| RAPTURE Gagnon Reunion Song Composers, and Singers |
| Gagnon Family Reunion 2010 |
| THE HISTORY OF LA FAMILLE DE GAGNON Lyrics by Rapture – Benita Ouellette Marilyn Ouellette Lena Corriveau Music by Benita 02/11/2010 Refrain (La, La) / (La, La-la) / (La, La) / (La, La-la, La) (La, La) / (La, La-la) / (La, La) / (La, La-la, La) La Famille de Gagnon, / Ah, oui, c’est du bon monde La Famille de Gagnon, / On fait d’bonnes impressions. Verse 1 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) France to Quebec, / the trip was long. Mathurin, / Peter and Jo-ohn Bientot rejoin / par cousin Robert, Ils font leurs vie en travaillant la ter-re. Verse 2 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) As gentle farmers, / they were well known, Caring for their family and ho-ome. Not afraid / to stand their ground, Never let themselves get pushed around – No! (To Refrain) Verse 3 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) Les trois garcons, / they came from France. Seeking their fortune, / they took a cha-ance. They toiled the land / day by day, Thanking the Lo-ord as they sang and prayed. Verse 4 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) God-fearing people, / we know they are. Their faith in God has gotten them this fa-ar. Big obstacles / they overcame. Respect and Honesty reflect their na-ame. (To Refrain) Verse 5 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) As enterprising / as they could be, That’s how we know the Gagnon Family-y. Travaillant fort / de tou-tes façons, Comme ça on connait la Famille Gagnon-on. Verse 6 (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) Just look around / and you will see You’re a part of Gagnon history-y. From many miles, / you may have come To rediscover just where you’ve come fro-om. (To Refrain) END (La, La) / (La, La-la)… (La, La) / (La, La-la) (Mathurin, / Pierre et Jean) ……… (La, La) / (La, La-la) (Cousin Robert / et sa famille) …… (La, La) / (La, La-la) (Mathurin, / Peter and John)……… (La, La) / (La, La-la) (Cousin Robert and his family) ……… (La, La) / (La, La-la) |
RAPTURE’S CHRISTIAN MUSIC MINISTRY Because of their love for music, local Valley girls Benita (Harvey) Ouellette (‘73), Lena Corriveau (‘79) and Marilyn (Gagnon) Ouellette started out together in the St. Louis Church (Fort Kent, ME) folk group and soon branched out singing at wedding ceremonies and created the group called “Rapture”. Enjoying their blended voices, many encouraged them to make recordings. However, at the time they only sang songs belonging to other artists, so the idea of recording was impractical. Although there was a strong desire, not one of the trio had yet been called to write her own music. Many years later, after sharing numerous trials together involving illness, family crises and the loss of many loved ones, Benita began writing inspired songs in her quiet moments. Encouraged by the idea of finally being able to record their own music, the group Rapture accepted the challenge to learn, sing and play the music a sound that only existed in the artist’s mind. Thankfully, faith and trust in the Lord gave them the strength to let Him work in them. Refusing to believe that these inspired songs, overflowing with hope and love from the Redeemer, would only be heard by a very few, they sensed a more meaningful purpose to this gift that came so unexpectedly. They are humbly grateful to the Father for allowing them the opportunity to share these simple heartfelt songs with others, hoping to allow Him to touch many lives. This gift has resulted in the release of the CD “Master of Our Lives” (2004), “Stop, Look, Listen” (2007) and most recently “In God’s Hands” released in November 2009. To learn more about Rapture’s journey, to listen to song clips and to purchase music on- line, go to www.myspace.com/raptureforyou or to www.facebook.com (search Benita Ouellette). Their latest endeavor was to write and record the song for the Gagnon Family Reunion. PERSONAL BIOS: Benita is a native of Fort Kent, daughter of (the late) Dick Harvey and Jeanita (Daigle) Pinette and stepdaughter of Marilyn (Laferriere) Harvey. She graduated from Portland High School and earned her B. S. degree at the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK). After 18 years of marriage to Carl Daigle of Soldier Pond, she was widowed with a 15 year old daughter, Shelly (Albert) Daigle. She remarried within two years and lives in New Sweden with husband, Michael Ouellette of Wallagrass. She is currently Personnel Assistant in the Human Resources office at UMFK and she’s familiar to many as a participant in Aroostook Idol over the years. She is the songwriter and one of the singers of the music group “Rapture”. Three of Benita’s songs have already been selected by record companies and have been published/recorded nationally. She loves to sing, write and share her Christian songs, work around the yard with her husband, and to play with grandchildren, Brody and Vance Albert. Marilyn is a native of Fort Kent, daughter of (the late) James and Marie (Thibeault) Gagnon. She and her husband, Tom Ouellette of Fort Kent, are recently retired from their business of Tom’s Small Engine Repair. She missed music in her life and was always drawn to Christian music which led her to serve for many years as Co-Director of the St. Louis Folk Group. She graduated from Fort Kent Community High School and considers herself as one of the fortunate Moms who was able to stay at home to raise their children. She loves to sing in the Christian music group “Rapture” which is well-known for performing at church weddings all around and in the Valley, including Presque Isle. She is the mother of four children, Mark, Tammy, Scott and Randy. She enjoys the challenges of Sudoku and crossword puzzles and loves to sing, garden, and spend time with the grandchildren, Zoie and Ava who live downstate and Maxwell and David who live locally. 1Lena is also a native of Fort Kent, the daughter of (the late) Edwin Corriveau and Laura Mae (Daigle) Corriveau. She graduated from the Fort Kent Community High School and earned her B.A. degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK). She is currently employed at UMFK as the Administrative Assistant to the Financial Aid Director. Along with Marilyn, she served as Co-Director of the St. Louis Folk Group during the 70's and 80's. She established a wedding singing group at that time, and her group has sung at more than 100 Valley weddings. Lena lends her talent to the “Rapture” music group with her guitar playing and vocals. Besides playing her music, Lena also loves working in her garden, reading, snowshoeing, and spending quiet time outdoors with nature and with her family. She also enjoys experimenting with photography, having been a winner of past Spring Photo Contests. |
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