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Claire Hurley Obituary

Of Port Orange, FL, formerly of So. Boston, on June 19, 2008. Devoted wife of Paul D. Hurley, retired BFD. Cherished mother of William Watson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Proud grandmother of Kai Watson of Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Daughter of Anna (Davis) Kupstis of So. Boston and the late William Davis. Loving sister of Barbara Ford of West Roxbury. Stepsister of Patricia Talakoub of Belmont, Mary Radcliffe, Kathleen Caggiano, Diane and Linda Kupstis, all of So. Boston. Aunt of Gregory Ford of So. Boston. Niece of Barbara O'Connor and Thomas Joyce of West Roxbury. Funeral from the O'Brien Funeral Home, 146 Dorchester Street, SOUTH BOSTON, on Thursday at 10:30 am. Funeral Mass in Gate of Heaven Church at 11:30 am. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Wednesday 4-9 pm. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to The Hospice of Volusia, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129, in memory of Claire M. (Davis) Hurley. Interment Blue Hill Cemetery, Braintree.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 24 to Jun. 25, 2008.

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daniella beffa

June 26, 2008

dear billy, paul, anna, barbara, gregg and family,
i am so heartbroken...i want to send my deepest regrets and condolences to you all....you were all an extended family to me and i know this is a loss that is exceptionally hard for you all to cope with. claire was like a second mom to me, a great mother to billy and great nana to kai...she always made sure her loved ones were taken care of before herself, had such a great personality and was a beautiful person both inside and outside. she will be missed deeply...once again, i am so sorry! my thoughts are with you all.

james coyne

June 25, 2008

Dear Paul,
We are deeply sorry for your loss. Claire was always alot of fun and will be missed.
Rusty & Jackie Coyne
South Boston

Stephanie Uftring

June 24, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with the Davis and Hurley families. I had the pleasure of working with Claire and partying with her and Gail Perkins. She was a wonderful woman and a good time!!!
May she rest in peace and God bless all of you.

Lorraine Morancy

June 24, 2008

Barbara, Mrs. Kuptis and Paul:
I was so sorry to hear about Claire - I have great memories of her, laughs and stories that we shared. Her beautiful smile! Barbara you were a great sister and friend to her and every time I saw her we spoke of you often, our times at the Bank and the great fun we all had in our young adult years!!!! Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this most difficult time. Claire will be greatly missed! Love,Lorraine

Nat Healy

June 24, 2008

Paul, Anna Kuptis, I am very sorry for your loss. The Countess will be missed. She was a lot of fun and enjoyed life.

johnny hurley

June 24, 2008

i didnt realize how much i missed you until i learned you were in heaven.thanks for all the laughs and good times.god bless my friend.

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