Claire Arlene (Thibeault) Hovey, 91

Claire Arlene (Thibeault) Hovey, 91, a former resident of Franklin, passed away on July 17th with her family by her side. Born in Harrisville, RI, on April 26th,1930, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Aldoma (Cusson) Thibeault of Franklin. After graduating from Franklin High School in 1947 Claire married the late Harry D. Hovey. After her retirement as an administrative assistant at the Foxboro Company, she volunteered for many senior organizations, and was the past president of the Bellingham Widow’s Club. She worked passionately to knit hats for infants in the neonatal intensive care unit and blankets for veterans. Viewing hours will be Thursday, July 22nd 5-8:00 pm at the Ginley Funeral

Home. A funeral service will be held on Friday, July 23rd 11:00 am, also at the Ginley Funeral Home. Burial will follow at St. Mary’s Cemetery. More obituary information is available at www.ginleyfuneralhomes.com.