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Claudette Marie Lucienne Sinclair (née Chenard) was born on November 15th, 1952, in Ponteix Saskatchewan, and passed away on April 21st, 2026, in Medicine Hat, Alberta after a lengthy battle with cancer.
She shared nearly 38 years of marriage with her beloved husband, Ron Sinclair.
Claudette was the mother of three children: Stefan (Jaime) Cloutier, Renae (Brad) Snell, and Darrell Cloutier – who remains deeply missed. She also leaves behind five cherished grandchildren; Brett Cloutier, Kelsey (Curtis) McKinlay, Cole Cloutier, Léonie Snell, Hunter Snell; and one great-granddaughter, Parker McKinlay.
She is also survived by three sisters, Marguerite (Denis) Cloutier, Yolande (Gordon) Poppy and Gisele (Calvin) Gader; three brothers, Denis (Nancy) Chenard, Roland Chenard, and Andre (Tammy) Chenard; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and many extended family members and friends who loved her dearly. Claudette is predeceased by her parents, Emile and Yvonne Chenard; brother, Marcel Chenard.
Claudette had a passion for gardening; the beautiful flower gardens she created each year brought her, along with her community, great joy.
Her family extends heartfelt gratitude to the staff at St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice in Medicine Hat, who provided compassionate care in her final weeks. She will be remembered for the strength and resilience carried through her life.
A Celebration of Life will be held in Medicine Hat at the River View Room located at
The River Ridge Estates - 29 River Ridge Dr NW. on June 27th, 2026, from 1 – 4pm.
In lieu of flowers, if friends desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to
St. Joseph’s Carmel Hospice Center 3rd Floor – 156 – 3rd Street NE. Medicine Hat AB, T1A 5M1 - (403)-526-3818 Ref; - Claudette Sinclair or by visiting www.covenanthealth.ca.
If required, a block of Hotel Rooms have been booked with a Special Rate at the:
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton
2510 Box Springs Blvd NW. Medicine Hat AB, T1C 0C8
(403)-548-7818 – When Booking Please Refer to the Sinclair Celebration of Life
**Special Rate. Rooms must be booked prior to June 1st to qualify.**
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