Enfield, N.H. —
Brother Claude led an extremely active life as a Missionary of La Salette. From 1980 until 1991, he served on the Enfield Community Council, as well as being appointed to the Evaluation Board, the Formation Commission, the Committee on the Care of the Sick, Elderly and Retired and also served as a member of the Vocation Team. In 1991, he was elected Provincial Assistant.
As a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Province, he served many years as local house treasurer and as community treasurer, and later as the Treasurer for the North American Province.
Brother Claude was named as the Director of the Enfield Community in 2004 and was the La Salette Liaison for the Enfield La Salette Associates.
His greatest joy and the work he truly loved was caring for the property of the Enfield Shrine.
Brother Claude’s life was a very full and active one. In addition to his involvement as treasurer, he was happy to return to the work that brought him close to nature through his work outside at the Enfield Shrine-mowing, painting, and all the other ongoing upkeep that was needed. Even as his health declined, he could be found on his tractor, caring for the land. He was responsible for the Christmas light display.
His life was a testament of his love for his vocation as a Missionary of La Salette, and all who knew him were the recipients of this love.
He served on the Enfield Fast Squad from 1979-1988, serving as President during that time. He completed the paramedic program at Northeastern University in 1990 and worked for Golden Cross Ambulance Service in Lebanon.
In addition to his La Salette confreres, Brother Rheaume, M.S., is survived by his sisters, Marthe Belanger and husband, Raymond, Clemence Simard and husband, Roland, both of New Hampshire; one niece; three nephews; and two grand-nephews; close cousin and friend, Larry Ouellette; his special friends, Sharon and John Markowitz; as well as many cousins and friends.
Family and friends are invited to calling hours Sunday, March 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the La Salette Shrine on route 4.A in Enfield. A calling hour will also be held Monday March 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial celebrated at 11 a.m. Burial will be in the spring.
Contributions in his memory may be made to: Our Lady of La Salette Shrine, P.O. Box 420 Enfield, NH 03748-0420.
Messages of condolence may be expressed with the family through an online guestbook by visiting www.rickerfuneralhome.com.