Claire Scofield 86, originally from New Fairfield where she lived most of her life, passed away peacefully at her residence in Danbury, on Wednesday, June 21, 2017. Claire was the wife of William Scofield, Jr and is predeceased by her two sons, Ernest Scofield and Kenneth Scofield.
Claire was born in Stamford, CT on January 7, 1931, the daughter of Leo V. and Edith E. Green Mulreed. Claire was an avid educator teaching in the Ridgefield school system until her retirement. Besides her family, Claire enjoyed traveling, gardening, painting and writing.
Claire is survived by her daughter, Lynne Hall of Southbury; her son, David and his wife, Patricia, of Waterbury; her son Matthew of New Fairfield and her daughter in law, Jeanette Scofield of Coldbrook, NY. She was blessed with 17 grandchildren, several great grandchildren and one great great grandson. Claire is also survived by a brother, William Mulreed of New Canan, CT ; a sister, Lorraine Pucci and her husband, Enio, of South Carolina; a brother in law, Steven Pratt of Ohio and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all of the dedicated and loving caregivers at St John Paul's who provided comfort to Claire in her final years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00am on Tuesday June, 27, 2017 at St Edwards Church in New Fairfield, Ct. After the mass, a private burial will take place at St Peter's Cemetery in Danbury, CT. Friends will be received from 5-7 pm on Monday, June 26, 2017 at the Green Funeral home, 57 Main St in Danbury.
Contributions in Claire's memory may be made to the CT Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 200 Executive Blvd., Southington, CT 06489 or to St. Edward the Confessor Church, 21 Brush Hill Rd., New Fairfield, CT 06812.
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