Claire D. (Brightman) Jason, 73, of New Bedford, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2016 at the Merrimack Valley Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late George I. and Alma L. (Ducharme) Brightman.
Mrs. Jason was born in New Bedford and had lived in Fairhaven and Acushnet for most of her life. She was an active member of the Salvation Army, New Bedford. She enjoyed crafts, music and making jewelry.
Survivors include her 2 sons: James R. Jason of Lake Helen, FL and Dale P. Jason and his wife Laritza of Gotha, FL; her daughter: June L. Jason of Dunstable, MA; 2 sisters: Lillian Ornellas of Acushnet and Joyce Carvalho of Fairhaven; 9 grandchildren: Shawn, Jesse, Jamie, Shelby, Javier, Janiris, Dylan, Keven and Corinne; 1 great grandchild: Violet and one on the way; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the mother of the late Chad C. Jason and sister of the late George Brightman.
Funeral service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at the Kirby Funeral Home at 11:00 A.M.
Calling hours will be Tuesday from 6-8 P.M.
Interment will be in Acushnet Cemetery, Acushnet.