Tag Archives: family

Camouflage Cat

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Tina
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Veteran’s Day 2016

Posted on November 11, 2016 by Tina

With respect, honor, and gratitude – thank you veterans!

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Veteran’s Day

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Tina

A studio portrait of my father’s five brothers who served in the Army and Navy during World War II. This is truly one of my favorite family photos, my uncles are so young and dashing in their uniforms. My Uncle Walter, the … Continue reading →

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Man with a Long Coat

Posted on September 30, 2015 by Tina

Another family photo – I don’t know who he is – yet! Interesting that he’s posed in the photo wearing a long coat with a bowler hat on the table. It reminds me of the beginning of the movie The … Continue reading →

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Portrait of a Grandmother as a Young Woman

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Tina

Pardon the James Joyce reference. Another photo of the grandmother I’ve only heard vague stories about from my father, who was six when she died. I love everything about this photo – the pince-nez, her choker necklaces combined with the … Continue reading →

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School Photo

Posted on August 12, 2015 by Tina

This is a photo of my grandfather that I forgot I had. He was born in 1891 – so a guess on my part is that this was taken in 1902 or 1903. What I definitely know is that it … Continue reading →

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Sisters

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Tina

I was searching for something in an old envelope of negatives, when I stumbled upon this gem. A photo of my father’s six sisters, on what looks to be a happy occasion, and judging by their clothes – I’m guessing mid to … Continue reading →

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Alice Lajeunesse Vertefeuille

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Tina

Last week’s photo which had a number of names scrawled on the back, turned up some interesting information. Lisa, a woman from my hometown, led me to her family’s Facebook page. I was able to identify one of the women in … Continue reading →

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Couple on a Courting Bench

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Tina

Another restoration of an old family photo, unfortunately, I haven’t a clue as to who they are. Since the handsome fella makes an appearance in several photos that I have, I’m assuming he is a relative. It could be an engagement … Continue reading →

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The Magnificent Seven

Posted on March 25, 2015 by Tina

Another photo restoration of an old photograph of my grandmother – Rhea Garceau, seated in the middle. I’m not certain who the other women are – but being that two of them are dead ringers for my cousins, I think it’s … Continue reading →

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Mon Grand-Père

Posted on March 6, 2015 by Tina

Restoring recently acquired family photographs has been a side project of mine lately. During yesterday’s snowstorm, I worked on this photo of my grandfather, Ovila Garceau. Despite it’s age, this one was in great shape. Some minor tone and color … Continue reading →

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Ma Grand-Mère

Posted on March 3, 2015 by Tina

Among the family photos I’ve been sorting through is this beautiful portrait of my grandmother, Rhea Lajeunesse Garceau. From the clothing she’s wearing – it looks to have been taken in the early teens. For a one hundred year old … Continue reading →

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Join The Navy, See The World!

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Tina

Among my Father’s things was an envelope full of old negatives in various shapes and sizes. I plan on scanning and restoring the more interesting ones. This photo was taken in 1953, when Dad joined the Navy. Also pictured was … Continue reading →

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A Quilt for Katie

Posted on July 23, 2014 by Tina

Our niece Katie is going to make our family a little bit bigger next month – she’s having a baby boy! Katie is a roller derby queen who loves donuts, sriracha, and has a great sense of humor. Which will come … Continue reading →

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