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Claire Cone
June 9, 2023
I think of this beautiful friend so so often. She made such an impact in so many lives. I still laugh when I think of all the laughs we had while doing my hair. So missed and loved.
Claire
June 9, 2021
I think of this awesome person almost every day. What a fun filled loving girl she was. I know she’s up there in heaven dancing with my mum who loved her so much. I love you clairzee
Allison
April 22, 2018
Having a bout of insomnia, its 4am. I just heard the birds chirping and you immediately entered my mind, and I felt you in my heart.
I miss you, I miss you singing to me in the back hall, when we so happy and carefree.
I pray you are happy carefree and feel as beautiful as your soul is. ❤
I love you Clairsie, thanks for the visit, please watch over Sydney
Allison
March 6, 2017
Miss you Claire ❤
Allison MacPherson
June 13, 2011
I miss you my friend.
Paul DeChiara
March 12, 2011
I still miss you so much everyday. We had such a great time together. I love you forever. Life will never be the same without you.
Eileen Curran
June 12, 2010
Clairsie;
I had a dream the other night and you had your arms around me. I think it was because you know I needed someone's arms around me who really cared about me. You had a bright pink sweatshirt on; kinda like the color of the lipstick you always wore. Thank you and I miss you more than you know. see you soon.
love Eileen
John Hardiman
June 11, 2010
Claire, I miss you so and mom much. I do not even know how to express how i feel. You were the one I could always talk to. Must be cause as you were fond of saying we were the blonds in the family.
February 25, 2010
I miss you so much my little friend.
Donna McLaughlin
July 28, 2009
Peggy, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I happened to be on Facebook and came across Claire's memorial. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Marty Doherty
July 9, 2009
Claire will always be a part of the great memories I have about growing up, and having fun in Savin Hill. She was always a positive force during that time of my life.
From my family, to Claires family and friends, God Bless
doing it old school at the beastie boys 2007
July 8, 2009
happy day!
July 8, 2009
claire waving to me from the bathroom at the intercontinental. beastie boys concert
July 8, 2009
SHAYNA AND CHERYL SELTER
July 5, 2009
To the hardiman family,
i am so so sorry for your loss. claire was an amazing individual!! she was truly unique in everythin she did and said!! her smile and her eyes were beautiful. she was my mothers(cheryl selter) hairdresser for years and she as well extends her deepest sympathies!! she found out today(july 5th) and she is sick over it and wishes so much she knew of this earlier to attend the wake and funeral to pay her respects...claire was loved by so many people as u well can see!! she was very special!!what i remember most is her laugh!! it was infectious!
again im so sorry for your loss!!!
REST PEACEFULLY CLAIRE.......
claire's 40th - she was thrilled for her surprise party
June 23, 2009
michelle edgerly
June 23, 2009
After getting off the phone talking about Claire in the mid hours of the night, I lie there in the dark and see memory after memory play out in my head like a great movie. I giggle away trying to stifle my laughter thinking about all of the times I've spent with Claire. I had countless nights trying to fall asleep next to her. We were up all night every night. Every time I thought she was done with the wise cracks something else would pop out of her mouth and we'd be shaking the bed with our laughing all over again. Nobody entertained like Claire. She was nonstop action and fun. I had “abs by Claire” back when I spent all of my days with her. I did not have a muscle in any other part of my body, but my stomach was rock hard from constantly being clenched in laughter.
I'm sure many of us have a song that reminds us of Claire. I know I have hundreds of them. She would make me sing forever telling me that I had to be able to go concert length, and a good entertainer would give the fans at least 2 hours. "Let them hear it in the back row!" she would say sternly. There were never any planned gigs, but we were ready just in case anything ever came up. How many learned their dance moves from Claire? She was so great to watch on the dance floor. Out of all of her boys, jimmy was definitely her best partner on the floor.
I just know everyone we've lost is so thrill to have her back. I think of souls like Mrs. Hardiman, Chris Darcy, my father, Russell, Kev, Eddie, John B, Craig, Sean Sullivan, Mrs. proctor, Neil Cronin, Elisa Sullivan and so many others. They must be so happy. She’s probably putting on a show for them right now.
