I am looking for some of my old buddy's I hung around with and what happened to them.My name is Ernie Lazure I lived at 786 3rd Avenue.The names of some of my old friends were: Randy Stewart, Steve Cheeseman, Bobby Mc'Lain, Hartlin (Bumpy) Allison, If anyone out there knows how I can get in touch with them Let me know Thanks
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Ernie. I knew your brothers Mike and Peter. I lived at 835 3rd Avenue. Buster, the last I heard was in Calgary. Sorry to tell you this, but my brother Hartland (Bumpy) passed away in 1995 from a heart attack. He was working at a stock brokerage house in Calgary. I know there might be others on this site that may be able to help you. Hang in there.
Winston (835 3rd Avenue) Allison
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Sorry to hear about Hartland.Great to hear from you.I am living in Plattsburgh but am moving to Albany in September.Where are you living now still in Verdun.Talk to you soon.Ernie
Ernie. I am living in Vancouver, Washington. It is just across the border from Portland, Oregon. I have been here since December 1972. Went into the United States Marine Corps in 1960. When I got discharged, I went back to Montreal and worked on The Montreal Exchange. Mike was there at the new exchange at Place Victoria. After the PQ got in and told us we would have 6 months to learn french or else, I decided to move back to the USA. I had every intention to do that anyways, but I was having to much fun trading on the exchange. The timing worked out perfectly in every way. Good to hear from you also. Hope all is well with you. Winston
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Ernie did you know the Cuthbert brothers?
Bill
Ernie. Albany was where I enlisted in The USMC.....
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I enlisted in the US Navy in Albany, after first signing some papers in Burlington Vermont. So many years ago. I had no idea what I was getting myself into except it was as exciting as hell.
Bill
Hi ernsstt1, Have you ever stirred some memories,.Seems everyone has known someone you mentioned,,,,,Randy is a good friend of ours,.and still lives in Verdun,.He owned the 'depanneur' at the corner of Beurling & Brown (near VCHS) for many years ,.the old Martins Geocery,.he had 'Video Beurling on the Beurling st frontage & the little deappaneur around the corner, as well : The building is now Condos wharelse............hahahahah How about Claude Ranko,.he is a good friend of Randy's & Ours too......... I will email you shortly with more info re: address's etc etc My brother Remembers all of your family,.he was just trying to name all the brothers ,.abd I think he thought your brother lived in (one of them) lived in Plattsburg & now you do as well? ..................................................................HF&RV
Winston ,this question is for you ,.I was just speaking with my brother, and he Remembers another stockbroker ,who kived (he thinks) beside yuo guys on the 3rd floor on 3rd av but he couldn't recall his name, but he did seem to remember that the guy had a red 56 or so Pontiac (bright red he thinks) I'm just using my sister-in-laws computer briefly so I will see if you answered later today maybe........ small world this is: with ernsst & a few of Our members knowing each other........ a Connection made...........good stuff HF&RV
Les. I don't remember anyone with a red car from 3rd Avenue. Maybe he is talking about Eddie Featherstone, or Bobby Featherstone(who just passed away recently). They lived at 841 3rd Avenue, which is on the second story. Eddie still lives in Verdun, I think on Brown Blvd. Billy Brennan worked in the market also, and lived at 852 3rd Avenue. But he messed up, and eventually went to work somewhere else. If I do remember someone else I will let you know.
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Bill. I thought you were in California at that time????
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I have 4 brothers Peter,lives in Plattsburgh,Michael died 4 years ago,Patrick died 20 years ago,Quintin lives in London Ontario,Sandra Montreal,Toni Montreal, Now that you know me who am I talking to.Its great getting to talk with you old friends.talk to you soon.
I think he lived on the second floor It was Eddie Featherstone He had a Red 56 Pontiac Convertable.He worked for a broker small world.
My mom and little brother Bob moved to S.California after I joined up 1959.
Thanks Bill.
