{"id":7846,"date":"2026-06-29T14:34:21","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T18:34:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/?page_id=7846"},"modified":"2026-07-03T15:36:51","modified_gmt":"2026-07-03T19:36:51","slug":"cabane-2017-e","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/famillemessierfamily.org\/en\/cabane-2017-e","title":{"rendered":"Cabane 2017 – E"},"content":{"rendered":"
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29th Edition of the Messier Sugar Shack Gathering<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Beautiful sunshine! What a day! One of those lovely spring days!<\/p>

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115 people responded to my invitation for the 29th Messier sugar shack lunch at the Pavillon de l\u2019\u00e9rable in St-Jude. As usual, attendees came from various regions of Quebec.<\/p>

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The Association\u2019s Board of Directors was well represented by David Messier (Vice-President), R\u00e9jean Messier (Secretary-Treasurer), and Nycole Messier (Board Member). Nearly 30 Association members were present. To think that when I first got involved, very few of us (only two or three) used to attend the lunch. R\u00e9jean Messier, the Secretary-Treasurer, mentioned that about ten people took the opportunity to renew their memberships.<\/p>

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I apologize to David for not giving him the floor to say a few words on behalf of the Association. At the end of my presentation, I checked my watch, it was already 12:30 PM. It was time to head into the dining room for lunch, and I completely forgot. I was so focused on what I had to say and on my own personal situation. I apologize for that.<\/p>

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Those present took the opportunity to reminisce and share fond memories. For many, this served as their annual family reunion. We were able to view a series of photos that will appear in my book, which I hope will be released someday. I am still waiting for people to follow through on promises to provide documentation about their families.<\/p>

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After enjoying a delicious meal and excellent service, we spent time outdoors tasting maple taffy, taking a car ride through the woods, having fun with the inflatables, and enjoying a good chat.<\/p>

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We must think about the next generation. Is there anyone among the descendants of Zacharie\/Azarie Messier and Catherine Lamoureux willing to take over from me? I won\u2019t be around forever. After 19 years of organizing this event, I need to pass the torch. Please let me know as soon as possible.<\/p>

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Next year\u2019s luncheon is scheduled for Sunday, April 22, 2018, at the same location. Please mark your calendars and let your family members know.<\/p>

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Here are a few photos from the event.<\/p>

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Thank you for your continued participation, and a warm welcome to newcomers.<\/p>

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See you next year!<\/p>

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R\u00e9al Messier, Organizer<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Pavillon de l'\u00c9rable, St-Jude<\/figcaption>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/figure>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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\"The
The organizer, R\u00e9al Messier, welcomes the participants.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Mich\u00e8le
Mich\u00e8le Desrosiers (105)<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"R\u00e9al
R\u00e9al invites the participants to take their seats at the table.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"The
The participants are preparing to move to another room.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"One
One last moment before moving to the dining room.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"No\u00ebl
No\u00ebl Messier (235) and his daughter Sylvie are keeping cousins Antonine (354) and Pauline Messier (353) company.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"R\u00e9al
R\u00e9al Messier's family (85): Richard Messier, Lise Messier (268), Luc de Grandpr\u00e9, Yvette Messier Bernier (100), Armelle Lamoureux Sicotte (394). Opposite: Ernest Bernier, Serge Messier (359), Micheline Bonin, Huguette Lalibert\u00e9, Mich\u00e8le Desrosiers (105).\n\n<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Nycole
Nycole Messier (409), Lucie Marcil, R\u00e9jean Messier (12). Opposite: Alain (290) and David Messier (347), Johanne Marquis and Robert Messier (289).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Serge
Serge Messier, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Niquette, Aram, Marc-Aur\u00e8le, and Marius Messier (253), Nicole Bouchard. Opposite, Ghislaine Messier; to her right, Danielle Messier; and to the right, Lise Proulx, Marc-Aur\u00e8le\u2019s wife.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Serge
Serge Gosselin, Francine Joubert (363). Facing them, Louise Messier, Serge Guyon (338), and Guy Plante.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"You\u2019re
You\u2019re never too young for a trip to the sugar shack. Claire Messier and her nephew Auxibe Messier\u2019s daughter, Arabella Messier, born March 29, 2017.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Diane
Diane Messier (334), Mariette Messier (391), Claire Messier (386), Ernest Bernier and Serge Messier (359).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Luc
Luc de Grandpr\u00e9, Yvette Messier Bernier (100), Armelle Lamoureux Sicotte (394), Micheline Bonnier, Gilles Messier (132) and Normand Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Auxibe
Auxibe Messier, Anne-Marie P\u00e9loquin, C\u00e9line Lemay, R\u00e9ginald Bourgouin, Monique Beauchemin, Diane Messier (334), Normand Messier, Jules Daigle (352).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Claude
Claude B\u00e9langer's family with friends and Messier cousins.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Alain
Alain Messier (290), David Messier (347), Johanne Marquis and Robert Messier (289).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Sylvie
Sylvie Forcier and her two daughters, Raymonde Forcier and Michel Messier.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Jules
Jules Daigle (352), Virginie Daigle and her son Azarie, Isabelle Marcoux and her three children.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Lise
Lise Mondor, Marie-Paule Grandchamp (302), Jean-Marie Messier (22), Laurence Pruneau, Philippe Messier and Alain Beausoleil.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Laurent
Laurent Messier and his cousin Nicole Messier, accompanied by their spouses, relatives, and friends.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Lise
Lise Ferron and her son Daniel Champigny, accompanied by two of his daughters, Janie and Pascale.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Auxibe
Auxibe Messier's family.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Jacqueline
Jacqueline Messier (297), Denise Messier Palardy, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Desrosiers, Daniel Palardy and Dorian Cadieux (328).<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Marie
Marie Brais, Claudette Nadeau, Claude Benoit, Lise Cameron, Bruno Maranda and Jacques Benoit.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Gilles
Gilles Desrosiers, R\u00e9janne Bourque, H\u00e9l\u00e8ne Desrosiers, Hermina Bibeau Desrosiers (407), PIerre Desrosiers.<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>
\"Arabella
Arabella Messier<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
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