Philippe "Claude" Renaud, 77, of Haute-Aboujagane, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Villa Providence in Shediac after a lengthy illness. Born in Shediac, he was the son of William and Marguerite (Bourque) Renaud.
Claude worked as a retirement pension advisor for 27 years and served as a union representative from 1985 to 1991. He earned his bachelor's degree from the Université de Moncton with a major in history and geography and a minor in education in 1973.
Afterward, Claude published a play and also wrote and directed two short films with the National Film Board. He proudly participated in the Congrès Mondial acadien ’94 with the team "Tours Placide Gaudet Inc."
A passionate genealogist, he conducted genealogical and historical research on his own family as well as that of his wife. Claude enjoyed good food and wine. He loved to cook and especially excelled with his homemade pizzas.
He was a bon vivant, as they say, often telling stories with exaggerated flair that made his coworkers and friends laugh. An artist at heart, he always had a project "on the go." Generous and positive, Claude was a devoted family man and a loving husband. Since his illness, his family deeply missed the liveliness he brought to their home. We wish him a joyful reunion with his ancestors in the afterlife.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Ella (Bourgeois) Renaud of Haute-Aboujagane; his daughter, Lise Renaud, and his son, Samuel Renaud, both of Haute-Aboujagane. He is also survived by his two sisters: Francine Cormier (Léonard) of Shediac and Denise Nolet (Paul) of Edmundston; his three brothers: Yvon (Jacqueline), Robert (Norma), and Michel, all of Shediac; as well as his brothers-in-law: Shawn Hickey of Scoudouc and Larry Arsenault of Shediac, and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two brothers: Ronald and Gilles; and three sisters: Rose-Marie LeBlanc, Johanne Hickey, and Yvonne Arsenault.
The family would like to warmly thank the staff of Villa Providence for their care and kindness toward Claude.
The family will receive condolences at the Frenette Funeral Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297), on Monday, June 23, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. only. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the Frenette Funeral and Cremation Centre, 396 Main Street, Shediac (506-532-3297). Please note that there will be no visitation prior to the funeral ceremony.
In memory of Claude, a donation to the Alzheimer Society of New Brunswick or a charity of your choice would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may be made at www.frennettefuneralhome.com