Ware - Claire Louise (Grenier) Harper, 84, of Ware, passed away on July 11, 2024 with her children by her side.
She leaves her best friend and daughter, Lisa R. Gerulaitis and her husband Robert; her son, Paul J. Harper, Jr. and his wife, Holly; her son, Phillip V. Harper and his wife Jane; and her son, Peter D. Harper, all of whom reside in Ware. She leaves her beloved grandchildren, Elizabeth and Robert Jr. Gerulaitis, Joseph, Jennifer, Brandy, Phillip Jr., Travis, Nathan, and Emma Harper, and Crystal, Michael and John Harper; as well as her 12 great-grandchildren. She also leaves her dear sister, Dora Henry of Worcester, and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by the love of her life, her husband, Paul J. Harper; her infant daughter, Pamela; and her eight other siblings, Laura Mae, Elizabeth, Jeanne, Rita, Michael, Robert, James Francis and Arlene. She was born in Worcester, daughter of the late Aime M. and Helen B. (Mason) Grenier.
Claire was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, gramma the great, confidant and friend to many. She cherished her memories of family and friends; her walks along the cape cod shores with her husband, Paul, and cherished the time they spent together. She was the kind of person who would extend a helping and generous hand to whomever needed one - a feisty lady who was a truly kind and gentle soul. In her free time, she was artistic and loved to sketch and write poetry and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Her family was her entire world and she loved them with her whole heart.
A Funeral Mass for Claire will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:30am in the All Saints Church in Ware. Guests are asked to please meet directly at church. Burial will be held in the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Ware immediately following mass. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Noah's Galley, care of All Saints Church, 17 North Street, Ware, MA.
Charbonneau Funeral Home, 30 Pleasant St., in Ware is assisting her family with arrangements.
An online guest book is available at charbonneaufh.com