She was cared for by Vitas Hospice in her final days at Physicians Regional Collier Blvd Naples FL. We thank them for their loving care of our mother.
Claire was born May 4, 1934 in Washington DC, only child of Carol and Richard Hopkins.
Claire was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2007 and won that battle. She was a very loving mother to her children and a strong woman with a big heart. Claire’s kind spirit and welcoming personality ensured that she was loved by everyone she met. She touched many people throughout her life.
She worked at Bonita Springs Insurance Agency for many years and retired at the young age of 80.
She loved watching her favorite football team, the Washington Redskins and also enjoyed watching golf and spending time with her family, friends and pets.
She was preceded in death by her mother Carol and father Richard Hopkins. Her first husband of 21 years and father of their four children Donald Leroy Gilbert and her second husband of 8 years C. Vincent Boyle.
She is survived by her 4 children, daughter Cindy married to Wayne Sollenberger of Prince Frederick MD and their children Chris, Erin and Jen.
Daughter Sue married to Matt Ellison of Stevensville MD and their children Cari and Curtis.
Daughter Teri married to Stephen Bowles of Hampton VA and their children Justin and Megan.
Son Michael Gilbert married to Joanne of Naples Fl and their children Michael, Matthew, Carmella and Carly
She was a very proud grandparent and also a great grandmother to 9 wonderful great grandchildren.
She will be dearly missed and will always be in our hearts.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday October 27th 11:30 am at the Chapel of St Agnes Catholic Church located at 775 Vanderbilt Beach Road, Naples FL 34120
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure ( Breast Cancer Foundation )
A celebration of Life will be held in the near future and her final resting place will be at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens 525 111th Avenue North, Naples FL 34108.
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