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Claire Garvey Obituary

Garvey, Claire Shea
In Delray Beach, FL March 6, 2018, Claire Shea Garvey 90, of Hamden and Boynton Beach FL, passed away of natural causes. Wife of the late Martin J. Garvey, Jr. Loving mother of Martin J. Garvey, III of Ashland, MA, William F. Garvey and Justin T. Garvey both of Hamden, sister of Eileen Trainer and Beatrice Bremmer both of Boynton Beach, FL and William Shea of Meriden. Also survived by her cherished grandchildren Kelly DePalma, Ian Gatavaski, Martin J. Garvey, IV, Elizabeth Garvey, James Garvey and Marika Garvey. She was predeceased by a daughter Mandy Gatavaski and a sister Marie Conklin. Claire was born in Springfield, MA on May 23, 1927 daughter of the late Charles E. and Beatrice Millmore Shea. Prior to her retirement she was a French Teacher at West Haven High School.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be Celebrated Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 5 Hillhouse Ave. New Haven. Friends are asked to go directly to church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Hamden. Calling hours are Tuesday from 4 - 8 p.m. in Sisk Brothers Funeral Home 3105 Whitney Ave. Hamden. To leave an online condolence please visit www.siskbrothers.com
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Published by The New Haven Register from Mar. 10 to Mar. 11, 2018.
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May God bless the Garvey family in time of sorrow

Garth Corbett

March 11, 2018

My condolences. There are not many words at a time like this. May you find comfort in the words at 1Pet. 5:7 "while you throw all your anxiety on him, because he cares for you."

Mike

March 10, 2018

My heartfelt condolences to the family. Always cherish the memories that you have and remember that God is always there for us like it tells us at 1Peter 5:6,7. I hope you continue to feel the love and support from your family and friends.

Bob V.

March 10, 2018

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