Claude Charles Langille, 77, of 34 Mechanic St., Trenton, NS was called home by the Lord on October 29, 2024. Born in Pictou, NS on September 3, 1947, he was the fourth child of and second son of deceased Edward and Minnie (Frosst) Langille.
After receiving his early education in Trenton where he lived the majority of his life, Dad had quite a diverse work portfolio. He earned his pay as a labourer, welder, salesman and executive to name a few. He was also a proud graduate of Success Business College in Truro, NS.
The latter was quite fitting as Dad’s life could be summed up quite accurately as a success. The zenith of his industry was realized when he joined Coca Cola in 1971. He rose quickly from truck hand to Sales Manager of Pictou, Antigonish, Colchester and Guysborough Counties, retiring in 1994. He then was the owner/operator of Langille Vending.
However, Dad just could not stay away from his niche and reengaged with Coke in 1998 for a brief period. Afterwards, he continued to make a name for himself as both handyman, often accompanied by eldest grandson, Kirklin, who found Pap’s views on life quite fascinating, or driving school bus finding ways to keep students amused and respectful of one another.
Claude was also an all-round sportsman, claiming numerous awards and accolades in boxing, hockey, fast pitch baseball and, of course curling! There is indeed no doubt that the many friends he made at Abercrombie and, especially, Westville Curling Clubs will remember him fondly. He was quite fond of sport fishing also, with his crew consisting mainly of Henry Horton, son-in-law Roy Murray, son Ted and, occasionally, Dan MacArthur.
Dad’s heyday continued when in 1966 he met Wanda MacDougall of Stellarton and asked her to dance. They were married at St. Augustine’s Church and Mom became always referred to as "my beautiful wife" which caused her to blush every time. Their union brought forth two children: Ted (Lara), Edmonton, AB and Gillian (Roy Murray), Greenwood, NS. Besides his children, his legacy is also maintained by grandsons: Kirklin (Lauren) and Spencer; brothers, Vic (Lee), New Glasgow and Sonny (Lynn), Lyons Brook; he was predeceased by sisters, Mabel (Fred Blair) and Peggy (Bill Sample).
In retirement, Dad would walk the neighbourhood accompanied by Charlie his much-loved Golden Doodle.
Dad’s greatest joy was road trips to support his grandsons in their sports of baseball and hockey. He could be found behind the net or the backstop beaming with pride and words of encouragement. Numerous people over the years would hear him brag: "There’s a lot of Langille in that one!" Win or lose, Kirklin and Spencer were his pride and joy. "Fire the heat Spencer" was one of the last remarks from his Pap before Dad became quiet due to his illness.
A special thank you to Scott Cameron who visited Dad every Friday he could after his dementia diagnosis. Dad treasured the Blue Jays/Chicago Black Hawks quilt made by Scott and Lorna.
Dad requested no ceremonies if and when he passed. The family believes he will be ok with a Celebration of Life to be held at the Trenton Rink Annex on Sunday, November 3rd from 1:30-3:30 pm. Being a storyteller himself, please come and share your best Claude moments with us as we raise a Coke for Dad. Arrangements are under the direction of R.H. Porter Funeral Home.