Claire Mullaney

MULLANEY, Claire Theresa Age 80, died September 22, 2008 at her home in Brandon, VT. Ms: Mullaney was born in Arlington, MA, on September 1, 1928. She was the daughter of Emile and Alice (Comeau) Saulnier. She was graduated from Arlington (MA) High School, class of 1946. She furthered her education in Dress Design in the Boston area. She later worked in a Bridal Shop in Burlington, MA for several years. She relocated to Leicester Junction, Vermont in 1977 moving from Burlington, MA. She afterwards moved to Brandon, VT. She had volunteered at the Brandon Senior Citizens, cooking and serving meals. She also had worked at Camp Thorpe in Goshen doing laundry for the disabled children. She enjoyed traveling, sewing, crafts and was a wonderful baker. She was proud of her gardening skills and lugged her own firewood. She will be missed by her family and many friends. Surviving are 2 daughters Charlene Ingram of Madison, NH and Cheryl Gallagher of Stoneham, MA. 3 sons Robert Dejoie of the Marshall Islands, Marty Dejoie of Florida and Jody Mullaney of Goffstown, NH. A sister May Balog of Cape Cod. Her longtime companion Kenneth LaPorte of Leicester. 9 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, 2 nephews and several cousins also survive her. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 3, 2008 at 10 AM, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Brandon. The Rev. Albert "Skip" Baltz, Pastor will be the celebrant. The graveside committal service and burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Following the service the family will receive friends at the church parish hall, for a time of fellowship & remembrance. Friends may call, at the Miller & Ketcham Funeral Home in Brandon, VT, on Thursday, October 2, from 2-4 and 6-8 PM, where a vigil service will be held at 7:45 PM.