On October 15, Bob Cloutier passed away unexpectedly at his home. He was 53.
Bob is survived by his beloved fur babies Smokey, Ru and Shadow; parents: Robert and Christine Cloutier;
sisters: Christine Duquette, Debbie Cloutier, Pamela Andrade, and Alison Fiola; brother: John Cloutier;
many nephews and nieces.
Bob is a 1987 graduate of Joseph Case High School. He participated in track and field and cross country,
where he held the freshman 3-mile record with a time of 14:33. He earned a degree in Civil Engineering
and held many trade certifications.
Bob was gifted in many ways:
He enjoyed cooking for a crowd and often blessed his coworkers with his culinary creations.
Bob was a prankster. The more he liked you, the more he teased you. He would become part of his
yard decor Halloween night, reaching out and touching the unsuspecting. But why save it for Halloween
alone when he could mess with people year-round, to which the 'barn rats' can attest.
He enjoyed modifying trucks and cars. This summer, wasps took up residence in the Mighty Blazer, but
that didn't stop Bob. He invested in a beekeepers suit to evict the critters. His classic Mustang remains
unfinished.
Bob was a casual sports fan and a proficient armchair coach. He enjoyed boating, gardening, dominating
the racket ball courts, and was a talented carpenter, welder, and all-around handyman.
Back in the day, Bob would challenge anyone on the slopes, as long as the location was a car ride away
as Bob's only fear in life was flying in an airplane.
As we bid farewell to Bob, I'll quote his friend David Parente, "make sure you plug in with Eddie Van
Halen and do a duet with him on Eruption".