Claire E. Jachem

Pawtucket – Claire E. (Boiteau) Jachem, 79, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2017.

She was the beloved wife of Frederick P.

Born in Central Falls, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Gladys (Roy) Boiteau.

Claire worked as a CNA for Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and Visiting Nurses, she also worked for the State of Rhode Island for many years until her retirement.

Claire enjoyed camping; traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Besides her loving husband, Claire leaves a daughter, Kimberly D’Andrea and her husband, Steven of Cranston; a son, Albert Yanke and his wife, Rose of Warwick; three grandchildren, Ryan and Brianna Yanke and Katrina Mrozowski; a great-grandson, Axle Yanke; a niece, Donna Blakey; three nephews, Robbie, Jeffrey and Kenny Robbins; several great-nieces and a great-nephew.

Claire was the sister of the late Jean Robbins.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday at 9 a.m. from WILLIAM W.

TRIPP Funeral Home, 1008 Newport Ave., Pawtucket, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in the Church of St.

John Paul II Parish), 699 Central Ave.

Interment will follow at Notre Dame Cemetery.

VISITATION will be Friday 4 to 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care, 1085 North Main St., Providence, RI 02904 will be appreciated.