So sorry to hear of Claire's passing. We worked together at GE and continued our friendship for many years. She was a sweetheart!! Barbara Sweeney

Jodi, we are so sorry that we couldn't be there tonight. We had a prior engagement. Sending you our deepest sympathies. Love Margaret and GB

I can remember Claire since I was a very young child. Living next door to her till I was 4, then visiting her and Jodi with my mother for lunches, weddings and other gatherings through the years. Brown's pond always reminds me of her and the great times we had together in my young adult life. Only to spend even more and more time with her through my older years. Sleep overs, drinking wine together, playing with the dog and all the wonderful stories she would tell me (mostly funny). She was always so warm and cheery that she could make your worse day seem great! She was one of the best caring friends anyone could ask for. Claire you will be forever missed. All my love, Heather

Miss you already Nana! Thank you for always being there to offer me kind words or just there to tell me a funny story. Thank for texting and keeping me company throughout my labors. You always made me laugh and had a good story or good advice for everything. You made the best popovers! May you rest in peace. Love you always!

Claire was always know as Mrs. Halsband...then as Maaaa. Steve Strzesak and I would go to church!!!, or at least that's what our parents believed... church was Ma's house almost every Sunday:). Claire was always kind to everyone that entered her kitchen door. Joey.