Claire L. Barnes Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Claire L. Barnes of Holyoke, Massachusetts, who passed away on December 25, 2025 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Couture and Alice Couture (Bessette). She is survived by: her children, James Barnes (Shane Heckethorn) of Holyoke, Tammy Barnes of Holyoke, Lisa Barnes of Holyoke and Timmy Barnes of Easthampton; her sisters, Yvette Guiel of Holyoke and Viola Benoit of Wilbraham; her grandchildren, Joel (Caitlin), Mathew, Joshua (Jodi), Jules, Amber (Kevin), Jessica and Jamie; her great grandchildren, Bodi, Aviana, Emma, A'Ryah, Rhea, Juliana and Jacob; and her niece Debra Lambert.
Memorial donations may be made in Claire's memory to Dakin Humane Society, P.O. Box 6307, Springfield, MA 01101.
