Claire M. (Gaudet) Francis of Andover, beloved wife of Anthony J. Marquis of Andover and the late Douglas J. Francis, died at Brigham & Women’s Hospital in Boston on Monday, July 21, 2008. She was 66 years old.
Born in Andover, she was the beloved daughter of the late Melvin and Clara (Gallant) Gaudet. Claire was a graduate of Punchard High School in Andover, class of 1960. She worked as a CAN for the Lowell, VNA for several years and was a bus driver for disabled persons and also was employed by Merrimack College, for many years. Claire was also an active member at the Andover Senior Center and a long time member of the United Methodist Church of North Andover.
Besides her beloved husband, Anthony, she will be sorely missed by one daughter; Joleen Francis of Andover, one son; Douglas Francis of Hampton, New Hampshire, one grandson; Anthony Wall of Methuen, three aunts; Genevieve Spangenberger and Edna Powell both of Andover and Norma McSheehey of South Berwick, Maine, one brother-in-law; Phillip Francis of Haverhill and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Her Funeral Service was celebrated in the United Methodist Church of North Andover, 57 Peter Street, North Andover, Saturday, at 10 am. Many relatives and friends respectfully attended. Calling hours were held in the Burke-Magliozzi Funeral Home, 390 North Main Street, Andover, Friday from 4 to 8 PM. Burial was in St. Augustine Cemetery, Andover. Donations in Claire’s memory may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 330 Congress Street, 5th Floor, Boston, MA 02210. For additional information, please visit www.burkemagliozzi.com.