Passion, dedication, and community involvement are the driving forces behind those who receive the Sovereign Charles III pin.
Canadians across the country are acknowledged for their exceptional achievements. It honours the dedecation and commitment of those who embody the caring nation we want to build.
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Madam Renée Arsenault-Delisle
A committed woman who always gives of her time. Since 1980, she has been a member of the Société de généalogie des Cantons-de-l'Est, of which she received the distinction of emeritus member in 1999. She has done digital capture in several parishes in the Eastern Townships.
Mister Joel Barter
He is a major collector and interested in everything related to Bury’s history. He also Knows all of Bury’s founding families.
Madame Irma Chapman, descended from a large founding family of Bury.
Mrs. Donna Coates
During the 24th edition of the Hommage Bénévolat-Québec awards, she won the Volunteer of the Year award. She instill confidence and motivation in young people to persevere in their schooling. She introduces more than one to the pleasures of reading, nourishes their curiosity and, remarkably, she does it in English and French.
Mister Gilles Denis
Owner of the local grocery store in Cookshire, this entrepreneur says “I learned a lot about life through culture.’’ He multiplied cultural projects such as the creation of an Art Gallery and a House of Culture. Through his actions, citizens can discover the local culture.
Madam Rachel Garber
Editor of the Townships Sun Magazine which has served the Eastern Townships for 50 years, Rachel is also a former Director General of Townshippers Association. She served on the Board of Directors of La Maison Aube-Lumiere in Sherbrooke.
Monsieur Roch Lapointe
Mr. Lapointe is a very generous entrepreneur. He is known for his respect for the conservation of Bury’s heritage.
Madame Praxède Lévesque
Mother of 5 children and owner of a maple grove with 15,000 taps for over 40 years, Ms. Lévesque is always available to help.
Madame Beverly Loomiss
Mrs. Loomis has been a tireless volunteer in the community for decades.
Mister John Mackley
M Macley is an archivist. He manages the Bury Historical and Heritage Society website and the «Facebook». He is on the board of the newspaper «Bury Image» and the Bury library. He is very generous and almost indispensable.
Mister Michel Morin
Since the age of 16, Mr. Morin has been a collector of artifacts and everything related to military history. He is passionate about heritage.
Mister Edward Pedersen
Pedersen is devoted man and a High-level volunteer. He was part of the group that saved the Canterbury Church and is now a centre that presents events during the summer season.
Madame Lisa Smith
She has changed the life of so many youth in the Stanstead Area.
Gilles Viger
Mister David Woodard
Woodard has been an involved member within the Stanstead community for many, many years.
Mister David Wright
Mr. David (Skip) Wright has been either Editor or Publisher of the Townships Sun, since November 2000. He is currently Publisher and President of the Board of Directors. He has played a significant role in its survival and growth through challenging times.
