Claire Bolton
(née Coughlan)

I am truly shocked to know of Claire leaving us. I only recently reconnected after many years. I was looking forward to getting together. Rest in peace dear Claire. My condolences to all the family.

I've only just heard about Claire today and must express our sympathy from myself and my father on Claire's passing... May she rest in peace

My deepest sympathy to Carmel Patrick ciara and all her Family.
Remembering all the good times in PEC .
Rest in peace Claire
June

Where do I begin to write about Claire my memories would fill a book.The most unique; special and beautiful person.In her professional life she excelled.What a tremendous loss for Patrick Ciara Carmel Sue and her many many friends.It was a joy to know Claire a gifted talented intelligent witty person with a heart of gold.It was a privilege to have known her and be a friend.May she Rest in Peace and Rise in Glory xxx

Heartfelt sympathy to you all at this sad time. It was a privilege to have known Claire and she will be remembered for her kindness and for fun loving humour and most of all her love for family and friends.

Sincere sympathy to the Bolton family on the death of Claire. May she rest in peace.

We send our condolence to
The Coughlan and O Shea families on the sad passing of Claire. May she rest in peace with her mam dad and sister

Patrick,Ciara and Carmel, we send our deepest sympathy to you on the very sad passing of your much loved Mum and sister Claire. You are very much in our thoughts and prayers at this time ,especially today, as you bring Claire back to Lisdowney where together you spent so many happy times. May Claire now enjoy the happiness of heaven.

My heartfelt sympathy to Carmel, Patrick and Ciara on the loss of your lovely sister and mum. You are all very much in my prayers. Claire was a brilliant colleague and wonderful teacher, she touched the lives of so many children with her care and support. I am truly privileged to have had Claire as a dear friend and will miss her so very much.
God Bless you Claire.

Sincere sympathy to the Bolton family on the passing of Claire
May she rest in peace.....

A beautiful service today for a beautiful person. Claire was so friendly and full of fun when our boys were at primary together. So many coffee mornings ..(that lasted till school pick up!) and impromptu teas after school... Matts memory includes her fantastic Spagetti Bolognese. She will be missed by so many and sending immense sympathy to Carmel, Patrick and Ciara xxxx

Deepest sympathy to Patrick, Ciara, Carmel and Sue with fond memories of Claire's time at St Hugh's
Sorry I wasn't able to be at Bishop Eton today but I was able to join you virtually in a wonderful celebration of her life - a great woman and a great teacher
Angela Glanville

My heartfelt sympathies to Carmel, Ciara, Patrick, and Sue, I'm so sorry for your loss and thinking of you all on this very difficult day. Claire truly was inimitable, fierce, funny, and I know there are many that will miss her.

Heartfelt sympathy and love Ciara, Patrick & Carmel on the loss of your beautiful mum and dear sister Claire. I will treasure many happy memories of times spent in Claire's company 'next door' in Parksgrove. Rest easy Claire.

Our deepest symthpathies to Carmel, Patrick, Ciara and Sue. We are still in shock that Claire has been taken way before her time. Her humor and wit was infectious. She always lit up any room she was in and the world is a duller a place without her in it. I have such fond childhood memories of Claire in Parksgrove and I will greatly miss her. She was always so kind to anyone she met. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayer at this difficult time. Love the Thorntons x

So sad to hear of Claire's passing. Great memories of her and her gang in parksgrove when we were younger, she was always so good to us. Will remember her dry wit and kindness and our sincerest condolences to all her family.

Deepest sympathy to Carmel, Patrick and Ciara from Ollie, Debbie and family, John, Chris and family and Gerrie

Deepest sympathies to Patrick, Ciara, Carmel and her good friend Sue. We are so sad for you all. Claire was one of the nicest, funniest people I have ever met. She will be missed by so many people. Thinking of you all.

I am so sorry to hear that Claire has died. I had heard so much about her over the years from our mutual friend Martin and was very happy to meet herself and Carmel and Sue here in Donegal last year. It was such a great visit. Then we had a wonderful few days together in the Cotswolds during the summer. So much fun. So many laughs. I will cherish all those memories.
My deepest sympathy to you Carmel, children and extended family and friends.
Holding you all and Claire in my prayers.
Love
Aodhán

Deepest sympathy to all Bolton and Coughlan families on the sad passing of Claire May Claire rest in peace.

Deepest condolences to you all. She will be greatly missed around Lisdowney. RIP.

Deepest sympathy to Patrick, Ciara and Carmel at this very sad time. Claire will be foundly remembered from her visits to us in Parksgrove.
Thinking of you all and keeping you close in my thoughts.

Sincere sympathy to the Bolton family on the death of Claire. May she rest in peace.

Sending love and prayers to Carmel , Ciara and Patrick . Very happy memories of Claire x

Our deepest sympathy to Patrick, Ciara and Carmel and all of Claires family and wide circle of friends . Will always have the fondest memories of all the Coughlan Family coming to Lisdowney during the summer months over the years. Claire lit up every room she was in with her humour and wit.

