Claire T. (Dubuc) St. Germain

Claire T. St. Germain, 96, most recently of Lackawanna, NY, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Claire was born on October 14, 1927 to Achille and Blanche Dubuc in New Bedford, MA. While she was still a child, her family moved to Springfield, MA where she went on to graduate from Technical High School. It was in high school where she met the young man, Roland N. St. Germain, who would later become her husband. After graduating from high school, Claire waited for Roland’s return from wartime service in the U.S. Navy and his resettling in Springfield for the two to get married on October 2, 1948.

Claire and Roland were married for over 65 years and had three children, Robert, Ronald, and Debra. She committed herself to being a homemaker raising her children until they all left home after which she learned the game of golf and then enjoyed many happy years playing with Roland in a variety of leagues and proudly winning many trophies.

Claire was predeceased by her parents Achille and Blanche, her brother Paul, her sister Lorraine, her husband Roland, and her son Ronald. She is survived by her son Robert, her daughter Debra, four grandchildren, and ten greatgrandchildren.

Calling Hours for Claire will be held on Sunday, October 20 from 2-5pm at Nowak Funeral & Cremation Services, 15 Ludlow Ave., Springfield. Claire’s funeral will be on Monday, October 21, gathering at the funeral home at 9:45am prior to processing to Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Church, 417 Boston Rd., Springfield for her Funeral Mass at 11am. Committal Services in the chapel of the MA Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery, Agawam will follow at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Claire’s name to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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