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Hi Les I was just wondering what your last name is I am trying to figure out who you are and where you lived in Verdun. Ernie
Hi Ernie, I went to school with Quinton and worked with Mike and Peter at Hineson Enterprises doing cable TV stuff in the early 70's,,,still remember Mike and his stoagie,,,,gentle giant of a man!!. Les Cloake and Frank Pedder were some of the other guys that knew your brothers. I lived at 321 3rd avenue. Say hi to Quinton and Peter for me,,,,k Mike
I worked in the stock exchange back then I started in the old exchange.I moved to Toronto for the same reason you did having to speak french what a pile of crap that was. Ernie
Ernie, my brother Wayne Carlin also worked in the Stock exchange in Mtl along with Winston Allyson..what years did you work at the exchange. If my memory is any good..weren't you the youngest of the Lazures? The last time I saw Peter and Michael was at their shop in Montreal back in 1991 or '92, I was visiting at the time, before that I hadn't seen them for 50 years. What a sight this Verdun Connections is, how people are connecting regularly.....such memories. Oh, we lived at 818-3rd........my Nana lived bottom flat 780-3rd and talked alot with your Mom on the balcony back in the '50's........so very long ago. toodles, cookie carlin
I remember you ,your father used to be a cook on the train if I'm not mistaken he knew my Uncle Leo Gianfransico who was a yard forman in the point and Turrcut yards.My wife and I used to go to the legion with my uncle and see your father there we had many a drink with him I worked at the exchange starting in 1962 at the old stock exchange and went 2 years at the new stock exchange.I am the third oldest ,Patrick and Quintin are younger than me.Peter is the oldest ,Michael then me.I also worked with Michael for awhile at his car lot and Peter did window tinting next door.Great to hear from you
Ernie...You have a great memory.... my Father spent many a nights at the legion, he was quite a character. He passed in 1994, he ended up losing both legs as a diabetic, but that never stopped the gin&tonics and cigarettes. His last years were spent in Ste.Anne De Bellevue,and I would take my summer holidays from work and go to Ste.Anne's and spend time with him until the end. That's when I saw Peter and Michael at their shop around 1992-93, I hadn't seen them in 50 yrs.....it was a fun visit. My brother Wayne lives in Vancouver...I live in the Okanagan in B.C. about a 5 hour drive from Vancouver...I see Wayne when I visit my daughter in Vancouver. Nice that all you Lazures are on Verdun Connections, brings back lots of memories......... cookie, sandra, sam
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Hi Winston,
By any chance, did you know Barry Batsford? I think he went to the Marines
as well. He was a good friend of my brother Bob (bobarchi3). Just curious!
Thanks & Best Regards,
Alan
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Alan. Sorry to say that I do not know Barry. To tell you the truth, I don't recall meeting any other Canadians in the Marines. Winston
Hi, my name is Bev Burns, I know Randy Stewart had a little depanneur on the corner of Brown Blvd. and Beurling a few years ago (maybe 7) he sold it and moved to Lasalle. Belongs to a band (he still carries his drum around his belly) ha ha.
Hi Bev,.....I know Randy very well,.....& he did have the 'Dep' at B&B ,........but never 'heard' of a band.................hahahahaha Have lot's of old pics of he & His Dep..in boxes around here somewhere..........as for carrying Drums ..........Sure looks like a 'Bongo' hahahahha I'll mention that to him shortly ,as I'm to call him this coming week or so.................................................................. Hf&RV
Hi Ernie: Hartland (Bumpy) Allison was my uncle. Unfortunately he passed away at the young age of 50, in 1995. He was living in Calgary at the time. He has three sons who live in Vancouver. The last time I saw Steve (Buster) Cheeseman was at Bumpy's funeral. He was leaving here in Calgary. I remember both Randy Stewart and Bobby MacLean but have no idea about them. Bumpy's brother (my other uncle) Winston is on the site and may be able to shed some light on some of them Connie (Coleman)
That should have read "living" not leaving in Calgary LOL
WAS THE DEPANNEUR ON B&B CALLED " JACKS'"
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