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CLAUDE JEAN MARTEL
Born: Jun 28, 1948
Date of Passing: Jun 21, 2023
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryCLAUDE JEAN MARTEL
Very peacefully, surrounded by love, Claude left us after losing his battle with leukemia. Claude is survived by his partner Angie Carfrae; his children Celine and Julien (Kenzie); his sisters Paulette, Roselyne (Roger), Francine, Suzanne (Claude), Monique, Lucie (Serge), Carole (Bob), Marina and Denise; his brothers Gilles (Monique), Michel, Eugene, and Charles (Diane); his sisters-in-law Belinda (Kevin) and Rachael (David); and his brother-in-law Steven. Also saddened by Claude’s passing are many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews, cousins, and friends. Claude had a huge impact on the lives of his nieces and nephews, as evidenced by the number of visitors he had in the last few weeks. Claude was predeceased by his parents, Odile, and Bernard Martel.
Claude was born in Swan Lake, MB and grew up on the family farm in St-Leon where he learned the importance of hard work, fix-it-yourself skills, and how to stretch a dollar. He moved to Winnipeg once he completed high school but retained his passion for farming throughout his life. Even in the last few weeks, he would perk up when any of his visitors mentioned farm equipment or how the crops are looking.
Claude had a Business Administration diploma from Red River Community College and spent his entire career working for the same company, until his retirement from AFGD. With his gift for gab, he was a great salesman and made many friends while travelling through Saskatchewan and Manitoba selling glass to window manufacturers. He retired from the glass business in 2005 and returned to farming for many years, until renting his land to some of his nephews a few years ago, so that he could “retire”.
Claude, a great story-teller, was always ready to joke with anyone who would listen. He loved to travel and chat with the locals, whether he was in Florida, Arizona, Mexico or China. He went on many family vacations, one of his favourites being the entire summer in Europe with Angie and the kids. He enjoyed camping, golfing and helping family and friends with home projects. In the winter he curled several times a week at the St. Vital and Fort Rouge Curling Clubs.
The family would like to thank Cancer Care Manitoba for all of their compassion and care over the last 18 months. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Cancer Care Manitoba.
A Celebration of Life will be held on what would have been Claude’s 75 birthday, Wednesday, June 28 at 6:00 p.m. at the Norwood Hotel.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Jun 24, 2023
Condolences & Memories (22 entries)
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Great family, Claude was a very kind man. Feelings go out to Angie, Celine and Julien. RIP Claude - Posted by: Phillipoffs (Previous neighbours) on: Nov 12, 2023
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I worked with Claude at Pilkington and Ford glass. Claude was very nice, funny and always happy. Sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Heidi Speirs (Hantscher) (Co-Worker) on: Jul 04, 2023
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Deepest sympathies Angie and family on your loss of your husband and father our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. - Posted by: Nancy and Stephen Picton (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2023
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Our deepest condolences to Angie, family and the Martel families. May the fond memories help you ease the pain. - Posted by: Rose and Claude Robidoux (Friend) on: Jun 28, 2023
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Deepest sympathy to you Angie and all of your extended family on the loss of your dear Claude. May he rest in peace. Ev XX - Posted by: Evelyn Fitzgerald (Angie’s cousin) on: Jun 27, 2023
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Deepest sympathy to you Angie and all of your extended family on the loss of your dear Claude. May he rest in peace. Ev XX - Posted by: Evelyn Fitzgerald (Angie’s cousin) on: Jun 27, 2023
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To all of Angie and the Martel families, we offer our deepest condolences on Claude’s passing. Thinking of you all during this difficult time. - Posted by: Robert and Irma Grenier (Friend) on: Jun 27, 2023
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Our family send their deep condolences to Angie, on the passing of her husband Claude and to Celine and Julien on the passing of their Dad. Winna, Glenn and Vanessa Smith - Posted by: Winna Smith (Acquaintance ) on: Jun 26, 2023
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I worked with Claude for many years, and then he became my salesman when I opened my window and door store. He was a great person to have around. My deepest sympathy to the Martel family. - Posted by: Richard Moquin (Friend and co-worker at Pilkington and Ford glass.) on: Jun 25, 2023
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To Angie, Celine, and Julien all of Angie's famiy, and all the Mortell families. Please accept our deepest sympathy on the passing of your dear Claude. We had the pleasure of meeting Claude when we went on holiday to Winnipeg. We also had the pleasure of having the family staying with us here in our little village in Killeagh when they were on holiday. Claude was a pure gentleman. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. - Posted by: Sean and Ann Treacy and family Cork, Iceland (Angies Aunt, uncle in law an cousins) on: Jun 25, 2023
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Our condolences to Angie, Celine, Julien and the Martel family. We had great dinners together and there would have been more but the military moved us from Winnipeg. Cherish your memories of Claude with a smile or a tear. It is a difficult time and may your memories bring you comfort. Love to you all. Kelly & Rob - Posted by: Kelly Nicolson (Friend ) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Angie we are so sorry to hear of Claude’s passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time. - Posted by: Louise Willison & Gord Carnegie (Friends) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Death is only the beginning. I love you Julien, Dad, Mom, Celine and the Martels 💙 forever - Posted by: Vaughn Van Nest (Bestfriend w Julien) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our condolences Angie to you and your family. In difficult times keep the memories of Claude shining bright. God bless - Posted by: Dénis and Ginette Desrochers (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our condolences to the Martel family. Sorry for your loss. Ieuan & Lorraine Rees - Posted by: Lorraine. Ieuan rees (Our daughter is married to his nephew) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Sincere sympathy to Martel family for your loss of Claude. Our prayers are with you all. - Posted by: Laurence and Claire DeGraeve (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our deepest sympathy to the whole family. - Posted by: Patrick Stewart (Friend and Co worker AGC) on: Jun 24, 2023
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To Claude’s family & the Martel families, So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all and sending love and support as you say goodbye. - Posted by: Darlene &Edward Grenier (Family friend) on: Jun 24, 2023
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My deepest sympathies to the family on the sudden passing of Claude. - Posted by: Marilyn Beever (Cousin) on: Jun 24, 2023
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We have know Claude since 2008 when they moved into their new home next door. They were always respectful neighbours. We watched their children grow into young adults. Claude spent a lot of time on the road back and forth to the farm, his real passion. We will miss his presence. Our sincerest condolences to the entire family. - Posted by: Anne Nemecek (Friend and neighbors) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Our deepest sympathies to the Martel families. - Posted by: David and Debbie Melvin (Friend) on: Jun 24, 2023
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Sincere sympathy to Angie and all of the families. Prayers and thoughts are with you all in this difficult time. Sincerely Doreen Geirnaert - Posted by: Doreen Geirnaert (Friend ) on: Jun 24, 2023