Claire D. Metivier: Manville Native, Loving Aunt

Claire D. Metivier, 76, of Woonsocket, died Thursday at Landmark Medical Center,according to Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home.

Born in Manville, she was a daughter of the late John and Dora (Gagnon) Metivier. She was raised in Manville and resided in Woonsocket for over 60 years.

Claire enjoyed playing bingo and being an aunt to her nieces and nephews.

She is survived by a sister Rita R. L’Esperance, and her husband Raymond, of Woonsocket and her nieces and nephew Lisa Lyons, Lori Mullins, Linda Peterson, Michael L’Esperance and Cindy L’Esperance.

Her Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday at 10:00 am in St. Agatha’s Church, Joffre Ave., Woonsocket. Burial will follow in St. James Cemetery, Manville. Visiting hours are omitted.

Memorial donations may be made to the Diabetes Association, RI Chapter, 146 Clifford St., Providence, RI. 02903. Arrangements are by the Menard-Lacouture Funeral Home, 127 Carrington Ave., Woonsocket.