Claire M. Frenette, 82, of New Bedford died October 13, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital.
Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Emile E. and Noemi R. (Vaillancourt) Frenette, she lived in New Bedford all of her life.
Mrs. Frenette was formerly employed by Acushnet Company for over 30 years until her retirement.
Survivors include her son, Robert Frenette and his wife Jayne, of Acushnet; a brother, Emile R. Frenette of New Bedford; a sister, Rita T. Andrews and her husband Edwin, of New Bedford; 3 nephews, Ron Frenette, Dave Frenette and Kevin Andrews and a niece, Deborah Houle and her husband Donald Houle.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford Saturday, October 15th at 8 AM. Funeral Mass at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church at 9 AM. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visiting hours are omitted.