May she rest in peace x

I am so glad to have had the chance to work with Claire. She was an amazing teacher. Most of all, I will remember how much fun she was and how kind-hearted she was. Sending my deepest condolences to her children and her sister. May Claire rest in peace.

Carmel,Patrick and Ciara, Claire will be sorley missed in Parksgrove, playing cards wont be the same for a lot. Thinking of you all at this sad time, May she rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to Carmel and all of Claire's family. May she rest in peace.

Sending our condolences to Carmel, Patrick and Ciara. May Claire rest in peace.

So sad to hear that Claire has died.
Times spent in her company were always a joy.
We send our deepest condolences to all her family at this very difficult time.
May she rest in peace. 🙏
Daniel and Majella

It was a privilege to have known Claire as a colleague. She was an inspirational teacher and leader. Working with children who had been excluded from mainstream school, Claire showed how exceptional she really was. There are so many times I can recall where the children showed how much they loved her and their families were very grateful too.
But most of all I am blessed that Claire was my very dear friend. I cannot put into words how much she meant to me.
Dear Patrick, Ciara and Carmel I keep you all in my prayers.
Eternal rest grant unto Claire O Lord
May she rest in peace.

Claire became a dear friend after we worked together many years ago in a Liverpool school. A brilliant teacher, well liked by staff and pupils. Always supportive and fun, we became closer as we both retired, great times spent together. Claire loved her family and they will be devasted she has gone from their lives. RIP dear friend, miss you so much. Maggie x

Deepest symapthies to Claires family at this difficult time.

We are utterly heartbroken that Claire has left us so suddenly and far too soon. It is hard to accept that someone so full of kindness, warmth, humour, and that unmistakable spark of mischief is no longer with us.
Claire had a gift for brightening every room and making everyone around her feel cherished. We are all better for having known her.

Parksgrove holds so many memories. It has always been a place where doors were open, laughter was shared, and friendships deepened—especially through those long, summer days and nights. There has always been a welcome for all, across the generations who gathered there. We cherished the times when the Coughlan family arrived —when stories flowed, food was shared, when old friendships picked up effortlessly over a game of cards or a board game. New memories were made around the table, in the garden, or simply in the comfort of being together in that special companionship. Those memories feel especially precious now.

Our hearts are with you. We are holding Patrick, Ciara and Carmel close in our thoughts and sending them all our love. We are also thinking of Claire’s great circle of friends who loved her so dearly on both sides of the Irish Sea—especially Sue and Flora, who shared much of life with her and brought her such joy.

Claire will be deeply, deeply missed. May her memory bring comfort, and may the love she gave so freely continue to guide and strengthen you in the days ahead.

May you rest easy and peacefully Claire .

Claire will be missed by her family and friends and all those who knew and loved her . I am so sad for you all ❤️🙏

Sending my deepest sympathy to Patrick Ciara and Carmel. I’m so sorry for your loss x

Our condolences to Patrick, Ciara and Carmel on the loss of a lovely Mum and a much loved sister. Claire always filled wherever she was with laughter and brightened the day. Happy memories of a shared childhood. Much love. Anne Maria, Paul, Joanne, Helen and all the grandchildren and extended family.xx

Deepest sympathy to Ciara Patrick and Carmel on the death of Claire we are going to miss her so much those lovely nights playing cards the laughs and the fun may she rest in peace .

Deepest sympathy to all the family. Thank you Claire for all your support and for always being brave.
Rest In Peace.

Deepest symphathy to you all

Our deepest condolences to Patrick, Ciara and Carmel on the loss of their lovely Mum and Sister Claire, with heartfelt sympathy and love from Kate, David, Anthony and Petar xxx

Sad to see someone so beautiful leave to the other side but hopefully she's in a better place

I remember Claire visiting Ballyragget many years ago during the summer months. She was a lovely person. May she rest in peace.

Heartfelt condolences to you Patrick, Ciara and Carmel on the loss of your beloved Claire. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May Claire's gentle soul rest in peace.

My deepest condolences to all Claire’s family and loved ones.Had the pleasure of meeting her in Liverpool many years ago and in Ballyragget many a time.a lovely Woman,RIP Claire 🕊️🙏🕊️🙏

Patrick,Ciara and Carmel, we are truly heart broken for you.Will miss that smile and laughter..and kindness always.May Claire rest in peace.

Thinking of you Carmel, Patrick and Ciara. May Claire rest in peace.

My deepest sympathy to Carmel, Patrick and Ciara. Thinking of you all at this very difficult time and sending all my love. Claire was loved by all and she will be greatly missed by so many. I will cherish all the childhood memories fondly. May she RIP.

My deepest sympathy to Carmel and all Claire's family. Im so sorry foe your lost may she rest in peace.