Claire Doris (Lyonnais) Richardson

Claire Doris (Lyonnais) Richardson serenely passed away with her family by her side on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the age of 92. Leading up to her final moments, she was surrounded by the love and company of her children, grandchildren, sisters, and friends. Born in 1934 in New Bedford, MA, Claire was the daughter of the late Raoul Lyonnais and Marie-Jeanne (Denault) Lyonnais.

Claire will be remembered as a beloved presence in the lives of those who knew her, someone whose compassion was felt in quiet, steady ways and whose kind-hearted spirit offered comfort without asking for recognition. Her life reflected devotion in its truest sense, expressed through the care she gave and the constancy she brought to the people and moments entrusted to her. To know Claire was to love Claire.

Faith was a guiding strength throughout Claire’s life, shaping her days with purpose and grounding her with enduring hope and optimism, always wearing a smile. In both ordinary and difficult seasons, she carried herself with a gentle grace that spoke to a faithful heart and a deep regard for others. She was truly a saint.

She leaves behind a legacy of love, tenderness, and steadfast care, one that will continue to be honored in the memories and by the actions of all who were fortunate to share in her life. She was a role model in motherhood and in existence

Claire was the beloved wife of 57 years to the late John Richardson. She was the beloved mother of her son, Michael Richardson and his wife Rola, and of her daughter Christine Traboulssi and her husband Joseph. She was the loving grandmother of Sara Haller, Michael Jr., William, and Isabella Richardson, and Olivia and Grace Traboulssi. She was also child in a household of seven daughters and two sons, and she now she joins the siblings that have passed before her and now back together with her dearly loved husband.

The family would like to thank Bristol Hospice Nurses and the staff at the All American Assisted Living in Wrentham where we are most grateful; we are in awe of the care and compassion you showed our mom.

We love you, Mummy, and you are so missed.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated in St. Mary’s Church, 130 South Street, Wrentham, MA, on Saturday, December 5, 2026, at 10:30AM. Following the Mass, the family would like to extend an invitation to a luncheon at Luciano's Restaurant, 800 Washington Street, Wrentham at 12PM. Arrangements were made with the assistance of the Gillooly Funeral Home, 126 Walpole St. (Rt.1A) NORWOOD.

Expressions of sympathy may be made in Claire’s memory to The Dementia Society of America or Foundation Fighting Blindness at:

https://www.dementiasociety.org/donate

https://www.fightingblindness.org/donate

or in honor of her husband John to The Parkinson’s Foundation at:

https://www.parkinson.org/?form=FUNDCCBEVVK&appealCode=Tribute