LeCoure, Clyde – It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde LeCoure, who passed away at home on January 16, 2026, at the age of 83.
Born in 1942 in Black Duck Brook, Newfoundland, Clyde was the son of the late Lucien and Marguerite (Lainey) LeCoure.
He is survived by his loving children, Diana LeCoure and Jason (Shona) LeCoure; his brothers, Louie “Joe” and Bruce LeCoure; and his sisters, Cecilia “Sis” (John) Cadet and Marie (Anthony) Jeans. He was predeceased by his wife, Agnes and his brother, Clarence LeCoure. Clyde will be missed by his family and many friends, who will remember his strength, quiet humour, and devotion to his family. Though he could appear gruff on the outside sometimes, those who knew him well knew he had a big heart and a soft spot for the people he loved.
Clyde remained a proud Newfoundlander, even though he left home many years ago to begin his career in the Canadian Military. He proudly served his country for 25 years as a Military Police officer. His career included postings in Chatham, New Brunswick; Lahr and Baden-Baden, Germany; Shelburne and Halifax, Nova Scotia; and concluded at DND Headquarters in Ottawa, Ontario. He also completed a United Nations peacekeeping tour in Cyprus in 1974. Following his military service, Clyde continued his commitment to public service, working for 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff for the Province of Nova Scotia in Truro.
Clyde enjoyed a long and productive retirement, embracing his many hobbies and interests. An avid reader, he was delighted to have more time to read, much to Mom’s dismay, as she had a long list of projects she hoped he would finally tackle once retired. He stayed active throughout his life, earning a Black Belt in Chito-Ryu Karate before moving on to Tai Chi, then Qigong. He also enjoyed travelling, beekeeping, puttering in the garden, winemaking, photography, hiking, Friday night card parties and campfires, attending the MP reunions, and tackling many “redneck engineering” projects in the backyard.
While preparing this obituary, we came across an old list of “life goals” Clyde had written in the 1980s. Although the world-class ski resort, golf course, and casino he envisioned building for the Port au Port Peninsula never came to fruition, and travel to outer space remained out of reach, we are proud to say he absolutely achieved his most important goals: to make his wife, Agnes, happy every day, and to raise his children to their full potential in a loving home.
We love him, we miss him and will always remember him.
In keeping with Clyde’s wishes, there will be no formal service. This summer, his ashes will be taken home to Newfoundland, where a small celebration of life will be held. A gathering at the family home will also take place when the weather is better.
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