Claire Ann (Lincourt) LaRoche, age 94, passed away on May 24, 2019 at the JGS Life Care Center in Longmeadow. She was born on August 7, 1924 in South Hadley, a daughter of the late Octave and Jessie (Drapeau) Lincourt. Claire worked as a nurse’s aide in Holyoke Hospital for many years before she retired. She enjoyed playing Bingo and was a former member of the Women’s VFW. She is survived by her three sons, Keith LaRoche and his wife Debbie, Brian LaRoche and his wife Janice and Jeffery LaRoche and his wife Janet; her daughter Donna Lamoureux and her husband Richard; 10 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff at JGS for all of the special care they showed to Claire during her stay. A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 1, 2019 at 10:30 AM in the First Bible Church, 50 Broadway St, Chicopee. The Grise` Funeral Home is entrusted with arrangements.