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Claire Noewatne Boylan, lifelong resident of Madison, passed away peacefully June 12 at Connecticut Hospice, Branford, surrounded by family. Claire was born in Madison on Feb. 9, 1932, daughter of the late George T. Noewatne and Nora O’Halloran Noewatne. She was the wife of 52 years of the late Terence Michael Boylan.

She was the loving mother of Kathleen Boylan of Madison and Maureen Boylan-Elman (Peter Elman) of Guilford; and the devoted grandmother of Melanie Abbott (Ellery Deprey) of North Haven. Claire is also survived by her brother George D. Noewatne, Sr.; godchildren George D. Noewatne, Jr., and Carol McHugh Mauch; as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and good friends.

Claire was a lifelong parishioner of St. Margaret’s R.C. Church and a longtime member of the Irish American Community Center. She loved helping others and being involved in her community. She enjoyed bowling, playing bocce, and traveling. Her favorite times were those spent surrounded by family and friends; she always had a smile on her face and loved to laugh.

A special thank you from the family to Dr. James Hansen who provided extraordinary care.

Friends are invited to a Memorial Mass in celebration of her life on June 22 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Margaret’s R.C. Church, 29 Academy St., Madison. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Connecticut Hospice of Branford. Arrangements in the care of the Guilford Funeral Home, 115 Church St., Guilford. To share a memory or leave condolences, visit www.guilfordfuneralhome.com.