Daoust Nation

Owen Patrick Meehan

2010-05-07T16:17:00.001-07:00

Josie and Jim Meehan announce the birth of Owen Patrick Meehan
Owen was born at their home in Durham arriving on Sunday May 2nd, 2010 at 5:55 AM weighing 9 lbs. 7 oz. and 22 3/4 inches long.

Mother, child and family are doing fine.

Thanksgiving Dinner at Suzy and Gary's

2009-11-29T17:01:00.000-08:00

Tom here. All four of us, plus a few more, were at Suzy and Gary's new house for Thanksgiving. Great meal, great fun catching up with each other. We posed for several pictures, but this one was one of the best.

Introducing Norah Elizabeth Daoust

2009-11-15T03:56:00.000-08:00

Greg and Nikki had their third child, Norah Elizabeth, on November 11th, at 3:55 a.m. She weighed 9 pound 3 ounces and was 20.5 inches long. Lucas and Klara are looking forward to having their sister home.

Kim and Norah enjoying some bonding time.

Colleen Motler

2009-11-09T12:42:00.000-08:00

Today around noon time Colleen lost her battle with cancer. Rest in peace Colleen you will be missed greatly.

The wake will be at Lyons Funeral Home on Thursday November 12, 2009 from 4-8PM. Church will be at St. John's in Rensselaer on Friday November 13 at 10:30AM

We love you Colleen!!!

Another Daoust goes off to the service

2009-10-14T10:47:00.000-07:00

My sister and I found this over the weekend and I thought it would be fun to share.

Uncle Guy

2009-09-30T05:28:00.000-07:00

Tom here. I like to remember people with pictures. Here is one of my favorite pictures of Uncle Guy and Aunt Marie. Sorry I cannot be with you. Enjoy this picture and remember Uncle Guy.

2009-09-29T17:25:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone,
Just in case the news hasn't reached everyone yet, Uncle Guy Ladouceur passsed away Monday, September 28th. He was 86. Debbie and I will be taking up a collection for the flowers from the nieces and nephew's. If you wish to contribute you can see one of us at the wake or mail it to me. My address is 225 Lindbergh Ave, Rensseler, NY 12144. Thanks in advance to everyone.

Donna

Summer Shows 2009

2009-09-12T16:33:00.000-07:00

The Creater crew had a fun summer show season. In July, Bernie, Greg and the whole crew came over to the Farmer's Museum Junior Livestock Show to watch the girls and my nephew show, as well as enjoying a few days of camping in Cooperstown. It actually turned out to be the coldest show days we have every had. Heather, Bernie, Lucas, and Klara enjoyed all the animals that were showing (dairy cows, beef, dairy goats, sheep and pigs). There are 4-Hers from 9 counties (about 300 kids) and 700 animals with shows for each breed occurring simultaneously. It is a busy but fun three days. We held our own in showmanship and in our confirmation classes.
Then in August Aunt Irene, Justin, Julie and Mark came to the Herkimer Fair to see the kids show and enjoy the rides. Hilary, Shelby, and I would like to thank everyone for visiting and enjoying the show/fair with us. Hilary, Shelby and Dylan (my nephew) did well in showmanship – top third of the class. In the Holstein confirmation class Hilary was glad to beat her sister’s heifer in the youth and open show. Dylan took Grand Champion and Shelby to Reserve Grand Champion with their Ayrshires on both the Youth and Open Show. Shelby took Supreme Champion goat with her Nubian on the youth show day. She also got Master Goat showman. Dylan took Grand Champion and Overall Market Animal for the Open Show with his commercial beef cow. Well that was the major highlights but they had several other great accomplishments.

2009-09-03T13:20:00.000-07:00

Here is an update on Colleen Motler's condition

She spent a few days last week in the hospital and came home on Thursday with the care of Hospice.

Colleen and the doctors have decided to stop all Chemo and improve her quality of life. Right now her tumors are incased around her heart but the heart itself is strong.

I will keep you updated as I get updates.

2009-08-30T05:31:00.000-07:00

Every so often I discover a long lost family photo that just has to be shared. Here they are...as I find them. I scanned these from an album Aunt Irene gave me on a recent trip to Albany.

Click here to see some gems.

Kelley & Brice are married

2009-07-12T18:02:00.000-07:00

Tom here. We had a beautiful celebration on Saturday, July 11. Kelley and Brice are married and on their way to Cape Cod to stay at Kelley's aunt's condo in Harwich on Cape Cod. Here's a picture of all of us with the happy couple.

A little late for Memorial Day

2009-06-08T14:33:00.000-07:00

Hi! Joanne here, wanted to get this on for Memorial Day as well -- oh where does the time go?? Anyway, Jimmy and I went to D.C. to visit Eddie & Tammy back in March, and as always I have to go to the wall and see Lanny. I thought I would leave you the picture of his name on "The Wall". It was packed there that day. D.C. was great and my brother and sister-in-law are doing well. Take care - sorry so late. Joanne

2009-06-01T05:47:00.000-07:00

I wanted to extend a special thank you to Colleen's brothers, sisters and cousins. We raised over $2,000 on the TV alone.

