Putnam patriot., 1913-07-11
PUTNAM, CONN, FRIDAY, JULY II 1913
Gold sud Silver Wedding Anniversaries
CELEBRATED BY FHREE MEMBERS OF
 SAME FAMILY

One of the most remarkable ceremo- nies that ever took place in this city was that of last Monday when Mr. and Mrs. Joseph D. Lucier, popular and highly esteemed French Canadian resi- dents, celebrated their golden wedding anniversary and at the same time their daughter Delmina, wife of Christopher Choiner of Pawtueket, and daughter Albina, wife of Adolphus Bernier of West Thompson, celebrated their sil- yer wedding anniversaries.
 The celebration opened with a nup- tial high mass at St. Mary's church at nine o'clock. Rev. Charles k. Bedard was celebrant, Rev. J. J Elty of Pom fret deacon and Rev. Adrian Bykeman of this city sub deacon. There was a large attendance of relatives and invit- ed guests. The singing was under the direction of Joseph St. Jean assisted by the members of the St. John Baptiste society and ladies of the St. Anne so- ciety.
 After the mass all adjourned to St. Johns Hall where reception was held. Miss Laura Bernier made three addresses, one to each of the celebrants of their wedding anniversary, and to the couple celebrating their golden we'd ding she presented sI00 in gold and to the couples celebrating their silver an- niversaries S25 in silver. Rev. Fr. Bedard made an address speaking highly of the venerable couple and thanking all present for helping 10 make the day and the occasion me- morial one. Remarks were also made by Fr. Dykeman and others. Tables prettily decorated were set in the hall where all partook of an elaborate din- ner. Besides MT. and Mrs. Lucier there were present their eight child ren, who are all married, 23 grand children and four great grandchildren, besides other relatives and guests. It was day long to be remembered and one of feasting, joy and soeiabilty.
 Joseph D. Lucier was born in St. Damasse, Canada "A years ago, the son oi Jean Baptiste and Rosalie tBreaultl Lueier. His wife was Miss Julia Breault, daughter of Joseph and Mar. guerite fL'Hereux) Breault. She was born in St. simon, Canada, e9 years ago, in the same parish where fifty years ago she was united in marriage by Rev. Giruade. In 1872 the couple moved to Northampton, Mass. After four years residence in that city they removed to Putnam where they have lived ever since. Mir, Lucier was n blacksmith by trade but retired from active work two years ago. He owns real estate here in the city. He has been a member of the St. Jean Baptiste so- ciety for many years, at one time hold ing the office of vice president. The lnte Fr. Vygen picked him out to serve as church collector and he held the office for 36 years. Two years ago he " as presented a gold watch hy Rev. John Van den Noort, then pastor, for his faithful service.
 Mir. and Mrs. Adolph Bernier were married in Putnam 25 years ago by Rev. Fr. Vygen as were MT. and Mrs. Choinier. The former couple had five children four of whom are living and the latter F, II of whom are alive. It is hoped that the couples may live to celebrate their diamond and golden wedding anniversaries together. All are enjoying the best of health and the family gathering Monday was most enioyable occasion for all.