Claudette passed away on May 8th, 2023 at Lakeridge Health Hospital in Oshawa, Ontario. Predeceased by sons Bruce and Jim. She is survived by her husband Jack Duggan, children Paula and David New, stepson Colin Duggan, granddaughter Madison Sieloff, and her brothers John and Denis Lalonde. There are numerous other much-loved family and friends as well. Claudette was born in Foleyet Ontario, and lived in Hornepayne for many years. She worked for Bell as a switchboard operator, cook at the Hornepayne Hospital and became a PSW at Extendicare in Oshawa where she retired from. She was a big personality with unlimited energy. She was always there for family and friends as someone who would help and comfort. She kept very active in retirement, travelling, dining out – love of sushi, and crafting at home. She lived her life to the fullest and her last several years were very happy, with her husband and best friend Jack.