Clare Marie Korchin

Clare Korchin (Phaneuf) passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Clare’s warmth, strength, energy, and generosity touched the lives of all who knew her.

Born and raised in Roxbury, Clare lived a life filled with love, dedication, and joy. She cherished time with her family and friends and will be remembered for her kindness, sense of humor, optimism, beauty, and her overwhelming love and support for everyone she knew.

Clare is survived by her beloved spouse Stephen, her daughters Mary Ann, Jeanne, and Nancy, her sons James and Todd, her brothers Ralph and Wayne, 10 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend visiting hours at Holden, Dunn and Lawler Funeral Home, 55 High Rock Street, Westwood, on Wednesday, October 8, from 4–7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday morning, October 9, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret Mary Church, 845 High Street, Westwood. Interment will follow at New Westwood Cemetery.

She will be deeply missed and forever remembered with love.