Born at Montreal. Studied at College de St. Louis and College St. Remi and the Ecole Superieur St. Louis, Montreal, studying Commerce. Hobbies, Drawing and Skating. Enl. Montreal Jan 1942. Trained at Manning Depot, Quebec, Victoriaville, Cap de la Madeleine and St. Hubert.Surv. parents, Mr. Mrs. Thuribe Derome, brother, Marcel in RCAF, sisters Anita and Jeannine. At time of his death his father was serving overseas with the Fusiliers Mont Royale (RCIC). Â