Claude Jean Marie Fafard

Claude Jean Marie Fafard
1938-2025
 

Webster – Claude Jean Marie Fafard, age 86, beloved husband of Dale (Barrett) Fafard, died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family, on Thursday, January 30, 2025. Claude was born in Worcester, MA, son of the late Norbert and Germaine (Arteau) Fafard. 

Mr. Fafard worked many years at the former Rotman’s furniture store as a furniture refinisher. Claude was an avid Hudson automobile aficionado and was a member of the Hudson Essex Terraplane chapter of New England.  Along with car enthusiasm, some of the things that brought great joy to his life were his family, grandchildren and recently great grandchildren! His favorite activities were Christmas, camping, photography, breakfast, storytelling and most of all, bargain hunting!  

In addition to his wife Dale, Claude is survived by daughter Lynn Schleis and her husband Dale of Ware. Son, David Fafard and his wife Christina of Webster; and daughter Holly Fellows of Plymouth; his grandchildren, Brittany Evans and husband Wayland Leonard, Khelsi Evans and partner Jimmy O’Connor, Thomas Fafard and fiancee, Brynn Tessier, Tyler Fafard, Jillian Fellows, Lindsey Fellows and fiancé Tyler Hanlon; two great-grandchildren, Ruairi Leonard and Logan O’Connor. Claude also leaves behind his niece Diane Fowler and husband Bill. Nephews Jim Fafard, Michael Fafard and wife Kate and Mark Fafard and wife Joyce. He is predeceased by his four beloved brothers, Jacques, Louie, Andrew and Yvon. 

Family and friends are invited to services for Claude, beginning at 2:00pm on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Shaw-Majercik Funeral Home, 48 School Street, Webster.  A prayer service will begin at 3:00 pm.  A memorial guestbook is available at www.shaw-majercik.com.  

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