Botsch, Claire P.

Claire P. Botsch (Hurley), 90, of Canton, died peacefully surrounded by her family on February 16, 2021.

Claire was a volunteer administrative assistant for the Canton Fire Department for many years and she was a member of the Canton Firefighters’ Ladies Auxiliary. She was a graduate of Sharon High School and worked for Shawmut Bank as a young adult. She enjoyed bowling and playing cards. She loved spending time with her family.

Whether it was a vacation, a holiday or a Saturday afternoon, she treasured her time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed social activities with her friends. She had an uncanny ability to make conversation with anyone she met and she will be remembered for her incredible sense of humor that brought joy to many. If you knew her you will miss her.

She was the devoted wife of the late Frederick W. Botsch (CFD retired). Loving mother of Patricia C. McNamara and her husband, Jack, of Easton, Roberta M. Parker and her late husband, Walter, of Foxboro, Frederick W. Botsch III and his wife, Betsy, of Kingston, Stephen M. Botsch and his wife, Julie, of Sammamish, WA, Daniel Botsch and his partner, Teresa Albrittain, of Berryville, VA, James D. Botsch and his wife, Debra, of Newnan, GA, and Lynda D. DeMarino of Canton. Sister of Marie Cuneo of Sharon, Carol Simonin of Atascadero, CA, and Nancy Briggs of Norwood. Claire is also survived by 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Saturday in St. John the Evangelist Church in Canton. Burial Canton Corner Cemetery. Donations in her memory can be made to the Canton EMT Association, 99 Revere St., Canton, MA 02021, or to the Jeff Parker Charitable Fund, P.O. Box 693, Foxboro, MA 02035. Arrangements by the Pushard Family Funeral Home, 210 Sherman Street, www.roache-pushard.com.

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