Marie M. (Sullivan) Clausen died on Monday, January 7th at the Ellis Nursing Home in Norwood. She was 96 years old. Born in Boston, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Ella (Bradley) Sullivan. Marie was raised and educated in Charlestown. She was married in 1935 to her late husband Carl who passed away in 1980. Marie lived in Needham for 47 years and Westwood for over 8 years. She worked as a clerk at the former Grover Cronin’s in Waltham for many years. Mrs. Clausen was also a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Needham. The devoted wife of the late Carl G. Clausen, she was the beloved mother of Richard C. Clausen and his wife Linda of Greenville NH and Jeanne M. Sheehan and her husband David of Westwood. Sister of the late Philip Sullivan, Frances Houghton, Catherine Cadigan and Eleanor Sullivan. Cherished grandmother of Emily , Kathleen and Joseph Sheehan and Nancy Clausen Hagerty. Marie is also survived by one great grandson. Funeral from the Eaton Funeral Home 1351 Highland Ave Needham on Thursday January 10th at 9:00 AM followed by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Joseph Church at 10:00 AM. Relatives and friends are kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-7 PM. Interment Needham Cemetery.