CHAREST, Ildephonse
1891 - 1945 (53 years)
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Name CHAREST, Ildephonse Nickname Alphonse Born 19 Mar 1891 Upton, Quebec, Canada 
Gender Male Died 20 Jan 1945 Woonsocket, Rhode Island Buried Precious Blood Cemetery, woonsocket, rhode island - Originally buried at Precious Blood Cemetery, Woonsocket, Rhode Island. Removed to St. Jean Baptist Cemetery, Bellingham, MA on 16 January 1992. Moved by Rita (Charest) Danese to a family burial plot.
Association F2 (Relationship: Spouse) Person ID I1 Charest Genealogy Last Modified 4 Mar 2016
Father CHAREST, Athanase, b. 12 Nov 1858, Iberville, Quebec, Canada Mother MAYNARD, Felecita Documents 
Wedding Announcement of Ildephonse Charest
A French-language newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of Ildephonse Charest. This appears to have been published some time after the actual wedding, as the wedding was in Joliette, Canada, and this article appears to be written in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Machine translation summary:
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Headline: Sixty-nine at the wedding supper at Mr. Charest's house
Article Summary: A large automobile procession took place. Sixty-nine people attended the celebration at Mr. Athanase Charest's home on Nash Road, not counting children. Mr. Ildefonse Charest, married in Joliette, immediately left for New Bedford, while his brother Armandius was married the next day. They will travel to Fall River, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Brockton, Taunton, New Bedford, Joliette, and Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Armandius Charest will return to Brockton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest will live in Quebec.
Gift List: A list of gifts offered to Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest and Mr. and Mrs. Armandius Charest is provided, including clocks, linens, silverware, and various household items from numerous donors. A separate list of gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest is also included.Family ID F33 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Father CHAREST, Athanase, b. 12 Nov 1858, Iberville, Quebec, Canada Family ID F109 Group Sheet | Family Chart
Family FRECHETTE, Emelie, b. 22 Nov 1889, St. Didace, Quebec, Canada , d. 3 Jun 1957, Woonsocket, Rhode Island (Age 67 years) Married 4 Oct 1916 Joliette, Quebec, Canada Children + 1. CHAREST, Marguerite, b. 19 Sep 1917, Grandmere P. Que, Canada [Birth]2. CHAREST, Louis George, b. 4 Oct 1918, Grandmere P. Que, Canada , d. 5 Jun 2018, Woonsocket, Rhode Island (Age 99 years) [Birth]+ 3. CHAREST, Therese Joan D'Arc, b. 9 Jun 1920, Pawtucket, RI , d. 5 Jul 2014, Woonsocket, RI (Age 94 years) [Birth]+ 4. CHAREST, Marie Rita Elmire, b. 21 Sept 1921, Pawtucket, Rhode Island , d. 18 May 2012, Laguna Woods Village, California (Age 90 years) [Birth]+ 5. CHAREST, Lucille, b. 13 Dec 1922, Woonsocket, Rhode Island , d. 2 Nov 2020, Maryland (Age 97 years) [Birth]+ 6. CHAREST, Joseph Armand Gabriel, b. 16 Aug 1924, Woonsocket, Rhode Island , d. 3 Feb 2004, Costa Mesa, California (Age 79 years) [Birth]+ 7. CHAREST, Marie Desanges Claire Anne, b. 2 Nov 1924, Manville, Rhode Island , d. 25 Apr 2020, Woonsocket, RI (Age 95 years) [Birth]+ 8. CHAREST, Noella, b. 15 Dec 1927, Woonsocket, Rhode Island , d. 4 Nov 2017, Hollywood, Florida (Age 89 years) [Birth]+ 9. CHAREST, Rosaire Adelard, b. 7 Nov 1930, Manville, Rhode Island , d. 2 May 2018, Woodbridge, Virginia (Age 87 years) [Birth]Documents 
Genealogy of the Charest Family
A detailed genealogy of the Charest family, as researched by Roger Forbes. Much of his source information comes from French-language documents maintained at the French-American Association, Woonsocket, Rhode Island.
