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Denis CLEROUX Obituary
Passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2013, at the age of 54. Denis is the son of Reynald Cleroux and of late Pierrette Ménard. Son-in- law of the late Léo Bourdon and Cécile Payette. Beloved husband of Carole Bourdon and father of Pascal and Céline. Dear brother of Ginette and Danielle. He will be missed by his brothers-in-law Claude and Michel Bourdon (Joanne Gratton) and sisters-in law Suzanne (Robert Howard), Diane (Richard Decoste), Claudette, Colette and Rachel (JP Guay). He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A celebration of life will take place at Tudor Hall on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 1 to 4 p.m. Special thanks to all the members of the Ottawa Police Services, of the ALS Clinic and of the ALS Society for their care and support. Donations to the ALS Society of Canada would be appreciated.
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Dennis Cleroux
May 3, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Sincerely,
Dennis Cleroux
Marie-Paule Boisvenu
April 12, 2013
A Carole et famille, mes plus sinceres condoleances. J'ai rencontre Denis au chalet l'ete dernier et il m'encourageait pour traverser la dure periode que mon epoux et moi-meme vivions avec la maladie d'Alzheimer.
Mon epoux est decede le 1er avril dernier. Bon courage
Gina Rosa
April 9, 2013
We are so very sorry for your loss and the world's loss of this very great man. He lit up a room and brought positive energy everywhere he went. I was lucky enough to begin my career with him as a role model and can imagine the profound loss you are dealing with right now. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you today and always. Rosa/Arsenault and Crisante Families
Roseline Gauthier
April 8, 2013
Carole et les enfants ainsi que M Cléroux, Ginette et Danielle,
Je suis tellement ébranlée et triste d'apprendre que Denis a été si malade et qu'il nous a quittés. J'aimerais juste exprimer que Denis a été un voisin et un ami d'enfance merveilleux. On marchait à l'école; lui faisant un pas et moi trois, je l'appelais le jeune et lui m'appelait la veille… c'était nos jeux. On a joué à la guerre avec ses figurines, avec Coquette, eh oui, il baissait la queue de Pacha et Sabine quand ils passaient. Que de nombreux et beaux souvenirs d'enfance. Je vous souhaite à tous beaucoup de courage pour surmonter cette dure épreuve. Toutes mes sincères sympathies.
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Sean Parker
April 8, 2013
Celine and Cleroux family,my condolences to you. I had the pleasure to talk to Denis on a few occasions when I worked at Canadian Tire. My interest in joining The Ottawa Police was the main subject. What an amazing man.Always smiling. Celine me and Misti are around anytime.
April 7, 2013
À la famille Cléroux.
Nos sincères sympathies...vous êtes dans nos pensées.
La famille Bisaillon (Rolland et Juliette)
April 6, 2013
Denis,Your smile and laughter continue to brighten our days. Rest in peace.
Rick Hayman
Jennifer Patterson
April 6, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss, Denis was such a warm and caring person, his positive energy and laugh was contagious. I will miss my favorite home town neighbour. My deepest condolences to Carol, Pascal, Celine and the family.
Mai Poirier
April 6, 2013
Madame Carole Bourdon
Toutes mes penséess vous accompagnent
Jonathan Patterson
April 6, 2013
Dennis was great person, father, friend and neighbor. I will always remember him for his great big smile, his admirable constitution and for his for his help in my time of need. Please accept my deepest sympathies and condolences, he will be dearly missed.
Denis Rochon
April 6, 2013
Dear Carole, Celine and Pascal, I am so sorry to hear of your loss, my heart and prayers will always be with you.
Siobhán rock
April 6, 2013
Chers Carole, Pascal et Céline,
Nos plus sincères condoléances.
Siobhán et Tom
Terry Tinkess
April 6, 2013
We are so sorry for your loss, but hope you can find some peace in knowing that Heaven has added a truly special person, a true gentleman and a good friend. It was an honour to work with Denis and a pleasure to have you as neighbours in Cumberland. Can it really have been 27 years? Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Terry and Brenda Tinkess
Maurice Payette
April 5, 2013
Dear Carole & Family
It is with great sadness that we heard of Denis' passing. It has only been a few weeks since Laurier's passing and now we hear about Denis. Your Uncle Maurice is now classified as legally blind and his hearing is very poor therefore, I am acting on his behalf. We pray that God will grant you strength and guidance to see you through this most sorrowful time. All Our Love Uncle Maurice and Judith
April 5, 2013
Dear Carol & Family
It is with great sadness that we heard of Denis' passing. Our love and prayers are sent to you all. It has only been a few weeks since the loss of Laurier and now we get this sad news. Your Uncle Maurice is unable to see or hear much anymore therefore, I am acting on his behalf. My God be with you always and grant you the strength and love to see you through this most difficult time.
