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Among his many accomplishments, Joseph Boivin served as a school board member and as
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who sang in the choir at Ste. Marie Church on Notre Dame Avenue; this participation required that he climb the long, narrow staircase leading to the choir loft for weekly rehearsals and Masses, in spite of the loss of one leg. His deep faith led him to counsel
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