Claire Magne Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Claire (Heald) Magne, 75, of West Hartford, passed away after a long illness on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at Hughes Health and Rehabilitation Home. Claire was born on August 11, 1941 in Newington, the daughter of the late Flora and Robert Heald. She moved to West Hartford as a young child and later graduated from William H. Hall High School. Subsequent to graduating, Claire received Bachelor and Masters Degrees in Education/Reading from Rollins College in Winter Park, Fla. After teaching in Florida, she moved to Chicago with her former husband and taught elementary school. Claire then moved to Philadelphia before returning to West Hartford. Claire pursued many interests, including playing piano, listening to classical music, reading, painting and cooking. She especially enjoyed family parties. Claire is survived by her devoted brother and sister-in-law, Bruce and Gail Heald, as well as loving nieces and nephews. She will always be remembered as our wonderful Claire! The family offers many thanks to the caring staffs at Hughes and Masonicare. Calling hours will be held at Molloy Funeral Home, 906 Farmington Ave. West Hartford, on Saturday, January 28, 2017 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. a short service will follow. A private burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Donations in Claire's memory can be made to HARC 900 Asylum Ave. Hartford, CT, 06105.

Claire Magne

August 11, 1941 - January 21, 2017