Claire Narus

Narus, Claire
Claire (Pinunsky) Narus, 93, of Middletown, (formerly of Waterbury and Portland, CT), the wife of the late Joseph Narus, entered into Heaven August 6, 2020 while at her home with her devoted family by her side. Claire was born in Middletown, daughter of the late Edward and Evelyn (Mielczarski) Pinunsky. She was a graduate of Middletown High School. Besides her most important job as mother to her four children, Claire enjoyed working at various jobs outside of the home, including a lengthy career at Uniroyal Inc. World Headquarters in Middlebury, CT. She retired at 80 years old from B & B Equipment, Portland. Claire and Joe spent over 52 happy years together in Waterbury where they reared their family and enjoyed entertaining their friends and relatives. Claire was an active member of Saints Peter and Paul Church for many years, serving in various capacities including Eucharistic Minister, Lector and Prayer Group Leader. After the passing of her beloved husband Joe, she moved to Middletown where she rebuilt her life and was blessed to find love again with her second husband, James "Dee" Barry. She was an active parishioner of St. Mary's Church, where she served as a Lector and made many friends. Claire was a loving soul who always had a kind word and smile for all. She touched the lives of everyone she met. She had an unwavering faith in God and will be remembered by her boundless capacity to love. Her favorite expression was "love you more" and her priceless legacy of love and faith will live on through her family. Claire is survived by her four children, Nancy Hulsart and her husband Peter of Woodbury, Richard Narus of Southington, Suzzanne Madden and her husband Michael of Waterbury, Douglas Narus and his wife Robin of Burlington, grandchildren Michael Madden, Jr., Mallory Lessard and her husband Zachary, Stephanie Fortier and her husband Brandon, Douglas Narus, Jr., Michaela and Gabriella Narus, her precious great-grandchildren Aiden, Liam, Callie, Madelynn and Ella. Also mourning her loss is her husband James "Dee" Barry and his family, her dear cousin Vivian Stevenson of Stamford, and her sister-in-law Christine Pinunsky of Portland, as well as several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband Joseph, Claire was predeceased by her brother Edward Pinunsky and her two sisters Lucille Dralle and Joan Bankowski. A funeral mass will be celebrated at St. Francis of Assisi Church, 3 Elm Street Middletown, at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 17th. Due to the Covid-19 virus, there may be capacity restrictions at the church. Friends may visit the Biega Funeral Home, 3 Silver Street Middletown, on Sunday, August 16th from 4 to 6 p.m. Burial will at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to The Salvation Army, Portland Food Bank, or a similar charity of your choice. The family extends its appreciation to Middlesex Hospice and all those who helped us navigate Claire's journey home. To share memories or express condolences online, please visit www.biegafuneralhome.com.