She was born on March 31, 1941, in South Boston, MA, daughter of the late Charles and Mary (Pistorino) Burke. She was raised in “Southie” and attended area schools prior to moving to Brockton in the 70’s.
Clare leaves behind her grandchildren: Lauren Jones and Darren Jones, Jr.; loving niece and Goddaughter Marlene Bohn; as well as many extended family members including stepchildren and grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.
She was predeceased by her first husband: Charlie Cheever in 1987; second husband and Father of her daughter in 2012: William “Red” Sullivan; daughter: Donna Jones; and four sisters: Charlotte, Margaret, Shirley, and Patricia. Clare deeply mourned the passing of her beloved golden retriever, Molly, who was her loving companion.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 15th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fletcher Funeral Home, 33 Marlboro Street, Keene, NH. A brief prayer service will be held at 6:30. Burial will be held privately.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Clare J. Sullivan’s name are suggested to be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.StJude.org).