Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 29, 2022, at the age of 45 years. He was the son of Elizabeth Thériault (Guy Gagnon) and the late Jean-Marie Malenfant. He is survived by his beloved wife Lisa Malenfant, his cherished daughters Gabryelle, Jasmine and Madison, his dear sisters Michelle, Pascale (Tommy Aubin-Guénard) as well as his nephews and niece: Xavier and Adèle Leblanc and Thomas-James Aubin-Guénard. He also leaves behind many aunts, uncles, cousins, in-laws, colleagues, and many friends including his loyal friend, Perky. Claude has now joined his dear brother Daniel.
Visitation will be held at Beechwood Funeral Home, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa Ontario on Saturday, September 10th from 1:00 pm until time of the celebration. A Celebration of Life will be held in the Sacred Space of Beechwood at 2:30 pm. Interment will take place at a later date. Please note that at the request of the family, masks are not required to be worn during visitation and celebration.
In keeping with Claude and Lisa’s wishes there has been a gofundme page set up to assist in furthering their girl’s education. The family would appreciate your generosity and support. You may donate by following this link: https://www.gofundme.com/58wkhy-education-grant
Donations to Paltown can also be made in Claude's memory.
Est décédé paisiblement à son domicile entouré de sa famille le 29 août 2022, à l’âge de 45 ans. Il était le fils de Elizabeth Thériault (Guy Gagnon) et de feu Jean-Marie Malenfant. Outre sa mère, il laisse dans le deuil son épouse bien-aimée Lisa Malenfant, ses filles adorées Gabryelle, Jasmine et Madison, ses chères soeurs Michelle, Pascale (Tommy Aubin-Guénard) ainsii que ses neveux et sa nièce: Xavier et Adèle Leblanc et Thomas-James Aubin-Guénard. Il laisse également plusieurs oncles, tantes, cousin(e)s, beaux-frères, belles-soeurs, collègues et de nombreux ami(e)s dont son loyal ami, Perky. Claude a maintenant rejoint son cher frère Daniel.
Les visites auront lieu à la Maison Funéraire Beechwood située au 280, avenue Beechwood, Ottawa Ontario le samedi 10 septembre à compter 13h. Une célébration de vie sera célébrée dans l’Espace Sacré de Beechwood à 14h30. L’inhumation aura lieu à une date ultérieure. Veuillez notez qu’à la demande de la famille le port du masque n’est pas obligatoire lors des visites et de la célébration.
Conformément aux souhaits de Claude et Lisa, une page gofundme a été créée pour aider à poursuivre l'éducation de leurs filles. La famille apprécierait votre générosité et votre soutien. Vous pouvez faire un don en cliquant sur ce lien : https://www.gofundme.com/58wkhy-education-grant
Des dons au Paltown peuvent être également faient en la mémoire de Claude.
Livre de visiteurs
Doug Totten
Wayne Snow
Enjoyed sailing with this guy. He loved talking about his girls who were waiting for him at home. I was never lucky enough to meet the lady's in his life but I know that he loved them more than anything just by the way he talked about them. Claude, your family is in my thoughts. I am sure your family will forever be guided by your love for them wherever they'll go.
Susan Endean
Lisa, I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember Claude, and yourself, with great fondness and cherish our time on HMCS Winnipeg together. My thoughts and prayers and with your and yours & Claude's family. <3 Take care.
Jean-Luc Bélanger
Claude and I met on HMCS Ottawa, it was our first ship. We had lots of laugh together.
Condoléances A toute la famille
Norm Normand
Claude,
I miss our car rides back from HMCS Montreal. I’ll always remember our discussions. My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
-Norm
Nana Judith
Claude was a very important part of my family. He was an exceptional human being. He love d life. His wife and children meant the most to him. He was very open and from the first day we met to our very last conversation while taking him for a walk was always pleasant. We could talk about anything, he was adverse in different topics and views of life, I like he last words to me - Mental state is important in this journey and I think I found a good balance - I will miss the love around me
Until we meet again Claude I will surely miss you but your love for those around you will give us comfort and strength.
Amy Verge
Claude was an exceptional person as a co-worker and friend. I have many fond memories of his patience and kindness onboard ship. My sincere condolences go to his wife, Lisa, his children, parents, family, and friends who had the privilege of knowing him. Thank you Claude for enriching all of our lives. Fair winds and following seas dear friend.
Philippe Larrivee
Je viens d’apprendre cette nouvelle très triste. Mes sincère condoléance à toutes sa belle famille. Je peux pas m’imaginer la tristesse que vous devez avoir. Claude was a great guy and an outstanding Naval Officer. Claude, je te l’ai jamais dit mais tu étais mon « BDF » préféré. Seulement quelques personnes vont savoir se que je veux dire. A plus mon Claude …. Mais pas toute suite.
Guillaume Viel
Cher Claude,
Je suis sans mot. Une amitié qui est née comme un coup de tonnerre. Je me souviendrai de toi comme d’un homme intelligent drôle généreux. Ton parcours s’arrête trop tôt.
Mes sympathies les plus sincères à la famille.
💐💐💐
Chinyere Okoro
Accept my sympathy for the loss of your beloved Son, brother and husband , Mr Claude Malenfant. May his s rest in perfect peace. Amen!!.
my condolences, Claude was an amazing guy and was always fun to be around.