Claudette M. Bussiere
INGMAN, Ariz. – Claudette M. Bussiere, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. She was born in Lewiston, Maine, the daughter of Gerard A Picard and Gertrude LeClair Picard.
She attended Lewiston schools and followed a career as a bookkeeper. In 1964 she married her soulmate and love of her life, Henry “Larry” Bussiere. They lived in Vermont and finally settled in Palm Desert, Calif. for a warmer climate.
She was predeceased by her husband Larry. She is survived by her brothers-in-law, Roland Bussiere and spouse Terri, John Bussiere and spouse Sharon.
Sincere thanks and appreciation to the caregivers at White Cliffs Alzheimer’s facility and Desert Highlands Care Center and most especially to Becky Smith who was by her side for the past several years.
Comital service will be held at 10 a,m, Saturday, July 16, at St Peter’s chapel in Lewiston. Celebration of life to be held after the service at the Bussiere’s, 450 Snow Hill Rd, New Gloucester.
In lieu of flowers, a tribute donation may be made to:
Alzheimer’s Association.
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