Claire A. (Desmarais) Congdon, 90 of Merrimack, formerly of Nashua, peacefully entered into eternal life Thursday evening, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Hudson, on July 1, 1931, the daughter of the late Albert and Lucille (Theriault) Desmarais. She received her early education at Presentation of Mary Academy and was a graduate of Nashua Senior High School class of 1948.
In her early years, she was employed by the former Mt. Hope School in Nashua and was an avid advocate for what was then known as NH Retarded Citizens. Prior to her retirement in 1993, she had been employed by the former Digital Equipment Corporation for over 20 years.
During her retirement, she enjoyed traveling, made religious pilgrimages, and was most happy in the company of her family.
She is survived by three children; Bobbie Bowen and her husband Thomas of Dunstable, MA, Karie Boucher and her husband David of Nashua, and Dr. Scott Sullivan-Congdon and his husband William of Merrimack and with whom she resided; five grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, two God children; and many nieces, nephews, cousins. She was also the mother of the late Craig A. Congdon; grandmother of the late Jason Potter and sister of the late Roger Desmarais.
Friends may call at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Monday, June 6th from 4 to 7 p.m. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on Tuesday at 9 a.m. followed by her Funeral Mass celebrated at 10 AM in Our Lady of Mercy Church, Baboosic Lake Road in Merrimack, NH. Burial to follow in Edgewood Cemetery, Nashua, NH. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name to Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and So. NH 1070 Holt Ave., Manchester, NH 03109. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE.
