Claire L. JACQUES

LEICESTER— Claire L. Jacques, 63, of Leicester, died Monday, Oct. 3 at home. She leaves a sister, Paula, wife of Leo Torres, of Leicester, with whom she lived; a brother, William E. Jacques, Jr. and his wife Frances of Charlton; several nieces and nephews; several grand nieces and grand nephews; and many friends and their children. A sister, Annette M. Jacques, died in November, 2004. She was born in Worcester, daughter of William E. and Dorothy M. (Laime) Jacques and lived in Worcester most of her life before moving to Leicester in 1999. She attended Holy Name Grammar School, Commerce High School and David Hale Fanning Trade School. Claire was a licensed practical nurse for many years. She worked for Correctional Medical Services at Gardner State Prison. She previously worked at St. Vincent's Hospital. She was involved in the Cursillo Movement of the Diocese of Worcester. The funeral will be held Wednesday, October 5, from Rice Funeral Home, 300 Park Ave, Worcester, with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. at St. Pius X Church, 1161 Main St. Burial will be in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. A calling hour will be Wednesday, October 5 from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or The Mustard Seed, 93 Piedmont St., Worcester, MA 01609. www.ricefuneralhome.com