It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Norman Clohosy
on June 22nd, 2023, at the age of 59.
Son of Thérèse Labrecque and the late Norman ''Mike" Clohosy. The beloved husband of Dana Seymour and the loving father of Marko and Nicholas. He also leaves to mourn his brothers and sisters: Michel, Jacques, Marie (Dana Demmings), Louise (Daniel Benoit) as well as many nephews, nieces, relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his brother André.
A celebration of life will be held at the COOPÉRATIVE FUNÉRAIRE DE L'OUTAOUAIS, at 750, Maloney E. Bvld, in Gatineau, on Friday July 14th, 2023 at 10:00 am. The family will receive condolences at 9:00am. A webcast will be available or replayed at : https://commemora.tv/en/diffusions/76353
In lieu of flowers donations to The Ottawa Heart Institute would be appreciated : http://foundation.ottawaheart.ca
The family wishes to thank The Ottawa Heart Institute staff for their support and care.
Online condolences may be made at : http://www.cfo.coop
We’ve been thinking of you all since last week. Our hearts are with you at this time. We sure enjoyed getting to know Norm in Costa Rica a few years ago. He was such an amazing fun man! We will always remember him with a smile. Please send the boys and his extended family our love as well. Hugs today and always,
Scott, Faustina, Shea & Indigo.
Si jeune. Norm a fait partie de mon équipe au QGDN en tant que policier militaire entre 1983 et 1987. Excellent caractère. Un gars sympa. Sincères condoléances à la famille.
Sincères condoléances de nous tous ici de Fredericton!
Charlotte, Amanda et Alex
John and I were both collleagues of Norm at the Immigration and refugee board and we really appreciated him. He was a happy, generous and solution oriented person. It was a real pleasure knowing him and collaborating with him. We were chocked and very sad to hear of his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
As a former colleague of Norm’s with the Military Police, it is sad news to hear of your loss. He always had time for a good laugh after a day’s work. He will be missed. My sincerest condolences to his family.
Norm et moi avons travaillé sur la même relève au QGDN. Un gars super sympathique et un coéquipier sur lequel on pouvait compter. C’est triste. Condoléances à toute la famille
My deepest condolences to you, Norm's family. I worked with him at IRB for a number of years. He was a lovely person. He will be missed. I hope you find comfort in friends and family during this excruciatingly hard time.
My sincere condolennces to Norms familly...
We grew up in the same neighborhood and always remained friends.
A great guy. R.I.P.
Condoléances à la famille. Que de bons souvenirs de Norm. De TQ3 à TQ5, notre premier posting a Ottawa, nos divers sorties à Hull, nos parties d'hockey et j'en passe. On c'est vu l'an passé au baseball à Ottawa après tant d'années et nous avons rit comme des enfants comme au début des années 80's. Tu vas nous manquer énormément. Reposes en paix mon Norm.
A toi et ta famille toutes mes sympathies!
Toutes mes plus sincères sympathie à toute la famille dans ces moments difficile. Seul le temps apaisera la douleur et les souvenirs resteront à jamais avec vous.
Que son âme repose en paix.
Patrick Lamonde
My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Clohosy and Seymour families, especially Dana, Marko and Nick. Norm was without a doubt a great person, personality, funny, family man, friend and mentor to many. With an infectious smile and laugh, he put himself into all that he did and made positive changes to so many people.
Thank you for letting me get to know the “Big Bamboo” for many years. Your memory will remain in all our hearts. RIP my dear good friend.
Norm was my mentor, source of inspiration and trusted friend. I've heard him talk lovingly about his family and go into great detail and passion about his life experiences and job. Norm inspired me to give as much as I receive and I will always keep him in my best inspired thoughts. He was so proud of you all and I am a better person to have known him.
The loss of a husband, a father and a dear friend will be greatly missed. He was loved and greatly respected by all. Norm was the type of person to give his shirt off his back to help you. He was there to back you up without hesitation. He will surely be missed.
Nos pensée sont avec la famille de Norm. Sont approche positive et ses valeurs profondes ont été une source d'inspiration. J'ai été choyé d'avoir connu le "big bamboo" dans le travail et le plaisir.
Sincères condoléances.
Toutes mes condoléances , à son épouse , ainsi qu'a toute la famille et amis(es) . Bon courage !
It is with deep sadness that we all learned of the sudden and untimely death of our beloved Norm. Like many others, I served with Norm during his time with the Military Police, with out time together being at CFB Greenwood. Norm was extremely well-liked, infinitely trusted, and he always had this huge grin on his face that was highly contagious. You will be hard pressed to find anyone who adored his family more. He was such a huge presence in our lives back then, and I know his loss has left an enormous hole in the lives of so many people today. My heartfelt sympathy to his entire family. For Norm: Godspeed, my brother. The world is a lighter place today without your presence. We all miss you already.
I was saddened to hear of Norm’s untimely passing. I had the pleasure of working with him during his last years at the IRB. His easy going, jovial demeanour and vast knowledge made him much loved by his team, each of whom benefited from his mentoring. Norm’s wise counsel and calm approach was also much appreciated by senior management. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by all who were fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to know him.
My thoughts are with you at this difficult time,
Barb Wyant
I am very sorry to learn of Norm's passing. We worked together over the years and he was a great colleague. Sincere condolences to the family.
Mes plus sincères condoléances ma chère Louise, à ta maman, Michel, Jacques et Marie, à l’épouse et les fils de Norman. Bon courage à vous tous. Tu es dans mes pensées ma chère amie.
Mes sympathies Mme Clohosy Michel Jacques Marie Louise et la famille mes pensees son avec vous de la famille Richard
C’est avec tristesse que j’ai appris le décès soudain de Norm. J’ai eu le plaisir de le côtoyer à la CISR, et j’en ai gardé que de bons souvenirs. Mes sincères condoléances à toutes la famille. Bon courage.
Mes sincères sympathies a toute la famille, sa mère, son épouse et ses garçons. Je suis tellement surpris de son départ et attristé je n'en reviens tout simplement pas. J'ai rencontré Norm AKA Superman a SIU Ottawa et ensuite on a servis en Haiti lors de la rotation 0 de l'Armee de l'Air. Norm était muté a Greenwood NS tandis que j'étais a Bagotville. On a passé six mois a St-Jean QC pour notre "pre-deployment" training avant de se rendre a Port-au-Prince. On a passé six mois ensemble, toute une belle aventure comme Peacekeepers! Il était, et a toujours été, un chic type, très professionnel et loyale. Nous avons quitté Haiti tôt sur le premier vil et nous avions atterri a Nashville Tennessee. Ce soir là, on avait soif et avions partager quelques breuvages ensemble! Je garde tellement de beaux souvenirs! J'offre a toute la famille toute le courage pour traverser cette épreuve de vie. Mes pensées et prières sont avec vous. Repose en paix Norm.
Norm a été un chum et un camarade de travail comme Policier Militaire à Ottawa. Nos sympathies les plus sincères. Norm repose en paix mon ami.
Mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille. Norm était une bonne personne et c’est avec une grande tristesse que j’ai appris le décès de Norm.
My sincere condolences. Norm was a pillar of strength at the IRB and had an impact on me as a new manager. He taught me a great deal that I continue to apply. He always brought laughter to a situation which was greatly appreciated.
Hoping that memories bring you comfort during this difficult time.
My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. I was lucky enough to have worked with Norm, he was a great mentor to me as I began my career. He would make time for anyone and could always put a smile on your face in challenging times. He will be greatly missed by many.
I was so sad to hear of Norm's passing. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones. I really enjoyed working with Norm while I was at IRB. He was very kind and funny and a gang of us enjoyed a night out and he had some good stories to tell. He will be greatly missed.
Tellement triste. Sincères condoléances à la famille et amis. Courage dans cette dure épreuve.
I am deeply saddened by the passing of Norm. We grew up together on Magnus street and I have very found memories of him. He was always smiling and was a kind soul. My deepest condolences to Dana and the entire family.
Mes sincères condoléances à toi Louise et la famille courage dans cette dure épreuve .
Carol et Lorraine
J’aimerais offrir mes sympathies à la famille j’ai pris soins de Normand vraiment un gentil monsieur
Sincere condolences on the passing of an amazing, kind caring Dad, mentor and friend. Cherish all you wondering fond memoires. Norm will always be close to your hearts. I hope you find comfort in friends and family during this difficult time. Rest Easy!
Mes plus sincères condoléances pour la perte de votre petit frère!
Vraiment triste, en pensée avec vous …
Maude Lacelle
Please accept my deepest sympathies to you and your family. May healing hearts prevail but the love and memory of Norm continue in your hearts.
I met Norm when working at DND in 2002, Constitution Bldg corner of Rideau and King Edwards. He was funny, charismatic, bigger than life personality that was happy go lucky. I will remember our NIS events such as the Christmas Party, Mike’s murder mystery wine and cheese party at Rockliff Park but I will remember the most of Norm is his warm smile that can always light up the mood.
My deepest condolences to the family, his wife and his sons. I grew up across the street from Norm and thought of him as a big brother. I am so sad to hear he passed away so young. I will always have such fond memories of Norm and our childhood on Magnus street.
Mes sincères sympathies. J’ai beaucoup de belles souvenirs de jeunesse. Des aventures dans le parc, lorsqu’on jouait à ‘kick the can’, des journées dans notre piscines etc.
