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2018-09-19 Chronicles
Column 4: Baptismal names, common names and nicknames

People who do genealogical research know that parish records can hold some real surprises. Given names and surnames are often spelled differently or shortened from one official document to another – and sometimes nicknames are used. This was often the case in the 19th and early 20th centuries. For instance, someone named Anne-Élisabeth Desrochers appears […]

2018-09-19 Chronicles
Column 3: Building houses – and a factory

The farmer’s life was clearly not for Aristide Lassonde. In 1910, he sold his land on Rang Double and moved to the outskirts of the village, where he bought a large lot. A new project was taking shape in his mind. With the help of Georgianna, he set about bringing it to fruition, surmounting the […]

2018-09-19 Chronicles
Column 2: Return to Rougemont

Lassonde’s history begins in 1918…or does it? Didn’t everything start with a meeting and a marriage of two young French Canadians in 1896? At the time they were living in Massachusetts with their family, seeking a better life just like many of their compatriots. What did Georgianna Darcy and Aristide Lassonde have in common? Good […]

2018-09-19 Chronicles
Column 1: A rendezvous

Lassonde is celebrating its centenary this year. Our history spans 100 years, 10 decades and four generations of entrepreneurs. Over the years, the company has employed thousands of workers, first in Quebec, then elsewhere in Canada and, more recently, in the United States. Few Quebec companies can boast that kind of track record! As we […]

2018-04-18 Donations and sponsorships
Public Safety and corporate citizenship: Many good reasons to care

There is nothing more precious than our health. At Lassonde, we are committed to promoting healthy lifestyles while supporting causes we care about through various donor and sponsorship programs. We take pride in being a partner of choice for organizations and events that have a positive impact on people’s lives. Lassonde only supports high quality […]

2017-04-11 Donations and sponsorships
Lassonde annual Blood Drive on April 20, 2017

Employees of Lassonde and the entire population of Rougemont and the surroundings, are invited to give blood on Thursday, April 20, during our annual Blood Drive, in collaboration with Robert Transport.

2017-02-16 Donations and sponsorships
Lassonde supports the Foundation of Stars

On March 16, Jean Gattuso will co-chair the 33rd Great Evening of the Stars, benefiting the Foundation of Stars.

2016-04-19 Donations and sponsorships
Lassonde annual Blood Drive on April 19, 2016

Employees of Lassonde and the entire population of Rougemont and the surroundings, are invited to give blood on April 19, during our annual Blood Drive, in collaboration with Robert Transport.