Obituary – Clayton Ronald Chamberlain

Clayton Ronald Chamberlain

Clayton died June 27th, 2025, the beloved husband of Suzanne Marie Marielle Chamberlain, dearest father to Suzanne Marie Chamberlain and Clayton Reid Chamberlain, and devoted grandfather to Lillian Marie Chamberlain. Predeceased by his parents Harry and Ella Chamberlain and his brother Selwyn Russell Chamberlain, and survived by his sister Sally Anne Chamberlain (Gordon Thomson) and his large extended family.

Born January 5th, 1942, in Fort St. John, B.C., Clayton was the firstborn of this true pioneer family: the Chamberlains of the Invermere Valley and the Freer of the Peace River. From their northern homestead, the family moved to Cawston, Allenby, and eventually settled in Penticton. Clayton loved growing up in Penticton.

In 1965, Clayton married Georgette Eveline Bergeron. Within a couple of years, first Suzanne and then Reid were born. Although he and Georgette parted ways, his children remained his pride, his heart and his priority throughout his lifetime.

In his career, he mastered many skillsets. His Red Seal of Endorsement in carpentry qualified him to work throughout Canada. He created work opportunities for the disadvantaged. For his family he was the fixer-of-all-things: houses, apartments, cars. Under his own company banner, Regent Management, he and his team tackled “leaky condo” issues throughout Greater Vancouver. His standards were high, and he could often be heard saying: “If we cannot guarantee our work, we will not take it on. We do it right or not at all.”

Clayton also exemplified quiet service as a volunteer. In fact, he received a Governor General award for the quality of his volunteer work in training Scout leaders and the positive impact it brought to his North Delta community. But, in being the quiet, reserved person that he was, this prestigious award remained unframed within his private papers.

In late 1980, on a flight to Toronto, Clayton met Suzanne Marie Marielle Hampson. They exchanged business cards, and after a few visits to each other’s family and city, they married November 7th, 1981.

Throughout their years together, they formed a loving, caring partnership. Family was of primary importance. Clayton loved hosting holiday turkey dinners and all were welcome at their table. All that life in beautiful B.C. could present, soon became Suzie’s new way of living. She cherished having two young people in her life alongside this quiet giant of a man who made a difference in so many lives.

The years went by too quickly but when granddaughter Lillian Marie Chamberlain was born, Clayton could not think of a greater gift than to hold her little hand in his and tell her all about what lay ahead; and how he would teach her to fish, to waterski and to count her fingers and toes.

Clayton represented the best of those remarkable Canadians who just get the job done without fanfare, in a quiet, caring manner. He was loved by all and will be greatly missed.

A celebration of Clayton’s life and memorial mass will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th at Immaculate Conception Parish, 8842 – 119th Street, North Delta, B.C.

A short reception will follow. Confirming your attendance at (604)-584-6905 would be greatly appreciated.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Society of B.C. in memory of Clayton Chamberlain.

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