Congratulations to Judee Synakowski the winner of the 42" HD TV.

Our grand total for the day was $14,103.

Building a kiddy stool

2009-05-28T06:15:00.000-07:00

Tom here.

Here's a fun little show for you.

I've got a question for my cousins. Our grandfather spent his whole life building houses. Many of our dads were talented carpenters. Is anyone in OUR generation doing any woodworking or house building? How about sharing some pictures.

Memorial Day

2009-05-23T07:32:00.000-07:00

Tom here. I decided to repeat this post from last year...with no changes.

This weekend is a long weekend, and some might remember that it is Memorial Day, a day for honoring those who gave their lives to keep this country safe and free.

A few years ago I discovered a terrific audio program on the net about our oldest cousin, Lanny, who died in the Viet Nam War in May of 1970. Each year I make it a part of my Memorial Day weekend, to honor the sacrifice Lanny made for our country. The picture at left was taken at Christmas time, about five months before Lanny died.

Check this out. Click here. Listen to The Moving Wall, by Jane Ladouceur (Ron's wife) and Personal Records, by Ron Ladouceur. Thanks, Jane and Ron for doing such a terrific job and sharing.

You can also see Lannie's information on the Virtual Wall by clicking here. You can leave a tribute if you like.

Have a wonderful and safe Memorial Day weekend, and do something special to honor a veteran who paid the ultimate price for our freedom.

Kelley graduates...family is proud

2009-05-13T09:41:00.001-07:00

Tom here. Kelley graduated from Cabarrus College of Health Sciences. We are very proud of her. This is all of us. Now, on to the wedding in July.

2009-05-03T10:31:00.000-07:00

To Everyone,

Our nephew/cousin Michael Daoust, got marrried on March 18, 2009 to Debbi Lewis at United Methodist Church in Watervliet, NY.

They had a very small wedding party on march 25, 2009, attending was Aunt Yvette, Uncle Don, Aunt Marie, Uncle Guy, Aunt Yvonne, Aunt Irene, Uncle Bill, Mike and Jenny (Mike's son).

He is very happy!!!

His address is: 11 Tanglewood Drive, Albany, NY 12205

Love, Aunt Irene

Devon's Prom

2009-05-01T12:19:00.000-07:00

Devon went to his JR. prom last weekned and I thought I would share the pictures. He had a great time. They sure grow up too fast!!!

Benefit for Colleen Motler

2009-05-01T02:35:00.000-07:00

In July of 2008, Colleen received the news that the cancer she had fought off during the early and mid nineties had returned. She went through major surgeries and chemotherapy, but the cancer is proving to be a tough fight. The harsh side effects of the treatment forced her out of her job and Colleen is now consumed by things other than her health.

Her closest friends and family have decided to throw her this fundraiser to be held on Sunday, May 31st at The Paddock in East Greenbush, NY. At the Paddock we will be having a music, barbeque and raffles. Anyone wishing to purchase a ticket ($15.00) to attend, donate a dish or make a monetary contribution please contact Colleen's son JJ, Carolyn Gracey or Aunt Frankie.

Any help at all would be greatly appreciated.

A new Daoust has (finally) arrived

2009-02-01T17:49:00.001-08:00

Fiona Grace Meehan was born to Jim and Josee Meehan (Eddie's granddaughter) on Jan. 31 at 4:22 a.m. She was nine days late, but who's counting? To read more about her arrival, visit our blog here.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 2

2009-01-17T11:02:00.001-08:00

Irene and Bill

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Don and Debbie and Ron and Kathy

Don and Phil Herfort

New Year's Day at Sue and Gary's.

Love Aunt Irene.

New Year's Day in Coxsackie, NY part 1

2009-01-17T10:43:00.001-08:00

Yvonne and Cheryl Herfort

Sue and Gary March and Diane B

Marie L., Yvette and Don C. and Phil Herfort

Kellie Herfort and Friend James

New Year's Day in Coxsackie at Sue and Gary's house. Love Aunt Irene

Suddenly it's 1975 again !

2009-01-14T16:46:00.000-08:00

Paul here ... here are a few of gems from November 1975. The writing on the back says it was taken at the Cusick's 25th anniversary at the Yacht Club. That's 33 years ago.

I remember Yvonne, Marie and Yvette singing like the Andrews Sisters. You can always see those three aunts together in a group picture.

I calculated the ages of all the living aunts and uncles at the time of this photo and here they are:

Grandma would have been 67.

Rita 57, Al 56, Ed 55, Yvette 54, Marie 53, Yvonne 52, Gerard 50, Roger 44 (not pictured), Irene 43,Wilfred 41 (not pictured), Annette 40, Ernie 39, Franklinette 37, Bernie 36, Ronnie 35.

