Claire Tremblay Kennedy, 96

ADAMS, Mass. —  Mrs. Claire (Ouellette) Tremblay Kennedy, 96, of Adams, died on February 27, 2022, at her home. She was born in Adams on May 28, 1925, a daughter of the late Lucien and Pauline (Jordan) Ouellette. She attended the former Notre Dame Elementary School and graduated from the former Adams High School.

Claire worked for many years at the former Sprague Electric Co., North Adams and then for many years at Ouellette’s Plumbing in Adams until retiring. She enjoyed golf, sewing, spending time with her family and winters in Florida.

Her first husband, William J. Tremblay died on March 17, 1985. Her second husband, Henry Kennedy is also deceased. She is survived by her two sons, William L. Tremblay and his wife Elaine of Beaufort, SC and Daniel G. Tremblay of Adams; a sister Shirley Koshe of Barnstable; her good friend and companion Joseph Gusmerini of Lake Placid; seven grandchildren, nine great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three children, Elizabeth “Jean” Loffler, Joan C. Cain and Robert D. Tremblay; by four brothers, Donald, Richard, Gerald and Robert Ouellette and by a sister Roma Brooks.

A memorial service will be held at a later date to be announced. There are no calling hours. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Western and Central Mass, 55 Church St., Pittsfield, MA 01201. The PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St., Adams, is in charge of the arrangements. To leave a message of condolence, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com.