CHARTRAND, Claude RobertRetired - Customs and ExciseIn hospital, after a brief battle with cancer, on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at the age of 77. Loving husband of Ileen (nee Comeau). Dear father of Glen (Joanne), Rick (Angie), Michel (Wendy), and André "Pickle" (Sandra). Proud and cherished grandfather of Matthieu (Allison), Danica (Benton), Kelly (Morgan), Erin (Yvan), Drew (Devyn), Cory, Paige, Grace, Melissa, and Noah, and great- grandfather of Bryson. Dear brother of Yolande, Jacques, Lionel (Bernadette), Hugette (Roger), the late Marcel and Yvan. He is also survived and will be greatly missed by many nieces and nephews, and especially his canine companion Ella. Friends may call at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Road, Nepean (between Bayshore Dr. and Baseline Rd.), on Monday, November 21, 2011 from 3:00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 153 Woodroffe Ave. (at Byron) on Tuesday, November 22nd at 11:00 a.m. Reception to follow. In lieu of flowers, a donation to the Ottawa Regional Cancer Centre would be appreciated. Tributes, condolences and donations may be made at www.tubmanfuneralhomes.com .