Photo courtesy of McNally & Watson Funeral & Cremation Service - Clinton
Clinton, Massachusetts
Sep 17, 1927 – Sep 5, 2020 (Age 92)
CLINTON
Claire M. (Noon) Agnitti, 92, died peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her family and friends, following a brief illness. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 45 years, Edmund A. Agnitti, in 2005, and two brothers: Joseph F. Noon and Donald J. Noon, and a sister, Ruth A. Noon.
She leaves her cousins, the Lowe Families of Sterling, and Clinton, among them, her care-giver, Kevin Lowe, Jr.; her godchild, Kathleen Kennedy-Tuttle and her husband, Stanley; many dear friends and neighbors.
Claire was born in Marlborough, daughter of James F. and Katherine A. (Connelly) Noon. She was raised in Hudson and was a graduate of the former Hudson Catholic High School, Class of 1945, and Boston University, Class of 1949, receiving a B.S. in Radiologic Technology.
For nearly 28 years, Claire worked as an X-Ray Technician and Department Manager at Clinton Hospital, and later as Director of Public Relations at the Fallon Clinic for eleven years until her retirement.
Claire was a member of St. John the Evangelist Church and dedicated much of her time as a volunteer for the Catholic Charities, and WHEAT. For over 30 years she served as Chair of the Clinton Council on Aging; she was a member of the Clinton Senior Citizens, the Clinton Hospital Guild, and a member of the former Hudson Catholic Daughters and Hudson Catholic Alumni. Claire and her husband Ed, enjoyed many years of traveling together, especially trips to Italy, Ireland, and France, where they visited the burial site of her brother, Joseph, who was killed in action during the Normandy Invasion in 1943.
Claire's funeral will be held on Tuesday, September 8, 2020, with a Mass at 10:30 a.m. in St. John the Evangelist Church, 80 Union St., Clinton. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery, Lancaster. There are no calling hours. In accordance with current guidelines, the use of face masks, and the practice of social distancing, will be required at the church, and cemetery. For those who wish to honor Claire's memory, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Arrangements are in the care of McNally & Watson Funeral Home, 304 Church St., Clinton.
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May God's promise found in John 6:40, of the hope to see our loved ones again, comfort your heart and give you peace, strength, and hope in the days ahead.
September 15, 2020
Thank you so much for giving back to your community and for all the great work you did at WHEAT.
Rest in peace, Claire.
Jodi Breidel
September 10, 2020 | Clinton, MA | Coworker
Claire was blessed with an easy gift of gab with some great one-liners. On starting a first professional job, I recall her advice, “Whatever they say, just kiss their feet.” Over the last twenty years, when I shared any upcoming nerve wrecking event, she would tell me "not to worry a bit" because she would be praying to St. Jude for me. When my brother was dying in the hospital, she would call to report on having a mass said for him or a prayer group taking up his plight. She was there...
Christine Agnitti
September 09, 2020 | Springfield, MA | Family
Bridget
Claire was my neighbor since I was 3. She was a brilliant soul with a spark in her eye and a story to tell. My youngest memories were of jumping in the leaves under the massive oak tree in her front yard.
She was loved by everyone in my family and was a part of our family. I loved hearing her stories about her wild days in Boston, or her latest grumblings about doctors or the senior center.
When she confessed that she wished she was named Bridgette, my girls always...
Dan DeMaioNewton
September 07, 2020 | Raleigh, NC | Neighbor
We will miss you Claire. You were a wonderful person. I’m so happy my mom and I were able to enjoy lunch with you last September. RIP sweet lady. Heaven just welcomed a new Saint
Mary Eley
September 06, 2020 | Leominster, MA | Friend
A sweet and lovely lady with whom I worked at the Fallon Clinic way back in the 70's. Rest in peace Claire.
Kathy (Earls) Godzik
September 06, 2020 | Coworker
we are deeply saddened at the loss of our beloved neighbor Claire. Rest in peace and love with her husband Ed and brothers Joseph and Donald and sister Ruth. We will never forget her sharp wit and funny stories about her life and family.
Sheila and Juan
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