RENAUD, Claude Arthur Surrounded by his family, retired Petty Officer 1st Class, Claude Renaud died peacefully at home on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the age of 57. Beloved husband of Cheryl (nee Warner). Loving stepfather of Danielle (Cox) O'Sullivan and her husband Danny, Sarnia. Cherished gramps of Jack Cox-Bell and Oliver O'Sullivan. Dear son of Yvonne Côté and her husband Fern, Ottawa. Son-in-law of William Warner, London. Brother of Moe (Julie), Ben (Chantal), Ottawa and Peter, B.C.. Brother-in-law of John Warner (Bonnie) Stoney Point, Ron Warner (Susan), Illderton, Ray Warner (Leise) Whitby, Dianne Edwards, London and Shirley Lazenby (Bill) Port Elgin. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his father Albert Renaud and mother-in-law Audrey Warner.

Claude was a veteran of the Royal Canadian Navy where he served for 21 years, retiring as Petty Officer 1st Class. For the past 15 years Claude worked with the Canadian Coast Guard. His love for his family was everything to him. He will be sadly missed but lovingly remembered by all.

Friends are invited to pay respects at the Hall of Colours of Beechwood Funeral, Cemetery and Cremation Services, 280 Beechwood Ave. (east of Vanier Parkway) Ottawa, on Thursday, January 11th after 11 a.m. Interment Ceremony will be held at the National Military Cemetery of the Canadian Forces at 1 p.m.

As an expression of sympathy, those who wish may make a donation to St. Joseph's Hospice, 475 N. Christina St., Sarnia, N7T 5W3 or The London Regional Cancer Program, 747 Baseline Rd., London, N6C 2R6.