Claire L. Callahan (Broderick) age 83 of Canton passed away at home April 26th after a short illness. Born and raised in Boston, she graduated from South Boston High School and has lived in Canton for 42 years. She was a devoted housewife and mother. Beloved wife of the late Robert J. Mother of Robert J. Jr. of VA, Jean M. Callahan of Dedham, Nancy C. Slaughter of Oregon, Paul T. of Florida and Mark Callahan of Canton. Also survived by 8 grandchildren. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Wednesday 2-4 & 7-9. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church 697 Washington St. Canton Thursday morning at 10:30. Interment Canton Corner Cemetery. Donations may be made in her memory to the Evercare Hospice and Palliative Care 950 Winter St. Waltham, MA 02451