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Violet Allsop

Sherbrooke, 1 July 2022

Passed away at the CHUS Hotel-Dieu, Sherbrooke on July 1, 2022, at the age of 93.  She was the daughter of the late Frederick Allsop and the late Edith Davison, the wife of the late Murray Derby and dear mother of the late Barry Derby (Carol).

Mrs. Derby leaves to mourn her children : Julie and Brian (Lucie); her grandchildren : Christopher (Chloe), Stephanie (Marc-André); her great grandchildren : Geneviève, Rowen and Samara; she was also the sister of the late Frederick, the late Eddy, the late Gertrude and her twin, the late  Albert; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, other friends and relatives.

Family and friends will meet at the Steve L. Elkas Complex (4230 Bertrand-Fabi, Sherbrooke) on Wednesday July 20, 2022 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.  On Thursday July 21, 2022 the family will be present, at the Lennoxville United Church from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM to receive condolences.  The funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM.  The burial of ashes will take place at the Malvern Cemetery.

The family would like to the all the staff of the CHUS-Hotel Dieu (5A) for their kind and professional care given to Mrs. Allsop Derby.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Maison Aube-Lumière, 3071, 12e Ave. N., Sherbrooke, QC, J1H 5H3, would be appreciated.

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Message of sympathy to the family of Mrs. Violet Allsop Derby
Malgré notre absence, toutes nos pensées vous accompagnent
pour vous réconforter en ces temps difficiles.

Sylvia Loomis

20 July 2022
You are all in our thoughts
Our sincere sympathy to the entire Derby family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers in these difficult time. I have fond memories of your mom, she made the best cookies. My mom really cherish their friendship and they always laughed together. She was a very thoughtful and giving lady. She will be missed.

Take care
Betty-ann and Craig

Betty-ann and Craig Meyers

18 July 2022
My sympathy
Julie and family,
I was sorry to hear that your mother, Vi, had passed away.
She was such a lovely lady. Always enjoyed seeing her at church and more recently at the Manoir.
She will be missed by all her family and friends.
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Bev Ross

Bev Ross

17 July 2022
Sympathy to the family.
Malgré notre absence, toutes nos pensées vous accompagnent
pour vous réconforter en ces temps difficiles.

Kathleen Mackey

13 July 2022
Sympathies
Malgré notre absence, toutes nos pensées vous accompagnent
pour vous réconforter en ces temps difficiles.

Camille Bonsant

12 July 2022
Sympathy message to the Derby family
Our sympathy to Julie, Brian and family. Vi was such a kind and thoughtful lady. She will be missed.

Murray &Barb Ward

10 July 2022
The Derby Family
My sincere sympathies to all the family. I sure will miss Mrs. Derby. She was a sweet, kind lady. ♥️

Tina Lowry

8 July 2022
My deepest sympathies to your family
My deepest sympathies. Loved my friends, Vi & Murray, since my days in Waterville & more 1994. Lots of great memories. Now she is with Murray & Barry. RIP Vi, you will b missed sweet lady, Bev Kelso & family.

Beverley Kelso

7 July 2022
Sympathies
My deepest sympathies to Julie, Brian and other family members and friends. Hoping the great memories of all those special moments, will bring some peace during these difficult times.

Sending hugs,

Pamela Rice and Jean Grenier

7 July 2022
My sympathies
Brian and Julie and family , I’m so very sorry for your loss, Auntie Vi will always have a very special place in my heart, such a great lady, im sure she will forever guide us with her new Angel wings xxx

Robin

7 July 2022
À la famille Derby
Nous tenons à offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à Brian, Julie, Lucie ainsi qu'aux enfants .... Nos pensées vous accompagnent en ces tristes moments ....💐 🙏

Guy, Claire & Guylaine Bouchard

7 July 2022
Lucie et Brian.
Mes plus sincères sympathies Lucie et Brian ainsi qu'à vos familles.

Normand Leblanc

7 July 2022
Lucie et Brian.
Mes plus sincères condoléances Lucie et Brian ainsi qu'à votre famille.

Normand Leblanc

7 July 2022
Sincère sympathie 💐
My sympathies to all the family
VIe was a lovely person
I have fond memories of her kindness
💕 RIP dear lady

Christine Lane

7 July 2022
Sending prayers
I’m very sorry to hear about your mother’s passing. Vi was a Wonderful woman and kind to Everyone xoxo
Love always
Sandra xox

Sandra Hodge

7 July 2022
A la famille Derby
Toutes mes sympathies à la famille

Mylene Viens et Alain Picard

7 July 2022
Message de sympathie
Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à vous Lucie & Brian ainsi qu'à toute ta famille. La perte d'un être cher est lourde à supporter mais avec
support et courage vous relèverez ce moment difficile et la douleur sera remplacée par les souvenirs les plus heureux.

Johanne Roy & Alain Rose

7 July 2022
Sympathies
Our deepest sympathies during your time of loss May she RIP

Harold & Joyce Bailey

7 July 2022
Mes sympathies
Mes sympathies à toute la famille Derby je suis de tout coeur avec vous

Daniel Nadeau

7 July 2022
Brian Julie and family
Sorry for the passing of your mother,

Linda vaillancourt

7 July 2022
nsi que Brian et Lucie xx
Espérant que le temps atténuera votre douleur et que les beaux moments, à jamais gravés dans votre coeur, seront pour vous réconfortants.

Neveu Sylvie

7 July 2022
Our condolences
All our sincerest sympathy, Brian, Julie and your families. Thinking of you during this sad time.

Sue Stuart and Jim Moore

6 July 2022
I am so sorry for your loss
I am so sorry for your loss Auntie Vi was a fantastic woman and will be greatly missed God bless you all. ♥️ 💐 sending our hugs and love your way

Trista Howells

6 July 2022
We love you Auntie Vi
Auntie Vi was always a loving person who cared so much about everyone. A fantastic sister to the late Albert Allsop and a great Aunt. We love you so much and will miss you always.
Love Trista. 😘 XOXO
❤️.

Trista Howells

6 July 2022
Sinceres condoleances
Sinceres condoleances Julie a toi et ton frere

Manon Grenier

6 July 2022
Message de sympathie
Allô ma chère Julie, nous te souhaitons nos plus sincères condoléances à toi ainsi qu'à toute ta famille. Même si nous sommes loin nous pensons à toi très fort xxx 😘💐💖
Pierre et Ginette
Gatineau

Ginette Robitaille

6 July 2022
Condoléances
Mes condoléances à Julie , Brian , Lucie . Famille, parents .

Gaëtane Brochu

6 July 2022
Message de sympathies
Toutes mes sympathies à toute votre famille!

Brigitte Petit

6 July 2022
Our sympathies
Sending you and your family our dearest sympathies, we are sending hugs and prayers 🙏💕
Bruce West and Maryse Beaudoin
6 juillet 2022

Maryse Beaudoin

6 July 2022
Our thoughts
So sorry to hear the sad news. Our thoughts are with you.

Rod and Andrea O’Malley

6 July 2022
Julie et famille.
Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Le départ de notre maman laisse un vide immense.
Nous sommes de tout cœur avec vous dans cette épreuve.xx

Lucie Roy et Nathalie Gagné.

6 July 2022

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