- Date Of Birth: August 1, 1957
- Date Of Death: June 30, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Claire worked as Project Coordinator for R.M. Hursh, a retail store construction contractor, for more than 20 years. Although the business closed in 2009, owner Bob Hursh and Claire remained life-long friends. Claire later held bookkeeping and administrative positions at various small local businesses, most recently at Summit Landscaping. Detail oriented and a problem solver, Claire always looked for ways to make whatever business she worked for better.
Claire was a talented seamstress with a flair for making any outfit memorable, but she was happiest when called upon to do a simple hem or make a new pair of curtains for a family member. She was an avid reader and loved cooking and baking, eagerly sharing recipes with family and friends. She gardened and looked forward each year to the arrival of the spring seed catalogs and to her summer outings at local farmers’ markets and farm stands. Claire also nurtured many houseplants, including some that were decades old.
Claire had an in interest in Eastern medicine and herbal remedies, learning as much as possible to augment and support her Western medical treatment. She was a regular at Tai Chi classes led by her teacher, Makani, at the Northampton Athletic Club, where she made many lasting friendships. A swimmer from an early age, Claire enjoyed her daily summertime swim at the pool of her good friend Mick. She also had a world-class penguin collection.
Calm, patient, and loyal, Claire loved her family and was a good listener, happy to hear the details of whatever was on your mind. She was always ready to take on a challenge.
Claire is survived by her longtime partner Peter Davies, his daughter Kate Feld, and her husband Sean Feld of Lexington, Kentucky. She will also be sorely missed by her eight siblings and their partners: Edward Kaczmarcyk, Jr.
