Claire J. Roark Obituary (1936 - 2011)

Friday, July 15th, 2011 1:00pm, St. Joseph Cemetery Chapel Interment Details St. Joseph Cemetery Dracut, MA- Claire J. (Gagnon) Roark, 75 died Tuesday, July 12th at Saints Medical Center in Lowell, surrounded by her loving family. Claire was born in Lowell on March 4, 1936, the daughter of the late George and Rose (Provencal) Gagnon . She worked for many years as a sales woman at various stores, such as Stuarts and Ames in Lowell, and Walmart in Hudson,NH. She enjoyed playing Bingo, solving crossword puzzles, and had a love for animals, especially birds and cats. She is survived by her 4 children, Dolores D. Demers of Lowell, Bob Surprenant and his wife Hang of Lunenburg, Donna M. Dumais and her husband David of Wilton ,NH and Karen Roark of Concord, NH, 2 sisters, Doris Marcotte of Springfield, MA, and Lillian Bahrakis of Lempster, NH a brother George Gagnon Jr. of Lowell, 12 beloved grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her son, the late Kenneth Surprenant and her sister, the late Antoinette Hulslander formerly of Hudson, FL. ARRANGEMENTS: At her request, there will be no calling hours. Relatives and friends are invited to attend committal prayers on Friday July 15th at 1 p.m. in the St. Joseph's Cemetery Chapel. Arrangements are under the direction of the DRACUT FUNERAL HOME. Arthritis Foundation 29 Crafts Street, Suite 450 Newton, MA 02458. Please visit dracutfuneralhome.com for condolences.