Claire Angela (Masiello) Maxim, 62, of Wareham died Wednesday, May 11 unexpectedly at home. She was the wife of David L. Maxim.

Born in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas J. and Elvira O. (Palange) Masiello. A graduate of Somerville High School, Claire was formerly employed for New England Telephone, Cumberland Farms and The Shirt Shack in Wareham.

Claire was active in the Girl Scouts serving as a Brownie Troop Leader and Service Unit Leader. She also served as DeMolay Advisor for Phoenix Chapter in New Bedford, a local soccer coach and a member of the Decas School PTA. Claire also was a former Faith Formation teacher at St. Patrick’s Church in Wareham.

Well known in the community, Claire was often found volunteering her time and cooking meals for Social Harmony Lodge fundraisers. She loved spending time with her family and friends, reading and helping others. A loving mother and wife, she always put the needs of others before herself.

She is survived by her husband, David L. Maxim; two daughters, Angela Horan of New York and Susan Phillips of Ashburnham; her son, David L. Maxim, Jr. of Houston, Texas; her brother, Joe Masiello of Sudbury; her sister, Christine Panarese of Rochester; eight grandchildren, five nieces and nephews and several great nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Frank Masiello.

Relatives and friends are invited to visit on Thursday, May 19 at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Route 28), Wareham from 5 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 20 at St. Patrick’s Church, High St., Wareham at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in Center Cemetery, Wareham.

Donations in her memory may be made to Wareham Fireman’s Assoc. Scholarship Fund, c/o Wareham Fire Dept. 273 Main St., Wareham, MA 02571 or the American Cancer Society, 1324 Belmont St., Suite 204-101, Brockton, MA 02301. For directions and online guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com.