Claire Ann "Toussaint" Holtman

Claire Ann "Toussaint" Holtman obituary

Claire Ann "Toussaint" Holtman

Claire Holtman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Gleeson-Ryan Funeral Home on Sep. 15, 2025.

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Torrington- Claire Ann Holtman, 84, passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at Cherry Brook, Canton. She was the beloved wife of Richard A. Holtman.

Mrs. Holtman was born in Torrington on October 19, 1940, son of the late Paul E. Toussaint, Sr., and Cecelia (Lestinsky) Toussaint, and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a retired employee with the Torin Corp. Claire enjoyed horseriding, snowmobiling, and had a great love for animals.

Survivors, in addition to her husband, Richard, include three children, Holly A. Holtman, Richard P. Holtman, and David R. Holtman; five grandchildren, David R. Holtman, Jr., Jenna Rose Lopardo, Megan Holtman, Paul Holtman, and Kelly Claire; and two nieces and a nephew. Mrs. Holtman was predeceased by a brother, Paul E. Toussaint, Jr.

Services and burial in Hillside Cemetery, Torrington, were private.

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