Obituary of Clare "Casey" Strutt

Peacefully, in Pontiac Reception Centre, Shawville, Quebec on August 11, 2018 at the age of 83 years.  Beloved husband of Joan (nee MacGarvie) for 53 years.  Loving father of Herb (Isabelle Zhao), Kirk (Marie-Paule Montreuil), both of Ottawa, and Cathy (Mike Catanese), of Nashville, TN.  Cherished Grandpa of Zakary.  Dear brother of Douglas (Yvette Dumouchel), Gary, Mary (Barry Draper), Eunice (Bela Horvath), Cheslyn, Karen (Wayne Burnside) and predeceased by Wendy and Ann (late Pierre Bilodeau).  Casey worked as a lineman for Hydro Quebec for 36 years until retirement.  He was a pilot and had constructed his own airplane.  He took over the family farm and operated it as a hobby farm for 25 years.  His penchant for tinkering and inventing inspired his children to pursue their dreams in engineering.  Friends may call at Hayes Funeral Home, 134 Centre Street, Shawville, Quebec on Wednesday, August 15, 2018 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.  A funeral service will follow in the Chapel at 11:30.  All are invited to a reception in the funeral home at the conclusion of the service. Donations to Pontiac Reception Centre Foundation or the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.