Claudette Marie Levesque

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Claudette (Blanchard) Levesque at the Niagara Falls hospital on Wednesday April 2, 2025 in her 79th year.

She leaves behind her precious daughter Nicole (Darrell) Foster, her lovely grand- daughter Celeste and sweet grandson Isaac. She is survived by her siblings Richard (Gloria) Blanchard and Michele Reinhart. She is also survived by her in-laws, Jeanne (late Mac) Steinschifter, Paul (Donna) Levesque, Michele (Paul) Price, John C. Levesque, Denis (Jane) Levesque, Lynn (Trevor) Green in addition to seventeen nieces and nephews. She is reunited with her beloved late husband of 52 years Marcel (2021), infant children Marcel and Suzanne, her parents Hector and Denyse Blanchard, and parents-in-law Antoine and Grace Levesque.

Claudette was a dedicated elementary school teacher and began her career with what is currently the Niagara Catholic District School Board in 1968. She taught at several schools in the Niagara region and Port Colborne including French Immersion from 1978-1982 after which time she became a resource teacher. She retired from Sacred Heart School in 1999 and was held in high regard by her students and faculty, many of whom she maintained lasting friendships. She was also a devout parishioner and Eucharist Minister at Our Lady of the Scapular Church for many years. Her passions included gardening, home decorating, walking and enjoying lunches with family and friends.

Many thanks to the staff at Chapel Heights Retirement home for their extraordinary care throughout these last three years. Claudette loved the musical entertainment, numerous art activities, bingo, and gardening. Socializing was key to her happiness and she was surrounded by kindness and support from residents and staff alike.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Hetherington and Deans Funeral Chapel. In keeping with Claudette’s wishes, cremation and a private interment has taken place. Online condolences may be made at www.hetheringtonanddeans.com. For those who wish, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Canada would be appreciated.

Farewell sweet lady, may you find peace and joy in the warm embrace of our saviour and those who have gone before you.