C'est arrive si soudainement...Puisse Dieu faire en sorte que tu reposes en paix...
(collègue de travail)

J'ai travaillé avec Claude lorsque nous étions tous les deux à la Bibliothèque du Parlement. Ça fait 15 ans que j'ai quitté la Bibliothèque, mais j'ai toujours des excellents souvenirs de Claude.  Il était un excellent collègue, très compétent et très sympathique et très comique.  Mais encore plus, c'était un vrai gentilhomme au vrai sens du mot.  

Claude was a good soul, kind, generous and humble.  He touched many lives in his too short Time on earth.  I will try to honour his memory by remembering Claude and following his example.

Mes sympathies

C'est avec tristesse que j'ai appris le décès soudain de Claude et que je vous présente toutes mes condoléances. 

Je garderai un très bon souvenir de Claude qui était un collègue d'une grande générosité et qui savait toujours me faire sourire.

Mes pensées sont avec vous durant cette épreuve.

Adieu cher Claude. Tu nous as quitté trop vite et beaucoup trop jeune.  Nos petites jasettes et ton sourire ricaneur vont me manquer sincèrement. Tu resteras toujours prêt de mon coeur et de mes pensées.

À un homme brillant, un mentor et un ami,

Avec grande tristesse,
Pierrette

We are deeply sorry for your loss. We worked with Claude for several years and he was always kind, helpful and generous with his time. He was extremely knowledgeable and dedicated to his work. All of us who had the pleasure of working with Claude will miss him very much.

Claude you left us without warning. We will grieve your passing in many ways. Remember all of us  still journeying onward. We loved you and always will. I'm sure your dad was there to welcome you home.
Peace and love,
Matante  (Sr. Evelyn Emery)

It is with great sadness that I read of Claude's sudden passing in The Sudbury Star. My friendship with Claude began in high school (1977-78)when we were both members of E.S. Franco Jeunesse's "Reach for the Top" and "Génies en Herbe" teams. He was a brilliant student and a true gentleman. He was mature and gracious even as an 18 year old, displaying a great sense of seriousness in his studies. His passing has been felt by those who knew him here in his home town. Rest in peace dear Claude.

J'ai bien connu Claude à l'E.S. Franco Jeunesse à Sudbury en 1977-78 car nous étions tous les deux sur l'équipe de Génies en Herbe et Reach for the Top. Claude était un garçon brillant et je me souviens de nos jasettes ensemble. Notre intérêt commun était les actualités et la politique. Nous nous sommes croisés sur la rue Sparks à Ottawa il y a plusieurs années et j'étais bien contente d'entendre parler de ses succès à l'Université Laurentienne: les honneurs qu'il avait si bien mérité et de son travail au Parlement (au Sénat?).  Enfin, je dois avoué que j'ai toujours gardé une place bien spéciale dans mon coeur pour Claude, ce beau garçon, si gentil et si intélligent. Merci pour l'album photos en ligne: photos touchantes et précieuses.  Sincères condoléances de Micheline Groulx, Sudbury Ontario

Claude was one of the most remarkable colleagues that I had over many years at the Library of Parliament.  He was never one to complain and his work ethic was impeccable.  Claude could always be relied on to turn out high-quality work and his expertise earned wide respect.  More than that, he was a kind soul, a true gentleman in every way. I will remember him as ready with a smile and an attitude of quiet humour that was an inspiration. Claude has left his mark on all of us who had the privilege of knowing him, and he leaves a major parliamentary legacy. It is a huge loss.  My deepest sympathy goes out to Claude's family.

 For years I relied on the fact-filled and intelligent reports of the Standing Senate Committee on Fisheries and Oceans, without knowing what sort of team wrote them.  When I wound up working part-time with that committee, I learned that the writing came mostly from one man: Claude Emery.  Because of his work, recommendations by Senators rested on an unassailable foundation.  His reports always struck me as the equal of a Master's or PhD thesis, and Claude could turn out several a year.  I have never seen his match.

    Whether dealing with Senators or Committee witnesses or anyone else, Claude displayed a thoughtful, patient, and gentle personality.  He never showed off his great knowledge of fisheries and oceans matters, because he had an even deeper knowledge of how to treat people.

    I was fortunate to work with Claude for six years.  I mourn a good friend, and the Library of Parliament and the Senate have lost a gentleman of singular dedication and ability.  My wife Marie McCormack and I extend deep condolences to Claude's family and friends.

I never had the pleasure of working directly with Claude, but we were colleagues for more than a decade. I always enjoyed speaking with him. He had a sharp intelligence and a great sense of humour. I was so saddened to learn of his untimely passing.

Claude will be long remembered,especially by the Fisheries and Oceans Committee of the Senate, as an absolutely outstanding researcher and writer. Without his corporate memory and sharp mind we would never have been able to produce our reports. Every Report was a virtual Ph.D.thesis.A quiet,thorough,diligent advisor, he will be sorely missed..
Bill Rompkey, Senator (rtd)

Dans la tragique épreuve que traverse votre famille, je tenais à vous manifester mon plus grand soutien. Je prends part à votre douleur et espère profondément vous transmettre un peu de courage pour surmonter cette terrible nouvelle.

Constance Auclair
(collègue de travail)

OBITUARY

M. Claude Emery

March 4, 1958 – January 11, 2012

Maison funéraire Racine, Robert & Gauthier

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