN (1950-2025)
OBITUARY
Patricia (Patsy) McLAUGHLIN
December 19, 1950-November 13, 2025
It is with great love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of Patricia (Patsy) McLaughlin. Born and raised in Quebec City, Patricia later settled in Burlington, Ont., where she spent the last 38 years of her life surrounded by family and friends.
Patricia is lovingly remembered by her daughter Shannon (Barry), her sister Colleen (Peter), niece Andrea (Jeff), nephew Kevin (Natalie) and her cherished grandchildren, Shae and Willem, who brought her endless joy.
Patricia passed peacefully in her daughter’s arms – a fitting final chapter for a mother and daughter who had walked through so much of life side by side.
The local Celtic band Irish Tree – Mike Labonté, Olivier Leclerc and Frédéric Drouin – who performed during the 2024 VEQ Holiday Happy Hour, will be back at the Morrin Centre again on Dec. 3. The event is free of charge but please bring a donation of non-perishable food and/or cash for the “turkey tips” jar at the bar. (Photo by Shirley Nadeau from QCT archives) COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAMPAIGN: CCHC fundraisers offer something for everyone
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS HAMPER CAMPAIGN
CCHC fundraisers offer something for everyone
Submitted by members of the CCHC organizing committee
Thank you so much to all who are organizing a fundraiser to support the 30th annual Québec City Community Christmas Hamper Campaign! Here’s what we know so far about what’s happening this year:
R.I.S.E. is holding a Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix Jar Sale. Visit wejh.ca/cookie-mix-jars-sale for details on how to order yours now!
A Christmas Market was held at Saint Brigid’s Home on Nov. 27.
Voice of English-speaking Québec is holding its annual Holiday Happy Hour at the Morrin Centre on Dec. 3 from 5 – 7 p.m. Admission is free, but space is limited. Please register by calling or emailing Maria Hoyt at 418-683-2366, ext. 221, or maria.hoyt@veq.ca. If you can’t be there in person, please make an online donation at qchampers.ca.
Philip Goyer is running a 21-kilometre half-marathon in a Grinch suit in support of the CCHC on Dec. 6.
Voice of English-speaking Québec is also holding its Oh Deer! Holiday Dares challenge.
To find out more, follow the CCHC by liking our Facebook page (facebook.com/qchampers. ca) and by checking out the VEQ online events calendar (veq.ca/events) or the QCT Community Calendar (qctonline.com/event).
Would you like to help us fundraise with a special event in your circles? Please consult our Guide to Hosting a Third-Party Fundraising Event document available on our website (qchampers.ca) in PDF format.
Please also read our Brand Guidelines document. If you have any questions, contact us at info@jhpartners.net.
If you are planning a fundraiser, please also let us know at give@qchampers.ca so that we can help get the word out on our website and Facebook page.
Claire Quenville, wellness activities program co-ordinator with Jeffery Hale Community Partners, stands with McGreevy Manor residents Maureen Martin, William (Bill) Cox and Mary Ellen (MEB) Reisner at the screening of the Ageless documentary. (Photo by Oksana Mukhina) Ageless documentary opens a lively discussion at Saint Brigid’s Home
Ageless documentary opens a lively discussion at Saint Brigid’s Home Oksana Mukhina oksana@qctonline.com How old are you? Do you feel your age? Does the attitude of other people change when…
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Catholic Women’s League of Shannon hosts another delicious community breakfast
Catholic Women’s League of Shannon hosts another delicious community breakfast among friends Cassandra Kerwin cassandra@qctonline.com As a blizzard fell on the Capitale Nationale, Shannonites were busy bees at the Shannon…
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– LCol (Ret.) Henri Levasseur, Vice-Chair of the Dinner
– Mr. Jean Robert, Chair of the Board of Directors of the National Battlefields Commission
– Col. Jasmyn Brassard, Commanding Officer of the 35th Canadian Brigade Group
– Brigadier-General (Ret.) Richard Giguère, Chair of the Dinner
– Col (Ret.) the Honourable J. Michel Doyon, 29th Lieutenant Governor of Quebec
– Mr. Éric Lamouroux, Consul General of France in Quebec City
– Ms. Catherine Tanneau
– Warrant Officer Dominique Plourde, Sergeant Major of the 35th Canadian Brigade Group Garrison Club looks back on Remembrance Day supper
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Adèle Maltais of St.Lawrence guards Jonquière’s Sakina Fofana during the third quarter of the Nov. 28 game. Maltais and her Lady Lions teammates didn’t have any difficulties beating the Cégep de Jonquière Gaillards 87-29. (Photo by Luc Lang) Lady Lions demolish Jonquière in final home game before the holidays
Lady Lions demolish Jonquière in final home game before the holidays Luc Lang luc@qctonline.com The CEGEP Champlain- St. Lawrence Lady Lions basketball team played its final home game of the…
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EYE ON SPORTS: Meet your Canadian Olympic curling teams
Brad Jacobs and his Calgary-based men’s team (third Marc Kennedy, second Brett Gallant and lead Ben Hebert) edged Winnipeg’s Matt Dunstone (vice Colton Lott, second E.J. Harnden and lead Ryan…
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino holds the coveted World Cup Trophy in front of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, in Washington, site of the 2026 FIFA World Cup drawing on Dec. 5. (Photo courtesy of Gianni Infantino via Instagram) FIFA to hold 2026 World Cup draw in Washington on Dec. 5
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I met Colleen Jones (left) at the 2019 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, in Sydney, N.S., where I worked as the French public address announcer. Her smile and generosity with the fans were evident during her visit to Sydney. She graciously agreed to pose for a photo with Manitoba skip Jennifer Jones, who surpassed Colleen Jones’ win record at the national women’s championship. – LL. (Photo by Luc Lang) Curling legend Colleen Jones dies at 65
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