Merry Christmas from N.C.

2008-12-24T14:00:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone. Josee here. We have an announcement. We found out a few weeks ago that our new baby, due in January, is a baby girl!

Here is an ultrasound photo. Her name is Fiona Grace Meehan.Merry Christmas to all!

Merry Christmas from Donna

2008-12-07T16:55:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone,

I'm writing to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. I have decided to cut back on the number of Christmas cards I'm sending this year and instead leave a message here. I'm hoping that most of the family are checking this sight and that my Christmas wishes will reach those I used to send cards to and many more that I have missed over the years.

Danielle(from Buffalo) and Rachel(from RI) will be traveling home for Christmas and we are looking forward to having them here. Mom always spends the night Christmas Eve after a very large LaMarre gathering and Aunt Marie stops in Christmas morning. We miss Christmas day at Grandma's and seeing so many of you, but you are in our thoughts.

MERRY CHRISTMAS

Love, Billy & Donna

Devon White Darlene Daoust son

2008-11-30T11:30:00.000-08:00

Hi everybody, This is Darlene Son in California, It was sent to Me but I thought everybody would like to see it . He is a very good player. Aunt Irene.

Bernie lll and Heather

2008-11-30T11:07:00.001-08:00

Bernie lll and Heather serving mass Hi everybody. Uncle Bill and Aunt Irene went to see these two great serve Mass on Saturday. It was on their GRANDFATHER Birthday. Love Aunt Irene

Thanksgiving at our house

2008-11-29T06:42:00.001-08:00

Tom here. We love hosting a big crowd at our house, so we always invite enough people to fill the table. This was our crowd on Thanksgiving Day. Kelley went to Savanah, GA with her fiance to be with his family. We miss her, but we were happy to have Brian and his wife, who will celebrate one year together on December 1.

Hope y'all had a nice Thanksgiving Day. Let's see your pictures from the day.

Here's an oldie

2008-11-24T18:00:00.000-08:00

Tom here. I had to share this one. Lynette had it, and shared it via email. Initially I was trying to recognize my cousins. Nope. It's Grandma and Grandpa's first 3 children: Al, Ed, and Rita (left to right).

My dad is probably only about 8 months old, so I am guessing this was taken in the early part of 1921. Yvette was not born yet.

Thanks, Lynette for saving this treasure and for sharing it.

Kelley is Engaged

2008-11-16T13:39:00.000-08:00

Linda and Tom here. We are happy to announce that our daughter Kelley is engaged to Brice Pridgen. Their story is fairy tale that is not common today. They met in the 4th grade, and began dating around the 9th grade. Kelley and Brice will graduate from their respective colleges in May and plan on marrying in the summer.

Kelley and Brice were in Brian's wedding last December, and it was apparent to many that they might be the next to get married. The picture here was taken at Brian's wedding. Throwing the bouquet was carefully fixed for Kelley to be the winner.

Linda and I were so happy to welcome Brian's new wife Ashley into our family, and now we're delighted to welcome Brice. We could not be happier.

Congratulations to Kelley and Brice. We love you both.

2008-10-31T18:08:00.000-07:00

HI this is my first letter on the Doaust Nation Hope you all get to read this note.

Colleen has cancer again . She had 1/2 of her left lung removed and one lymph node. She is doing Kemo at home three times a week. She is out of work right know untill the Holiday's are over hopefully she will feel good enough to go back then. Other than that everything is going well.

LOVE AUNT FRANKIE

Aunt Irene's Birthday

2008-10-30T08:53:00.000-07:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT IRENE

LOVE
The Zobre's

update on Terri's Surg

2008-10-30T08:39:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, just writting to let you know that I am cancer free. I found out yesterday. This has been a weight lifted off one shoulder. Now it is just the recovery of the surg which is going slow. I tire very easy and my belly area starts hurting midday. The Dr's are very good and told me that this would be.

Well as for Eric and the custody of Kaleb. The judge awarded Eric full custody and that Robin, Kaleb's mom only has him a few weeks in the summer and everyother christmas. When he turns 12 he can deceide wether or not he wants to go. This is really great news.

update on Terri's Surg

2008-10-24T13:31:00.000-07:00

I went to surg on Oct 14th to have my kidney removed because of cancer. The pathology came back and there were 3 tumors. One in the utuer which was begin, two in the kidney one stage one and one stage 2. They were all still incapicalated in the kidney but the stage 2 one was starting to break through. This means that I have to go to an oncologist to see if they need to do any type of chemo or radiation. This appt is wednesday the 29th.

On to better news Dave left early this morning for north carolina to see the new grandchild Madison and Kaleb. Monday is the final court hearning for wether or not Eric is going to have full custoudy of Kaleb. Our lawyer says that he has a verygood chance. We will know Monday.

