Continuation of tree (6th child of Gilbert 'Pierre' Pitre/Mary Lesundy D'Aout); all known surname descendants:
8 Gilbert Pitre dit Lajambe b: 5 September 1885 Mattawan, Nipissing, ONT; d: 30 October 1963 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT
+Marie Jeanne 'Estelle' Beaudin b: 19 January 1890 Ville Marie, Temiskamingue, Quebec; m: 14 January 1913 Cobalt, Temiskamingue, ONT [Telesphore/Elisabeth Marleau]; d: 26 December 1956 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT
9 Leslie Lajambe b: Abt. 1913; d: Aft. March 1945
9 Joseph Gilbert Newton Lajambe b: 29 September 1914 Cobalt, Timiskaming, ONT; d: 19 March 1945 collided with another aircraft near Ciney, Belgium (wireless air gunner, RCAF - photos included in his service file)
9 Jane Lajambe b: 4 February 1916 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT; d: 4 February 1916 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT (stillborn)
9 Stella Lajambe b: 4 February 1916 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT; d: 4 February 1916 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT (premature)
9 Claude Lajambe b: 4 April 1917; d: 4 September 1930 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT
9 Madeline Lajambe b: Abt. 1919; d: Aft. June 2009
+--- Bonneville
9 Roger Marcel Lejambe b: 21 November 1920 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT; d: 23 July 1994 Edmonton, Alberta
+Claire Doris Shaw b: 14 December 1933 Hughenden, Provost, Alberta; m: Abt. 1955 [Thomas/Bertha Leonie Briot]; d: 20 September 2015 Wetaskiwin, Alberta
9 Georgette Lajambe b: 1922; d: 2007 Sudbury, ONT
+Ross Allan Butterworth b: 1920 York, York, ONT; m: unknown [Herbert/Ethel Maud McNeil]; d: 25 January 1986 Sudbury, ONT
9 Constance Evelyn Joan Lajambe b: 19 September 1924 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT; d: 10 June 2009 Oshawa, Whitby East, ONT
+Donald Harold Hardy b: 18 April 1921 Scarborough, Toronto, ONT; m: Abt. 1954 [Thomas Wilford/Florence Lavinia Donaldson]; d: 3 March 1989 Oshawa, Whitby East, ONT
9 Colleen Estelle Lajambe b: 9 July 1927 Timmins, Cochrane, ONT; d: 27 April 2010 Sudbury, Sudbury, ONT
+Ernest 'Harry' Belfitt b: 1920; m: 2 August 1947; d: 3 December 2002
Notes for Gilbert Pitre dit Lajambe:
Census
- 1911 Mattawan, Nipissing, Ontario: Peter Lajambe 62 (farmer), wife Lena 58, Laurence 21 (loc engineer), Gilbert 20 (loc engineer); married daughter Mary 28, Mary 8, Joe 7, & Celestin 9 months. At Gowganda, Nipissing, Exavier Lejamb 23 (cook at mining camp).
- 1921 Timmins, Temiskaming, ONT: Gilbert Lejmbe 35 mechanic/mine repair, wife Jane 28, Nugent 8, Lester 7, Claude 4, Madeline 2, Rodger 7 months.
- 1931 Timmins, Timiskaming North, ONT: Gilbert Lejambe 37 mill foreman, wife Gene 37, Gilbert 18 salesman/grocery store, Leslie 17 salesman/grocery store, Claud 14, Madalyne 13, Rodser 10, Georgette 8, Connstance 7, Colleene 3 (169 Spruce N.)
Tombstone Inscription, Timmins Memorial Cemetery, Timmins, ONT: LEJAMBE / in loving memory of / Father / Gil. P. Lejambe / born Sept. 5, 1885 / died Oct. 30, 1963 / Mother / Jane Lejambe / born Jan. 19, 1890 / died Dec. 26, 1956 / sons / Nugent Gilbert / Lejambe / born Sept. 29, 1914 / died March 9, 1945 / Claude / Lejambe / born Apr. 4, 1916 / died Sept. 4, 1930 / rest in peace
Obituaries for the children:
Roger Marcel Lejambe: Edmonton Journal (Edmonton, Alberta), Tuesday, 26 July 1994: LeJambe, Roger Marcel - On July 23, 1994, Roger LeJambe of Ma Me O Beach, passed away at the age of 73 years. Roger is survived by his loving wife, Claire; son, Brian of Kimberly, B.C.; daughter, Elaine of Athens, Greece; sisters, Madelaine Bonneville, Georgette Butterworth, Connie Hardy and Colleen Belfitt, all of Ontario; and numerous other family members and friends. Memorial service for Roger LeJambe will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 1994 at 2:00 p.m. from Ma Me O Beach United Church, Ma Me O Beach, Alberta. Reverend Elizabeth Hardy officiating. Cremation has taken place. Memorials may be given to the Wetoka Health Unit, Winfield. Baker Funeral Chapel, Wetaskiwin, in care of arrangements.
Georgette Lajambe: Tombstone Inscription, Maple Crest Cemetery, Dowling, ONT: BUTTERWORTH / Georgette F. / 1922 - 2007 / Ross A. / 1920 - 1986
Constance Evelyn Joan Lajambe: Hardy, Connie (nee Lejambe) - Connie Hardy had as many different roles in her life as she had names. She was born Constance Evelyn Joan Lejambe in Timmins, Ont. on Sept. 19, 1924. She was first a daughter to Gilbert and Jane Lejambe and a sister to her seven brothers and sisters. She then became a student and even sang on local radio. When the Second World War began she became a servicewoman, enlisting in the Canadian Women's Army Corps. She served in Guelph and Hamilton and was promoted to corporal. The experience fueled her independent spirit. After the war, she returned to Timmins and found new roles as a wife and mother. She married Donald Hardy and they had three children. She was also a municipal employee in Sudbury and a breadwinner, working for a number of firms in Toronto. Her favourite position was with the Canadian Corps of Commissionaires. She became a grandmother, first to Natalya and later to Anne. After Don's death in 1989, she was a traveler, especially enjoying Italy. She was a volunteer with the Oshawa General Hospital Auxiliary, the Oshawa AIDS Committee and the Oshawa Senior Citizens' Centre. She also taught new Canadians English language and reading skills. In all these roles, she developed strong opinions on many issues and was known to express them. She was a lifelong Montreal Canadiens fan. Connie Hardy died June 10 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa with family by her side. The family would like to thank the staff of 3F for the exceptional care they provided. She is survived by son Gilbert, daughter-in-law Pegeen Walsh and granddaughter Anne, Toronto; daughter Elizabeth, Toronto; grand-daughter Natalya Anderson and husband Neil Anderson, London, UK, and daughter Janet Bidgood and partner Brian Arscott, Oshawa. She is also survived by sisters Colleen Belfitt, Onaping, and Madeline Bonneville, Elliott Lake. A family internment will be held at a later date. She and Don will be interred with the gold and crystal rosary he gave her on their wedding day. Donations to 3F Education Fund at Lakeridge Health Oshawa or to Denise House women's shelter would be appreciated.
Colleen Lajambe: Tombstone Inscription, Maple Crest Cemetery, Dowling, ONT: BELFITT / forever in our hearts / Ernest / (Harry) / 1920 - 2002 / Colleen / 1927 - 2010 / August 2, 1947
Back one generation to parents of Gilbert Pitre dit Lajambe
Items in RED have been verified against parish register entries.
- Ontario deaths in RED also from tombstone inscriptions.
- Some Ontario births/marriages/deaths in RED from online records.
Last updated: 3 July 2023.