Rene Clement Godbout

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Rene Clement Godbout.

He died peacefully at La Maison de L’Est Ottawa Hospice at age 79, surrounded by his loved ones on September 28th 2025.

He will be reunited, remembered and missed by many. His parents Antonio Godbout and Doris Goulet (both predeceased). His partner Lucette Beaulieu (predeceased). His 3 daughters, Monique, Nicole and Kim. Mother of his daughters Diane Godbout. His three stepchildren, Chantalle, Danielle and Remis. His grand-children, Erykah, Shandice, Robert, Amanda, Jeremy, Meagan, and Jamie. His step-grandchildren Mathieu, Isabelle and Cole. His great grand-children Charlotte, Rory, Benjermin, Myriam and Ruby Doo. His step great grand-children Roman, Marilyn, Lincoln and Evelyn. Rene was the 7th of 13 children. Etienne (predeceased) Julien (predeceased), Clement, Paul, Gaston (predeceased), Lilianne (predeceased), Arthur (predeceased), Madeleine, Leo, Carolle, Herve and Sylvie.

Rene had a love for the outdoors. He was a great fisherman and in his younger years hunted. As a child he wanted to pilot a plane. He made his dream come true; he got his pilot license and bought himself a plane. He accomplished a lot in his work life. He worked as an underground driller, a mine captain for 17 years and a salesman for his brother's business. He returned to school in his 50’s and began a new chapter as a draftsman and salesman where he traveled through Canada and the USA. After he retired from his many careers, he became a Superintendent in the Sudbury area until the age of 77. Throughout his life, Rene loved spending time with his family, especially trying to not miss any family gatherings. He will be forever missed.

A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, October 24, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. at the Civic Memorial Mausoleum Chapel in Sudbury, Ontario. Interment will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the Civic Memorial Mausoleum.