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Claire J. Sherwood

1934 - 2021

BORN

1934

DIED

2021

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Fairport Harbor, Ohio

Claire Sherwood Obituary

Claire J. (nee: Borelli) Sherwood, age 87 of Fairport Harbor, OH, a homemaker, passed away on Dec. 29, 2021 at Embassy of Painesville. Born Nov. 9, 1934 in Painesville to John and Louise (nee: Tazio) Borelli, she had been a lifelong area resident. Claire was the family caregiver, sitting with anyone of her family that was sick and caring for them. Survivors include her children John (Susan) Sherwood of Painesville and Danny (Dawn) Sherwood of Fairport Harbor; siblings Tom Borelli of Fairport Harbor, Theresa Warren of Madison and Rosemary Lemanski of Hawaii; 6 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parent and siblings Paul Borelli, John Borelli, Albert Borelli, Angeline Raines, Maryann Lombardo and Lois Ryan. Private family services were held. A celebration of Claire’s life will be announced at a later date. Obituary, online condolences and memorial gifts available at www.marcfburrfuneralhome.com.

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Published by News-Herald from Jan. 3 to Jan. 4, 2022.

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Debbie Doug and Engla

January 4, 2022

Danny and Dawn so very sorry to hear of your mom passing. God bless.

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