Claire A. Latour

Claire A. Latour of Riverhead passed away at Peconic Bay Medical Center on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. She was 86. 

Born in Manville, R.I., June 29, 1938, to George and Simone St. Onge, she graduated from Woonsocket (R.I.) High School in 1957. In 1958, she married Robert Latour at St. James Church in Manville. For many years after, she worked as a medical secretary for Dr. Maria-Lourdes S. Alcasid-Escano. 

Claire was an involved member of her community; she was an integral part of St. Isidore R. C. Church, St. Isidore Altar Rosary Society, Polish Town Civic Association, Riverhead Townscape Committee and the knitting club of Riverhead Free Library. Her interests included knitting, sewing, arts and crafts and reading. 

Ms. Latour is survived by her husband; her children, Brian Latour, David Latour (Susan) of N.C. and Denise Latour-Darch (Ken) of Riverhead; her three grandchildren, David Jr., Dillon and Brenna; and her two great-grandchildren, Kegan and David III. 

Viewing was held Nov. 14at McLaughlin Heppner Funeral Home. The funeral service was held Nov. 15, at St. Isidore R.C. Church, followed by  interment at Calverton National Cemetery. 

Memorial donations may be made to St. Isidore R. C. Church, 622 Pulski St., Riverhead, NY11901. 

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