Back from Arizona

2008-10-01T16:32:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone it's Joanne and Jimmy back from Arizona. Weather was sunny and 85-90 dry degrees everyday. We renewed our vows on my 47th birthday, went to the Grand Canyon, The Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, did Red Rock Jeep Tour in Sedona, just had ourselves some r&r as well at the resort, here are some pictures. The bottom left is me at Montezuma's Castle and the bottom right is Jimmy at our resort. The resort is called Sedona Pines and what the resort is, instead of hotel rooms, they are cottages. We lucked out we only had neighbors to the left of us. If you get a chance, you can view what the inside of the cottages look like by going to Sedona Pines.com and clicking on "cottages" then click on each room. Also click on the other images of the resort. It's a time share I bought into 7 years ago.

New Baby Girl

2008-09-30T06:41:00.000-07:00

HI Everyone,
Our family has a happy announcement.
Ron & Kathy are proud grandparents of a beautiful baby grand daughter. Their son Robbie and girlfriend Brittany was blessed with a baby girl yesterday September 29th. Her name is Cameron Marie Julia Daoust. She weighed 9lbs 9oz. She is 22" in length. Both mother and baby are fine and healthy.
She was born on our Mother's Birthday. What a nice tribute to her. I know that both my parents are looking proudly at their Great-Grand Daughter from heaven. This is the first for all of us.
There will be pictures when they are available.
Love,
Judee - the proud Great Aunt. (my first)

Terri Surg update

2008-09-29T17:59:00.000-07:00

I was suppose to have surg to have my kidney removed on Wed. Oct. 1st but it is posponed till Oct. 11th or 12th. I am going to have it removed laperscopic. This will mean less recovery time and less pain. I have transitional cell cancerima. If the transiction of the kidney after it is removed shows only stage 1 than that is all I will have to have done. If it shows stage 2 or 3 than I will have to have chemo.

Also to let everybody know Ashley, Eric, Kaleb and Madison are all doing great.

Love All,
Terri

Summer Show Season

2008-09-25T18:52:00.000-07:00

Welcome from Central, New York. My daughters, Hilary (now 14) and Shelby (now 12) enjoy a fun summer of showing with their cousins Dylan (12 years old) and Allison (8 years old from NJ).

Aunt Irene and Aunt Frankie with Mark and Tyler came to check out the Herkimer County Fair. The girls liked having so many family members and friends watching them. I enjoyed telling everyone about the ins and outs of showing dairy cattle. All for kids did extremely well this year. They showed dairy cows, beef cows, and/or goats. Hilary took Grand Champion with her Brown Swiss cow, Prelude at the Youth Diary Show. Shelby took Grand Champion with her Ayrshire, Lia at the Youth Dairy Show, while Dylan took Grand Champion with his Ayrshire, Ruby at the Open Dairy Show. Shelby also got Grand Champion with her Nubian Goat at the Youth Goat Show and received Supreme Champion at the Open Goat Show. My niece who was showing for the first time received Pee Wee Showman and fourth place with her Jersey calf, Hannah at the Youth Dairy Show. Hilary, Dylan and Shelby also placed in the upper third of their showmanship classes which had 15-20 competitors. They had a great time at the fair.

Pics of Madison Taylor Zobre

2008-09-22T10:44:00.000-07:00

Here is big brother Kaleb

Now new baby Madison Born Sept 20th

A new baby in the Daoust Nation

2008-09-20T17:58:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, Terri here, I have some great news to tell you I am a grandma again Eric and his wife Ashley had a baby girl today. Her name is Madison Taylor Zobre, 7 lbs 6 oz, 19 in long. Born Sept 20th at about 2:45 pm. Eric, Ashley, Kaleb & Madison are all doing great.

Now I have to let everyone know that I have to have surgery on Oct 1st to have my left kidney removed. I have a cancerous temor which is in stage one and it is confined to the kidney so far. They will know more once it is removed. As far as we know now I will not have to go for chemo or radition unless it showes up somewhere else.

Don't worry because I'm not I am just going with the day to day activities.

Talk to you all soon.

Love Terri

Uncle Al's Obituary

2008-09-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

Tom here. Sorry we can't be there with y'all. I am sending a check to Suzy, and I believe Cheryl and Paul are doing so as well.

Click HERE to go to Uncle Al's obituary in the Times Union.

Flowers for Uncle Al

2008-09-12T15:32:00.000-07:00

Hi cousins, Just wanted to let you know that Debbie is ordering the flowers for Uncle Al from the nieces & nephews. I will be at the furneral home from 2 until 4 to collect. We are not sure who will be there later, Debbie thinks she will, so look for one of us or ask another cousin if someone else is collecting for us. Thanks
Donna

2008-09-12T09:44:00.000-07:00

services for uncle al,

viewing services for uncle al will be on sunday sept 14 at 2 pm till 4 pm 7 pm till 9 pm.

funeral mass will be monday sept 15 at st mary's church at 10 am. aunt irene

Uncle Al and Aunt Julia March 12th, 2006

2008-09-11T18:39:00.000-07:00

Uncle Al and Aunt Julia during a visit in March 2006 when they were living at the assisted living facility in Coxsakie. We were having milk and cookies together when this picture was taken.

