Sturbridge: Claire R. (Wassmer) Goulet, 87, of Fairgrounds Rd., passed away on Wednesday, July 24th, in the UMass Memorial Harrington Hospital, Southbridge, after a brief illness.

She leaves her husband, Wilfred J. Goulet, having celebrated their 69th anniversary this past Tuesday, July 23rd.  She also leaves her two children, Scott M. Goulet and his wife Pam of Holly Springs, NC and Tammy Goulet-Warren and her husband Peter Warren of Monson; her two grandchildren, Benjamin Goulet and Sara Goulet of Holly Springs, NC; her eight sisters, Denise Thompson of Brimfield, Kate Strum of Webster, Julie Blouin of Brookfield, Sandra Buckner of Sturbridge, Vivian Latour of Southbridge, Taddy Dupuis of Hopkinton, Betsy Biron of Brimfield and Beatrice Chartier of Southbridge; and many nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by her brother, Butch Wassmer and her two sisters, Theresa Mogavero and Jean Beaudry.  She was born in Woonsocket, RI the daughter of Hector and Ceceile (Martin) Wassmer.

Claire was a longtime hairdresser and owned and operated Claire's Hair in Sturbridge.  She also previously worked in fiber optics for several local companies including Karl Stortz in Charlton where she worked last. Claire was a lifelong artist, working primarily in oil paints. She also loved interior design.  She was athletic by nature, always walking and was walking on the treadmill for 30 minutes a day up until recently.  She loved lake life at her cottage on Cedar Lake and was a great lover of animals.  She was also an avid gardener and loved taking several trips to local nurseries to replenish her garden's needs.

A graveside service for Claire will be held on Friday, August 23rd, at 12:00pm in North Cemetery, Maple St., Sturbridge.  There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Halfway Home Cat Rescue, P.O. Box 614, Chicopee, MA 01021.

The Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home, 130 Hamilton St., Southbridge, is directing arrangements.