Minneapolis, Minnesota
Holmes, Clare Marie age 50, of Chaska, passed away Feb. 13, 2009. Preceded in death by father, James Austin Boulay; mother, Mary Bauers Boulay; sister, Mary Louise Nelson and brother, Eloi Matthew Boulay. Survived by husband, Mark Edward Holmes; daughters, Sarah Marie LaFrance (Todd), Jennifer Lynn Scott (Jon), Elizabeth Mae Scott and Mary Louise Holmes; grandchildren, Alyssa Clare Blunt, Jonathan James Blunt Jr. and Michael Bradley Weagler; 3 brothers. Mass of Christian Burial Wednesday, 11 AM at Pax Christi Catholic Community, 12100 Pioneer Trail, Eden Prairie. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at the church. Washburn-McReavy Eden Prairie Chapel 952-975-0400
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.
Clare was such a dear friend. We worked together for years at RTW. She was such a good friend during the time of my marriage and the birth of my child. She often reminded me how precious children are and she was so proud of all her daughters. She always had a positive outlook on life. She taught me so much that I will forever be grateful. She always saw the true beauty in everyone. I will miss her very much.
Jody Carlson Townsend
April 22, 2009 | Delavan, MN
I met Clare when I first started at RTW. She bought joy and laughter to everyone. She was a dear, sweet, feisty, insperation, blest soul. She touched so many hearts. I'm sorry I did not hear until after the funeral. I'm so sorry for your loss. She left many, many memories behind for all of us. My God be holding her in his hands now. May God comfort all of you in this really hard time. Claire will be greatly missed.
Jen Sullivan
February 25, 2009 | Chanhassen, MN
Dee Dee, Clare, Mary and Marcy, Summer, 2003
February 20, 2009
Dear Mary and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.May your mother's loving spirit guide you and give you strength. Love, Mary Frisk (CES)
Mary Frisk
February 18, 2009 | Chaska, MN
Hi Couzin Mark,
I wish there were words that I could say to help you through this, but I know nothing can take away your pain. I am very sorry that I could not make it to the funeral and at least give you a hug. I want you to know I am thinking about you and the girls. I am praying for all of you. I am so sorry for your loss.
Shelley Malenke
February 18, 2009 | Robbinsdale, MN
To Mark, the girls and the rest of the Crew:
The pain in my heart right now is at a 10 as we RTWers would say. So I can only imagine what it is like for you. Clare and I embraced the shared a bond of being of Irish decent. It is that strength I wish for all of you.
This is a little Irish prayer that we shared and loved.
May those who love us, love us;
and those who don't love us,
may God turn their hearts;
and if He doesn't turn their hearts,
ANN TART
February 18, 2009 | Plymouth, MN
Our heavy hearts go out to you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. You will be in our constant prayers, God Bless you all.
Mary, Jim, Sydney & Emma Rae Ziemer
February 18, 2009 | Tega Cay, SC
Our sympathies and prayers go out to the family and loved ones who were closest to Clare, particularly our sister-in-law Sarah. This is a tragic ending for a courageous woman who obviously loved her family with all of her heart and soul. We pray for each of you as you endure this terrible loss, and we pray for Clare's soul as she prepares to greet her Creator.
Paul & Julie LaFrance
February 17, 2009 | Rochester, MI
TO THE HOLMES AND BOULAY FAMILY, I GREW UP NEXT DOOR TO CLAIRE AND THE BOULAYS I'M SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOST SHE WAS ALWAYS A HAPPY PERSON I'M SORRY WE LOST TOUCH WITH HER BUT SHE WAS REMARKABLE TILL THE END FROM WHAT I READ. JOE, STEVE, JIMMY MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU AND CLARES FAMILY AT THIS TIME. LOVE MOLLIE FIELDS SCHIPPER
MOLLIE SCHIPPER
February 17, 2009 | Edina, MN
