It is with sadness we announce the passing of our mother, Claire L. Yezierski, 93 on October 2,
2022. She was born August 24, 1929 in Lynn Massachusetts. She moved to Hadley as a
teenager where she met and married the love of her life Jerome (Herman) Yezierski. They were
married for 65 years and raised 4 children. Claire was active in Hadley Mothers Club for 50
years and also served as president for 3 terms. She was a member of the Saint John’s Guild for
many years. Claire was a parishioner of Most Holy Redeemer were she sang in the choir for
many years and served as a Eucharist minister.
She leaves her son, Jerome R. Yezierski and his wife Donna of Hadley, daughter Maureen
Waskiewicz of Hadley, and daughter Joanne Thornton and her husband Paul of Belchertown, 8
grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Her 2 brothers Kenneth
Kushi (wife Carol) of Sunderland, and Karl Kushi (wife Joanie) of Southampton, and many
nieces and nephews.
Claire was predeceased by her husband Jerome (Herman) Yezierski, her daughter Michaeline
Yezierski and son-in-law Stephen Waskiewicz. Her sisters Shirley Lebaron, Sally Aldrich. Her
brothers Frank Reed, John Reed, James Reed and Ernest (Dewey) Reed.
In lieu of flowers donations may be given to Hadley Mothers Club, P.O. Box 672, Hadley Ma.
01035