Claire I. Andrews, 78, died Sunday, November 8, 2020 at home with her family by her side due to the lingering effects of Covid 19 complications & suffered from Huntington’s disease for many years. She was the widow of Anthony “Tony” Andrews who died in September 2010 and the mother of the late David Andrews who passed away suddenly at the young age of 19 in March of 1989.
Born in Central Falls, she was the daughter of the late Armand and Hortense (Dupre) Mayer. She had most recently lived in Cranston. She had lived with her husband and family for many years in Foster. She enjoyed many summers in Matunuck with her family as a young girl and continued to enjoy this beach her own children and grandchildren for many years.
Claire was the loving caregiver for many children, including all of her grandchildren, in her home for over 20 years. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting and spending time with her children, her grandchildren and her family & many friends.
Claire is survived by her daughters: Tammie Andrews of Glocester, Susan Rapoza of Cranston, and her late son David Andrews. She is also survived by her pride & and joy, her grandchildren Andrew & Olivia Macaruso and Erin & Joe Rapoza, her sister Jeanne Hilaire, and many extended family members. She is also survived by her former son-in-law, Robert Macaruso and her son-in-law Stephen Rapoza.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday at 10am in St. Paul’s Church, 30 Warwick Avenue, Cranston. Covid regulations will be enforced, but all who want to attend can do so safely because the church holds up to 125 people in a Covid friendly environment. Face masks and social distancing will be required. Burial will be private. Visitation will be Wednesday 4-6pm at the Anderson-Winfield Home, Rt 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Due to COVID restrictions please visit the family virtually from your vehicle. Staff will direct you upon arrival at the funeral home.
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