Claire Joan Godbout

Chesterfield, SC

  Ms. Claire Joan Godbout, CMSgt. (Ret.), age 77, entered into rest on Monday, September 14, 2026 at her home. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Thursday, September, 17, 2026 at the St. Peter’s Catholic Church. The family will greet friends following the service at the church.

  Ms. Godbout was born on July 30, 1949 in Biddeford, ME a daughter of the late Paul Emile and Reine Marie Dumont Godbout. After earning her bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire, Claire proudly enlisted in the United States Air Force. Over a distinguished career spanning 25 years and one month, her service took her across the globe and the country. Her assignments included stints in Japan, Greece, Korea, Massachusetts, California, New Hampshire, Montana, Florida, and at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C. In recognition of her dedicated service, she was honored with the Achievement Medal, the Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal.

  Devout in every aspect of her life, Claire was fiercely devoted to her country, her faith at St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and her cherished loved ones. This same passion carried into her hobbies; she was an avid fan of the New England Patriots and embraced life with enthusiasm. Whether she was playing pickleball, woodworking, playing cards, or traveling the world, Claire truly knew how to live life to the fullest.

   In addition to her parents, Claire was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Godbout, and devoted friend, Freda Miller.

  Survivors include her sister, Jacinthe “Jay” Godbout of Chesterfield, SC; brothers, Guy (Susan) Godbout of Biddeford, ME, Jean Paul Godbout of Biddeford, ME; nephews, Christopher (A’ja) Godbout, Jonathan Godbout, Benjamin Godbout; great-niece & nephew, Adorlee & Asher Godbout; special cousins and friends, Joan & Pierre Demers of Canada; and numerous cousins also in Canada.

  Claire is also survived by the family members of her dear friend, Freda Miller, including, Charlotte (Randy), Chuck (Carol), Nancy, Thomas, Darlene, Timmy, and Trudy.

  Memorials can be made to the St. Peter’s Catholic Church Maintenance or Prayer Garden Fund, 602 Market St, Cheraw, South Carolina 29520.

Miller-Rivers-Caulder Funeral Home (www.mrcfuneralhome.com) of Chesterfield, SC is serving the Godbout family.