Claire M. Gifford

May 29, 2016

Gifford, Claire M. (Chatelle) 75, of Scituate passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur R. Gifford, Sr. for 52 years. Born in Moosup, CT, a daughter of the late Joseph M. and Ada M. (Crompton) Chatelle and sister of the late Helen Wehrle. She is survived by her brother Alfred Chatelle of Prescott City, AZ, daughter Valerie M. Metayer and her husband Steven of Irvine, CA, son Arthur R. Gifford, Jr. and his fiancé Donna Spader of North Kingstown, RI and 5 grandchildren, Robert, Brooke, Emma, Paige and Ethan. Mrs. Gifford was a homemaker in addition to caring for the elderly and a mentor for youth throughout her life. She lived in Scituate for over 50 years and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a member of North Scituate Baptist Church. A memorial service will be held Friday, June 3rd at 10:30 a.m. at North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 West Greenville Road, North Scituate, RI followed by the burial at Phillips Memorial Cemetery, North Road, Foster, RI. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2nd 4-8 p.m. at Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 W. Greenville Road, Scituate, RI. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory can be made to the North Scituate Baptist Church.