Claire E. (Gagne) Wheeler passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Westmore, Vermont. She was born June 26, 1942, in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, to Yvonne and Fred Gagne. Claire was a graduate of St. Johnsbury Academy and Bryant College. Claire was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many. Spending time with her family, grandchildren, and friends brought her the most joy and these relationships were the center of her life. She deeply valued her Christian Faith and enjoyed being in her garden. She leaves her husband, Bruce of 55 years, as well as their children and their spouses Jeff and Suzanne Wheeler, Mitch and Trish Wheeler, and Kate Wheeler and husband David Knowles. She is also survived by her sisters Lorraine Holland, Susan Utton, Gloria Toney, and Nancy Gagne,her brother Richard Gagne; seven grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is predeceased by her parents. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Barton, Vermont, on Saturday, Sept. 29, 2018, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Paul's Catholic Church or to The Friends of Norris Cotton Cancer Center Dartmouth-Hitchcock.