Obituary of Louis Cluett

Passed peacefully away at the Blue Crest Nursing Home in Grand Bank, Louis Cluett, age 84.

Leaving to mourn with many cherished memories his loving children Joan (Len Follett), Dean (Janie Cluett), Carolyn (Hugh Caines), Marguerite (Wade DeGruchy), Denise (Don White), and Jack Cluett (Kelly). Louis was also very loved and will be forever missed by his 13 grandchildren and their families; Greg, Samantha, Amanda, Karla, Joshua, Andrew, Carly, Chelsea, Sean, D.J, Adam, Kelsea, Manny and special grandchild Chelsea Warren. Also blessed to have 10 great-grandchildren who will hold their memories of Poppy Cluett close to their hearts.

Leaving with fond memories siblings Chesley Cluett (Mary), Leslie Cluett (Donna), Margaret Cluett-Ellsworth, Mary Hillier (Max), Helen Vanloo, Alice Snook, sister-in-law Alfreda Cluett.

Predeceased by his loving wife of 49 years, Sarah Cluett, and their son Francis Cluett, parents Chesley & Mary Cluett, siblings Violet, Theresa-Maude, Lilly, Emmanuel, Emily, and James, parents in laws Samuel & Mary Lush, sister in law Madonna, brothers in law Eric, Joseph, George, Robert and Jack.

Louis was born and raised in Frenchmen’s Cove, NL. Louis met the love of his life, Sarah, in St. John’s at The Miller Centre when he slipped her note to go on a date. The two became soul mates and lived happily together for the rest of their lives. Louis devoted any spare time he had to his faith in the Catholic Church, tending to their small chapel and hosting many meals for the priests in their home to show appreciation. As a young man, he was a fisherman by heart and worked on the water for his entire career. From inshore fishing to the boats off the coast of Labrador, he poured his heart and soul into his career, even serving as an active member and representative of the fisheries union in the 1970s, to provide for his young growing family. Even after his retirement from the water, he became the Fire Chief for the Frenchmen’s Cove Volunteer Fire Department, serving his community proudly for many years. Louis was a man you could depend on, the type of man that would give you the shirt off his back. A man you can guarantee would put a smile on your face even during the darkest of days. Louis quite enjoyed his cup of tea, cooking Jiggs Dinners for his family, hunting, gardening, and going for drives with his close friend to catch up on a weekend morning.

As a cancer survivor, he proudly participated in Cancer Relays and fundraisers such as Walk a Mile in His Shoes to raise awareness. A strong, resilient man who continued to face every day even after the same disease claimed the lives of his wife and oldest son. Continuously reminding his loved ones how they can always depend on him when times get rough.

Visitation will be held at St. Joan of Arc RC Church on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 from 3-5 pm & 7-9 pm & Thursday March 9, 2023 from 10am-12pm, 2-4pm & 7-9pm.

Funeral Mass will be held at St. Joan of Arc Church located in Frenchmen’s Cove on Friday March 10, 2023 at 2pm.

In honour of Louis, donations can be made to St. Joan of Arc RC Church or Children's Wish Foundation.

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Serenity Funeral Home, We Listen, We Learn, We Walk with You.

Louis's family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the committed staff at Blue Crest Nursing Home for their kindness, support and care shown to their dad.