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Pierre and Luce (Poirier) Chiasson
Pierre was Born: 1862, New Brunswick - Died: Oct. 7, 1959
Luce was Born:
Married Jan-06-1891


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Pierre with his grandson (Ray)
and granddaughter (Jeannine)		 [PHOTO]
Picture of Luce with her daughter Cecile
Pierre and Luce lived most of thier years in Caraquet, New Brunswick. Pierre worked as a farmer.

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Later in life Pierre moved to Dartmouth to be with his family. This story appeared in the local newspaper providing some historic documentation.

[PHOTO] The Halifax Mail-Star Tuesday October 11, 1959

Marks 98th Birthday

Believed to be the oldest man in Dartmouth. Pierre Chiasson celebrated his 98th birthday yesterday. Mr Chiasson, described by his doctor as being as strong as a horse. Looked as healthy as many men 30 years his junior.

Born in Caraquet, N.B., Mr. Chiasson worked as a carpenter, fisherman and farmer untilhis retirement in 1937, at the age of 75. His wife died in 1942 and in 1944 he came to Nova Scotia to live with his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. And Mrs. Elphege Theriault, of 8 Russell Street. He has stayed here since that time

Despite his years Mr. Chiasson is still active and likes to stroll about or chop wood. He is unable to attend church services but celebrated Mass with his family at his home yesterday with Rev. M. J. Laba officiating.

His second daughter, Mrs. Wilfred Glazier of Bathurst, N.B., is presently visiting Mr. Chiasson along with her husband and daughter Margaret. They were on hand yesterday to help him open presents from his son, 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

Mrs. Chaisson died in 1942 and Mr. Chiasson's eldest son, Emile, died last year, leaving one son and two daughters living.