Philip D. Cloutier Explained

Philip Cloutier
State House:Delaware
State:Delaware
District:11th
Term Start:January 3, 1995
Term End:September 4, 1998
Predecessor:Peggy Bradley
Successor:Catherine Cloutier
Office1:Member of the New Castle County Council
Term Start1:1988
Term End1:1994
Birth Date:1 October 1949
Birth Place:Ware, Massachusetts, Massachusetts, U.S.
Death Place:Wilmington, Delaware, Delaware, U.S.
Party:Republican
Spouse:Catherine Labonte
Children:4
Alma Mater:University of Pennsylvania (BS, MS)
Widener University (JD)

Philip D. Cloutier (October 1, 1949  - September 4, 1998) was an American politician, engineer, and attorney who served as a member of the Delaware House of Representatives and New Castle County Council.

Early life and education

Cloutier was born in Ware, Massachusetts. He received his bachelor's and master's degrees in mechanical engineering from University of Pennsylvania in 1972 and 1974. He received his Juris Doctor from the Widener University Delaware Law School in 1982.

Career

After graduating from law school, Cloutier was admitted to the Delaware State Bar Association. He also served as a purchasing agent for the Du Pont Company. He served on the New Castle County Council from 1988 to 1994 and later served as the council's president. Cloutier was a Republican. He served in the Delaware House of Representatives from 1994 until his death.[1] [2]

Upon his death, Cloutier's wife, Catherine Cloutier, was selected to succeed him in the House. She was later elected to the Delaware Senate.[3]

Personal life

Cloutier lived in Wilmington, Delaware with his wife and family. He died of cancer in 1998.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://votesmart.org/candidate/biography/5753/philip-cloutier# Votesmart.org-Philip Clouier
  2. https://www.ourcampaigns.com/CandidateDetail.html?CandidateID=124663 Philip D. Cloutier
  3. Web site: Newsroom. The Republican. 2011-03-20. Cries and whispers: Delaware Sen. Catherine Cloutier sworn in at Palmer funeral home, Mayor Sarno in a Bentley and more. 2020-07-18. masslive. en.
  4. Web site: Misc. Kent County, Delaware Obituaries & Death Notices. 2020-07-18. www.obitcentral.com.