It is with heavy hearts and great sadness we announce the passing of Leo Joseph Cloutier of Canterbury, NB on Monday, April 8th 2013 at the Moncton Hospital.  Born January 30, 1936 in Price, PQ, he was the son of the late Leon and Beatrice Cloutier.

Leo moved to Canterbury in 1973, where he was employed in the forestry industry for various contractors in the area from which he retired in 1988.  He later served as the Mayor of Canterbury for 13 years which he truly enjoyed and accomplished many great things for the Village.   He also served as volunteer on the St. John Ambulance for many years.  Leo loved sports and enjoyed playing hockey, baseball, golf, bowling and spent several years coaching minor hockey and little league baseball.  In 2012 he was chosen to receive the prestigious Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee award.

Leo is survived by his loving wife of 35 years Shirley (Grant), two daughters Tanya Cloutier (Tony) of Canterbury, NB, Sylvie Jutras (Michel) of Montreal, PQ, one son Brian Cloutier (Holle) of New Maryland, NB.  Eleven  beloved grandchildren (whom he referred to as his pieces of gold) Frederic & Cynthia Jutras, Veronique & Sebastian Cloutier, Alain Cloutier, Shayna, Aliyah & Liam Cloutier, Taylor Cloutier, Marlee and Emma Green.  One brother, Claude Cloutier (Micheline), three sisters Carmen L'Imbeault, Noella Cloutier (Dominique) & Lise Landry. Five brother- in-laws, six sister-in-laws  and several  nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by one brother, Jean Eudes Cloutier and  one sister Jacqueline Beland.

The funeral service was held from Scott Funeral Home Chapel on April 12, 2013. Rev. Greg Williams officiated.

Message from the family .
We would like to extend out heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Majoomdar, the nurses and staff of Moncton Hospital who went above and beyond in providing care, comfort and guidance to Leo and our family.