Claire Marie Georgette (Laporte) Comeau

Born at home in Newport Center, Vermont on October 1, 1924

Parents:  Pierre Elphege Laporte and Rose Alma Forcier

She was married to Homer E. Comeau on July 16, 1951 who predeceased her in April 1983.

Claire was a stay at home mom until 1961 when she started working outside the home.  She became the District Court Clerk in 1964 and held that position for 26 years.  Many times she stated how proud and grateful she was to have held that position.  She enjoyed getting to know the people that came through the office and was known for her kindness.  She had a strong work ethic which she passed on to her children.  She is known to be the Matriarch of her family. Her house was the place where everyone gathered, where holidays and birthdays were held. Her door was open to all.  Some of her loves were her flower garden. She would spend hours tending her gardens.  She also did hand work, always knitting and crocheting gifts for her family. Every Christmas, the family would play Pokeno and the grand prize would be one of her crocheted afghans.  She enjoyed refinishing her own furniture, making food for her family, like crepes, raised donuts, soups, and so many types of desserts. You never left her home hungry.

She leaves behind her children: Stephen (Lise) Comeau; Ann Ames; Carole Comeau, Robert (Patty) Comeau and David L. Comeau.

And her grandchildren Amie Comeau, Chris Comeau, Matthew Ames (Amy), Sarah Dumas (Chuck), Marie Cargill (Philip), Megan Grasso (Philip), Jeff Comeau, David E. Comeau, Moriah J. Comeau.  She also leaves behind great grandchildren: Noah, Lacey, Addison, Cayden, Elleigh, Emily, Christopher, Matthew.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband, Homer, and her sisters and their spouses, Philippa Schneider (Carl), Florette Galipeau (Robert) and Lucille Comeau (Stanley). Also her son-in-law, David Ames along with a great grandchild, Aubrey Grasso.

In the last few years, the family appreciated the care and concern from Hands at Home Care Services.

Friends may call from 10:00A.M. – 12:00 P.M. on Saturday January 27, 2024 at the Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, 4670 Darling Hill Road, Derby. Funeral service will be held at 12:30 P.M. on Saturday January 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Star of the Sea Catholic Church, where a Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.