Cecile Rosa Gagnon - Revision history

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 ==Cecile's Death==
 [[File:Cecile-obit.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Cecile's obituary, which appeared on her remembrance cards at the funeral home.]]
-In the mid-1980's, her kidneys were beginning to shut down, requiring dialysis which was very tiring to the body. The dialysis process was laborious, as the facility was 30+ miles away, and the transport with two amputated legs was difficult.  Dialysis took hours, and was required several times per week.  After a few treatments, Cecile finally refused to continue treatment.  She understood that her kidneys would eventually shut down and cause her death.  She was resigned to that fact, and chose a quick end rather than drag it out.
+In the mid-1980's, her kidneys were beginning to shut down, requiring dialysis which was very tiring to the body. The dialysis process was laborious, as the facility was 30+ miles away, and the transport with two amputated legs was difficult.  Dialysis took hours, and it was required several times per week.  After a few treatments, Cecile finally refused to continue treatment.  She understood that her kidneys would eventually shut down and cause her death.  She was resigned to that fact, and chose a quick end rather than drag it out.
 Cecile passed away on October 21, 1985 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, only a few months after her mother died.

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 ==Living Situation==
-Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile about the situation, but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.
+Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile about the situation, but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.[[File:RonnieElsie-1stComm-c42.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Ronnie and Elsie Robinson making their First Communion, around 1942.]]
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 File:RobinsonRita-1956.jpg|  Rita in 1956.
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-In addition, Cecile was not a good housekeeper.  She certainly did not have the financial resources to purchase cleaning products, and was probably often overwhelmed with caring for so many children.  Her mother did not see this as an adequate excuse, as as such, she would incur quite a but of criticism from her mother with every visit.  Most of her brothers and sisters  would not visit her house out of embarrassment - either their own, or perhaps so as not to cause Cecile embarrassment.  Albert, however, felt sympathy for her, and would bring his family to visit her as if nothing was wrong.  Often, Cecile would not even have a clean glass with which to offer him a glass of water.  He didn't mind.  He would often bring a few six-packs of soda as a treat, and his guitar to play and sing for his sister.  Her kids loved his visits, and Cecile was very grateful for being treated so specially.
+Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Bill, Blanche, and her younger brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they got older and their financial circumstances allowed. Later, as her own children reached adulthood and left home, they often helped out too.
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 Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Bill, Blanche, and her younger brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they got older and their financial circumstances allowed. Later, as her own children reached adulthood and left home, they often helped out too.
 ==Five Generations==

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 ==Cecile's Death==
-[[File:Cecile-obit.jpg|left|thumb|250px|Cecile's obituary, which appeared on her remembrance cards at the funeral home.]]
+[[File:Cecile-obit.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Cecile's obituary, which appeared on her remembrance cards at the funeral home.]]
 In the mid-1980's, her kidneys were beginning to shut down, requiring dialysis which was very tiring to the body. The dialysis process was laborious, as the facility was 30+ miles away, and the transport with two amputated legs was difficult.  Dialysis took hours, and was required several times per week.  After a few treatments, Cecile finally refused to continue treatment.  She understood that her kidneys would eventually shut down and cause her death.  She was resigned to that fact, and chose a quick end rather than drag it out.
-Cecile passed away on October 21, 1985 in Lewiston, Maine, only a few months after her mother died.
+Cecile passed away on October 21, 1985 at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine, only a few months after her mother died.

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 ==Cecile's Death==
 In the mid-1980's, her kidneys were beginning to shut down, requiring dialysis which was very tiring to the body. The dialysis process was laborious, as the facility was 30+ miles away, and the transport with two amputated legs was difficult.  Dialysis took hours, and was required several times per week.  After a few treatments, Cecile finally refused to continue treatment.  She understood that her kidneys would eventually shut down and cause her death.  She was resigned to that fact, and chose a quick end rather than drag it out.
 Cecile passed away on October 21, 1985 in Lewiston, Maine, only a few months after her mother died.

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 ==Five Generations==
-One of Cecile's proudest moments was when her daughter Elsie became a grandmother, making her a great-grandmother and her mother a great-great-grandmother for the first time.  A newspaper photographer was dispatched to record the event and it was published in the paper. [[File:Rosa-5gens-c77.jpg|thumb|200px|Rosa, Cecile, Elsie, rie in 1977.]]
+One of Cecile's proudest moments was when her daughter Elsie became a grandmother, making her a great-grandmother and her mother a great-great-grandmother for the first time.  A newspaper photographer was dispatched to record the event and it was published in the paper. [[File:Rosa-5gens-c77.jpg|thumb|200px|Brenda, Tanya, Rosa, Elsie and Cecile in 1977.]]
 ==Her Health==

