West Berlin, VT Claire Ann Gallant, 97, formerly of Route 12, West Berlin, and a resident of Mayo Residential Care in Northfield for several years died March 29, 2016. She was born on Feb. 27, 1919 in Lynn, MA, the daughter of Harry J. Gallant and Jennie Frances (Wilcox) Gallant. Claire attended schools in Lynn, MA and graduated from Lynn High School. She later graduated with a degree in teaching from Salem State Teacher College. Claire started her teaching career in North Calais, VT. She left the school system for a couple of years to work for National Life. After realizing her love for teaching, she returned and spent most of her career with the Northfield School System, teaching 5th & 6th grades and Jr. High level. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Retired Teachers Association, A.A.R.P.; and Red Mitten Craft Shop. Claire is survived by a niece, Patricia Fair She was predeceased by her sister, A. Ruth Gallant; a longtime family friend, Newell Frasier. A Funeral Mass will be offered at 11:00 am, Monday, April 4th, at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier. There will be no calling hours. Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Augustine Catholic Church, 16 Barre Street, Montpelier, VT 05602 or to Mayo Residential Care Home, 610 Water Street, Northfield, VT 05663. A special thank you is given to the staff at Mayo Nursing Home for the excellent care Claire received.