All Our Love Maurice & Judith
Sandra Bednarek
April 5, 2013
We will miss our longtime neighbour, fellow cancer survivor, passport guarantor and reassuring police presence on East Acres Road. Denis was very much part of our community and his tall, lean figure walking his poodle was a familiar and welcome sight. Our condolences to Carole, Pascal and Céline.
Sandra & Paul Bednarek
Chris Hrnchiar
April 5, 2013
Dear Cleroux family, I'm so sorry about Denis' passing, please accept my condolences. What a decent, classy and honorable guy Denis was. I was proud to have served with him as a member of the Ottawa Police Service. I hope and pray that you all can be comforted by joyous memories of his fine life to help you.
Lucette Cleroux
April 5, 2013
Cher Reynald,
Mes plus sincères sympathies a toi et ta petite famille.
Ta cousine Lucette Cleroux
Elisa Machado
April 4, 2013
Dear Carole, Céline and Pascal,
My deepest condolences for the loss of the exceptional human being that was Denis. He brought light to any room he entered and had a such a contagious smile. He will be truly missed by many.
You're all in my thoughts
xox
Andre,Diane,James and Sean Milonas
April 4, 2013
Carole, Pascal and Céline
Our deepest condolences at this difficult time. Denis warm smile and contagious laughter will be truly missed . You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Stephane Charron
April 4, 2013
Chère Carole,
Sincères condoléances à la famille.
April 4, 2013
Sincères condoléances à la famille. Fred, Irène et Denise Gignac.
April 4, 2013
Chères Carole, Céline et Pascal, nous aimerions vous offrir nos plus sincères condoléances à la suite du départ de notre ami Denis. Qu'il puisse maintenant reposer en paix et que le souvenir de son sourire reste à jamais marqué dans nos coeurs. Daniel, Rachel, Caroline, J-F, Sophie, Jacob et Emilie.
Julie, Daniel et Dominic Chouinard
April 4, 2013
Chère Carole,
Nous désirons te témoigner nos plus sincères sympathies. Nous pensons beaucoup à toi et à ta famille et prions pour que vous trouviez le courage de surmonter cette épreuve. Denis nous manquera beaucoup. Les mots nous manquent... XXX
Mike, Anne, Tara & Matthew Lessard
April 4, 2013
Denis will be forever in our hearts and we will miss his laugh and genuine caring nature. The neighbourhood will never be the same. Carole, Celine and Pascal, if you need anything, don't hesitate to let us know. All our love,
April 4, 2013
S/Sgt.Cleroux was a wonderful person to work with. His warm smile and personality will truly be missed...Condolences to his family and friends.
April 4, 2013
Mon Grand Denis, mon Chum (notre chum), Tu nous manques déjà... parce que tu étais un ami sincère and a great man.
Grosses caresses, Love and kisses
jeannot et Jojo (ta fouine)xxxx
Bob Cleary
April 4, 2013
Dear Carole,
My most sincere condolences on Denis' passing. He was a true gentleman and an excellent Police Officer. I am most proud to have worked along side Denis for several years and to have called him a friend.
April 4, 2013
Nos plus sincères sympathies. We'll miss him around the neighborhood. Denis, Lucie, Caroline et Justin Matte
April 4, 2013
Chère Carole, C'est avec beaucoup de tristesse que nous avons appris le départ de Denis, d'autant plus que nous sommes toujours en voyage en Chine où nous avons beaucoup pensé à vous deux depuis le début de notre voyage. Nous t'offrons nos plus sincères condoléances. Guy et Ghislaine (Montpellier)
Ginette Cleroux
April 4, 2013
Tu vas me manquer enormement mon p'tit frere! Tu etais la force et la balance de notre famille! Tu reste dans mon coeur et dans mes pensees!
Terry Demill
April 3, 2013
Carole,
I am so sorry to hear of Denis's passing. I was a classmate of Denis at OPC in 1982. Truly a great officer and a great person.
Bess and Devon Platana
April 3, 2013
May the memories of your Dad bring you through these difficult times. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
suzanne cleroux
April 3, 2013
Carole et les enfants, we offer you our thoughts in a difficult time .Keeping the memories will be rewarding.Our prayers are with you.
April 3, 2013
Dear Carole, Celine and Pascal:
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With deepest sympathy. Your neighbors for many years.
Dan, Nick, Cindy Tremblay
Tim Senack
April 3, 2013
It was a pleasure to have known and worked with Denis. He was as in the picture always smiling and he will be missed.
