Claude Harrison Ayotte Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Claude Harrison Ayotte passed away on January 29, 2021 in Grapevine, Texas. He was 81 years of age. Inurnment: 11:30 am, Thursday, February 25, 2021 at the Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery. Claude was born on April 1, 1939 to Noe Louis Ayotte and Ethel Leona Lutze in Racine, Wisconsin. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force and retired after over 23 years of service. Claude also worked for Mouser Electronics and attended Tarrant County Junior College. His hobby of choice was Cowboy Action Shooting. Claude is preceded in passing by his first wife, Patricia C. Brandies Ayotte; his parents; three sisters; four brothers; and his step-son, Mike LaSchiava. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Ayotte of Keller, Texas; daughters, Denise (Bobby) Hardin of Weatherford, Texas, and Marion (Rick) Clemens of Argyle, Texas; step-children, Tracey (Jeff) Shearer of Linn Valley, Kansas, Shari Marten of Onaga, Kansas, Kathy (Doug) Leming of Southlake, Texas, Tonia (John) Dick of Mt. Zion, Illinois, Wayne (Kathy) Kufahl of Wanego, Kansas, Pam Mendenhall of Visalia, California, and Marilene LaSchiava of Janesville, Wisconsin; 18 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. Memorials: In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Lung Association or Wounded Warrior Project.

Claude Harrison Ayotte

April 1, 1939 - January 29, 2021