Summary of Deceased Family Members
A summary of birth and death dates of members of the extended Charest family, descendents of Ildephonse Charest and Emily Frenchette. This document was developed as a collaboration between Roger Forbes and Pauline (Hurteau) Watson. As Pauline wrote:
"This is a project that was undertaken because one of my nephews wanted to know when some of our relatives passed away. I thought it was a very important and necessary project to do and Roger offered to help locate some of the dates. This project was very hard to do and brought back many, many memories. It was done with lots of love and many tears."
This document should be considered a primary source reference for the dates shown.Wedding Announcement of Ildephonse Charest
A French-language newspaper clipping announcing the marriage of Ildephonse Charest. This appears to have been published some time after the actual wedding, as the wedding was in Joliette, Canada, and this article appears to be written in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Machine translation summary:
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Headline: Sixty-nine at the wedding supper at Mr. Charest's house
Article Summary: A large automobile procession took place. Sixty-nine people attended the celebration at Mr. Athanase Charest's home on Nash Road, not counting children. Mr. Ildefonse Charest, married in Joliette, immediately left for New Bedford, while his brother Armandius was married the next day. They will travel to Fall River, Pawtucket, Central Falls, Brockton, Taunton, New Bedford, Joliette, and Quebec. Mr. and Mrs. Armandius Charest will return to Brockton, and Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest will live in Quebec.
Gift List: A list of gifts offered to Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest and Mr. and Mrs. Armandius Charest is provided, including clocks, linens, silverware, and various household items from numerous donors. A separate list of gifts for Mr. and Mrs. Ildefonse Charest is also included.
Letter From Ildephonse Charest to Emelie Frechette
This image is a photograph of a handwritten letter in French from Ildephonse (Alphonse) Charest to his future wife Emelie Frechette. This letter date only includes a month and day, but as they were married 4 Oct 1916 the year of this letter is probably 1916. A line in this letter appears to indicate they were setting their wedding date.
Note 1: The closing line of
- St-Remi [de] Tingwick -
Probably refers to Saint-Remi-de-Tingwick, which is a municipality located in the Centre-du-Qubec region of Quebec, Canada. This may have been Ildephonse's location when writing this letter.
Machine (AI) Translation
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Quebec July 29
To Mademoiselle Emelie Frechette
Miss and Dear [?]
A few words to give you news of me which are very good thank God thank you.
And at the same time
I must ask you for forgiveness for all the faults that I have committed by not having been faithful to my promises.
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But you know, you know that I have a good heart and I admit every day I already have a few mayors in my heart
Every time I fancifully, I tell myself that I must write us back and you, sincerely, give me the gift, and if you give me the gift, I want to become married. Even though I love him, he is still very much in love even though we are not married
It is time to do what we should have done instead of this. I have said
In Borbes, a gray figure that mo
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...must that you are still faithful and he must come to your house to give you my news.
I am the second cook on the St. Ireneo and I have a salary of $50.00 a month. I should have enough to get married as soon as I finish my time at sea.
But as I told you, if you want, you will be my wife.
I promise you, because God will not allow me to forget you; I must do his will.
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aussistat that I have finished, be sure, be and cheese from October or at November, serve, I have a fork. Fork goes to Bedford, it has and returned to Grand Cere. I have a big commitment for the winter while the guarded one, solve the problem, I want you to receive from your news soon what I gave you, I regret to you, the washhouse will remain if you and farsee flous nois fable what yours
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Keep the [money/envelope] sent for the month as you would like.
I believe that is all for tonight from your friend.
I hope so, Alphonse Charest.
Cuisinier [Cook], St-Remi [de] Tingwick, Louise Richer [?], Quebec.Photos 
The Charest Family, Descendants of Ildephonse and Emilie (Frenchette) Charest
A family photograph of all nine children of Ildephonse and Emilie (Frenchette) Charest. Taken during a family reunion in the early 1980s. This was the last time all nine children were together, as Margaret would pass several years later.