She loved her sleep and it was beyond annoying to try to roust her. Once she was up and finally out of the house she was the hardest worker. I think about her clients, all of whom she thought of as friends and know how much they will miss her. Many will be surprise to learn that you can get your hair done in a fraction of the time. You won’t have as much fun, but you’ll be grateful to learn you don’t have to take a day off of work for it. Now you can save all of those sick and vacation days for actually sickness and vacations.
I keep imagining so many of our friends and family and how they each would say her name. Mr. Hardiman’s loud whiny CLAIRZEEEEEE when he wanted something, Peggy’s quick and proper Claire, Kathy’s authoritative CLAY YA, Tony’s exasperated Claire, KP’s Claire with a shake of his head, Sully’s giggly Claire, Kev’s low and drawn out Claaairre. Mario managed to put a chuckle in the beginning and the end of his Claire. Then there is my own very patient sounding or stern (depending on the situation) Claire. It is a good thing I am patient and laid back. My god that girl made me wait FOREVER.
I know that most of all she loved being called Auntie Claire best. Those kids lit up her life.
There were many who pronounced it CLEAR as in crystal. Mrs. Hardiman wasn’t a big fan of that. She schooled many on how to properly say the beautiful name Claire.
So many of us feel we had a special bond with Claire. She seemed to make everyone feel like they were special to her. She was so caring and generous. She shared her home and her family with me and I’m so grateful that I still have that. I’m also grateful that I saved EVERYTHING meaningful from life. I have letters of hers to read again and again. I have great pictures and trinkets, but even if I didn’t I still have her in my heart.
I think she gave us so much of herself in her short stay with us that she was trying to give us enough to last us after she was gone. She really was a great one, a favorite of so many everywhere.
I will miss my friend forever, but knowing she is in heaven, I am no longer afraid of dying.
With all of my love and laughs, good night, sweet dreams, I love you Claire,
Michelle (Ravida or Ravidahead as she liked to say) Edgerly
Winnie O'Donnell
June 23, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this very sad and difficult time.
If you were fortunate enough to have known Claire or even met her once then you know how it would be impossible to forget her. Not only did she always wear a beautiful smile on her face, she was so very kind and sweet to everyone! She was a true friend and always made you feel special. Though I have not seen claire for years, the memory of her beautiful smile and warm personality is inbedded in my heart so clearly as though it was yesterday...That is the effect Claire had on everyone she met. She will be forever in our hearts and I will always cherish my memories of her.
God Bless,
David & Winnie O'Donnell
John McKiernan
June 21, 2009
John & family truly sorry for the loss of Claire.
June 20, 2009
I am so sorry I just heard the awful news. My deepest sympothy to the entire family she was a great person and always smiling.
cookie in quincy,ma
Joanna (Feth) Knutson
June 20, 2009
Maureen & family...
I am so sorry for your loss.
I remember Claire and when you and I got back in touch, Maureen, it was one of the first things I was wondering about...how is Claire!
I was excited at the idea of maybe getting to see her again, one of these days, when I came down to Savin Hill for a reunion...so sad that I will not be able to now...
Again, I am so sorry for your loss Maureen....
Rosemary (Curran) Fitzgerald
June 19, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I am so sorry you lost your beautiful Claire. I haven't seen her in many years but thought about her frequently. She's just one of those people you couldn't forget. She was beautiful in every way and I'm sorry her life was cut short. God Bless.
Annmarie Bobst
June 19, 2009
To the hardiman family my frienship with Claire started when I cut Claires hair back in the good old 80's. I went on to work with her at Lori's and Terry's. We would always be laughing she always had this I'm about to crack up look on her face she was so much fun to be around thats why I left my job agross the street from The shop. To work with Claire, Thank god I did. I am so glad to have spent that time with her.
God Bless Annmarie Wieners(Bobst)
Mauneen Reardon
June 19, 2009
To the entire Hardiman family -
There are no words. There's nothing I could ever say that could make anybody understand the agony, sadness and emptiness that I feel for all of you, myself and everybody on earth that Claire has touched. She was the most special person I've ever known. She was crazy in love with every member of her family and she let the world know it. This world will just never ever be the same without Claire Hardiman in it. How lucky am I to have had Claire in my life? I feel priveledged to have had every last hour that I had laughing and talking with that angel! She was the most loving, generous and selfless person I've ever known. Claire gave all of herself all of the time. I find myself laughing and crying at the same time at every thought of Claire. I pray for you all that your wonderful memories of Claire will bring you peace and comfort in the days to come. I'm so sorry Hardimans! I'm sorry for everybody who loved her - I'm sorry for everybody who ever knew her. This is a great, tragic loss. One that the world won't soon forget.
