Of Ross, formerly of Lawrenceville, on Sunday, June 4, 2023. Beloved wife of the late John F. Purnell. Adored daughter of the late John and Amelia (Pavlakovic) Shoster. Treasured sister and best friend of the late Lois Shoster. Cherished Mum to John (Maggie), Glenn (Colleen), Amy Hart (Dave), Megan Wonderley (Bud), Brian and Kara (the late Kevin). Adored Gram to Corey (Natalie), Veronica, Nick (Taylor), Ryan, Kyla Lois, the late Little Brian, Elizabeth Claire, Connor, Sarah, Gavin, Andrew, Logan, Josh, Johnny, Matthew and Amelia. Precious Great-Gram to Naomi and Zoey. Friend, Aunt, Sister-In-Law, Cousin and Godmother to many who she loved dearly.

Claire was every one of her grandkid's favorite person. They'd do anything at all that she would ask of them and she bragged often about how blessed she was to have the family that she did. She was always a listening ear, a giver of advice, a voice of reason and an unconditionally loving person. Claire devoted her entire adult life to hers and many other children...Her grandchildren wanted to make sure everyone knows how funny she was. If you know, you know.

Family and friends are welcomed at the WALTER J. ZALEWSKI FUNERAL HOME, 216 44th Street, Lawrenceville, on Sunday, June 11, 2023 from 2-8 p.m. Funeral Mass at Our Lady of the Angels Parish, St. Augustine Church on Monday, June 12, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.