Claire M. Maillet

Claire M. (Theriault) Maillet, 93, of Danvers, died Saturday morning at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers.  She was the wife of the late Clarence J. Maillet, who predeceased her in 1991.

Born in Salem on Nov. 26, 1932, Claire was the daughter of the late Joseph and Marie Louise (Dube) Theriault.  She was raised and educated in Salem and was a graduate of Salem High School.

A longtime Danvers resident, Claire was employed at Hotwatt in Danvers Square for many years, where she was a guiding presence for younger employees before retiring at age 85.

A founding parishioner of Saint Richard’s Church, she served for many years as a eucharistic minister.  She was an avid knitter.

She leaves two children, Neal Maillet and his wife Jacqueline of Camas, WA and Michelle Maillet of Danvers, a granddaughter, Brenna Maillet of California, as well as several nieces, nephews, and dear friends.  She was predeceased by her siblings, Hector, Larry, Lorraine, and Roger.

Her Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 10:30AM in Saint Richard’s Church, 90 Forest St., Danvers.  Burial will follow in Saint Mary’s Cemetery, Salem.  Relatives and friends are invited.  Visitation will be in the church on Wednesday morning beginning at 9:30AM.  In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire’s memory may be made to Saint Richard’s Parish, 90 Forest St., Danvers, MA 01923.  Arrangements are by C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors, 28 Elm St., Danvers Square.  To share an expression of sympathy with the Maillet family, please visit www.LyonsFuneral.com.