I wish you all the peace, love and strength that you'll need to get through this.
Love and Friendship,
Mauneen Reardon
Dorothy Downey
June 18, 2009
Claire's smile lit up the room and her spark ignited the air!
Her sweet soul will continue to rent space in my heart as she finds peace in a new world.
I wish you strength and love during this trying time.
Dot Downey
June 18, 2009
Kathy,
You and your family are in my prayers, I am truly sorry for your loss. Love to all of you at this sad time.
Monique Duffy
Charleston, South Carolina
June 18, 2009
Claire,I have a Hole in my Heart without you.You are and always will be my best friend in the world.Tell my DAD and Lil JOHNNY HI and I LOVE THEM.
Love You Debbie :(
Maryellen (Monahan) Anson
June 18, 2009
To The Hardiman Family
I just heard the sad news of Claire. I am very, very shocked and sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time.
Maureen Becotte
June 17, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I want to express my condolences of Claires passing and my prayers to the Hardiman family. I am sure she is in a happy place where she can wear the smile she always had. She will definitely be missed by alot of people.
Jim/Gloria Urso
June 17, 2009
Claire will be missed by all who knew her.Our thoughts and prays are with you.
Maureen Ahern Kiely
June 17, 2009
So very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the support of loved ones and prayers of friends and strangers alike.
Please know that you will remain in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time and for many days to come.
May Claire Rest In Peace.
Claire giving Keegan Jenkins his first hair cut, lucky kid!
June 17, 2009
Dawn Pare
June 17, 2009
So sorry for your loss . My thoughts and prayers are with you all .
PAT/TOM MARSTERS
June 17, 2009
To THE HARDIMAN FAMILY VERY SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT PASSING OF CLAIRE.i CAN REMEMBER CLAIRE AS A YOUNG GIRL RUNNING AROUND SAGAMORE ST.AS WELL AS I MANY NITES BABY SAT HER AND JOHN...MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL AT THIS VERY SAD TIME..GODBLESS
PAT MARSTERS(WHITTEMORE)BROGAN...TOM MARSTERS BFD ENG 2
Cathy Kelly
June 17, 2009
To the Hardimans,
Words can't describe how sorry I am to hear about Clairesy. I have so many great fun childhood memories with her. I remember when I would stay over your house and we would be out late we would sneek up the back stairs and Mr Hardiman always knew when the hullagans were up to no good. Your family was like my family. Thank you for that. Kathy and Clairesy were great friends. I have been thinking about the dish I used to love to eat when Mrs Hardiman was home. Marcaroni and tomato juice I can't wait to have it for lunch.
Carol Shamshak
June 17, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I am truly sorry for the loss of Claire. She will be missed by everyone. You are in my prayers.
nora wood
June 17, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Cathie Moran-Maloney
June 17, 2009
To the Hardiman Family; Our hearts go out to all of you as you grieve the loss of Claire. She was always a shining star. Always had a smile for everyone. Rest in peace. Love, Cathie, Michael, Anna & Owen
Tricia Drummond
June 17, 2009
Im so sorry to hear about the passing of claire. I worked for her while in hairdressing school and a short time after. She really was the "UPDO QUEEN" she taught me alot and now every time i do an updo i will think of Claire and the amazing,fun loving person she was.
Flo Krakofsky
June 17, 2009
I worked with CLAIRE 13 years ago. I never forgot her. She was a great girl to work with and i was very saddened to hear about her passing. My condolences to the HARDIMAN family
Martine Connors
June 17, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I am so very sorry to hear about Claire. What a vibrant and funny girl she was! I got my hair done for many years at her salon in Quincy. She also did my daughter's hair for her First Communion. Of course it looked beautiful. She was a classy Dot girl~always nice to this Eastie girl. Claire was very sweet and down to earth. I will always remember her fondly.I hope all the kind words that people have written will comfort you through this difficult time.