From Left to right, top row:
Rita, Noella, George, Lucille, Margaret
Second Row:
Clair, Joe, Armand, Theresa
Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frechette
Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frechette, unknown year taken. Possibly another photo taken on their wedding day.
Wedding Photo of Claire Charest and Leo Forand
Wedding photo of the Charest family at the wedding of Claire Charest and Leo Forand. From left to right:
Louis George Charest, __, __, __, __, __, __, __ .Last Modified 4 Mar 2016 Family ID F1 Group Sheet | Family Chart
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Event Map 
Buried - - Precious Blood Cemetery, woonsocket, rhode island 
= Link to Google Earth
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Documents 
Funeral Memorial Card of Ildephonse Charest
Funeral Memorial Card of Ildephonse Charest
Funeral Card of Ildephonse Charest
Funeral Card of Ildephonse Charest, back side with memorial prayer.
Family Engagement Announcement
Undated newspaper article from New Bedford, Massachusetts, written in French. Shows photos of Armandins Charest, Rose Bourque, Ilphonse (Alphonse) Charest, and Emilie Frechette. Pending translation, this may be a dual engagement announcement. Possible date about 1912
Ildephonse's Restaurant Check
A small tribute to Ildephonse Charest, created by his daughter Noelle. This is the first check Ildephonse signed (as the anglicized spelling "Alphonse") to open his new restaurant. His restaurant still stands today, abet under other owners.Letter From Ildephonse Charest to Emelie Frechette
This image is a photograph of a handwritten letter in French from Ildephonse (Alphonse) Charest to his future wife Emelie Frechette. This letter date only includes a month and day, but as they were married 4 Oct 1916 the year of this letter is probably 1916. A line in this letter appears to indicate they were setting their wedding date.
Note 1: The closing line of
- St-Remi [de] Tingwick -
Probably refers to Saint-Remi-de-Tingwick, which is a municipality located in the Centre-du-Qubec region of Quebec, Canada. This may have been Ildephonse's location when writing this letter.
Machine (AI) Translation
Page 1
Quebec July 29
To Mademoiselle Emelie Frechette
Miss and Dear [?]
A few words to give you news of me which are very good thank God thank you.
And at the same time
I must ask you for forgiveness for all the faults that I have committed by not having been faithful to my promises.
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But you know, you know that I have a good heart and I admit every day I already have a few mayors in my heart
Every time I fancifully, I tell myself that I must write us back and you, sincerely, give me the gift, and if you give me the gift, I want to become married. Even though I love him, he is still very much in love even though we are not married
It is time to do what we should have done instead of this. I have said
In Borbes, a gray figure that mo
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...must that you are still faithful and he must come to your house to give you my news.
I am the second cook on the St. Ireneo and I have a salary of $50.00 a month. I should have enough to get married as soon as I finish my time at sea.
But as I told you, if you want, you will be my wife.
I promise you, because God will not allow me to forget you; I must do his will.
Page 4
aussistat that I have finished, be sure, be and cheese from October or at November, serve, I have a fork. Fork goes to Bedford, it has and returned to Grand Cere. I have a big commitment for the winter while the guarded one, solve the problem, I want you to receive from your news soon what I gave you, I regret to you, the washhouse will remain if you and farsee flous nois fable what yours
Page 5
Keep the [money/envelope] sent for the month as you would like.
I believe that is all for tonight from your friend.
I hope so, Alphonse Charest.
Cuisinier [Cook], St-Remi [de] Tingwick, Louise Richer [?], Quebec.
Letter of Referral for Ildephonse Charest
This is an inter-departmental correspondence letter from "Canada Steamship Lines, Limited" dated June 2, 1917, serving as a job recommendation for Ildephonse Charest. The document is a formal "To Whom It May Concern" reference letter recommending the bearer for their work as a cook.
