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CLARE KORCHIN

1943 - 2025

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street

Westwood, Massachusetts

UPCOMING SERVICE

Visitation

Oct. 8, 2025

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

Holden Dunn Lawler Funeral Home

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CLARE KORCHIN Obituary

KORCHIN, Clare (Phaneuf) Passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Clare's warmth, strength, energy, and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her. Born in Dorchester on March 27, 1943, Clare lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She cherished time with her family and friends and will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, optimism, beauty, and her overwhelming love and support for everyone she knew. Clare is survived by her beloved spouse, Stephen; her daughters, Mary Ann, Jeanne, and Nancy; her sons, James and Todd; her brothers, Ralph and Wayne; 10 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Visiting Hours: Relatives and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours at Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street, WESTWOOD, on Wednesday, October 8, from 4–7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning, October 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High Street, Westwood. Interment will follow at New Westwood Cemetery.

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 5 to Oct. 6, 2025.

Memorial Events
for CLARE KORCHIN

Oct

8

Visitation

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

Holden Dunn Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Oct

9

Service

10:00 a.m.

St. Margaret Mary Church

845 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Oct

9

Interment

11:15 a.m.

New Westwood Cemetery

887 High Street, Westwood, MA 02090

Funeral services provided by:

Holden, Dunn & Lawler Funeral Home

55 High Rock Street, Westwood, MA 02090

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Marcia Locke

Yesterday

To a great friend I will miss you
I extend my condolences to Steve and the family. Always remember
The good times Love Marcia

Yesterday

We are going to miss Clare and her beautiful smile. She will always be in our hearts and minds. We hope that all your memories will confort you through this challenging time.

Love you all so much
Brian, Gina, Taylor and Thomas

Jody&Keri Shea

Yesterday

Steve & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Steve, we know you´ll miss her dearly. Hope wonderful memories shared fill your mind at this difficult time. Thinking of you-Jody & Keri Shea

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Jody & Keri Shea

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Merle Rapaport

Yesterday

I will miss you so much, Clare. We´ve known each other for so long and I don´t even know what to say except you are at peace now. Love you so much.

Joseph Robinson

Yesterday

Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this incredibly difficult time. I can only imagine the depth of your loss, but I hope that in time, the beautiful memories you built together bring you comfort and peace.

With heartfelt sympathy,

Joseph & Clare Robinson, Waldorf Maryland

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Joe Coyne

Yesterday

Steve and Family I am so sorry to hear this awful news. I met Clare when I was a kid,growing up in Roxbury She was always such a Lady. RIP Clare Thoughts and prayers for all

Mike. Grigalunas

Yesterday

God bless the. Korchin family snd friends. Fought the good fight. Pleasure knowing her . We won´t forget you

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