Tina Fontes
June 17, 2009
Dear Hardiman Family,
I was very shocked and saddened to hear of Claire's passing. As my hairdresser several years ago, I always left her salon looking great and smiling from her bubbly personality. Claire had talent and spirit. I know she touched many lives and will be missed. Please accept my condolences.
June 17, 2009
You made me smile!Thank you Claire! Love O.D
Audra Young
June 17, 2009
I'm so sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with your family. Claire could always make you laugh no matter what kind of mood you were in and she always had a smile on her face she will be deeply missed by many. Heaven got another angel
Jeannie
June 16, 2009
Claire you will be missed,never forgotten loved always, Thank You for being a great friend.
Nancy Jurkiewicz
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I am so very sorry to learn of Claire's passing. What an absolute doll was She!!! I Knew Claire growing up in Dorchester and as an adult she was my hairdresser in Quincy. She was my favorite stylist. I knew I was in for a fun-filled afternoon the moment I sat in her chair. You must know that whenever I was around her she spoke of her family very lovingly. I believe She is with her Mom - her absolute best friend at this moment. You're in my prayers and God Bless you all.N
Elaine Twohig/Conroy
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman family , I am truly sorry for your loss. When i think of claire I laugh ,she made everyone so happy . no matter what mood i was in going in the "chair" I always left laughing -usually all the way home. My fondest memories of claire are at my mothers house on Midland street dressing up in those huge dresses from the cellar , we laughed so much. My mother loved claire , how could you not
Caroline Kelly-Frattasio
June 16, 2009
Dear Hardiman Family
I am truly shocked by your loss of Claire! I had so many good times with Claire in my 20's. I was introduced to her by my cousins, Kathy and Helena Kelly. I know Savin Hill will not be the same without her great smile!
Kerri Thomas (Godfrey)
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
My deepest sympathies on the loss of Claire. I haven't seen her in many years, but I too remember her to be a very funny and warm person.
I am sure she is with her Mom.
You are in my prayers
Nancy Neal
June 16, 2009
Claire;
I don't know where to begin! We had so many GOOD TIMES together; so many laughs, so many tears. I will miss you more than I can say. It will never be the same without you. I LOVE YOU.
tuffo
June 16, 2009
to the hardiman family
words cannot say how sorry we are. she was like one of my own kids and my family will miss her beautiful smile and bubbly personality.
you are in our prayers
with love and sympathy
gabe & peggy tuffo & family
Paul and Cheryl Baranow
June 16, 2009
We are so sorry for the loss of Claire, we will always remember her smile!! Our prayers are with your family.
Carolyn Jenkins
June 16, 2009
Dear Hardiman Clan,
I have been trying to first call, then write and most days now can't even speak. How I wish I could give you all a big hug from Claire to You all. She loved, loved, loved her family. I wanted to write of the love I had for my honey, sweetie Claire. She was just so frigging pissa!! No one could make you feel at home with letting out too much inappropriate personal information like Clairezee. She is in all my favorite memories, ALL. My belly will never hurt from laughter like the laughs we had together - we were such idiots, but she made you have fun at nothing. She told everyone the story of my husband and I and our boys, I would come back and see her first stop and who ever and where ever she was the person in the chair knew about us. Afterall, she could talk. My heart is broke, I scream no over and over. She was cheated out of her story and so were all the people that counted on her always being there to make us happy. I know that is exactly what she would want for all who she loved is just to be happy. I love you Claire and I always will. Bill sends his love and deepest sympathy from My Mother and family who knew her as a big part of my life - to all the Hardiman family.
Carolyn (Rausch) Jenkins
Dot Rat @ Heart!
Anne Steele
June 16, 2009
Dear Mr. Hardiman, John, Peggy, Cathy & Maureen,
Please accept our heartfelt condolences on the sudden loss of Claire. She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed. We will miss her stopping by and ringing the doorbell just to say "hello".
Claire always had a smile on her face and a story to make you laugh.
Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
The Steele Family
Bill Weddleton
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman family,
Claire was a very special person who touched everyone who knew her . i am still in shock .Clairiosity i will miss you.
David Stenstrom
June 16, 2009
Claire's light shined bright and touched all those who were in her presence.
