Claire L. Goldsmith's obituary , Passed away on March 18, 2026 in Reading, Massachusetts

Claire L. Goldsmith

November 19, 1940 - March 18, 2026 (85 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Claire L. Goldsmith's obituary , Passed away on March 18, 2026 in Reading, Massachusetts

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Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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Claire L. Goldsmith

November 19, 1940 - March 18, 2026 (85 years old)

Reading, Massachusetts

Claire L. Goldsmith Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Claire L. Goldsmith of Reading, Massachusetts, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Claire left this world on March 18, 2026 at the age of 85, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Foster and Margaret Foster (Blaisdell). She is survived by: her husband Jim; her daughters, Debbie Duval (Ken) of Ipswich and Karen Sartell (Scott) of Reading; her grandchildren, Sara Couris (Nick) of Rowley, Justin Berg (Caroline) of Alpharetta, GA, Ben Berg (Diana) of Reading, Nicolas Sartell (Melody Jeng) of Chelmsford and Olivia Sartell of Seattle, WA; her great grandchildren, Jack, Nate, Jonathan, Annabelle, Lilly and Teddy; and her brother Robert Foster of Florida.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Claire's memory may be made to Beth Israel Lahey Health at Home Hospice, 8 Presidential Way, 2nd Floor, Woburn, MA 01801 (bilhathome.org/giving) Arrangements by the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, Reading.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home



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148 Haverhill St, North Reading, MA 01864

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