The author states Ildephonse served for two years and was "honest" and "true".
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Manual Transcription
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CANADA STEAMSHIP LINE, LIMITED
INTER-DEPARTMENT CORRESPONDENCE
FILE
June 25, 1917
To whom this may concern
It is with pleasure that I highly recommend of the bearer Ildephonse Charest for a very good and honest and true. He has been been working for me 2 years as second book and 2 years as chef and has filled the last position to my highest expectations. He can fill the position as Pastry - cook Butcher or chef in a good hotel.
JR Romass(?)
Chief Steward
Letter of Referral for Alphonse (Ildephonse) Charest
This document appears to be a hand written reference letter from a company called "J.W. Bishop & Co." dated December 20, 1920.
Context: The note indicates that this person worked for the company for 14 months and finished a job, being described as a "first class" worker.
The use of "Alphonse" is an angelized version of the French name "Ildephonse," and indicates he may have been working in Rhode Island during this time. Alternatively, he may have been working outside Quebec, in the English-speaking part of Canada.
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Transcription
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Dec 20 [19]20
J.W. Bishop Co
To whom it may concern. I will state Mr Alphonse Charest been in our service for 14 months for head cook and we finished a job here. We find him a first class cook and honest(?).
J.W. Bishop Co
Charlie Clark (?)
Letter of Referral for Alphonse (Ildephonse) Charest
This is the first typewritten letter found in the collection of papers for Ildephonse Charest. The use of "Alphonse" is an anglicized spelling of "Ildephonse." Given this letter is from "Hotel Canada," the anglicized name suggests Ildephonse was working in a hotel outside Quebec, in the English-speaking region of Canada. Alternatively, "Hotel Canada" may have been part of a resort complex in upstate New York.
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Transcription
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August 20th, 1919.
We hereby certify that Mr. Alphonse Charest has been in our service for a period of one year and has proven to be a first class cook with all the qualities expected as such.
Hotel Canada
(Signature)
Letter to Ildephonse Charest from Edouard E. Delaney
Presumably this letter was written to Ildephonse, although it is addressed to "Mon cher Compre" (My dear friend/compatriot) and dated June 16, 1922. Written in French, it seems to be an administrative letter asking to transfer Ildephonse club affiliation from Pawtucket to Woonsocket, Rhode Island. No other context provided.
This letter indicates by 1922 Ildephonse was well-established in Rhode Island, and for some period of time was living in Pawtucket before moving to Woonsocket.
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Google AI Translation
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Dear friend,
Received your letter of June 7th, and in response, I want to know if you want to transfer your club from Pawtucket to the Woonsocket club, or rather just transfer your insurance, so that I can send you the necessary forms for the change. Change of beneficiary, change of club, or change of address are 3 very different things, and very important, that you cannot do without the requested forms, which I will send you as soon as I know what you want to do.
Tell me, your devoted friend,
Edouard E. Delaney,
227 Garden St, Pawtucket, RI.
Headstones 
Charest Family Gravestone
Backside of the gravestone for Ildephonse Charest, Emilie (Frechette) Charest, and Rita (Danese) Charest
Photos 
Iidephonse & Emilie (Frechette) Charest
Iidephonse & Emilie (Frechette) Charest. This is believed to have been taken while they were living in Rhode Island
Restaurant once owned by Ildephose Charest
The Manville, Rhode Island, restaurant once owned by Ildephonse Charest as it existed in November 2017.Ildephonse Charest
Ildephonse Charest as a young man. Possibly taken about the time of his marriage to Emilie Frechette
Wedding Photo Of Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frenchette
Wedding Photo Of Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frenchette, 4 October 1916Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frechette
Ildephonse Charest and Emilie Frechette, unknown year taken. Possibly another photo taken on their wedding day.Wedding Photo of Claire Charest and Leo Forand
Wedding photo of the Charest family at the wedding of Claire Charest and Leo Forand. From left to right:
Louis George Charest, __, __, __, __, __, __, __ .