Claire A. Merrifield Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Claire A. Merrifield of Waltham, Massachusetts, born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on May 25, 2026 at the age of 88. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Claire A. Merrifield to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, John Saulnier and Helen Staskunas (Lepeska); her son Edward L. Merrifield, Jr.; and her siblings, John Saulnier, Jr., Jean Seelley, Stephanie Kosta and George Staskunas.
She is survived by: her children, David L. Merrifield (Kelly) of Waltham, Stephen J. Merrifield of Lowell, Lynne A. Broderick (Michael) of Falmouth and Diane Shamp of Lowell; her grandchildren, Sarah Coakley (Alex), Krista Palermo, Michael Merrifield (Nicole), Mathew Merrifield (Jadine), Andrea Shamp, Joshua Merrifield, Jared Merrifield and Justin Merrifield; her great grandchildren, Lily, Jake, Teagan, Declan, Colbie and Lainey; and her siblings, Arthenise Scola of California, Stanley Staskunas of Arizona, Monica White of Medford and Helen Pinto of Easton. She is also survived by nieces & nephews.