April 3, 2013
Nos plus sinceres sympathies
Yves, Brenda, Eric et Denis Desjardins
Darquise Menard
April 3, 2013
Mes sinceres sympathies a la famille...
April 3, 2013
Carole,
My deepest sympathies for the loss of your husband. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May your memories bring you comfort.
Kim Mineault Penney
Ginette &Guy Gaudreau Bédard
April 3, 2013
Nos plus sincères condoléances à toi Carole ainsi qu'à toute ta famille, nos pensées sont avec vous tous dans ses moments si difficile.
Michel & Betty Ann Cayer
April 3, 2013
Vous êtes dans nos pensées et prières. Nos plus sincères sympathies.
mark scharfe
April 3, 2013
Carole and family,
Thinking of you at this very difficult time. It was an honour and privilege to know and work with Denis. I thought of him often.
Cindy Wells
April 3, 2013
Carole and Family, please accept my condolences on the passing of Denis. He was truly an officer and a gentleman. He always demonstrated a wonderful attitude about life and it pains me so that he has been taken so early. May he rest in peace and I hope you and your family find comfort in your memories and the love you shared with Denis.
Diane & Ron Dugdale
April 3, 2013
Carole, Pascal, Céline, Mon oncle Reynald, Ginette et Danielle, Nos sincères sympathies, prener courage! C'est très dure de perdre quelqu'un de si proche comme on vient de passer avec maman. Notre grand cousin Denis ne souffre plus c'est ce qui est important. On pense à vous!
April 3, 2013
Chère Carole et famille,
Mes plus sincères condoléances lors du décès de Denis! Mes pensées et mes prières sont avec vous, chère famille!
Cousine Thérèse Martin Bruyère
Melissa Rashleigh
April 3, 2013
Carole and family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Brenda Milloy
April 3, 2013
My deepest sympathies to you all. I have nothing but the deepest respect for Denis, he was a true gentleman. Working with him was a real pleasure and honor.
Cst B Milloy. OPS
Lori Guitard
April 3, 2013
Dear Celine, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family..love Lori xoxo
April 3, 2013
Toutes nos sympathies à la famille.
Lucie, Frank, Mathieu et Geneviève Gignac
April 3, 2013
Chères Ginette et Danielle,
Mes sincères condoléances ... bons souvenirs de notre enfance.
Cousine Jocelyne
Andre Gagnon
April 3, 2013
To Carole and family, my condolences on Denis' passing.
Although I only met Denis a few times I shall always remember his warm and genuine smile. God bless.
Suzanne Ménard
April 3, 2013
Nos plus sincères sympathies!
cousine, Suzanne Ménard et sa famille
April 3, 2013
Chers oncle Reynald, Carole, Céline et Pascal,
Nous sommes attristés par le décès de notre cousin Denis.
Nos sincères condoléances et bon courage.
Claude et Jocelyne Perron (Ménard)
Jen Ferguson
April 3, 2013
Love you and sending our best.
Jen and Ima
Trudy Bailey
April 3, 2013
So saddened to hear of your loss and I am thinking of you and family during this extremely difficult time.
Sherry Laporte
April 3, 2013
Hi Carole, a voice from your past - Sherry Laporte here. My heart goes out to you and totally understand how you feel. If I can do anything or listen, I'd be glad to. Take care of yourself and your family. May Denis rest in peace and may you remember all the good times! Your friend, Sherry
maurice piche
April 3, 2013
Mes sympathies a la famille. J ai connu denis quand il visitait ses grandparents a embrun, mea voisins pendant longtemps. Denis c'etait un gars tres.gentil et souriant... RIP Denis
April 3, 2013
Dear Carole, so sorry to hear about Denis, our deepest condolences to you, Pascal and Celine. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers !
Janice & Eric Kop
April 3, 2013
Dear Carole
So sorry to see the passing of Denis. Sincere condolences to you and your family and may you find peace in fond memories of times together.
Anne Orr
April 3, 2013
To Carole, Celine and Pascal
Our deepest sympathies at this difficult time. Denis was definitely one of the good guys who left us way too early.
Pat and Gilles Guindon
April 3, 2013
Carole, Pascal and Céline:
We wish you comfort in the beautiful memories of Denis who meant so much to you.
With our Deepest Sympathy
Madeleine Charron et les enfants.
April 3, 2013
Carole,
My deepest sympathies to you and your family for your loss.
Trish Hall
Francine Patenaude
April 3, 2013
He was a special person, someone we all will miss, please know you're thought of and your loss is one that many share. Sincere sympathy to you and your family
Gilles & Aline Charbonneau
April 3, 2013
Vous êtes dans nos pensées et prières. Sincères condoléances.
Alana
April 3, 2013
Celine, I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Xo
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