PAXTON-A. Clare (Shannon) Graham, 88, of Paxton, died Monday, September 29th in Homestead Hall, Worcester. Her husband, John E. Graham, died in 1988. She leaves four sons, John E. Graham, Jr. and his wife Geraldine of Paxton, William S. Graham of Worcester, James D. Graham and his wife Diane of Paxton, and Thomas A. Graham and his wife Beth of Shrewsbury; 8 grandchildren; 7 great grandchildren; and nephews and nieces. She was predeceased by two brothers and two sisters, John and William Shannon, Margaret McLaughlin and Mary Willet.
She was born in Worcester, the daughter of Patrick and Honora (MacNamara) Shannon and lived in Worcester for most of her life. She was a longtime member of St. Charles Borromeo Church, Worcester, and a former member of St. Columba Church.
The funeral is Thursday, October 2nd from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester, with a Mass at 10:00 A.M. in St. Charles Borromeo Church, 341 June Street. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery. Calling hours are Wednesday, October 1st from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. in the funeral home.