Mrs. Claire M. Bolton Obituary (1930

Claire M. Bolton, 88, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2019 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Pawtucket RI, to the late Isidore and Louise Martin. Claire graduated from St. John’s Academy in Pawtucket, served as class president throughout high school and valedictorian her senior year. She had a lifelong love of music as a talented pianist and singer in multiple choral groups. For 57 years, Claire was the beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Bolton, a former Captain on the Attleboro Fire Department. Claire and Fred raised their family in Attleboro and enjoyed many camping vacations as well as times spent at their summer home in Falmouth. During retirement they enjoyed traveling, spending time at their waterfront home in Assonet and later years in Ft Myers Florida. Claire had a sunny spirit and a very generous heart. Her home was always inviting to everyone, be it friends of her children’s joining the dinner table or hosting a Bolton family get-together. Before anything else, it was motherhood she considered her greatest achievement and joy including spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by 4 children: 2 sons: Fred Bolton Jr & Tim Bolton, and 2 daughters: Kathleen Wiesner-Fraga & Mary Grover. She was predeceased by her son the late Dan Bolton who passed in 2013 and her grandson Nathan Wiesner, the late son of daughter Kathleen. She is also survived by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend calling hours on Saturday, May 4, 2019 between 2 – 5 pm at the Duffy-Poule Funeral Home, 20 Peck Street Attleboro, MA. Followed by a Celebration of Life at the North Attleboro Elks, Hoey Rm, 52 Bullfinch St. No. Attleboro MA. Burial will be private.