Claire passed away Friday evening, November 25, 2016 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House in Danvers, surrounded by her loving family. She was almost 92 years old. Lifelong resident of Everett, she is the daughter of the late Henry F. and Ellen (Taylor) McLaughlin. Claire attended Everett Public Schools and graduated from Everett High School, Class of 1943. Claire was a retired data clerk for Jordan Marsh Department Store in Boston. She dedicated 38 years of service before retiring. Claire enjoyed her retirement by sewing and she especially loved quilting. She found peace in gardening and was a very religious and spiritual woman. She was a devout member of the Grace Episcopal Church in Everett.

Alice was pre-deceased by her beloved husband, Thomas W. Bothroyd. She is the beloved mother of Sterling E. Bothroyd, Susan M. Carbone and her husband Anthony G. Dear sister of Henry F. McLaughlin. Also lovingly survived by her nieces and nephews, Karen Pinette, Kathryn McLaughlin, Kristin Patti, Kurt McLaughlin, Robert Johnson, Hank Belmonte, James Belmonte.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at the Grace Episcopal Church 67 Norwood St. Everett on Thursday, December 1 at 11:00 A.M. Visiting hours will precede the service from 9-11 A.M. at the Grace Church. Relatives and friends are kindly invited to attend. Interment will follow the service at the Glenwood Cemetery in Everett. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Grace Episcopal Church's "Book to Remembrance" in Claire's name. Grace Church P.O. Box 490285 Everett, MA 02149. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Carafa Family Funeral Home in Chelsea.