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CLAIRE M. BRYANT

1935 - 2025

CLAIRE M. BRYANT obituary, 1935-2025, Arlington, MA

CLAIRE BRYANT Obituary

BRYANT, Claire M. (Hill) Age 89, died unexpectedly on Sunday, February 9, 2025, in San Diego, CA. She was born in Lexington, MA, on May 23,1935. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 48 years, Robert R. Bryant; and five of her seven siblings. Claire leaves behind her two surviving sisters, six children, eighteen grandchildren and one great-grandson. They include her sisters, Carole Wayte of Seattle, WA and Mary Peters of Lincoln, MA; and her children: Jennifer (Michael) Duffy of San Diego, CA, Robert (Annette Boelhouwer) of Hollis, NH, Peter of New York City, NY, Thomas (Lisa) of Arlington, MA, Matthew (Pimsiree) of Hopkinton, NH, and Judith (David) Duffy of Belmont, MA. Claire attended Arlington High School and Boston University. While raising her six children in Arlington, she regularly volunteered in all their activities. She was an early education teacher at Arlington High School, worked in the Career Planning and Placement Department at Boston University's School of Management and was a board member of the Wayside Youth and Family Support Network, advocating for mental health resources for families in need. She made everyone feel especially loved and cherished and believed without doubt in the good in all of us. A Wake will be held at St. Eulalia Parish, 50 Ridge Street, Winchester, on Thursday, February 20th, from 4 to 7 pm. The Funeral Service will be held at St. Eulalia's on Friday, February 21, at 10 am. Visit www.keefefuneralhome.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 15 to Feb. 16, 2025.

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Tim O'Connor

March 1, 2025

Bryant Family,

Sincerest sympathies on the passing of your mom (momma bear). I still come across sometimes kind cards she gave for this event or that. She had a gift for sharing uplifting and poignant words at the right time. We were very fortunate to have her in our lives. And I'm glad the gals are back together again for a laugh! Very best wishes, Tim, and all of us O'Connors

Ryan Jonuskis

February 28, 2025

Bryant Family,

We are deeply saddened and surprised to have learned of Claire's passing.
She was always strong like a bull and has created a family living in that same spirit. Between the times spent at the Harwich Jr. Theater to the lifeguard competitions on at West Dennis Beach, there was always an adventure to be had with Claire and co.

I do hope she says hello to Ray, Harry and Joan, Elizabeth, and all our other Dennisport family when she sees them.

With Love and Sympathy,
The Jonuskis Family

Doreen Shea

February 28, 2025

To the BRYANT family.
CLAIRE was an amazing friend, always upbeat, kind, thoughtful, generous.
When my husband Bob died, she sent the most beautiful message and book which I have saved.
CLAIRE was a friend to so many always making our lives a little better.
May you rest in peace.

Doreen

February 28, 2025

To the BRYANT family
CLAIRE was an amazing friend always upbeat, kind, thoughtful, and generous.
When my husband Bob died, she sent the most beautiful message and book which I have since saved. We lost a beautiful lady. May she rest in peace and enjoy receiving a million hugs from her fan club
Love, Doreen

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Kathy, Andy and the Cohane Fam

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Gary and Kim Brown

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Nancy Keefe Clarke

February 16, 2025

Claire was my sister Ellie Maskell's best friend from high school and throughout Ellie's life. Claire was always there for her friends, as well as her family, and all who knew her could count on a shoulder to lean on, down to earth advice and a warm hug for all. Her beautiful smile would light up the room. She will be missed by all that knew her.

Whispering Love Arrangement - BASKET INCLUDED

Janet Ciofrone

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John & Carol Kilban

February 15, 2025

Dear Bryant Family, your Mother was such a wonderful, charming woman who will be deeply missed. We have Claire and you in our thoughts and prayers.
May she rest in peace!
Love,
John & Carol Kilban

Gary Brown

February 15, 2025

Our deepest sympathy to the entire Bryant Family from the Brown Family. Mrs. B was like a Mother to me and she was such a kind woman!!

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Feb

20

Wake

4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

St. Eulalia Parish

50 Ridge Street, Winchester, MA

Feb

21

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

St. Eulalia Parish

MA

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