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CLAYTON LACASSE

Born: Jun 18, 1986

Date of Passing: Sep 29, 2003

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CLAYTON LACASSE Clayton LaCasse, beloved son of Joseph and Monique (nee Gauthier) and brother to Margaux, passed away in Rivers, MB on September 29, 2003. Clayton was born on June 18, 1986 at St. Boniface Hospital in Winnipeg, MB. He spent most of his youth in St. Vital, Winnipeg. Clayton was involved in Beavers, Scouts Canada, baseball, soccer, jazz band and he attended school at Ecole Varennes and Windsor Elementary School. He was part of JRK Millen Navy League Corps and joined 25 RCSCC CRUSADER when he was 12. He moved to Rivers in 2001 and joined 77 RCSCC SWIFTSURE. This year he was awarded Most Proficient Boats Person. Clay loved the outdoors. He spent his summers sailing and became a Green Sail Instructor and taught sailing to young cadets. In the winter, he loved to snowmobile, ski, ice-fish, shoot, snowshoe and skate. Clay had a natural talent for music. He played the trumpet, tenor drum, harmonica and bass guitar, all self taught. After finishing his Grade 12 this year, Clayton dreamed of going to the Firefighters College in Brandon. He wanted to be in a profession where you had the opportunity to help others everyday. Clayton had a big heart and loved to be kind and welcoming to everyone. He was always laughing whether it was with others, or at himself. He was a natural comedian and was full of spirit. He was not just a human "being" but a human "doing." A funeral service was held at the Brockie Donovan Chapel, in Brandon on Friday, October 3 at 2:00 p.m., with Fr. Eric Giddins of St. Augustines Roman Catholic Church, Brandon, officiating. A funeral service will also be held at Glen Lawn Funeral Home, 455 Lagimodiere Blvd., Winnipeg, on Saturday, October 4 (today), at 10:30 a.m. Pallbearers are Cadets from 25 RCSCC CRUSADER. Interment will follow at the Glen Lawn Cemetery at a later date. Donations in memory of Clayton may be made to the Navy League of Canada, Brandon Branch, care of Lt. (N) George Haggerty, 23 Elviss Cres., Brandon, MB, R7B 2K8. Messages of condolence may be placed at www.brockiedonovan.com Arrangements are in care of Brockie Donovan, Brandon 727-0694 and Glen Lawn Funeral Home, Winnipeg, 982-7550.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 04, 2003

Condolences & Memories (4 entries)

  • Still cant believe it's been this long! 21 years still think of you when I hit Gimli and drive by our old Cadet place in Brandon. Love you always never will forget you. - Posted by: Breanne (Friend) on: Aug 23, 2024

  • I knew Clayton many years ago, at a Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Summer Camp. The Camp was H.M.C.S. Qu'Apple (closed as of 2004). In the summer of 2000, we met to take the course STG1 (Sail trade group 1). We did not see eye to eye at first, but soon enough we begun to really get along and enjoy each others sense of humor. It has been nearly 17 years, but sometimes I can remember him like yesterday. He was such a positive, sweet, friendly and humorous person. He was always full laughter and energy. He always ready to try cheer people when they felt sad or homesick. Also he was always willing help and support other people. I was so sad to find out after all this time, that he died such a long time ago. My prayers and condolences go out to his entire friends and family. - Posted by: Eric J. A. Bishop (Friend from long ago) on: Aug 03, 2017

  • Miss you brotha, was just talking about you today... I'm forever referencing details from our adventures out at the Cabin(St.Malo back 40). From properly splitting a log, to shooting that pump BB rifle. We had some epic times bro, thank you for everything... Send your family my love. Talk soon bro - Posted by: Shane Jagassar (Brother ) on: Apr 23, 2017

  • Miss you bro, hope your still watching out over us! From the good to the bad we always got thru it. From fist fighting at the hockey rink, to camping in a self made lean-tu in the back 40 and being scared of what we thought was a bear? And running back to the cabin and you parents. You've always been on my mind brother miss you - Posted by: Shane Jagassar (Friend) on: Nov 13, 2014

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