Julie Winnefred Bertrand 1891 – 2007

Biography

Julie Winnefred Bertrand was born on September 16, 1891, in Coaticook, Quebec, during a time of great change in Canada. She lived through more than a century of remarkable historical transformation, witnessing the birth of modern medicine, technology, and society. Her long life spanned from the Victorian era through the early years of the twenty-first century, a testament to her resilience and vitality.

Throughout her extraordinary lifespan of 115 years, Julie became part of a rare group of supercentenarians—individuals who have lived beyond 110 years. She spent her final years in Montreal before passing away peacefully on January 18, 2007. Her life represented an uncommon longevity that allowed her to see generations of her family grow and flourish.

Julie was laid to rest at Cimetière de Saint-Edmond in Coaticook, returning to the region where her life began more than a century earlier. Her memory endures as a remarkable example of a life well-lived across an entire historical era, connecting her community to over one hundred years of Canadian history.