uncle al

2008-09-11T08:39:00.000-07:00

daoustnation,

sept 11,2008 11:30 am, more information about the passing of uncle Al. the wake will be sunday night and the funeral will be monday. check the newspaper for all the details.

irene

death of uncle al at coxsackie ny

2008-09-11T05:04:00.000-07:00

to all,

as of today all i know is he pass away last on wednesday sept 10 2008

aunt irene

Arizona or Bust

2008-09-10T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone - Joanne here, I haven't been on in awhile--super busy. Anyway, Jimmy and I are leaving this Sunday - 9/14 for Sedona, AZ. I have a timeshare out there and after 7 years, (the last time I went out there, 9/11/01 happened, I was scheduled for 9/14 and that was the first day the planes went back in the air and you bet, I got on that plane, safest I ever felt flying), I'm finally getting to get out of dodge here. Jimmy has never been out west and is looking forward to it. We're taking the Grand Canyon Railroad from Williams (outside of Flagstaff) to the Grand Canyon on Tuesday. Wednesday is my "29 again" birthday and Jimmy and I are going to be renewing our vows at Cathedral Rock in Sedona, which was always a dream of mine to get married there.

Other plans are to go to the Petrified Forest and Painted Desert, Red Rock Jeep Tours in Sedona, go to Jerome (outside of Sedona, which is an abandoned mining town that has since been redone and turned into art galleries and shops, etc., also the people that live there don't know it's the millenium, they're still hippies and they think it's still the 70's there), and Meteor Crater. Then the other few days will be resort relaxation. If you'd like to see what my resort looks like go to sedonapines.com and click on "cottages" and click on "living room"...etc. and see what each room looks like. It's a beautiful resort. I'll be in touch when we get back on Monday 9/22. Take care - if anyone knows of anything else close by there for us to check out, let me know by this Saturday. Joanne Braman-Palmer

September 6th Golf Outing

2008-09-09T12:37:00.000-07:00

The golf outing got lucky again this year. Even though it threatened to pour rain it waited until the last hole. No one remembered a camera for the golf part of the day. Thanks to Jayne we have a few pictures of the luncheon.

Dottie and Friend

2008-09-01T12:39:00.001-07:00

This summer I recieved a surprise visitor, it was Michael Raymond's mother Dottie. Hadn't seen her in many years, here is a current picture of her. Love Aunt Irene.

2008-08-29T13:29:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of Billy & I on a rafting trip on the Colorado River. We spent 5 days in Las Vegas with some on the LaMarre family and one day we took a trip on the river. We started at the base of the Hoover Dam it was beautiful and fun. We had vacation. We also spent a week in July in Rhode Island. Rachel lives in Providence now, so we spent some time at the beach, Danielle was able to fly down and join us for 2 days, it was nice to be together.

2008-08-29T13:23:00.000-07:00

Here is a photo of Mom, Aunt Yvonne and Aunt Marie with Aunt Marie's great grandson Gabe, Lisa's baby. Lisa visited this summer, it was great to see her and Gabe, he is adorable.

A new Daoust arriving in January

2008-08-27T09:54:00.001-07:00

Josee here in North Carolina. I just wanted to announce that my husband and I are expecting our second child around the end of January. Some in the family already know, but I figured I'd make it official. So far the pregnancy is going well. Danny, our first born, knows that the baby is in my tummy and tries to put toys up my shirt for the baby. Here's a recent photo of the whole family (including the baby belly!).

Just My Style

2008-08-27T05:11:00.001-07:00

Tom here. The item above is the result of Kelley and Linda's shopping last weekend. Enjoy.

1,000+ Visitors

2008-08-12T05:59:00.000-07:00

Tom here. Has anyone noticed we passed 1,000 visitors, just since Feb. 17, 2008. Thanks to Josee for providing the counter. If you haven't done so already, click on the counter to see additional stats on the traffic on this site. It's interesting to see what causes a spike in visits and page views. You can even see where visitors are accessing from. Take a look.

Enough of that. Here is a picture taken when I went to Aunt Irene and Uncle Bill's during our visit to the Albany area.

2008-08-06T17:51:00.001-07:00

100 years ago on 8/8/08

2008-08-06T17:10:00.000-07:00

Tom again. This Friday is the start of the Olympics at 8:08 pm. It is also 100 years since our Grandma was born. Well, maybe not to the minute.

This picture is a school picture, from the days when Grandma was a cafeteria lady. Maybe Aunt Irene can estimate the year.

Another wedding October 11, 1952

2008-08-06T14:00:00.000-07:00

Tom here. Here's another photo I wanted to share. You should recognize a few family members. Can anyone provide some interesting details about this wedding? Where was the wedding? The reception? Any good stories from that day? Comments?

