Karlene I. McClure, obituary, Farwell Funeral Service, Nashua, NH

Karlene I. (Watkins) McClure, 67, a resident of Merrimac, Massachusetts for over twenty years, passed away Friday, April 18, 2025 at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston after a brief illness.

Born in Chelsea, MA on May 26, 1957, she is a daughter of Carole Louise (Lees) Bolduc and the late Alfred William Watkins. During her early years, Karlene resided in Africa, Portugal, Somerville and Buzzards Bay, MA during her father’s military service.

A graduate of Somerville High School Class of 1975, Karlene furthered her education at the former Somerville School of Nursing, graduating as a Registered Nurse.

Her 40 years as a registered nurse included work at several hospitals. For many years, Karlene was an emergency room nurse at Lahey Hospital in Burlington, MA.

Karlene was an avid reader, enjoyed candlepin bowling, fishing and loved her many dogs, Papa, Murphy, Millie girl, Molly and Chase.

Members of her family include her mother, Carole L. Bolduc of Nashua; her sister, Louise D. Fici and her husband Cosimo of Nashua; her brothers, Clinton Watkins and his wife Debbie, and Robert Bolduc; also two nieces, three nephews, a grandniece, four grandnephews and many cousins.

Family and friends are invited to the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Saturday, April 26^th from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. followed by a service at 3 o’clock. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.farwellfuneralservice.com

4 Comments on Karlene I. McClure, RN

Kay Stephen said : Guest Report Apr 25, 2025 at 9:53 PM

I worked with Karlene many years in ER where we did night shifts she was kind to her clients and always helpful to her co workers.She helped me to move to IV team. May her soul rest in peace.

Diane Castonguay said : Guest Report Apr 25, 2025 at 3:20 PM

I would like to offer my deepest condolences to Karlene's family and friends. You will be miss a great deal. I loved your strength of character, your super human skills as an IV nurse. We (Christ and I) had more laughs working together than any comedy show out there. Even though your hearing was fading you made up with your ability to listen to any of us, with your heart, never judging and when appropriate offering solutions. I also, always admired your unparalleled love of your dogs, they were so lucky to have you. May you rest in peace my friend.

Lisa Mader said : Guest Report Apr 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM

To the family and friends of Karlene, I had the privelege to work with Karlene, the last few years, she worked on the Vascular Access Team. We were very lucky to have her, after she resigned from the ER. We will always remember her for her kindness and caring ways with the patients at the Beth Israel Lahey Hospital ! She was also more than a colleague! She was a good friend. We continued to stay in touch after her retirement, and she was able to join me and a few friends the last 2 summers at the Lake! I send my deepest condolences for your loss. Karlene was truly special, and she will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, during this very sad and difficult time.

Christine Hauswirth said : Guest Report Apr 21, 2025 at 8:04 PM

Karlene was a wonderful, giving, thoughtful person. We shared many laughs together and I will treasure those moments forever. She was a great friend that I will miss so much. I just can’t believe she is gone. I’m so glad I had a chance to get together with her couple weeks ago. I just didn’t get to have enough time with her. She was the best dog mom ever. She gave them the love they deserved. She came so far with Chase, hopefully someone else can have the patience and love for him that she gave him. I’m so blessed to have had her for a friend.

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