Claire B. Durand

Claire Durand Obituary

Claire B. Durand of Nashua, Lowell native, avid bowler; 75 NASHUA Claire B. (Tourville) Durand, age 75, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 25, 2008, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua. She was the beloved wife of Lucien R. Durand with whom she had celebrated their 57th anniversary on June 2nd. She was born in Lowell, on Oct. 29, 1932, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Rose Alda (Champagne) Tourville. Claire resided in Nashua since 2004, and was formerly of Palm Bay, FL for 14 years. She enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Brunswick Womens Bowling League in Lowell. Claire also enjoyed playing bingo. Besides her husband, she is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Steve Paige of Nashua; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Robert and Diane Durand of Hudson, NH, and Donald Durand of Lowell; five grandchildren, Donald Jared "DJ", Eric, Derek, Jeff and Shari; also many nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Joseph, Arthur and Andy Tourville, Mary Jane Mason, Lorraine Longtin, Theresa Martel, and Rita Allen. DURAND At her request, funeral services will be held privately. Arrangements are in the care of the M. R. LAURIN & SON FUNERAL HOME, 295 Pawtucket St., Lowell 978-452-0121, www.laurinfuneralhome.com

Published by Lowell Sun on Jun. 27, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Claire Durand

5 Entries

salvatore fazio

June 30, 2008

bobby and donny
sorry to hear of your moms passing away, may she rest in peace.
your friend
sal fazio

Bob & Linda Mitchell

June 28, 2008

Dear Diane & Steve,
We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother & Mother-In-Law. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember - you can never really lose someone you love - they live on in your hearts forever. May God Bless You All!
Love,
Bob, Linda & Family

Joyce &Jack Harrington

June 28, 2008

A message from Claire,
To Diane, Duke and Bobby
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.

Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.

And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.

Diane, thinking of you with all OUR LOVE!
Joyce and Jack Harrington
Your sister and brother

Debbie & Cheyenne

June 27, 2008

Diane & Family,

Though I never knew your Mom, Diane, I must thank her for having a part in making you the way you are. This is one of the many reasons I'm blessed that you're my sister-in-law & Cheyenne's aunt. I know too well the pain & loss that all of you are going through but I knew that when my Mom passed that it was her strength & love that helped to ease the pain & loss we all felt & still feel today. All of you will feel your Mom's strength & love as you remember her during this time & always. God's speed Diane. We love you so very much!

Steve Paige (Diane's husband)

June 27, 2008

As these times of losing a loved one approaches us , we must reflect on the good times that we have had the opportunity to share with that loved one. The 4 years that I had knowing Claire will be time that I will remeber forever. She was a great mother in law and a great person...
As with my own mother passing , I know and am very happy that she is in a much better place than she was.... You will be missed , but eventually reunited with the people that love you.

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