Died peacefully at age 80, at home surrounded by family on Saturday, April 2, 2016. Cherished husband of Patricia and the late Barbara Anne. Devoted father of Jeff and his wife Renee, Marc and his wife Charlayne, Lisa and her husband Allan Cormier and Nicole and her husband Jerry Peritore. Loving grandfather of Jeremy, Geddy, Alicia, Alex, Jenna, Grant, Cally and Zachery. Dear brother of Roger, Pete, Cecile and Doris. Claude has been a longtime resident of Oakville involved with St. Paul's United Church, St. John Ambulance and a 35 year retired employee of Bell Canada. He will be sadly missed by many. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am on Friday, April 8, 2016 at St. Paul's United Church, 454 Rebecca Street, Oakville. Reception to follow. Private Family Interment. For those who wish, memorial contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated.