Stella Cloutier (Beaulieu), beloved mother, grandmother, great grand mother and friend passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 11, 2025 at the age of 91. She was born in L’Isle Verte, Quebec on May 22, 1934.
Stella was known for her love of life and passion for her family. She enjoyed being surrounded by family and great conversation. Stella was always willing to share a heated discussion over the political and social issues of the day with a glass of red wine. She was an amazing cook, seamstress, avid knitter, and will mostly be remembered for her laugh and wonderful smile.
Stella is survived by her loving children, Renée (John), Marie-Josée (Gilles), Pierre (Cliff), her grand children Kyle (Josette), Jessica (Christian), Meaghen (Matthew) and great grand children Xavier, Liam, Nève, Emric and Ferguson and her cherished sister Thérèse and many nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her loving husband of 63 years, René Cloutier, parents; Blanche Coté, and Théophile Beaulieu and siblings, Alice, Benoît, Jacques, Jean, Alexandre, Guy, Rita, Pierrette, and André.
There are many people who were a very special part of Stella's extended family; Elizabeth, Richard, Louise, Denise and Jacinthe, with whom Stella left a lasting impression.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Beechwood Cemetery, 280 Beechwood Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1L 8A6 on June 26, 2025 from 1pm – 2pm, followed by a reception 2pm – 4pm. A family burial will take place at 4pm.
A special thank you to the wonderful Ottawa Paramedics and staff of The Ottawa General Hospital.
In lieu of flowers contributions can be made to the Lung Association of Canada, Union Mission of Ottawa or the Alzheimer Association of Canada.
Stella will be missed by many. Her memory will live on with those she loved and cherished.
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James Guthrie
Sincere condolences to the Cloutier family with regards to your mother.You will always have your memories to console you.Take care.
Lorraine Brand
Our deepest sympathy to Renée, John and Meaghen, Josée, Pierre and families. We will always remember with fondness Stella’s wonderful “joie de vivre”. Love Lorraine and Rick Brand
Michael Perry
My heartfelt sympathies to you Josee and the whole family. Your mom was an amazing lady. May your memories of her life help support you in this time of grief.
Lynn Jetté / Michael Hull
Our sincere condolences to Renee, Josee, Pierre and your families. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you during this difficult time.
Isabelle Doiron
Mes condoléances à Marie-Josée ainsi qu’aux proches de Madame Cloutier.
My thoughts and love are with you Renee, Josee, Pierre and your families. I have many fond memories and some pretty funny stories that your mother shared with me. Just thinking of her makes me smile. Hopefully shared memories will help to console the loss of such a special woman .