Claire Antoinette Taillon Reimers

Beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, sister, sister-in-law and friend. Survived by her husband (Arthur, Sr.), sons Arthur Jr. (Lisa) and Thomas (Sammie), daughter Sharon, grandchildren Adam and Abigail Brummer, step-grandchildren James Rose (Vanessa), Nicole Somerset (Brian), step-great-grandchildren Aliki, Loukia, Jacob, Lliam, Brian Austin and Nicholas, along with her sister-in-law Dorothy Hasley (Jack), cousins in the US and Canada, and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother, father and two brothers (Alphonse D. and Roger Taillon).

Born to Alphonse A. Taillon and Antoinette Marius, Mrs. Reimers attended school in New York and graduated with highest honors from Bishop McDonnell Memorial High School for Girls; one of her proudest high school achievements was scoring 100% on the New York State Latin Regents Exam. She met her future husband Arthur through his sister Dorothy, and they were married on June 5, 1954. They were blessed with 3 children: Arthur Jr (born 8/18/56), Thomas (born 10/26/58), and Sharon (born 10/19/62).

In her professional life, Mrs. Reimers held numerous responsible positions, most notably with the FBI and the North Carolina Legislature. During her time with the FBI, she transcribed notes from field agents who were involved with some of the biggest spy cases of the 1950s (though she never revealed those secrets—even to family). Mrs. Reimers also worked for 10+ years as an Administrative Assistant to several N.C. Legislators. When she began this job, she and the other Administrative Assistants received no benefits such as health insurance and retirement, yet they came back year after year and provide support during North Carolina’s long and short Legislative Sessions. Mrs. Reimers was later asked by her colleagues to represent them in testimony before a legislative committee on a bill that would create benefits for Administrative Assistants. That bill passed, creating a legacy for all who would follow.

Mrs. Reimers enjoyed travel, reading and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed writing, and in her 40s, she studied creative writing under the renowned professor Guy Owen and she became a published author.

Along with her husband, she donated generously to numerous charities, including pro-life and veteran’s organizations. Above all, Claire Antoinette Reimers loved her family, and they loved her. Her spirit lives on through the family and many friends she leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mrs. Reimers name to either Transitions LifeCare (formerly known as Hospice of Wake County) or the National Alzheimer’s Association.