Claire T. Lay

Claire T. Lay, 94, of Manchester, NH passed away on November 4, 2024 at the Hillsborough County Nursing Home. Born on July 8, 1930 in Manchester, NH, she was a daughter of the late Victoire and Eva Chouinard. She shared 25 years of marriage with the late Benjamin “Fred” Lay.

Claire was raised in Manchester and was a graduate of St. George’s Catholic School. She worked for Verizon for many years until her retirement. She enjoyed bowling, bingo, and trips to Foxwoods with her family.

Claire is survived by her brother, Sylvio Chouinard and his wife Theresa of Hooksett, as well as many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was predeceased by her brothers, Charles, Albert and Wilfred Chouinard, and her sisters, Violette Houle, Lucille Groulx, and Germaine Ashburner.

A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, November 7th at 11:00AM at Phaneuf Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 243 Hanover Street, Manchester, NH. Inurnment to follow at Mount Calvary Cemetery’s Mausoleum.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to the Alzheimer's Association https://alz.org