Passed away August 4, 2011 after a brief battle with cancer. Claude was born May 6, 1953 in Sudbury, Ontario to Rene Fortin and Barbara Ann Fortin (nee Lamontagne) and spent his childhood years in Chelmsford, Ontario. He moved south to Hamilton and there met his wife, Patricia Fortin (nee Noonan) in 1977. Together they moved to the Island in 1980 and to Victoria in 1981. Claude’s interests were music, electronics and the Habs! Claude passed his musical appreciation and passion on to his son, Stephan and daughter, Michelle. He will be sadly missed by Stephan and Michelle; his wife, Pat; his mother, Barbara Fortin; sisters, Therese Perron (husband Yoland) and Pauline LeFebvre, their families and by close friends and extended family, including his in-laws, the Noonan family of Hamilton and Vancouver Island and the Simpsons of Mackenzie, BC. Family gatherings will be held but there will be no open service. The family would like to express our sincere Thank You to Victoria Hospice.
In lieu of flowers, donations would be appreciated to Victoria Hospice or the charity of your choice. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.mccallbros.com.
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Art Blazewicz
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Randy and Devon Cusson We will miss Claude dearly, Pat. Our visits to Victoria were always made special by our visits with you, Claude and the kids. And who could play The Beatles better than Claude? No one we know. We’re thankful for the time spent together and will always treasure our very special memories from the past 30+ years.
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Alex Carlson Dear Pat:
I was saddened to hear of the passing of Claude.
I enjoyed the last few years working with him. Claude would always sparkle when we talked about our favourite; the Habs.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.
Claude will be missed.Sincerely,
Alex Carlson
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Greg & Toni Chow We are shocked and very much saddened by this news. We will always remember the pride that emanated from Claude when he would catch us up on his family over the years. We will never forget the last minute (very) name change phone call for Stephan way back in the Sony Store days. Do take care.
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Harry & Toni Lloyd Pat our prayers are with you at this time I am sad that I was not able to reconect with you and Claude. I have many found memories of him laughing and his love for you was always inspiring.
Harry Lloyd (ya the sony store harry)
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Ray and Judy Lamontagne We are so sorry to hear Sis. Please be sure of this – that you are in our thoughts because we care for you and love you. We are thinking of you and we are here for you. Please know too that those we have loved live within our hearts. Luv you lots….
Ray and Judy
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Tertia Knight Dear Pat and family
Sad to hear of your loss. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Sincelrly,
From all of us at Sears Hillside
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George Winn How shocking to see in the Newspaper that Claude has passed away. I have had many discussions with him regarding tools at Sears over the years, he was very knowledgeable and helpful. I will miss him.
Sincerly,
George Winn
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Mavis McClintock Dear Pat and family,
My heart goes out to you. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Mavis
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Brian & Pauline Lamontagne We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Uncle Brian Lamontagne and Pauline
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Andy and Deb Blanchette Dear Pat
We were shocked and saddened to here of Claude’s passing.
Although we have not been in touch for many years you have been in our thoughts and we have talked many times about our time spent with you and Claude.
You are in our thoughts and prayers now in this time of loss.
Your friends,
Andy and Deb
Dear Pat & family. It’s been many years since we’ve spoke.I just heard the unfortunate news two weeks later and I’d like to express my sincere condolences. My hearts with you. Take care. Art B