Claire Marie Danahy (Finn), a long-term Canton resident, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 after a brief illness on Wednesday, May 12th. For over 50 years, she was the loving wife and constant partner of Paul A. Danahy, who passed away three years ago. Claire was predeceased by her older brother John T. Finn, in 1989. Claire is survived by her two sons and their wives: Paul (Mike) Danahy and his wife Diane Angwin of Chelmsford, MA, and Jack and Sandy Danahy of Bow, NH. She leaves behind five loving grandchildren: Isabelle, André, Claire, Patrick, and Meaghan. Born in South Boston and raised in Dorchester, her family moved to Canton in 1941, where she graduated from Canton High School. Claire loved to tell stories of her time as a switchboard operator and supervisor for the New England Telephone Company in the Canton office, where she made many lifelong friendships. Claire was a talented artist and enjoyed all manner of knitting and sewing throughout her life. Visiting hours at the Dockray & Thomas Funeral Home 455 Washington St. Canton Tuesday 4-7 pm. Funeral mass at St. John the Evangelist Church Canton Wednesday morning at 10:30. Burial St. Mary’s Cemetery Canton. Donations may be made in her memory to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation 26 Broadway, 14th Floor, NY, NY 10004.