Joseph Narcisse "Oscar"
LAFRANCE
(b.
17 February 1914
,
Wrightville, Quebec, Canada
d.
26 December 1979
,
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
)
Age: 65
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
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Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE was born 17 February 1914 in Wrightville, Quebec, Canada
Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE was the child of Joseph LAFRANCE and Philomene LAFLEURSpouse(s)/Partner(s) and Child(ren):
Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" married Florence Beryl GRAVELLE 18 June 1941 in Wrightville, Hull, Quebec, Canada . The couple had (at least) 1 child.
Florence Beryl GRAVELLE was born 10 August 1920 in Otter Lake, Pontiac County, Quebec, Canada . Florence Beryl died 25 March 1992 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Florence Beryl was the child of Jasper GRAVELLE and Marie-Louise-Alphonsine LEPOT.
Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE died 26 December 1979 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE was a Power Engineer.
Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE was a Power Engineer.
Family and Children of Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE
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Florence Beryl GRAVELLE-- Date: 18 June 1941 Place: Wrightville, Hull, Quebec, Canada
Florence Beryl GRAVELLE was the child of Jasper GRAVELLE and Marie-Louise-Alphonsine LEPOT
French Baptist Church
Children of Joseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE and Florence Beryl GRAVELLE:
Florence Beryl GRAVELLE-- Date: 18 June 1941 Place: Wrightville, Hull, Quebec, CanadaFlorence Beryl GRAVELLE was the child of Jasper GRAVELLE and Marie-Louise-Alphonsine LEPOT
French Baptist Church
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1914 Birth 17 February 1914
Wrightville, Quebec, Canada
1920 - July 10 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1921 - December 29 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - June 29 - Arthur Meighen becomes Prime Minister of Canada1926 - September 25 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada1930 - August 7 - R. B. Bennett becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1934 - The metal beverage can is invented (American Can Co., United States)1935 - October 23 - William Lyon Mackenzie King becomes Prime Minister of Canada
1936 - January 20 - Edward VIII becomes King of England1936 - December 11 - George VI becomes King of England 1940 - April - 1st electron microscope demonstrated (RCA), Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1941 Marriage / PartnerJoseph Narcisse "Oscar" LAFRANCE and Florence Beryl GRAVELLE 18 June 1941, Wrightville, Hull, Quebec, Canada
He was 27 years old.
The microwave oven was invented accidentally in 1945 by Percy Spencer, a Raytheon engineer. While testing a magnetron, he noticed microwaves melted a candy bar in his pocket. Experimenting further, he discovered microwaves could cook food quickly. Raytheon patented the process, and by 1947, they built the first commercial microwave oven, called the 'Radarange.' Initially used in commercial settings, microwaves becomes affordable for home use by the 1960s and 1970s, revolutionizing cooking.1948 - November 15 - Louis St. Laurent becomes Prime Minister of Canada1952 - February 6 - Elizabeth II becomes Queen of England1957 - June 21 - John Diefenbaker becomes Prime Minister of Canada1963 - April 22 - Lester B. Pearson becomes Prime Minister of Canada1968 - April 20 - Pierre Trudeau becomes Prime Minister of Canada The cell phone was invented by Martin Cooper of Motorola. On April 3, 1973, he made the first handheld mobile phone call with the Motorola DynaTAC. This device weighed 2.5 pounds and was 10 inches long, offering 30 minutes of talk time and requiring 10 hours to charge. The first commercial cell phone was released in 1983, revolutionizing communication and leading to the modern smartphones we use today.
1979 Death 26 December 1979
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
He died at the age of 65.
Joseph is buried at: St. James Anglican Cemetery, Gatineau, Hull, Quebec, Canada
Added: 5/3/2023 4:11:23 PM
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