Fr. George Capen's 50th Anniversary

Our dear friend Fr. George Capen celebrated 50 years of priesthood on June 24th. We were invited to celebrate with him in his hometown of Old Town, Me on June 27th. So we went up there (a 4 hour trip) with our friends Paul & Ann Lemieux, Moe & Pauline Jean and a friend of George's, Gloria Paquin. We stayed overnight in a beautiful hotel in Bangor, Me along with many others who attended the celebration. A good time was had by all. The following pictures were taken at the reception. The beginning pictures were taken off of a tri-fold that was put together by Joanie Capen (Fr. George's sister-in-law). These pics spanned all of George's life.


Geoge in full color in Belleville, Illinois where he
presently lives.

This picture was taken with the Pope on one of
his trips to Rome.

George as a handsome young lad.

George and his brother Carl. George is the older
of the two.

Newly ordained priest, Fr. George Capen.

A collage of photos spanning Fr. George's life.

The deliciously moist cake.

Ray Tague and Adrienne Capen, wife of Andrew.

Pretty Kathleen Capen, soon to be married in August.
Gloria Paquin, who rode up with us.

Oblate Fr. Dave Kallert and Paul Lemieux.

Ray, Paul, Carl Capen and Ann Lemieux.

Gloria, Pauline and Moe Jean.

Fr. George, friends or cousins of George and
Joan and Carl Capen.

Fr. George cuts the cake.

Handsome Fr. George smiles for the camera.

Our host, Carl Capen saying a few words.

Ray telling the guests about a few funny happenings
in Fr. George's life. Ray has known Fr. George for
60 years.

Fr. Dave Kallert saying a few words about his friend
Fr. George.

Andrew Capen, (Fr. George's nephew) sharing
a few words.

Fr. George thanking everyone.

A cousin of Fr. George speaks kindly of him.

The two Capen brothers.

A little video of Fr. George thanking his guests.
He can be funny at times. ;-)

Watching Thijs while his dad stains the deck.

Laughing on the floor while playing with Tia.

Tia giving Thijs a hug.

Matt staining his deck.











Thijs with his grocery carriage.


Video of Thijs playing with the sheers.

STA Mother/Daughter Tea 2009

Thijs relaxing in Papa's big recliner chair.

Trying to rest after enjoying the Tea party.

Thijs loves wearing hats and this one was a favorite.

Thijs chatting with Madeleine.

A regular Maurice Chevalier.

Thijs takes the hat from the bear.



Thijs and Madeleine enjoying the party.

We danced and sang a lot at the party.

Thijs playing with his harmonica.

Madeleine loved the hat too.

So cute!

Making friends with Mckenna.

Getting to know each other.

The Tabernacle Society Members.

Madeleine doing a dance.

We all marched around to the music provided by Patsy.

What fun!

...and we all fall down.

Ring around the rosie.

We were a little uncoordinated at first.

Picture time with Mémère.

Cute smile on Madeleine.



Tasty treats.

Madeleine fell in love with this stuffed bear.



Hugs for the bear.

Patsy, our choir director, provided the music.

Tea time.