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CLAIRE KOTAS Obituary

KOTAS, Claire A. Of Holbrook formerly of Dorchester and Rye Beach, NH, passed away September 27, 2016 in Dublin, Ireland by accident. The beloved daughter of the late Ralph and Ellen (Madden) Kotas formerly of Dorchester. Adopted daughter of the late Mary C. Madden of Dorchester. Sister of the late Jeanne Jandrue and her husband Francis Jandrue of Bellingham, and the late Ralph Kotas of WI. Loving aunt of Maryellen Long and her husband William of Milford, Claire J. Jandrue-Surbey and her husband Shawn of Mendon, Diane Dulac of Bellingham, the late Laura Jandrue-Cassidy and her husband Shawn of Bellingham. Also survived by many grand nieces, nephews, and cousins and her lifelong friend Nancy Miller of Dorchester. Visiting hours will be held in the MacKinnon Funeral Home 760 Washington St. (Off Rte. 18) WHITMAN Thursday 4-8. Funeral Mass in St. Michael's Church 87 No. Main St. Avon on Friday at 10 AM. Relatives and friends respectfully invited to attend. Internment at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family would like donations made in Clair's memory to St. Michael Parish 87 No. Main St. Avon, MA 02322. For directions or to write an online condolence visit www.mackinnonfuneral.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 3 to Oct. 5, 2016.

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Frances Hanes Engstrom

December 23, 2020

Hello. This is such a belated entry because I was just looking for Claire and found this notice. Nancy and family, if you get this, I want to send my heartfelt sorrow for your kiss. Although we lost touch after I left Boston in 1976, she was always a bright spot for me. I wish you all peace in her memory. What a spirit!

noel constantino

October 7, 2016

Hi Nancy ,Maryellen,& Claire-sorry I could not attend the Funeral Mass today for Claire--she was a good friend & I am so sorry that she will not be with us any more--would you send me your addresses--thanks Noel Constantino 95 Stonebridge Drive-Hanson,Mass 02341

Cindy Nunes

October 4, 2016

I worked with Claire for 4 years at Boston Mutual Life Insurance co. We had many good laughs together. My condolences to all her family and friends.

Cindy Nunes

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