She played music to make you dance.
She told stories to make you laugh.
She fixed your hair to lift your spirits.
She raised a glass to make you smile.
She gave you her time to make you feel loved.
Claire was unique and gifted in her ability to make you feel uplifted after having been in her presence.
Our world is a lesser place without her in it. We have lost a special friend. We have lost a special gift.
Kathie Lydon
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman Family and Paul, I first met Claire when she opened her shop in Quincy and just saw her at my house a few weeks ago. When she was there my family got to enjoy her truly unique and unforgetable personality. I hope that your memories of her will help you at this difficult time as I know mine will.
Beth (Caeran) Sears
June 16, 2009
Dear Hardiman Family,
My family sends our heartfelt condolences to all of you. We remember that special sparkle Claire Marie had while we were growing up in Savin Hill. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Caeran Family.
Peggy Smith
June 16, 2009
Dear Mr. Hardiman, John, Peggy, Kathy and Maureen,
I am so schocked and sad. Claire was beautiful, funny and so full of life. My heart and prayers go out to you. I went to school with Claire for 12 years. She was so friendly and made me laugh. I will miss seeing her and talking with her in the neighborhood.
Lisa
June 16, 2009
Claire, I still can't believe you are gone; but one thing to know, you will never ever be forgotten; Love ya girl!!
Ann Renzulli
June 16, 2009
To The Haridman's
Although I haven't seen Claire since her Howard Johnson Days, I have nothing but happy memories....her smile and her persona were contageous....as crazy as the day would be going, Claire always treated everyone as if they were the only one.
Rest in peace Claire, and watch over us all
Patricia Ahern
June 16, 2009
To Maureen, John and all of the Hardiman Family,
I just learned of Claire's passing and wanted to extend my deepest sympathy to your family. I met Claire years ago when I was told that 'she' was the woman to do an updo and whoever sent me there was right. Years later, seeing her over at the Marr Club with Maureen to pick up Jaden or at the Harp for a beer, Claire really was always the happy girl - always with a smile on her face. Several years ago, my daughter was the flower girl in my brother's wedding and I brought her to Claire to have her hair put up - she was a princess and 7 years later that picture of her with her beautfiful flowing curls still remains one of my favorites. Someone just commented on it the other day and I told them that if they ever needed to have their hair done, she was the best. Hopefully your memories of her will help you through the next days, weeks and years.
Mary Bonner
June 16, 2009
I'm so shocked and heart-broken to hear the sad news about Claire. She was the most cheerful little girl in the world and she grew up to be such a happy and friendly person. I can't picture her without that big smile across her face. I'm sure she had that big smile when she was reunited in Heaven with her mother.
My thoughts are with all the family during this very sad and difficult time. With Love and All Best Wishes.
Anne Sutton
June 16, 2009
To the Hardiman family, my thoughts and prayers go out to all your family, I met Claire last month when she did my daughters hair for the prom, it was the first time I met her. Amy and I were so saddened to hear about her passing. May she rest in peace.
NADINE GLASS
June 16, 2009
TO THE HARDIMAN FAMILY,
WE WERE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF CLAIRE'S PASSING, OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS.
NADINE AND FAMILY
Helena kelly
June 15, 2009
To All The Hardimans, I am so sorry for your tremendous lose. That's a word I can use for Clairesee. She was tremendous. She was infectious and I loved her dearly. The fun we had over the years. I wish I had half her energy. She was loved by everyone. She will always live in each and everyone us. I know we will always feel her presence in every way. I hope the good memories will help you through this. I love you all. I Love You Clairsee
chris carney
June 15, 2009
To the hardiman family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have some great memories of Claire as a great funny hairdresser she alway had a story to tell while having a hair cut she will be truely missed by many. REST IN PEACE CLAIRE
TOMMY KILKELLY
June 15, 2009
JOHN MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OFF YOUR DAUGHTER. I DID NOT KNOW THE GIRL BUT KNOWING HER DAD & UNCLE KEVIN I KNOW SHE CAME FROM GOOD STOCK MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
June 15, 2009
JOHN MY CONDOLENCES GO OUT TO YOU & YOUR FAMILY ON THE PASSING OFF YOUR DAUGHTER. I DID NOT KNOW THE GIRL BUT KNOWING HER DAD & UNCLE KEVIN I KNOW SHE CAME FROM GOOD STOCK MAY SHE REST IN PEACE.
