Obituary of Claude Gobeil

It’s with great sadness that we announce the passing of Claude Hector Gobeil. July 4, 1948 - November 14, 2020.

Claude fought a lengthy battle with cancer and remained strong and positive throughout.

He is survived by his wife and partner of 45 years, Joan (Eagle) Gobeil. His children Claudette (Gilbert), James (Kelly), Jackie (Rodger), Ryan (Jenn), and Emma-Lee (Riley), as well as 13 grandchildren. His sister Helene Frechette and his brother Steve Gobeil. His sister Leonne and her husband Bob Zaporzan, his sister Denise Tetreault, his brother Roger Gobeil and his wife Lorraine, his brother Gilbert Gobeil and his wife Irene, his sister Dianne Gobeil, his brother Luc Gobeil and his wife Toby.

He was predeceased by his oldest daughter Robin, his parents Albert and Hortense, his sister Evelyne and her late husband Leo Morin. His late brother Larry Gobeil and his late wife Shirley. His late brother in law Germaine Frechette. His late brother Leon Gobeil, and late sister in law Mona. And late brother in law David (Diane). 

Claude grew up in a large family in St. Pierre, MB. He went on to work for Canadian National Telecommunications which amalgamated to become CNCP, Unitel, and then AT&T Canada.  He started in 1972 at the bottom and worked his way up to Outside Plant Manager of Mid Western Canada until 2002, when he retired.

He liked to stay busy so after a brief retirement he returned to work in the Construction industry (Crown Utilities and Rohl Enterprises) for many more years.

Claude enjoyed working with his hands, working in his yard, wood working, and most of all spending time with his family. It became normal to have family dinners at the family house every Sunday with his kids and grandkids.

He’ll always be remembered by the way he brought joy and happiness to everyone around him.

Thank you to Father Peter Genger, of Christ the King Parish.

Cremation has taken place.