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for CLAIRE MONTAIGNE
Debbie Gajer
October 1, 2024
We know that this season of remembrance is challenging, but also an opportunity to honor and remember collectively what a loving and committed woman, mother, wife and doctor Claire was. This picture with Claire and Charlotte really says it all. Our love to Matt, Charlotte, Sheryl and Mitch and all Claire's family and friends. Debbie and Jim
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Sarah Munford
December 4, 2022
Claire and I were Jeff Scholars together, which meant we were took a wonderful trip to China & Tibet together in 2009 (see photos). I was also lucky enough to be in the same first year dorm with Claire and Matt. Claire was one of the most down to earth people I'd ever met. Amongst a group of very talented people at UVa, Claire stood out as someone committed to helping others and more interested in contributing to the world than any accolades. It's no surprise she went on to be such a beloved doctor. I am so sorry for your loss and so grateful I had the chance to know Claire.
Laurie Hays
November 27, 2022
Claire's family and friends are establishing a fund in her honor to further the advancement of family medicine through scholarships, grants, and community giving. To donate please send contributions to: Community Funds Inc. c/o The New York Community Trust, P.O. Box 22472, New York, NY 10087-2472. Please specify that your gift is for The Claire Hays Montaigne Memorial Fund.
Laurie
November 26, 2022
To all of you who have written such beautiful memories of our beloved Claire, and planted trees in her honor, thank you. You have helped soothe our broken hearts. She loved life.
Hugh Glanville
November 1, 2022
A friend of mine recommended I seek out Claire as a potential primary care physician. I have just found out that as she was treating his cancer she was suffering herself. How selfless. I'm left with a sense of loss, even though I never knew her.
John A. Reyes
October 25, 2022
I am deeply saddened. Claire was a kind, thoughtful, gifted and beloved member of the Fieldston School Class of 2007. All who knew her loved her and held her in the highest regard. My deepest sympathies to all her friends and family.
Stephen Altschul
October 23, 2022
I am greatly saddened by this news, and send my best wishes to all in the Hays and Montaigne families. Claire's was clearly a life well lived.
Nancy Zink
October 22, 2022
Dear Family, I don't know you but send you my sympathy as Claire was a much loved colleague. Sending you healing thoughts.
Erin Kirk
October 21, 2022
It was a true honor to see Claire in action and have her part of the Richmond clinic family. Her fierceness is missed!
Deb McFall Schaeffner
October 21, 2022
I am moved to deep sadness with the news of the loss of Claire. I knew her only as a high school student of mine, when she was already everything everyone says she was - incredibly bright, thoughtful, a good critical-thinker, intuitive, compassionate, and a remarkably humble young woman. Although so capable, she never called attention to herself. It was my honor to be able to guide her learning. I feel for the family, and relay my hopes for at least a few drops of joy in the memories. You raised and loved (and were mothered by) and knew an incredible person.
Christina Milano
October 20, 2022
I am so touched to see this photo and tribute to Claire. I spent several sessions of our gynecologic clinic at Richmond working alongside Claire as she developed her skills as a proceduralist. I say "alongside" very intentionally, because though I was technically there as her faculty attending, I really just was there to hand her instruments and marvel at her natural abilities. As many have heard me say in the last few weeks, she was the most dexterous trainee I've ever had the privilege to work with. What made that even more remarkable, was she had absolutely no hubris about her abilities. She just inspired confidence in patients with her calm and her certain movements. I will never forget the great joy I felt one Friday morning knowing Claire was taking over my role as 'teacher' for that particular clinic - I just knew everything would go well for the patients because Dr. Montaigne was at the helm. It was a most wonderful sensation.
Our community and world lost a most exceptional human in her passing. I hold you all in my thoughts, and hope our collective memories of her greatness will help you in bearing the weight of your grief. Thank you for giving us this space to share our reflections.
Kim Mauer
October 20, 2022
I just heard about Claire. I had such wonderful experiences with Claire as her pain management mentor when I worked over at Richmond Clinic. Claire was such a fabulous provider and person. I enjoyed every moment of sharing patients with her. My deepest thoughts go out to her family and friends. Her patients were so tremendously lucky to have her.
Allison Fox
October 20, 2022
I worked with Claire at the Richmond clinic. She was always patient, calm and kind. I never saw her frazzled once, she always seemed wise beyond her years. This is a devastating loss. My heart goes out to her family, to her husband, her parents, her sister, her grandmother and her daughter.
Brie Chun
October 19, 2022
Claire was in the class ahead of me in medical school. I knew her through classmates, and knew that she was a kindhearted, spirited, and wonderful person and physician. We connected momentarily at OHSU. I am very saddened to hear this news. Sending my deepest condolences to her family.
Paul Church
October 18, 2022
My deepest condolences to Claire´s family. Claire was my student back in high school. She was a brilliant student and a wonderful human being. I am greatly saddened to hear of her passing.
