CLAIRE L. SPINNEY

SPINNEY, Claire L. (Burke) 69, of Tampa, FL and Mattapoisett, formerly of Needham, October 28, 2012. Beloved wife of 50 years of Nicholas Spinney, loving mother of Donna Etchings and her husband Ted of Westwood, Nicholas Spinney and his wife Nancy of Wilmington, and David Spinney of Tampa, loving grandmother of Cameron Etchings, Jared, Eric, and Kyle Spinney, dear sister of Barbara Hickey, Kathryn Keane, Patricia Menjin, Peggy Ropple, Gerald, Thomas, William, John Burke, and the late Mary T., James, Joseph, and Sr. Rosemary Burke. Claire was born in Brighton to the late Patrick and Margaret (Madigan) Burke. She graduated from St. Columbkille High School and Newton College nursing program. She loved helping people and was an R.N. in the public and private sector for many years. Claire enjoyed the ocean, reading, and solving crossword puzzles. There will be no calling hours and memorial services will be private. Donations to Fidelis Hospice & Pallative Care, 25 Railroad Square, Suite 501, Haverhill MA 01832 are appreciated. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.