Eileen Curran
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman Family;
As you know, Claire loved you more than words can say. From growing up together on Sagamore St. to her becoming a successful hairdresser; she was always first and foremost, a great daughter, sister, aunt and friend. Her beautiful smile framed by perfect pink lipstick will always be etched in my brain. She had a gift for making anyone she worked on feel more beautiful when they left her than they did before! God bless her and know that she is happy now with her mom and friends who have gone before her. Her passing has left a void that cannot be filled.
Leanne Agabides Clifford
June 15, 2009
I just want to express my deepest sympathies to your family at this time. Claire was a great person who knew how to make you smile! She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Sandra Galvin
June 15, 2009
Hardiman Family
I am so sorry to hear about Claire. She was so full of laughter and life. This is truly tragic to hear. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time.
Sandra and Michael Galvin
Jill McDonough
June 15, 2009
To The Hardiman Family,
I am sorry to hear for your loss. Claire was loved by all. Your family will be in my prayers
June 15, 2009
leah orr
June 15, 2009
So Sorry to hear about Claire. She was such fun, and had a great wild spirit. We will miss her! The World will miss her!
Leah Orr
- The Lepore Family.
Paul DeChiara
June 15, 2009
Claire Marie my heart is so so broken i miss you dearly love you forever
claire Twohig
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman family. My deepest sympathy to you all. Claire was such a vibrant, funny and loving person. I shared so many good, crazy and fun times with Clairezee. Every time I tell my hairdresser that I cut my own bangs, I have to tell them about "Claire's confessional" at the shop!! she was an absolute riot. I am going to miss Everything about her. I loved that girl!!! I will always have her great memories and so will all of you. I wish you all peace of heart, mind and soul. Claire Twohig, San Diego
Joseph O'Connor
June 15, 2009
Dear John and Family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Caire will be missed greatly.
Lutie and Joe O'Connor & Family
Danielle Chaisson
June 15, 2009
Mr. Hardiman, John, Peggy, Kathy, Maureen, Kaleigh and Jaden,
I am deeply saddened by the news of Claire's passing. Over the past several years, Claire has made me smile and laugh out loud on many occassions. I can't remember ever seeing her without a smile and a cheery "Hi Dani!" to greet me.
I will remember her best through stories told by Maureen of the two of them dancing and singing together in the house and in the car or Jaden remembering Claire running beside the car next to his window every morning. I am so thankful that I got to know Claire and experienced the same happiness that others have expressed. She truly was one of a kind.
Kathleen McLaughlin
June 15, 2009
Dear Hardiman Family,
I was so sorry to hear about Claire's passing. Her blue eyes really did light up a room. I always had so much fun having my hair done at her salon in Quincy. We always had a few laughs:)
May your friends and your memories carry you through your grief.
Peace - Kathleen (Gleason) McLaughlin
Denise
June 15, 2009
I can’t remember when or how we first met
But the times we shared I won’t ever forget
It was probably at Bulldogs or some such place
With that beautiful infectious smile upon your face
You turned me from brunette to blonde
And on many occasion from sad to happy
We formed a strong loving bond
And at times it was terribly sappy
I remember you gave me a great perm one time
And we toasted to the curls way past nine
We laughed and sang, and danced many nights
And on our trips saw lots of pretty sights
We cruised with the girls across the high seas
And had wonderful fun and were filled with glee
We gambled in Vegas under the sun
We made chip skyscrapers, and had so much fun
You were a beautiful friend, one hard to find
And you will be missed by all but kept in the mind
The memories you gave to each one and all
Will always be there with total recall
To a friend who will never be forgotten, I give one final toast
You, little Clairesy, I’ll remember the most
We have all the time in this world to tell each person how we feel
But time ticks on by, we get too busy and is life is a steal
So take the time now to say it often and say it loud
What’s in your heart, don’t be too proud
Kathie (Monahan) Bither
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman Family, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Claire will truly be missed. Her smile and personality brought happiness to all that knew her. Just know that she is at peace now....God Bless her...