Angela Walton-Rogers
October 14, 2022
Dr. Montaigne was my primary physician and I'm so blessed to have known her, even if it was for a short time. My deepest condolences.
Sasha
October 13, 2022
Dr. Montaigne was our family doctor and a co-worker as well. Hearing this news made me so sad. She was so sweet and very caring and listened well to us about concerns of our girls. Thank you to her for the care. I think of Her often. My heart goes to her family and friends.
Helen Hougen
October 12, 2022
Here's one from our many hikes together, taken on New Year's day, 2018, outside of the Portland area. It had just snowed and by the next day it was beautiful and clear. It was so quiet and all we could hear were the crunching beneath our snowshoes and the pups running around. I will never forget that day. Miss you Claire.
Sue Trahan (Fens hairstylist )
October 11, 2022
I´m so sorry for your loss so heartbreaking. I didn´t t know Claire but after reading this beautiful story of her life I feel like I got to know just how special she was. I can see that Claire touched so many lives and her absense will be such a loss to so many. May God be with all her family and friends through these difficult days ahead
Sue Trahan
October 11, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss, I didn´t know Claire but after reading this beautiful story of her life I feel like I knew just how special she was. Claire obviously loved life and helping people, she will be remembered to all she has touched . God Bless to all of her family and friends . Sue Trahan.. I´m Fens hairstylist
Robyn Liu
October 11, 2022
I knew Claire as a resident. She never failed to impress me with her diligence, caring, and professionalism to patients and colleagues alike. Her death leaves a permanent absence in the lives of so many.
Mustafa Mahmood
October 10, 2022
Nuni, this one is for you. I said something ridiculous while I acted like I was cooking the meal Claire prepared and was just re-heating. I really miss her. Her laughter was contagious.
Jorge Gonzalez
October 10, 2022
My most sincerest condolences to Claire´s friends and family. There are no words to capture the loss you are feeling.
I had the pleasure of briefly working with Claire at the Richmond Clinic. She was always helpful and offered support. She will be sincere missed.
Meg Hayes
October 10, 2022
I just learned the news of Claire´s death and want to express my very deepest sympathy to all who knew and loved her, most especially her family and her OHSU family. Claire took over much of my patient case load when I retired last year. I knew my patients would be well cared for and was so grateful that Claire would be there to make the transition so seamless for the patients I had been seeing for decades. What a wonderful woman and doctor. Gone way too soon.
Brynn Macaulay
October 9, 2022
I worked with Claire at OHSU (I´m a nurse). We delivered many, many babies together. She had the most beautiful, gentle way with patients. She never judged them; she just met them right where they we´re She was a joy to work with and I have fond memories of sitting at the nurses´ station chatting with her when she was pregnant with Charlotte. I am so sorry for her loss, and for the grief her family is surely feeling. She was one of a kind. The world is poorer without her. -Brynn Macaulay, RN
Mustafa Mahmood
October 4, 2022
I remember this day like it was yesterday. Claire and I met at Mt Tabor to go on a walk. We shared a lot about each other. Our fears. Our goals. I really miss Claire. I couldn´t have asked for a better colleague and friend to go through residency with. Love you Claire.
Erica
October 4, 2022
Matt and Charlotte, Sheryl and Mitch, my heart is breaking for all of you. What a terrible and untimely loss. May her name be a blessing in memory.
Joseph Gilhooly
October 4, 2022
My wife and I are so sad to hear about the death of Claire. She was our doctor and such a wonderful kind, intelligent, caring, and empathetic physician. She saved my life! When I had COVID just before Thanksgiving 2020 (pre vaccines) I wasn't sure what to do as the holiday was approaching and I was getting sicker with lower oxygen saturations. She did a telehealth visit with me on Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, and convinced me to go to OHSU for admission. I, also being a doctor, of course wanted to avoid that, but she calmly and talked me through what I needed to do. I was much worse after admission, and if she hadn't convinced me to go to the hospital, I am not sure what would have happened if I had stayed home that night. I sit here and still can't believe she is gone. What a terrible loss for her family and all those patients she would have helped during her career as a Family Doctor. I am sorry we won't be in town for the memorial. I am hoping OHSU does something special to recognize Claire for her wonderful qualities as a physician, wife, mother, and daughter. If there is anything my wife and I can ever do for you, please reach out.
Cheryl Lavoie
October 4, 2022
Fen, Laurie, and Nuni: My deepest sympathy goes out to you and the rest of your family during this difficult time. Life is so short, so fragile, and life can be so cruel at times, but please remember that you have a lot of love and support around you. May there be brighter days ahead, and Claire's memory lives on in Charlotte.
