Claire Dion Belleau, affectionately known as “Mem”, age 91, of Warren, PA., died Thursday morning, February 10, 2022, at Warren General Hospital, after a brief illness. She was born January 21, 1931, in Salem, Mass. She was the daughter of Alexandre and Arthemise Roi Dion. Claire was a Warren area resident, since 1957. She was a 1949 graduate of St. Chretienne Academy, of Salem, Mass., which was much more than a school to her.

She was a devout Catholic and member of St. Joseph R.C. Church. She was an active volunteer with Warren General Hospital, Warren State Hospital, and Meals on Wheels Agency. Claire enjoyed traveling, boating, and attending the theatre. She especially loved time spent for Christmas Dinner and Easter Brunches. Her greatest joys in life, were spending time and companionship with friends, family and especially her grandchildren.

Claire is survived by her 2 sons, John R. Belleau and wife, Cheryl, Glenn M. Belleau and wife, Mary all of Warren, PA., 8 Grandchildren – Michelle Belleau Peterson, Victoria Thibodeaux, Natalie Cull, Eleanor Lowry, Lucienne Belleau, Timothy Belleau, Emily Belleau, E. Belleau, 15 Great Grandchildren, several nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Belleau whom she married May 26, 1951, at St. Joseph R.C. Church in Salem, Mass., who died May 5, 2013, 3 Brothers – Alexander Dion, Jr., Lionel Dion, Victor Dion, 2 Sisters – Lucienne Tremblay, Jeannine Loranger.

Friends may call at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA., on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard Tomasone, Pastor, officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Those wishing to place memorials may do so through St. Joseph School, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com. The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.