Update to 4th Annual Daoust Golf Outing

2008-08-05T16:53:00.000-07:00

Please Read! The location for the golf outing has been changed from Meadowgreens in Ghent to Evergreen Country Club in Schodack. The date is still September 6th. The tee time is still 10:00 AM (please arrive by 9:30 AM). The price is still $27 to ride but only $18 to walk (saves $2). The lunch buffet is still at Fireside Pizza Den in Valatie for $18. Please RSVP to either Irene at 463-7421 or Ron at 336-4365 by August 23rd and send your payment to Aunt Irene. We had a lot of fun last year and hope to see more of you this year!!!

A Memory from September 1st, 1956

2008-08-02T06:54:00.001-07:00

Paul here ... Above, Uncle Roger and Aunt Jean's wedding photo.

This is a rare shot that includes the whole Daoust clan including Uncle Willy who was actually not present for the photo, but was added by a skilled darkroom technician. Think of how much simpler that activity is now over 50 years later. Uncle Willy was in the Air Force at the time and could not make it to the festivities.

Tom scanned this rare photo, which many of you have seen over the years, on a recent visit to Aunt Irene.

Ezekiel

2008-07-30T14:29:00.000-07:00

We are very excited about our new baby boy.
He weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and is 21 inches long.
Not as big as his daddy but still a big boy. Mom and dad are pictured with me in my Mother's day blog.

New baby

2008-07-29T18:07:00.001-07:00

ezekiel allen powers born july 24 2008 grand son of wilfred daoust son of darlene

aunt irene

New Florida home

2008-07-26T11:14:00.000-07:00

Here is Jayne and Ron's new Florida home. We only had 5 weeks to enjoy it before we had to head back north. We have alot of up dates we want to do to it but did not have time before leaving. Can't wait to get back there to start. We have so much room in the master bedroom we could hold a square dance. Will keep everyone up on our improvements.

An Invitation

2008-07-22T10:25:00.000-07:00

Tom here. Here's a real gem of a picture. Cheryl reading to Paul (on R) and me (L). Many of us have old B&W pictures like this, and it's not difficult to share them by email and on blogs like this if you have a scanner.

I am flying to Albany this Friday (7/25), and will be in town for 10 days. I am bringing my scanner and laptop computer to capture some family photos when I visit Aunt Irene and Uncle Bill. Aunt Irene is collecting some photos y'all might be interested in seeing.

If you have any particularly good pictures you'd like to share on the blog I would be glad to scan them while visiting Aunt Irene. Drop them off at her place, and I will scan them for you. If you also leave your email address I will send you the scanned copy, and you can pick up your originals at Aunt Irene's.

DATE ADDED 9/6/08

2008-07-20T06:18:00.000-07:00

So sorry somehow the date was removed from the flyer for the 4th Annual Golf Outing.... It has been edited on the blog but I don't think the email alerts will be corrected. The date for the outing is 9/6/08.

4th Annual Daoust Golf Outing

2008-07-19T04:41:00.001-07:00

Tom & Linda Steppin Out

2008-07-16T19:23:00.001-07:00

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Greetings from Route 66, Tucumcari, NM

2008-07-06T17:07:00.000-07:00

Paul here ...

Today, on our return trip back east on Route 66 we came through Tucumcari, NM and spotted this mural on a wall.

I had spoken with Aunt Irene after we started our trip down Route 66 this summer, and she reminded me that she made the trip west in about 1957 with Uncle Larry, Aunt Rita plus Ellen and Danny.

I reminded her that I remembered the car they took on their trip to California was a '55 Dodge similar to the car on this mural. (which is a '56 Dodge with the tri-color paint scheme that was popular during the late 50's)

Aunt Irene, I want to know, did you pose for this mural in 1957 ? This sure looks like you. :-)

Independence Day 2008

2008-07-03T04:55:00.000-07:00

Tom here.

Most people call the birthday of our country The 4th of July, which ignores the real meaning of the day. When was the last time you called it Independence Day?

Each Independence Day is a good time to read the Declaration of Independence. It's not hard to understand, and it's rather short. You can click here, read all about it, and learn a little about the importance of this uniquely American holiday.

Have a happy Independence Day.

New Vice President

2008-06-27T10:42:00.001-07:00

Your new vice president driving the car with Aunt Marie and Congressman Mike McNulty.

Uncle Bill

New Addition

2008-06-27T10:36:00.001-07:00

New Addition to the family at 47 2nd Ave.
All are invited to a vension dinner...date to be announced at a later time.

I'm In to Win!

2008-06-19T11:39:00.000-07:00

Tom here. I am a bit frustrated with politics this year, so I have decided to do something in the presidential election. Look out Obama. Look out McCain! Click the picture above.

2008-06-16T08:55:00.000-07:00

here is Ron Ladouceur at his graduation from SUNY Albany receiving his Masters.

here is the latest picture of ron children Guy, Emma and George.

