From humble beginnings in Manchester, NH her career as a secretary took her to Connecticut, California and finally to Tampa, FL. She took great pride in her home and loved to be outside raking leaves.
She is pre-deceased by her parents Cora (nee Allard) and Arthur Raymond, siblings Lucille Smit, Lucien Raymond, Lorraine Simons, Maurice Raymond, Marguerite Gendron, Francois Raymond and Germaine Raymond.
Survived by siblings Jeanne Johnson and Richard Raymond of Manchester, NH, Pauline Harrison of Cave Springs, AR and Armand Raymond of Denver, CO as well as several generations of nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express their thanks to the staff of Allegro of Fleming Island and Community Hospice of Northeast Florida for the love, kindness and care which Claire, affectionately called "Claire Bear" received.
A celebration of her life will be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, the family request that donations be made to Community Hospice of NE Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road Jacksonville, Florida 32257, communityhospice.com. Please post words of comfort at www.rivermeadfunerals.com.
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