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CLAUDE (PIT) LAGACE
April 8, 1953 - April 26, 2022
On the early morning of April 26, 2022, our beloved husband, father and grandfather succumbed to his illness at the age of 69.
He leaves to mourn his love Paulette (Rochon) of 40 years; his daughter Rachel (Sean); sons, Don (Jody) and Jean-Claude (Corinne); and his grandkids, Brooke, Nicholas, Colin, Sophie, Maxim and Zoé. Claude was predeceased by his parents, Paul and Irène Lagacé. He also leaves to mourn his sisters, Diane and Evelyn; and brothers, Alan, Gilbert and Hervé.
Claude was born in La Salle, Manitoba on April 8, 1953 on his parents' farm. In his younger days, he spent lots of time with his best-friends, Henri, Brian and Léo Lagacé. Before Paulette, Dad had another love, trucking. Dad drove a semi for 52 years.
In his last years, Dad loved travelling, camping and spending time with the love of his life Paulette, his family and his friends.
The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022 at the St. Hyacinthe Parish in La Salle, Manitoba. Interment will follow at the La Salle Cemetery.
Tu nous manques déjà Papa,
vole haut avec les anges.
LECLAIRE BROTHERS
475 Provencher Blvd.,
In care of arrangements, 204-775-2220
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Apr 30, 2022
Condolences & Memories (11 entries)
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Our Deepest Condolences Paulette, Gilbert & Joyce. And family & Friends. Pit was a very caring gentleman. He will be missed by all who knew him. May he RIP with no more pain. - Posted by: Yoande Bailey & Phil Proulx (Friends) on: May 04, 2022
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My sincere condolences to Paulette & family. Claude was truly a great cousin who always had time to talk and listen. Larry Lagace - Posted by: Larry Lagace (Cousin) on: May 03, 2022
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Our condolences to JC, Corinne and family. So sorry for your loss. From the Hughes family. (Family of Joette) - Posted by: Lorraine Hughes (Friends of family) on: May 02, 2022
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Have not seen Claude for 50 years but have fond memories of growing up with him and brother Allan in Lasalle. Condolences to the family. - Posted by: Thomas Harpley (Friend) on: May 02, 2022
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Mes sincères condoléances à toi Paulette et ta famille. J’ai des bons souvenirs de Claude en grandissant à La Salle. On a eu du fun!! Toujours un sourire. - Posted by: Yvette Lagassé (Bernuy) (Childhood friend) on: May 01, 2022
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My sincere condolences to the family - Posted by: Richard Baudry (Friend) on: May 01, 2022
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My deepest condolences to your families. - Posted by: Helena Grandmont (Acquaintance ) on: Apr 30, 2022
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We were so heartbroken to hear of Claude’s passing. Our hearts are with you all at this very difficult time. Heaven gained another precious and very special angel. May he Rest In Peace. - Posted by: Bruce & Jamie Ferens (Neighbor ) on: Apr 30, 2022
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Pit was a top shelf friend that I always looked up to and enjoyed being with. He will be missed by many. Keep your stick on the ice buddy. The world loss one of the good ones. Hugs to Paulette and the whole family. - Posted by: Rochon Ron & Nikki Rochon (Friens) on: Apr 30, 2022
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We are so saddened to learn of Claude's passing. We thought of him so many times during this long winter and were looking forward to reconnecting this summer. Nos sincères condoléances Paulette à toi et à toute la famille. Que ces mots remplis d'affection vous apportent un peu de consolation. - Posted by: Gilles and Alice Arnal (friends) on: Apr 30, 2022
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Deepest sympathies to the families of Claude during this difficult time in your lives. He was a very special man to all of you - Posted by: Lori Stelmaschuk (ste) on: Apr 30, 2022
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