Announcing Out West Trip June 2008

2008-06-11T18:26:00.000-07:00

Paul here:

I just wanted to let y'all know that we are currently on our long awaited out west trip. For those who want to read more, go to http://raleighpoppop.blogspot.com/ where I will post during the trip.

Miss you all.

Jenn & Mike Daoust

2008-06-09T07:30:00.001-07:00

The parents of the twins...

Brody Daoust 3 Months

2008-06-09T07:27:00.001-07:00

This is the 2nd born (1 minute later) Brody Matthew Daoust with our pug Lola.....

Evan Daoust 3 Months

2008-06-09T05:30:00.000-07:00

Here is my 1st born Evan Michael Daoust

Evan & Brody Daoust

2008-06-09T05:21:00.000-07:00

Hi All,

Sorry this took so long to do... Here are the twins Evan & Brody Daoust born March 3, 08

This is so great! I will be posting lots of pictures

Jenn Daoust

second post from irene and bill

2008-06-04T16:00:00.000-07:00

old people know how to post to the daoust nation so watch out for all the news from rensselaer ny.

golf outing

2008-06-04T15:54:00.000-07:00

glad to see ron daoust is looking into another golf outing for the daoust family this september 08.

2008 Daoust Family Golf Outing

2008-06-03T17:35:00.000-07:00

Last year we had a great time at Meadowgreen's Golf course in Columbia County and there has been interest in doing it again. I am going to look into it for us and talk to them about a better menu than last year. I hoping to book it for either Sept 7 or Sept 14. If anyone has any ideas or wants to help me out just give me a call at 336-4365 (this is my new phone number).

Thanks - Ron.

The newest Daoust

2008-05-22T06:05:00.000-07:00

Congratulations Nicole and Patrick!

Colton Patrick Brisson was born on May 20, 2008

8 pds. 6 oz. 21 inches long

Baby and Mommy are doing great!!

Paul Jr and Tim Jr's Graduation Weekend

2008-05-21T04:17:00.000-07:00

Paul here ...
This month of May both Paul Jr and Timothy graduated with their Masters Degrees in separate ceremonies, Paul Jr. on May 10th and Timothy on May 16th. On the weekend of the 10th our whole family, minus the Okinawa contingent, met up in Boone at a condo to celebrate the event.

All our family was present except our Jackie, Tim and the three grand children who have been assigned to Okinawa for the next 3 years. The Stewart's, Paul Jr's inlaws, also joined us for the weekend.

This is an historic event in that in December 2004 both boys graduated together with their Bachelors degrees and now they do it again with their Masters.

Here is a link to my blog where some photos and video are posted.
http://raleighpoppop.blogspot.com/2008_05_01_archive.html

Happy Mothers Day!!

2008-05-10T15:27:00.000-07:00

I would just like to wish everyone in the Daoust nation a wonderful mother's day!!!!
This is a picture of me (Darlene), my son Jerry and his wife Felicia who are expecting a son in August!!!

Race for the Cure

2008-05-10T15:14:00.000-07:00

Today we did the race for the cure breast cancer walk for my brother's wife Nolana. It was amazing to see all the suvivors. Nolana raised $2540.00 for the cause by herself, she placed fifth in Sacramento!!! She made the walk with us 1 1/2 weeks off of chemo... heres a picture of her (number 1845 on her chest) with the other 0-1 year suvivors, and us as a group.

And I Now Pronounce you...

2008-04-24T15:37:00.000-07:00

Husband and Wife. Well, my brother Eric and his long time girlfriend Ashley tied the know Saturday, April 19, 2008 in Greenville, NC. The wedding was BEAUTIFUL!! My Mom, Dad, Eric, Allie, and myself travelled down good 'ol I-95 to attend the event. Allie was their flowergirl. They will continue to reside in Greenville, NC. They are expecting a baby girl this coming September! (My 1st Niece). So Mom and Dad will be Grandparents AGAIN!! Below are some pictures from the wedding :-)

Jackie (Daoust) Lewis leaves for Japan...

2008-04-15T18:30:00.000-07:00

and we have had to bid them farewell as they leave for a three year assignment in Okinawa. Jackie is blogging along the way via her cell phone http://lewisfamof5.blogspot.com/ We had some wonderful family time together, extended and immediate, on both Tim's side and Jackie's, before they left us today, Tuesday. Now we adjust to missing them, but technology is making it so much easier for families to stay in touch.

And Paul and I have been very grateful for all of the Daoust family news via this blog. Thank you for posting and keeping us up to date with news and challenges. All of us live busy lives, much busier than our parents were...I don't know why, but I do try to live by this thought ... Family first, people before paper, and God will take care of the details.

Wilfred

2008-04-10T08:44:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to say thanks to everyone for helping me get California up to post. As you know a post when up today for a breast cancer race Michelle and I are in, we took on this challenge because my little brother's wife has breast cancer. She is a trooper I know you all don't know her but she is amazing!!!! She is the number 4 top fundraiser for Sacramento. She will walk with Michelle and I on May 10th and will have just finished her last round of chemo. Her name is Nolana Daoust and her page can be viewed from the home page. She is only 36. Her story may save someones life in our family.

