Condolences

• June 24, 2021

  Harding Charlotte

  My thoughts are with you all at this time. The world has lost a wonderful man.

• June 24, 2021

  Garrow Elaine

  Claude was the nicest man, and I am truly sorry for your loss, please know that he made a difference for so many people.

• June 24, 2021

  Endresen Beth

  Noreen and family. I wanted to wish you my sincere condolences on Claudeâ??s passing. He was a remarkable, caring, honest man and he will be deeply missed. The thing I will miss about him most is his humour. You never knew whether he was serious because his sense of humour was so dry and I will miss the practical jokes we tormented each other with. He cared for this community and region and works tirelessly to promote it and see it grow and prosper. There will be no one able to fill his shoes. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

• June 24, 2021

  Nelson Sharon

  I met Claude many years ago & got to know him when I served as Councillor for the County of Grande Prairie 2007 to 2013. A gracious man. kind hearted & always looked for the best solution to the issue at hand. Work was more enjoyable if Claude was in attendance, it was just who he was. When I lost the next election, our relationship wasn't altered in 'his eyes'. I will miss bumping into him, he was one of those unique people who left you smiling if not outwardly, then definitely inwardly. Sincere sympathies & prayers for Claude's family. His eyes would shine when speaking of you. May God be with you in this time of sorrow. Regards fr Sharon Nelson

• June 24, 2021

  Ireland LLoyd and Terri Lynn

  Noreen and family so sorry to here of Claudeâ??s passing ma your memories help you through this most difficult time.

• June 24, 2021

  Sample Melody

  Noreen and family I am so sorry for your loss of Claude. He was a real community person and I appreciated getting to know him. We will all feel the loss going forward.

• June 24, 2021

  Lang Heather

  We send you our deepest sympathies. Claude will be missed.

• June 24, 2021

  Prevost Barb

  They say God only takes the best, he sure got a good one this time, hugs to all of you, I will never forget his smile, he will live forever in people's hearts❤️

• June 24, 2021

  Gaunt Carrie

  Noreen, Michelle,Laurie and families, we are so sorry to hear of Claude's passing but I know that he suffered privately. I so cherish having worked with Claude for all those years and we had many good discussions, meetings and laughs brought about by his dry sense of humour. I have much respect for him and feel that we accomplished much for the Town. He was so dedicated to the Town and community and so proud of his grandsons and those beautiful little grand daughters. Although he is gone, his spirit lives on in his love for you Noreen, and in the values he taught his daughters and grandchildren. His accomplishments will be remembered through many ways about the Town and we will think of him often. - Carrie Gaunt

• June 24, 2021

  Mielke Mae & Alf

  Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to Noreen & family at this trying time. We wish the best for you all, remember all the Good things Claude did for this town and the great neighbors you all have been. Alf & Mae

• June 24, 2021

  Dorscheid Danny & Janice

  Noreen, Laurie & Darby and Family We are so sorry for your great loss. Claude will be greatly missed by all who knew him. We know all the fond memories will help over time. Danny & Janice Dorscheid

• June 24, 2021

  Conrad Tim

  I was lucky enough to know Claude, starting first with my time at Aquatera. It was there I would enjoy our phone chats, meetings in person, and writing him out of speaking (at his request, haha). I also was lucky enough to write a few speeches on his behalf during those days. In recent years, I worked with Claude through a few projects at the town. I always enjoyed any time with Claude, and although he was a man known for few words, that was not my experience with him behind the scenes. He was the more social of elected officials, and he would always come to say hello on the way in and goodbye on the way out. About a year ago, we sat down for coffee and had a great long chat before a short chat about the business of the day. It was one of those rare times it was just the two of us, but of course, he had to stop to chat with anyone he knew. He was quietly generous with his time, and I greatly admired this of him. From popping into an event to joining me on a tour, Claude has been a constant during my nine years in Grande Prairie. I feel very lucky for that, and will miss his presence and guidance. Thank you for your laugh, guidance, and wit. I will miss you my friend. To Noreen, Michelle, Laurie, grandchildren and extended family and friends, I share in your loss, and you are in my thoughts as we all say goodbye.

• June 24, 2021

  Hooper Sylvia

  I am so sorry for your loss ,to a life well-lived is the memories we leave behind .he will be missed by many❤️ The Hooper family

• June 24, 2021

  Grotkowski Dorothy

  Noreen we were very shocked to hear of Claudeâ??s passing. We are so sorry for you, the girls and their familyâ??s loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dorothy and Dave Grotkowski