Claire Frances King (Healy), long time resident of Rockland,died peacefully on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025, surrounded by herloving family. Claire was born June 4th1935 and raised in South Boston, (Southie), She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Margaret Healy (Walsh), who immigrated from Ireland to the United States to raise their family. The beloved wife of 33 years to the late Edward King Sr. also of South Boston. Claire & Ed were married in 1961 and and raised their family in Rockland.

Claire enjoyed being a part of the Rockland community and was a valued employee for 30+ years at the Rockland CVS. Claire was a member of the Holy Family Mothers Club and was a devoted participant of Holy Family Church her entire life in Rockland. Claire sang in the Holy Family church choir for decades, was a member of the OPALS singing group, and the Rockland Senior Center. Claire enjoyed many morning coffees at her favorite restaurants Butterfields and Anita Maries, and Monday night pizza and wine with her long-time friends at The Banner. Later in life, Claire & Ed Sr. took several trips to Ireland to visit her cousins, who she continued to keep in touch with until her passing. Claire was the life of the party and was the ‘unofficial’ photographer at all family weddings, getting some of the most beautiful candid shots, and sharing them with family. She was full of the faith of Jesus and love for all she met and will be missed dearly by all who’s life’s she touched.

Claire is survived by her children, Maura Heidcamp and her husband Bob of Plymouth, Timothy King of Rockland, Nancy Ducharme and her husband Joe of Hanson, and Kathy Baldwin and her husband Tim of Carver. Loving grandmother to Gary Laramee Jr, and his wife Amanda of Rockland, Jacey Briggs and her husband Ray of Middleboro, Jessica Baldwin of Carver, and Nicholas Cleary of Austin Texas. Adoring great-grandmother (GG), to Ryleigh, Noah, Keira, Max and Luke. Claire was predeceased by her son Edward King Jr and grandson Sean Edward King, and her siblings Mary Guerriero, Bridget Trefry, Patrick Healy, Noreen Spelios, Kathryn Cooke, and Peggy Cataloni. Claire is also survived by many nieces,nephews, friends and longtime neighbors who all loved her dearly.

Visiting hours will be held at Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home on Monday, April 14,2025 from 4pm to 7pm. 135 Union Street, Rockland MA. A funeral mass will be held at Holy Family Church at 9am on Tuesday April 15th. Graveside ceremony will immediately follow at Holy Family Cemetery in Rockland. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Holy Family Church Rockland