Claire (Paris) Baillargeon, 93, of East Greenbush, N.Y., passed away at the Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, N.Y., on Sunday, May 21, 2023, with her closest friend and children by her side.
She was born in Woonsocket, R.I., and was the daughter of the late Oscar and Marie Ange Paris. Claire worked as a medical secretary at Fogerty Memorial Hospital, with Dr. Catello Scarano and finally at the Visiting Services of Greater R.I., before she retired. Prior to her move to East Greenbush, N.Y., she lived at Maple Woods in Cumberland and was a parishioner at St. Joan of Arc Church.
She was the wife of the late Edgar L. Baillargeon and mother of Diane Baillargeon of Westerlo, N.Y., and Robert Baillargeon of Sarasota, Fla. She was also the grandmother of Sabrina Smith-Sweeney of New York, N.Y., and Marisa Smith of Westerlo, N.Y. She was the sister of the late Therese Frappier, Roland Paris, and Leo Paris. She is survived by her brother, Robert Paris.
A private burial service and interment will be held at Resurrection Cemetery in Cumberland. Friends who wish to remember Claire in a special way may donate to the Maryknoll Sisters of Saint Dominic in her memory. For condolences, visit www.dufresnefuneralhome.com.
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