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Claire. I have many fond memories of her growing up in Savin Hill. She was a character, always smiling and ready to share a funny story. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Take care,
June Cotter-Lanctot
June 15, 2009
Mr Hardiman and family and Paul, our sincerest sympathies at the loss of Claire. My fondest memories are of the golden haired sweetie with the huge eyes that I used to teach flute to years ago. The flute was bigger than her! I hope your comfort is that her music is shared with her mom in a happier place. You are in our prayers. Sincerely, Mary Moran & Michael Joyce Wilmington, Ma.
June 15, 2009
Dear Mr. Hardiman, Johnnie, Peggy, Maureen and Kathy...I am truly at a loss of words. Little Claire Hardiman (as i will always remember her) was one in a million. Her laugh and smile will never be forgotten. Savin Hill lost some sunlight this weekend. Mr. Hardiman, I don't know that any words will help at this time, but I truly believe she is with her mother now. I have you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Ann Rowan
Marie Murphy
June 15, 2009
My deepest sympathies to the Hardiman family Im so sorry for your loss. I havent seen Claire in many years but will always remember her with a smile. My thoughts and prayers are will you all.
Maureen Gallagher
June 15, 2009
To Kathy and the Hardiman Family and friends. Our deepest sympathies are with you. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
Maureen Hayes-Gallagher & Family
Mark Brown
June 15, 2009
Dear John, Maureen & Hardiman family,
Our deepest sympathies at the sudden death of Claire. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your neighbors, Mark & Kraig
Anne (Lynch) Grant
June 15, 2009
Mr.Hardiman and Family,
I am sorry for your loss. Claire was a wonderful person I can honestly say there isn't one memory that I have of Claire that it doesn't put a smile on my face. I can only hope your memories of Claire will ease your pain.
You all our in my heart and prayers, God Bless You Claire, you will be missed.
June 15, 2009
Mr. Hardiman Johnny, Peggy, Kathy, & Maureen, I am very sorry to hear of Claire's death. She always had a smile and a kind word to say.. She will be missed around Savin Hill.
Maureen Condry-Bazzinotti
Debbie (Senier) McDonagh
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
I am so sorry for the loss of your beautiful Claire. That infectious smile and those sparkling blue eyes will always be remembered. I hope you can find some comfort knowing that she is with Mrs. Hardiman now watching over us all. My prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
June 15, 2009
My little Clairsy, I am so so sad, I miss you so much already. I can't stand the thought of you not being in this world with me.
Cheryl Swan
June 15, 2009
To The Hardiman Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Claire was truly "one of a kind" and was loved by everyone! Her infectious humor, her crazy singing, her hilarious stories....everything about Claire was unique and special and she will be sadly missed.
With my deepest sympathy,
June 15, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. Claire was such a sweet , generous, funloving girl who will be sadly missed
Gina (hobin) Sullivan
June 15, 2009
To the Hardiman Family,
My deepest sympathy are with you all, Claire will be missed by all, she was a sunbeam in any room she entered, her spirit will live on in all who knew her.
Kitty Clements
June 15, 2009
Dear Hardiman Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Claire was such a genuine and sweet girl. She always made me laugh. Her sincere, affectionate personality was truly contagious, you could not be around Claire without feeling her glow. I will miss her, as will everyone. Claire will live on in the heart's of everyone who loved her.
With Deepest Sympathy And Love,
Kitty Clements
Krissy Flaherty
June 15, 2009
To all the Hardiman's Family & Friend's
I am truly so sorry of the news of Claire's passing. I will treasure the funny times I shared in High School with her. Please know that your entire family & friends will forever remain in my thoughts & prayers.. God Bless all my Love Krissy Flaherty
June 15, 2009
To the hardiman family. I am very sorry for your loss. claire was a great person she will be sadly missed. Your all in My thoughts and prayers. Pebbles hines
Pam King
June 15, 2009
Please accept our deepest sympathies. Our thougths and prayers are with you at this time. Claire brought happiness to of our lives,whether it was just being around her or "sitting in her chair", she will be missed.
The King Family
Savin Hill
Joyce Nyhan Bates
June 15, 2009
Dear John and Family,
Words cannot express the deep sympathy that we feel for your loss. It is so sad to lose one so loved.
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time.
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