Claire M. Elkins Obituary (1930 - 2015)

Visitation Details Monday, June 22nd, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm, Dracut Funeral Home Tuesday, June 23rd, 2015 11:00am, St. Marguerite D'Youville Parish Interment Details Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery LOWELL- Claire M. (Allard) Elkins, 84, died peacefully Wednesday, June 17, 2015 at D'Youville Senior Care, surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Billy M. Elkins, who predeceased her in 1999. Claire was born in Lowell on August 17, 1930. She was the daughter of the late Omer and Aurea (Champagne) Allard. She was educated in the Lawrence and Lowell School System. In her early life, Claire was employed at the Merrimack Mills in Lowell. In her free time, she enjoyed traveling to Florida and Indiana. Above all, her most cherished time was spent with her loving family. Claire is survived and will be deeply missed by her two daughters, Carolann M. Maloney of Tyngsboro and Sharon L. Maille and her husband Jeffrey R. Maille of Dracut; her daughter-in-law Christine Elkins of Fitchburg. She is also survived by her brother Frank Allard and his wife Doris of CA, her sisters Simone Tellier and her husband Robert of Pelham and Doris Thomopoulos of Lowell. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jason J. Maille and his wife Rebecca of Dracut, Stacy S. Wilson and her husband Edward of Townsend, Joshua J. Elkins and his wife Erin and Craig M. Elkins and his wife Alyssa all of Fitchburg and Joseph W. Maloney III of CA; as well as great-grandchildren, Morgan, Madison, Matthew, Michael, Madeline, Molly and new baby Elkins due in August as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Claire was predeceased by her son Gary K. Elkins, brothers, Leo, Maurice, and Roland Allard ; sisters, Loretta Michaud, Jeannette Cormier, ARRANGEMENTS: Relatives and friends are invited to pay their respects at the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME 2159 Lakeview Avenue, Dracut on MONDAY from 4-7 p.m. Her Funeral will be held from the funeral home on TUESDAY, June 23rd at 9:30 a.m. with her Funeral Mass to follow at 11 a.m. in Ste. Marguerite D'Youville/St. Theresa's Church, Dracut. Interment in Tyngsboro Memorial Cemetery, Tyngsboro. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Claire's name to D'Youville Senior Care: Attn.: Alzheimer's Unit, 981 Varnum Avenue, Lowell, MA 01854. For directions or to leave an online condolence, story, or message please visit www.dracutfuneralhome.com or find us on Facebook under Dracut Funeral Home. Service Details Visitation When June 22, 2015 4:00pm - 7:00pm Location Dracut Funeral Home Address