Claire Gavrin, 99, of Middlebury
A lifelong social connector, teacher, and traveler who began life in a Bensonhurst Orthodox Jewish immigrant household and spent her final years at EastView in Middlebury.
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Earned a master’s in education, taught third grade for decades on Long Island, and stayed active in community groups including her teacher’s union and the League of Women Voters.
Traveled widely with her husband, remained socially active into late life, spent her last four years at EastView in Middlebury, and died at age 99 years and 11 months.
Claire and Marty had two children: Bruce (born 1952) and Marc (born 1954). The family later moved to Long Island. Claire pursued further education, earning a master's degree in education. She taught third grade for decades and was an active member of her teacher's union. She also participated in civic life as a member of the League of Women Voters.
Her social life centered on family and friends. Claire regularly hosted and attended book groups, Mahjong games, weddings, bar mitzvahs, funerals, and other social gatherings. As her children grew, she and Marty traveled extensively each summer. Their trips included Europe, India, China in 1980, and Africa. Claire enjoyed dancing and remained spirited—she danced the night away at a grandchild's wedding when she was 88.
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