Veuillez accepter nos plus sincères condoléances. Nous sommes tous très tristes du décès de Norman. Il laisse en nous de nombreux souvenirs.
Michel, Guy et Pierre Larocque ainsi que leur mère Suzanne et son conjoint.
Norm's smile, quick-wit, professionalism and leadership helped lead over 100 Military Police undergoing pre-deployment in St Jean, PQ. This was our first meeting, and our paths would many times over the years. Throughout Norm's impressive Military Police career, he was the leader that others wanted to emulate and to serve alongside. We are saddened by his sudden passing and offer you and your family our sincerest condolences. Rest in Peace my friend. We will remember you and honour your memory. Securitas.
My sincere condolences to the Clohosy family.
At first glance Norm would seem a strong, serious and imposing character but it didn’t take long to realize he was also a warm, kind and passionate person. He cared deeply for his family, friends and colleagues and was always there during good and difficult times.
I will always have fond memories of our conversations about everything from beer to the meaning of life and all the laughter in between.
Norm left a positive mark on all the lives he touched and I am grateful to have been among those.
Rest in peace my friend.
Sincerely,
Words can not describe the feeling I have in regards to my childhood friend passing away at such a young age. Norm and I had a great childhood relationship with many mischievous endeavours.
I will always recall my first time meeting him, I was 7 he was 5 and my older sister took me to his house. When I arrived at the Clohosy residence, I was met by Mom number 2 (as she became known to many) and there he was, my friend that I called and still do, NAMMY.
Street hockey, Baseball at the park, basement parties, arguments, fights, falling out of trees, crashing into telephone poles with our Soap box cars that we built, crying, hugging, laughing a lot, you name it, we did it all.
We never forgot each others birthdays, and we both made sure to wish each other good things on those specific days. I will continue to carry him in my heart until we meet again....and we will
Dana, boys, and Clohosy family, God bless you all.
Alain & Sylvia
Sincere condolences , I haven’t seen Norm for many years, but he wasn’t a person you forgot! His kind and warm heart made an impression on everyone! RIP
Nos sincères sympathies à toutes la famille
Comme il est difficile de voir partir pour son dernier voyage ceux qui nous sont chers. Il est difficile de faire face, jour après jour, à l'absence de ces êtres aimés avec qui l'on partagé ... Il faut cependant garder l'espoir et se rappeler qu'il est toujours vivant dans nos cœurs, dans nos mémoires et qu'il nous attend ailleurs.. Bien que les mots puissent bien peu en ces tristes moments, que les témoignages de sympathie vous aide à traverser cette épreuve. Recevez nos très sincères condoléances et l'expression de notre plus profonde sympathie. Famille Rita et Bernard Gratton.
J'ai été attristée d'apprendre le décès de Norm. J'ai eu le plaisir de travailler avec Norm à la CISR en tant que collègue pendant plusieurs années. Je me rappellerai toujours de son rire contagieux, de son côté taquineur et à quel point il était apprécié de son équipe. Toutes mes sympathies à la famille et aux amis. Repose en paix Norm.
We are so very sorry for Norm’s untimely departure. Wish we had more time to spend together. Please accept our sincere condolences. He will be forever in our hearts.
Salut Marie, je me souviens bien de ton jeune frère pour l avoir croisé à l occasion. Je tiens à t offrir à toi et ta famille mes plus sincères condoléances pour votre perte. Beaucoup trop jeune pour partir, courage xox
We were so saddened to hear of Norm’s passing, he was a delight to know. So pleased to have spent time with him & to have gotten to know him on a personal basis. We had fun times together & we will hold those memories in our hearts forever.
His smile was the best & we will love him always.
Sweet Dana, my heart aches for you, he was your rock & you both loved each other dearly! Remember all the good times, stay strong as he would want you too! We love you very much & will visit you soon. Sending you hugs, love, thoughts & prayers,
Aunt Betty & Uncle Lenny (as you call him)
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Les mots ne suffisent pas à exprimer la peine que j’éprouve au départ de Norm. Il a été un pilier important dans ma vie. J’ai travaillé avec lui 11 ans et il a fait un vrai différence dans ma vie. Je suis de tout cœur avec vous dans ses moments difficiles. Mes plus sincères condoléances à toute la famille.
I am so very sorry for your loss of Norm, Dana and family.
Dear Nicholas. To you, your mother, Dana, your brother, Marko, and all of your family, I want to offer you my deepest condolences. I never met your dad but only heard amazing things about him. You are also an amazing person and your dad is definitely very proud of you. He is looking over you, your mom and your brother right now and for ever.
Nic
Nous venons tout juste d’apprendre la nouvelle. Nous sommes sous le choc! Toutes nos pensées vont vers vous tous, surtout toi chère « tante Thérèse. » nos plus sincères condoléances.
Johanne et Nathalie Haché