CLAIRE (ROCHE) LUTZ , 82 of Hingham, passed away on Wednesday, Feb. 17th. She grew up in Dorchester, was a longtime resident of Braintree and recently resided at Linden Ponds in Hingham. Beloved wife of Robert F. Lutz, Sr. and mother of Robert F. Lutz, Jr. of Braintree, Virginia M. Atwell of Durham, NC, Richard P Lutz of Franklin, Claire M. Sumner of Needham, Barbara C. Sances of Mashpee, David P. Lutz of Richmond, VA and Janet M. Nevin of Walpole. Sister of the late Edmond and George Roche. Also survived by 15 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren. She was also the loving grandmother of the late Michael Lutz.
A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Feb. 20th at 10 AM at the Church of St. Albert the Great, 1140 Washington St. (Rt. 53), Weymouth. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to the National Ataxia Foundation, 2600 Fernbrook Lane, Suite 119, Minneapolis, MN 55447, www.ataxia.com.