Bridget LaClaire

Passed away unexpectedly November 29, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital Surrounded by her loving children.

Bridget was born November 6, 1963 in Rome, Ny. The Daughter of James and Helen LaClaire.

Bridget was a loving mother figure to many. She enjoyed reading, writing, and loved driving. She also had a passion for true crime. Her family remembers her as devoted to her catholic faith. She was a life long catholic and it was the very core of her life and who she was. In her early adult life, Bridget was a teacher and after retiring from teaching she went on to get her nursing degree where she then practiced nursing for the last 20 years.

Survived by her children Serena and Zachary Tillman; sisters Helen (Keith) Knight and Ada LaClaire; brothers Joseph and Dennis (Pat) LaClaire; several nieces, nephews and many friends who were like family. She was fondly known for her wit and blunt humor.

She is predeceased by her parents James and Helen LaClaire; brothers George and Jim LaClaire and Raymond Maher.

Calling hours will be held 6-8pm Thursday December 11th, 2025 at Farrell-Ryan Funeral & Cremation Services 777 Long Pond Road. Funeral service 11am Friday December 12th at St. Nicholas the Wonder Worker Church, 1492 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606. Interment at Verona Cemetery, 5655 E Main St, Verona, NY 13478.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in her memory to the St. Nicholas the Wonderworker Church. 1492 Spencerport Rd, Rochester, NY 14606