Claire P. McLaughlin
10/15/2014

Mrs. Claire P. McLaughlin, a lifelong resident of Woburn passed away peacefully, October 15, 2014, at the Winchester Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was 83 years of age. Claire was the beloved wife of the late Bernard J. McLaughlin. Born in Woburn, she was one of ten children of the late of the late Peter and Evelyn (Phinney) Foley.

Claire was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She cherished spending time with her family. Family was Claire's main focus in life and she especially enjoyed sharing in the special moments and many accomplishments of her children’s, grandchildren's and great grandchildren's lives. In her leisure time, Claire enjoyed tennis and golf and for many years participated in the Woburn Ladies League at the Woburn Country Club. She also enjoyed the arts, listening to music, going to the theatre and traveling with family and her close group of friends that she regularly played tennis and golf with.

Claire will fondly be remembered by her family and friends as a very supportive, giving, polite and most gracious lady, always concerned for others and their wellbeing.

In addition to her late husband and parents, Claire is predeceased by her brother, the late Peter Foley. She is survived by her devoted children, Denise P. Woolard and her husband Dan, Bernard J. McLaughlin Jr., Colleen J. Holland and her husband John, Michele E. Holland and her husband Bob, and Michael P. McLaughlin, all of Woburn. She was the loving grandmother of Jacquelyn Green, Candace Chillemi, Kiley Burns, Ryan Bennett, Courtney Albertelli, Shelagh Woolard, Erlene, Cali and Bernie McLaughlin, Paul and Jarrod Scribner, Kristin, Bobby, Alex, and Dan Holland. She is also survived by sixteen cherished great grandchildren. She was the sister of Paul Foley of Winchester, Nancy Brooks of Wilmington, Marcia Doherty, David, Jack, Tom, Charles, and Danny Foley, all of Woburn. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends.

Funeral services will be held from the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home, 60 Pleasant St., WOBURN, Saturday, October 18th, at 9 a.m. followed by a funeral mass celebrated in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 280 Main St., Woburn, at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours at the McLaughlin - Dello Russo Funeral Home will be held on Friday from 4 thru 8 p.m. Services will conclude with burial at Woodbrook Cemetery, Woburn. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in Claire's memory to Supportive Living, Inc., 400 West Cummings Park, suite 6100, Woburn, MA 01801.


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