Obituary of Claude Louis Joseph Lavigne

It is with great sadness that we share the passing of our beloved Claude Lavigne of Marysville, BC on June 28^th, 2024.

Claude ran heavy equipment for most of his life and found great satisfaction in his work. He lived in the Kamloops area for many years before moving to Kimberley in 2002 where he met his wife Carol. He loved fishing with Carol and they enjoyed many dinners and game nights together with family and friends through the years.

Claude is survived by his loving wife Carol, sons Derek (Sandra) and Keven, stepchildren Clifford, Jennifer (Steven), and Shelley, brothers Lloyd (Cecile), Gilbert, Maurice, Henry (Betty), Leonard (Susan), granddaughter Chantelle and grandson Kyle.

Claude is predeceased by his parents Phillip and Alice Lavigne, his first wife Arlene, brother Marcel, and grandson Tyler.

A Memorial Service in Claude’s honour will be held at McPhersons Funeral Home in Kimberley, British Columbia on Saturday July 27^th at 3:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the East Kootenay Foundation for Health; Respiratory Therapy Department.