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 ==Living Situation==
-Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile about the situation,but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.
+Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile about the situation, but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.
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-File:RobinsonRita-1956.jpg|Rita in 1956.
+File:RobinsonRita-1956.jpg|  Rita in 1956.
-File:RobinsonBlanche-1956.jpg|Blanche in 1956.
+File:RobinsonBlanche-1956.jpg|  Blanche in 1956.
-File:RobinsonRoberta-1956.jpg|Roberta (now Ashley) in 1956.
+File:RobinsonRoberta-1956.jpg|  Roberta (now Ashley) in 1956.
-File:RobinsonIrene-c67.jpg|thumbIrene in 1967.
+File:RobinsonIrene-c67.jpg|  Irene in 1967.
-File:RobinsonMarie-c67.jpg|thumb|Marie in 1967.
+File:RobinsonMarie-c67.jpg|  Marie in 1967.
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 In addition, Cecile was not a good housekeeper.  She certainly did not have the financial resources to purchase cleaning products, and was probably often overwhelmed with caring for so many children.  Her mother did not see this as an adequate excuse, as as such, she would incur quite a but of criticism from her mother with every visit.  Most of her brothers and sisters  would not visit her house out of embarrassment - either their own, or perhaps so as not to cause Cecile embarrassment.  Albert, however, felt sympathy for her, and would bring his family to visit her as if nothing was wrong.  Often, Cecile would not even have a clean glass with which to offer him a glass of water.  He didn't mind.  He would often bring a few six-packs of soda as a treat, and his guitar to play and sing for his sister.  Her kids loved his visits, and Cecile was very grateful for being treated so specially.
-Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Her younger brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they got older and their financial circumstances allowed.
+Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Bill, Blanche, and her younger brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they got older and their financial circumstances allowed. Later, as her own children reached adulthood and left home, they often helped out too.
 ==Five Generations==

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 ==Cecile Gets Married==
 In the Spring of 1935, while her mother was pregnant for the last time, Cecile, was married to Ernest Robinson, a man nearly as old as her mother. While her parents did not actually approve, it was clear that Cecile was already pregnant, and at least they thought that being married might tame Cecile’s wild side. So they hoped for the best.  In August, Cecile's first child, Ronald, was born, the same month her baby brother Robert was born.  She would go on to deliver 14 children, only 9 of whom would live to adulthood.
 ==Living Situation==
-Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile, but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.
+Ernest was not a good provider.  He only worked sporadically, and often drank to excess leaving Cecile no money with which to feed and clothe the family.  It was not unusual for the family to go without foodfor more than one day at a time. Rosa and Onesime quickly learned not to give them money, because Ernest would drink it, and it would not solve the problem.  So they instead would bring food, or clothes, or  whatever was needed.  They often spoke to Cecile about the situation,but she was loyal to Ernest and did not speak badly of him.
-Cecile was not a good housekeeper.  She would incur quite a but of criticism from her mother with every visit.  Most of her brothers and sisters  would not visit out of embarrassment - either their own, or so as not to cause Cecile embarrassment.  Albert, however, would visit her as if nothing was wrong.  Often, Cecile would not even have a clean glass with which to offer him a glass of water.  He didn't mind.  He would often bring a few six-packs of soda as a treat, and his guitar.  The kids loved his visits, and Cecile was very grateful for being treated so specially.
+In addition, Cecile was not a good housekeeper.  She certainly did not have the financial resources to purchase cleaning products, and was probably often overwhelmed with caring for so many children.  Her mother did not see this as an adequate excuse, as as such, she would incur quite a but of criticism from her mother with every visit.  Most of her brothers and sisters  would not visit her house out of embarrassment - either their own, or perhaps so as not to cause Cecile embarrassment.  Albert, however, felt sympathy for her, and would bring his family to visit her as if nothing was wrong.  Often, Cecile would not even have a clean glass with which to offer him a glass of water.  He didn't mind.  He would often bring a few six-packs of soda as a treat, and his guitar to play and sing for his sister.  Her kids loved his visits, and Cecile was very grateful for being treated so specially.
-Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Her brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they grew and their circumstances allowed.
+Because of her circumstances, she had to swallow her pride many, many times.  Her younger brothers and sisters were very generous to her over the years as they got older and their financial circumstances allowed.
 ==Five Generations==

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 ==Cecile's Childhood==
-[[File:Cecile-school-1929.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Cecile at school 19
+[[File:Cecile-school-1929.jpg|left|thumb|200px|Cecile at school, 1929]]
 Cecile was very quiet and shy, very private, a real loner.  Cecile, ran away from home before she was 16, although she did return.  It is unclear if she was retrieved by Onesime or she returned of her own volition.  We also do not have any information regarding how long she was away from home, or where she was during her absence.
 ==Cecile Gets Married==
 In the Spring of 1935, while her mother was pregnant for the last time, Cecile, was married to Ernest Robinson, a man nearly as old as her mother. While her parents did not actually approve, it was clear that Cecile was already pregnant, and at least they thought that being married might tame Cecile’s wild side. So they hoped for the best.  In August, Cecile's first child, Ronald, was born, the same month her baby brother Robert was born.  She would go on to deliver 14 children, only 9 of whom would live to adulthood.
-[[File:RobinsonRita-1956.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Rita in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonBlanche-1956.jpg|thumb|150px|Blanche in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonRoberta-1956.jpg|left|thumb|150px|Roberta (now Ashley) in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonIrene-c67.jpg|thumb|150px|Irene in 1967.]][[File:RobinsonMarie-c67.jpg|thumb|150px|Marie in 1967.]]
+[[File:RobinsonRita-1956.jpg|thumb|150px|Rita in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonBlanche-1956.jpg|thumb|150px|Blanche in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonRoberta-1956.jpg|thumb|150px|Roberta (now Ashley) in 1956.]][[File:RobinsonIrene-c67.jpg|thumb|150px|Irene in 1967.]][[File:RobinsonMarie-c67.jpg|thumb|150px|Marie in 1967.]]
 ==Living Situation==