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Claire Roiko Obituary
Claire Evelyn Hetchell Roiko, 90 years old, passed away on January 27, 2023 at the Highlands in Fitchburg.
She was predeceased by her husband of 48 years, Charles Roiko, in 2002.
Claire was born in Leominster on September 10, 1932 and graduated from Leominster High in 1953. She lived in Leominster on Union Street until moving to North Leominster in 1968. Claire worked at Cluet Peabody Shirt Company, she also worked at Keystone Nursing Home, but mostly she was a loving home care provider to her family. Claire loved the Lord and was a born again Christian and long-time member of the former Assembly of God, now New Life Church.
She loved to knit, visit her friends, go shopping and bake her famous oatmeal cookies. Most of all her grandchildren were the light of her life.
She leaves her four children, Wendy Tata, son-in-law Michael Tata, David Roiko, daughter-in-law Linda Roiko, Heidi Capone, son-in-law Mark Capone, April Kimball, son-in-law James Kimball. Her grandchildren Caresia and Cameron Capone and great grandson Gavin.
Claire's Family would like to thank the staff of the Highlands for the excellent care given to their Mother.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to be made to: New Life Church, 834 Main St., Leominster, MA 01453, https://newlifema.churchcenter.com/giving.
Funeral Services will be held at the New Life Church at 11am on Tuesday, January 31st, 2023. Burial to follow at Evergreen Cemetery. Richardson Funeral Home, 106 West St., Leominster is assisting the family. www.richardsonfuneralhome.net
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Adele & Mark
December 18, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
April Kimball
January 30, 2023
My mom was my best friend. She taught me so many things in life that will hold dear and true to my heart forever. As a child she would make sure that I went to Sunday School and Missionettes and to accept Jesus as your Lord and Savior. When I was a little girl she would walk me to the bus stop and have milk and cookies waiting for me and my friends after school. These values have made me who I am today. I feel honored and privileged to be her daughter. I know that she is up in heaven now with her heavenly father. I love you so much mom and I miss you. God Bless You. Love April
Rainore obara
January 29, 2023
Susan, Tim and entire Roiko family my deepest condolences for your loss. Claire was as always so kind to me when we were at the Remys for the annual Christmas gatherings. Her smile will be sweetly remembered.
May she fly with the angels
Nan
January 29, 2023
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.~ I will always remember and treasure the awesome kitchen scrubs Claire knitted and shared! Love to you Heidi and your family
Adele Bodanza
January 28, 2023
Dear Roiko Family,
Claire was surely the light of your lives! She was loved by many and I am fortunate to have spent time with her in many family settings and celebrations. Claire was sweet and kind to everyone and always had a smile. My sincerest condolences to the entire family.
Denise Gaudet
January 27, 2023
My dearest Clair my the sun always be on your face, the warmth holding your soul and the Lord holding your hand.
It was an honor to have met you.
I will miss your beautiful smile.
Denise Gaudet
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