Florence, MA – Claudine A. (Boulais) Veistroffer, 85, of Florence, passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2026, at her home she shared with her husband. She was born on September 24, 1940, in Montataire in Normandy, a region of France.
She was the daughter of the late Andre and Anne (Lecomte) Boulais. Because her father was held as a prisoner of war until the war ended, Claudine did not meet him until she was five years old.
Claudine spent her childhood in Beauvais, in the Oise department of France, about 60 kilometers north of Paris. She remained there until age 17, when she traveled to London to visit her aunt. During her flight, she met Tony Davaz, an Air Force officer of English, Turkish, and American background. She married Tony and moved with him to Long Island, New York. Together, Claudine and Tony had three children: a daughter, Barbara, who was born in France; a son, Steven; and their youngest son, Chris.
After some years, Claudine divorced and moved with her children to Worcester, where she later married Jacques Fafard. She remained with him until her children were in their late teens.
Claudine later moved to Framingham, where she studied to earn her esthetician license. She worked in a department store before eventually opening her own successful skin care business in Marlboro.
It was there that Claudine met Patrick, just before September 11, 2001. After only six weeks, they married and went on to share 25 years of life together. Before meeting Patrick, Claudine had spent 18 years on her own, unwilling to compromise on the life and love she wanted.
She is survived by her loving husband Patrick, her children, Barbara, Steven, and Chris, her grandchildren, Matthew, Chris, and Suzanne, and three great-grandchildren.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday June 28th, 2026, at 12PM, if you wish to attend, please contact Patrick at PVeistroffer@gmail.com. DROZDAL FUNERAL HOME OF NORTHAMPTON HAS BEEN ENTRUSTED WITH HER CARE. For more information, to read the full obituary, or to leave the family a personal condolence, please visit Drozdalfuneralhome.
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