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Claire Shimansky Obituary
NORTH BROOKFIELD - Claire L. Shimansky, Wozniak, McKeon, Papierski, Jerasus (Gonyer), 89 years old. Mother Bernadette LaValle, father Henry Gonyer. She leaves daughters; Betty LaCroix of Worcester, Louise Vivamore of Barre, Robin LaCroix of Spencer, Terri Pecevich of Gardner. Sons; Ronald Papierski of Spencer, Alfred Papierski of Tenn., Dennis Papierski of Springfield and Peter Papierski of Tenn. Also step-children, Pat Wilson of Spencer, Ronnie Wozniak of Worcester. She was predeceased by daughters, Dianne Jurasus of Worcester, Sharlene Pecevich of Florida, sons John Papierski of Virginia Beach, VA, Donald Papierski Jr. of Spencer, James McKeon of Spencer and Shirley Wozniak of Worcester
Claire worked as a bookkeeper for Joe's Auto Wrecking for many years, retiring in 1990's. She loved to travel and go camping, spending many summers at Pout & Trout in Rutland. She also helped to raise 3 of her 27 grandchildren, Lindy, Megan and Crystal LaCroix. She also leaves several great grandchildren.
There are no calling hours. The family requests a private funeral when she has her final resting place at Worcester Memorial Park in Paxton.
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Memories and Condolences
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Andrea Schofield
September 27, 2013
Grandma Claire I am so glad i was able to get to know you and be a part of your life through your amazing Grandson Everett. We love you very much and hold you dear in our hearts...Fly High in Heaven <3
Andrea Schofield
September 26, 2013
Grandma Claire...I know we were related through my marriage to your Grandson and not blood i grew to love you very much and enjoyed getting to know you. Will miss your funny expressions and smile but i know you are watching out for us and with us always. RIP my dear Grandma Claire
betty
September 26, 2013
miss you mom,love you rest in peace love you always
Melinda LaCroix
September 26, 2013
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love leaves a memory no one can steal." RIP gram <3 XOXO.
Terri Pecevich
September 25, 2013
Spending the last couple years with you mom has been a great treasure for me, I am thankful to be able to have enjoyed that time with you. I miss you already but I know you where very tired and neede to go home. I will meet up with you again till then I will always love you.
Samantha Boisjolie
September 25, 2013
Hey Gram u will truly be missed, you have so many people that care and love you it sucks i didn't get to see you before you passed, ill miss you so much.I loved that you were so interested when i played softball i remember you came to one of my games and i said Grama I'm going hit a home run for you . Not only did i do that a saw your face light up in cheer and im so happy to have done that. I also have to say you are one of the most strongest, most beautiful, most courageous angel up in heaven. Love you
megan lacroix
September 25, 2013
Love u gram, cant believe ur gone...but never 4gotten always in my heart. My angle. Please watch over me, I strive 2 be an amazing women that I saw in you. Love u so much.
Lisa McMaster
September 24, 2013
I will truly miss your spunky smiling face grandma. Heaven got one of the greatest angels and I know you will be be a guardian angel to each and every one of us.. We will miss you Gram <3
September 24, 2013
Will truly miss your spunky smiling face grandma, Heaven sure got one of the greatest angels and I know you will be looking down on all of us.. Well will miss you <3
September 24, 2013
I am sorry for your loss Michelle. I hope that the special memories that you have bring you comfort. Love, Claudene
Lesley Papierski-Mortada
September 24, 2013
I can still see your amazing smile and hear your laughter. Rest in peace and dance with the angels~Grandma
Ron Papierski
September 24, 2013
on september 15,2013 I lost a part of my heart on word that my mother had passed away. She not only was my mother but she was always their to lend a helping hand whenever I needed it or anyone else in the family or freinds needed it. Save a spot near you for me and Sandy when its our turn to go meet all the familys and friend. Bye for now
Louise
September 24, 2013
I miss you mom , I hope your at peace,Love you !
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