The family announces his passing on February 28, 2018 at the age of 81. Son of the late Yvon Valiquette and the late Lucienne Valiquette (née Charbonneau). Survived by his children : Denis, Marc, Lynne, Tina and Trisha, his siblings : Roger, Louise, Richard, Helene, François, Jean-Pierre and Julie as well as his 5 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren. The family wishes to thank the staff at the Montfort Long Term Care Centre for all the wonderful care they provided. A gathering of family and friends to commemorate his life will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Racine, Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road, Ottawa.