Claire Quintal

I will always remember and be grateful to Dean Claire Quintal. As a young graduate student at then Assumption College, I sought her counsel to allow me to take 5 courses one summer in 1974 so that I could graduate in May, 1975. She approved my request, given the fact that I was teaching high school English full-time during the year and had the summer free to fully devote to my studies. She examined my strong academic performance at that point, and signed off on allowing me to take an...

On Saturday, June 19, 2021, a Mass of the Resurrection is being offered to all who died during the pandemic at my parish. I have submitted my mother's cousin, Dr. Claire Quintal, as one to be remembered. She has been in my mind all week.

We were sadden to hear of Dr Claire Quintal's passing. We have wonderful memories of her selfless efforts to advance the french culture in speeches and presentations over the years. She drove out to our community of Springfield, Ma and was an inspiring speaker to the "circle of french ladies" many times over the years. We appreciated it so much. She was an inspiring speaker and wonderful friend. May God bless her abundantly. Edna Rocheleau Robitaille, South Hadley, Ma.

I am so grateful to Dr Quintal (and other members of the French Department at Assumption College) for their instruction and motivation that led me to an international career, including 30 years living in Paris. I had such admiration for this strong woman, ahead of her time, and all that she achieved. Camille Verdesca Massol, Assumption College, Class of 1974

A classy professor of French. Honored to have learned from her.

My sincere condolences to the Quintal family, especially to her sisters, Sr. Rollande and Cecile, my high-school chemistry teacher -- all three inspiring women for whom I am grateful.

Although, I didn't know her personally, as a student at Anna Maria College I was very familiar with her accomplishments. I will always rememeber her.

A wonderful woman! A great intellect and a big heart!

My sincere condolences to her family especially Sister Rolland Quintal who has been such an important part of my time at Anna Maria College.