Claudia A. Steers

She was born on 7/11/1926 to Alexander and Louise Peaquin in New York City. Both she and her older brother Peter were raised in the Chelsea section of the city.

Claudia graduated from high school at the age of 15 and went directly to work at IBM.

Subsequently, she went on to attend and graduate from McGill University in Montreal Canada.

Upon graduating from McGill, Claudia returned to IBM, where she eventually worked as executive secretary to the CEO, Thomas Watson Jr.

While at IBM, Claudia met her future husband, John (Jack) Coster Steers. They married on 10/9/1954 and settled in Greenwich, CT. It was in Greenwich that they raised their three children, Michael, Claudia and John (Jay).

Claudia went on to have a successful career as a realtor working for Preferred Properties of Greenwich. She also devoted countless hours as a volunteer, working the front desk at Greenwich Hospital.

Early in their marriage Claudia and Jack enjoyed many trips abroad traveling throughout Europe. In their later years they hosted their children’s families on annual summer vacations to Martha’s Vineyard, MA.

Claudia was often described by those that knew her as possessing the utmost class.

Claudia was predeceased by her parents, Alexander and Louise Peaquin, her brother, Peter Peaquin, and her husband, John Coster Steers.

She is survived by her children, Michael Steers (Anne), Claudia Cutter (Bruce), John Steers, Jr. (Margaret), as well as seven grandchildren and six great grandchildren.

Claudia will be remembered for the kindness and unconditional love she always showed her family and friends.

A memorial mass and celebration of life will be held at a later date.