Laurie Cohen
October 4, 2022
Laurie, Fen and Nuni,
I'm beyond sad to learn of this news. I hadn't seen her since she was a kid, but heard incredible things about her and Nuni. May Claire's memory be for blessing.
xoxo
Laurie Cohen
R Stephanie Bruno
October 4, 2022
I only met Claire on a couple of occasions, for instance when I visited the Swarthmore Pennsylvania home of the Montaignes and also on Mount desert island where they were on a holiday. I am not at all surprised that she charging to the spectacular woman, mother, sister, daughter, wife, and doctor that she was! The world is a darker place without Claire. She had all the right stuff to make a difference
much love to fen, laurie, nuni and most sincere condolences to her husband How on earth do you tell little Charlotte that she won´t see her mother again?
Bliss Family
October 3, 2022
RIP Dr Claire. Buddha will guide you to peaceful place. I am sending prayers to you and your family. Warm regards
Annie and Zane Bliss
Lynn Jackson
October 3, 2022
I received a letter from OHSU today sharing the sad news of Dr. Montaigne´s death. It took my breath away. I moved to Portland a year ago and immediately scheduled an appointment with Dr. Montaigne. She was the best. She listened truly listened and had such a compassionate temperament. She was so intelligent and kind and thorough yet firm. What a tragic loss to so many. My heart goes out to her family. I will miss her.
Louise Middleton
October 3, 2022
Dear Laurie, Fen and Nuni
I am so saddened to hear of Claire´s passing. What an amazing woman she was in so many ways. We miss you and even more so now. Sending you so much love!
Louise
Emily
October 3, 2022
I only met Claire a few times, but I admired her deeply-she was so kind, smart, and well-spoken, and I have no doubt she was the most tremendous mother. She has left an indelible mark.
Chris Drew
October 3, 2022
Laurie and Fen,
We´re so, so sorry to hear this. Claire was clearly a wonderful person, and we know how hard this must be on you and everyone else who loved her. She really is an inspiration.
Love,
Chris and Annette Drew
Carmen Ford-Treacy
October 3, 2022
Was a patient of Dr Montaigne´s for less than two years, but during this brief period with her, I was thrilled to have such a caring, understanding and knowledgeable doctor. I had no idea that she was battling for her life, and thinking back, I realize how insignificant my issues were. It breaks my heart that she leaves a young family. My sincerest condolences to her husband, daughter, parents and all other family members and friends who loved her. With love.
Mimi Read
October 3, 2022
Dear Laurie and Fen,
I am so so sad to read this. There aren´t any words. Wishing you every comfort and blessing. Mimi Read
Tom Keller
October 3, 2022
So sorry to hear about this, I have wonderful memories with Claire as a child in Pelham. Praying for the family. Very sad to hear about this.
Will Cavanagh
October 3, 2022
Laurie and Fen, I wanted you to know that I found hope and inspiration in this incredibly sad news about Claire. Her strength through this says it all. You are in my thoughts and prayers! Warm regards Will
Susan Ten Eyck-Johnson
October 3, 2022
Dr. Claire Montaigne was my primary care provider. I searched for a doctor for a year that had the qualities in a physician I was desiring after several providers that could not help me.
I connected immediately with Dr. Montaigne, she had an intuitive sense about her and I felt she could truly understood my 10 year medical struggle. My struggle was defined and proper treatment was administered in a short period of time which has been life changing for me and my family, I am living life fully now.
I last interacted with Dr. Montaigne in May and I had no idea she was fighting cancer. In that last visit she was consoling me after the death of my best friend who had lost her life to cancer the day before. Dr. Montaigne´s compassion was so real in that moment for me, I found it to be so loving and will never forget that kindness.
My hope is that her husband and daughter (entire family) understands what a gifted healer she was at such a young age and that she was a physician that made a major difference in my life that we did not think was possible.
Blessings to family, friends and patients that are feeling the loss of this magnificent human, wife, mother, daughter, granddaughter, friend and doctor. R.I.P. Dr. Claire Montaigne, you made the world a better place during your short time on this earth and achieved so much, you will not be forgotten.
Sally Onesti Blair
October 3, 2022
What a tragic loss of this fine, beautiful, caring person who gave so much of herself to others. May Claire´s courage and shining spirit bring inspiration to us all. With love, Sally
Yvonne Ammerman
October 2, 2022
Doctor Claire Montaigne was my primary doctor for a short time. I am so sad that she died so young, and that was she was ill during the times we spoke together, concerning my health. I had no idea that she was battling her own health issues.
Brian and Katherine Courtney
October 1, 2022
My prayers go out to the family and friends of Dr Montaigne. Dr Montaigne was my doctor and she really was the only doctor that listen to me and found solutions . Because of her I received the help I needed when no one else listened or understood the pain I was in. She is missed !!!
R.I.P Dr Claire Montaigne RIP
This brought tears to my eyes
Brian and Katherine Courtney
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