TONTON CLAUDE

TONTON CLAUDE

This is for you,
Quietly you  lived
Quietly you left.

To day we wish every body to know who you were to us.

You were such a good man. Never did you wrong any body in your life, but  were   always
ready to forgive and forget.

We cannot stay silent on how you asked the police to release a woman who had stolen all the
jewels of Regina, because she was a mother.  It was important for you not to send her in prison.

Power, ambition, riches,  all these things people care so much, run after, were nothing for you.
You had your christian values and principles and you sticked to them.  You were most
intelligent, very humble  and kind hearted.

Your premises can be named  "La Cour des Miracles ", where all the poor people, the desperate,
the sick are always welcome.  All round the day, they come and go, sure to obtain  help, a good
advice and some alms.  They can count upon your couple.

Behind your wife Doule (Regina) you were the silent pillar, on whom she can always rely.

Claude, you were a great thinker, always in reflection, and know when to talk.  These days you
turned more silent , but stayed a good listener.  You had this rare quality  which it is quite
difficult  for somebody  to have  in life :  "WISDOM".

You had your own world, where you moved, far from the madding crowd, privileging your
liberty  and way of thinking.

To your children you were devoted .  They could count upon you  for  a wise advice in
difficulties.

Kids we remember  how you did not like the sight of blood on TV and you would always
say : " Children,   close your eyes  !...This is la sauce tomate. "

You were in your own way very creative.  People trash  would become a treasure.  You had
to try to fix it. The chair  converted into a side table was a classic.  Nobody would dare
say something about it. You were so proud of it.

Children we used to accompany you in your rides - they were adventures for us,  because
you avoided main streets and preferred little streets.  You knew how to keep us entertained
in little games, like counting cars, dogs or finding signage.  We are doing the same games
with our kids.

Tonton, we cannot let you go without thanking you for the  Christmas, New Eve, Easter,
anniversaries, festivities  which you like to share with us among your family , never forgetting the
delicious  "Mrs Bhowan 's margueritte cakes , full of good cream , jam and meringues ", to
which  you remained faithful all your life, for our joy.  You had a sweet tooth, Tonton,  with
which Doule had some trouble , but you were quite moderate except for these days, when
this good cake came near by.  Mmmm !.....

Tonton Claude we have never been able to tell you how dear  you are to us.  Life passed
so quickly.  Always on the go after something, we never had tome to stop  to realise.  Il
needs an event to open our eyes and see in our hearts.  We very much regret it.

You will be greatly missed.  It is not very often we come across someone so profound.
May you rejoice with your creator, your God whom you have loved and serve so well.
Watch over us and pray for us and our families.

Until we meet again, rest in peace in the light of your beloved Christ.

Love from Regine, Stephanie and family, Arlette and Claude.










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