Thanks again,

Darlene

News from Darlene

2008-04-10T04:57:00.000-07:00

Dear Friends and Family,

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY - MOM

2008-04-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

Hi everyone, it's Joanne. I just got back from the cemetary - it would have been my mom's 73rd birthday today. As most of you know, after you lose a parent or any loved one for that matter, the first of everything is hard. So today was a little rough, although it also brought back a lot of fond memories of celebrating mom's birthday as well. I went to the cemetary and they were finally able to engrave 2008 in mom's stone (they haven't been able to because of all the cold weather we've not been enjoying around here). The guy who engraves the memorial promised he'd get it done by mom's birthday, but told me he couldn't do it until the weather warms up and said this is the first year he's not been able to get some of them done in March.

Anyway, again - Happy birthday - mom - I miss you soooooo much, but truly feel you around me a lot. Thanks for coming to me in my dreams - Joanne

Alfred

2008-03-19T12:56:00.000-07:00

Hi People,
Just wanted to say Happy Easter to my Daoust family.
Love, Judee

Back from our cruise

2008-03-17T17:56:00.000-07:00

Tom here. Linda and I just returned from a cruise to Cozumel, Belize, and Nassau on Carnival Glory. We took Kelley and her friend. We all had a great time, and ate too much.

Click here to see more.

Happy Birthday Allie

2008-03-07T17:16:00.000-08:00

Well today my daughter Alexandria (Allie) turned 5. She had a rough day waiting for me to get home from work to get a piece of cake. Here is a picture of her then & now. God how fast time flies.

Tom surprises Aunt Marie & Uncle Guy

2008-03-06T08:38:00.000-08:00

Tom here. Linda and I surprised Aunt Marie and Uncle Guy one Sunday afternoon by stopping by their favorite restaurant in Rensselaer, after a visit with Aunt Irene and Aunt Yvonne. The aunts knew exactly where Marie and Guy would be, just by looking at the clock and knowing their habits.

This was June of 2003.

Suzy's Birthday

2008-03-05T07:28:00.000-08:00

Tom here. Happy Birthday, Suzy. Here's Suzy...several birthday's ago.

Paul, do you have any good ones of our little sister?

Frank DiMartino

2008-03-05T04:03:00.000-08:00

Here is a past picture and present picture of Frank DiMartino. Below is Frank around 25.

Here is Frank now.

You can still tell it's him just color the grey in the beard and add hair.

Happy Birthday Frank!

Your favorite sister-in-law.

New Additions to the Family 03-03-08

2008-03-04T14:06:00.002-08:00

Michael & Jennifer Daoust were blessed with twin boys.

Evan Michael 4lbs 2ozs

Brody Matthew 4lbs 12ozs

Aunt Irene

Happy Birthday, March Babies

2008-02-28T08:20:00.000-08:00

Tom here. Here's an idea to try to get some folks to participate on the blog and most importantly to get some pictures posted. Here are the folks with birthdays in March.

5 Suzy March *
7 Damien Ponton
8 George Ladouceur
6 Rita Bigelow
12 Wilfred Daoust
13 Bernard Daoust Jr.
20 Jon Keville Jr.
22 Jessica Bigelow
23 Frank DiMartino *
30 Judith Darling
30 Melissa Ponton

(Key: * = picture has appeared this month)

Let's see a picture of each person at least once during the month. This would be a nice way to celebrate family, both living and passed on. I am probably missing some birthdays, so feel free to post any I missed.

BTW, if anyone objects to having their name or birthday posted here, please let me know. I will remove it.

Maybe we will do this in April, then May, then June...

Visit to Richmond

2008-02-25T16:42:00.000-08:00

Tom here. We visited Brian & Ashley last weekend in Richmond, VA. The place is dripping with cool history from both the Civil War (we call it the War of Northern Aggression) and the American Revolution. Brian & Ashley have a cute place with a little dog named Eli, who takes a long time to trust new people in his house.

Very relaxing weekend, with a visit to a bookstore, gift shops, good meals together, and a driving tour all over Richmond. Great fun.

Edward at war

2008-02-21T10:02:00.000-08:00

Tom here. I remember my dad telling me that this picture was taken in Germany (Edward on the right). Paul thinks my dad's buddy in the picture is Nick. My dad would be about 22 in this picture.

Does anyone have pictures of their mom or dad from these years? Wedding pictures? I'd enjoy seeing them.

Another Wedding

2008-02-19T15:28:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone Terri here. Just sending this to let everyone know that there is going to be a wedding in NC. My son Eric is getting married to his girlfriend on April 19th. Her name is Ashley Herring and they have be seeing one another for 2 years. They are also expecting a little one about sometime in early september.

Terri Zobre (Braman)