Joseph Camille (Cam) Philip Gaudet

Cam passed away peacefully at his house in Aylmer, Quebec, on February 22, 2002.

A father, grandfather, friend, and educator always sharing what he had recently read or learned. Cam was the spouse of the late Elizabeth Mary Jean Harkness (2026).

Cam has been deeply missed by his two children. Katrina Gaudet (Derek Bartram) and Luke Gaudet (Carmen Krahn).

Known and referred to as Poppa by his grandchildren Tiarra and Kassia Bartram and Jack and Camden Gaudet.  Poppa would have loved meeting Jack’s little brother Camden.

Cam was loved and cherished by many people, especially by his special adoptive mother Anita Bullmer (Gaudet) of Amherst, Now Scotia who never missed remembering any of Cam’s special occasions over the years. Since Cam’s passing, Cam’s sister Carole (Martin) Uhlam and two of his brothers, Fred Martin and Clayton Martin have also passed.

Cam is survived by his cherished sisters, Nina MacDonald (Brian) of Amherst, NS, Barb Reid of Saint John, NB, Gloria Martin of Parrsboro, NS, brother Frank Martin (Diane) of Ajax, On, and his cousin aka « brother », Ken Cormier (Cam and Ken grew up together and played hockey together) of Shediac, NB, as well as his sisters-in-laws, patsy Martin and Odette Martin.

Cam has over the years been missed by his significant other Iife partner and loving spouse Jean, his family, friends and many of his former students who often wrote Cam notes of « thanks » for being a well liked « happy-go-lucky » teacher.

Cam grew up in Amherst., Nova Scotia and was an avid church goer. In fact, in 1949 Cam became a member of the Saint Charles Boys Choir and served as a Choir Boy at the Catholic Parish in Amherst. At the ripe age of 19, Cam departed the East Coast and joined the military which gave him the opportunity to experience the vast country of Canada at large, bringing him to St. Jean-Sur- Richilieu, Quebec, RCAF Station in Lethbridge, Alberta, Camp Borden in Ontario, CFB in Winnipeg in Manitoba, and finally Rockliffe Station in Ottawa, Ontario where he initially met the future love of his life Jean.

Cam served in the military as a firefighter for fourteen (14) years and was known as Corporal Camille (Cam) J.C.P. Gaudet Regimental Number 136410. Cam’s most cherished time in the military was when he served at the RCAF Wing Fire Department from December 18, 1963 to November 23,1967 in Zweibrucken, Germany. This is where Cam married the love of his life Jean on October 8, 1964 at the Holy Cross Chapel followed by a reception at the Rosen-Hotel, Von Rosen-Strabe 2, in Zweibrucken. It was in Germany where Cam and Jean started their life adventures with each other travelling throughout Europe in their little blue 1961 Volkswagon Beetle towing the Alpen Kreuzer camper behind it.

Upon returning back to Ottawa from Germany, and with the inspiration of Jean by his side, Cam took a path to pursue higher education. At 33 years of age, he attended Lisgar Collegiate institute and obtained his Grade 13 diploma in 1970 and then went on to pursue post secondary studies at the University of Ottawa and obtained the degree of Baccalaureate in Physical Education (Honours) on May 20, 1975. He then pursued teachers college at Queens University in Kingston, Ontario, graduating in 1976. Cam continued his adventures in life, and his teaching career brought him to the small Waskaganish (Cree) community of Rupert House, in the James Bay Region of Northern Quebec.

In memory of Cam, and to honour his military service, there will be a private family service and interment held at the National Military Cemetery at Beechwood Cemetery on Wednesday, October 2lst as 11:00 hrs.

Cam will be buried with the love of his life by his side, Jean