Claire (Cullinan) Donovan, of Malden, formerly of Medford, September 23rd. Beloved mother of Paul Donovan and his wife Karen of Hingham, Stephen Donovan and his wife Debbie of Malden, Lee Donovan of Malden and the late Mark Donovan and Lisa Cardarelli. Grandmother of Stephen, Sean, Allison, Alexandra, Michael, Mark , Danielle and Matthew. Great grandmother of Robbie, Mia, Kye, Seth, Connor, Nathan, Olivia, Ava, Nora and Matthew. Sister of the late Joseph Cullinan, Mary Phillips and Thomas Cullinan. Claire was raised and educated in Malden. For many years she worked as a Clerk for the Melrose Board of Health. She also worked for the Brockway Smith Company for several years. First and foremost, Claire was a homemaker who was dedicated to her family. At the request of her family, services are private. Donations in her memory may be made to the charity of your choice.