Peacefully in hospital on Thursday, April 4, 2019 at the age of 76 years. Beloved husband of Gisèle (Crête) Cloutier for 39 years. Loving father of Guy (Joanne), Ricky (Trish), the late Jack and Francine. Adored grandfather of Jean-Claude, Melanie and Raven, and great-grandfather of Anabelle and Sienna. The family will receive friends at Racine Robert & Gauthier Funeral Home, 180 Montreal Road (between Cyr and Savard Streets) on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 from 2-4 & 7-9 pm and on Thursday, April 11, 2019 after 10 am, followed by a Service in Memory of Claude at 11 am in the Chapel. In memoriam donations to the University of Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated.