SACO – Claudette M. Perreault peacefully departed her family and friends on August 1, 2026, to be with her husband, Norman, whom she missed dearly after their 62-year marriage ended with his passing in 2020. She was born on July 17, 1938, to Josephat Tardif and Lillian Gendron Tardif.

Her final days saw a constant flow of visitors coming to wish her farewell, hear her unforgettable laughter and singing, and marvel at the overwhelming support her family offered as she bravely faced her mortality.

Claudette was educated at St. Andres School in Biddeford, where she was valedictorian and class president. She worked for Fairchild Semiconductor for 24 years and for Shape Inc. for 18 years as a quality assurance inspector, retiring in 1993.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, and teaching her grandchildren, whether they realized it or not, how to love life. She also enjoyed traveling with Norman, especially cruises and bus tours. She enjoyed her walks through town, spending time with her family and friends, and participating in activities at the Wardwell — in particular, the music entertainment that was held every Friday.

Claudette is survived by her daughter Diane (Perreault) Daigneault and husband Guy, son Mike Perreault, daughter Denise (Perreault) Barnikow and husband Robert, daughter Joanne (Perreault) Boissonneault and husband Pete, daughter Joyce (Perreault) Picard and husband Ken, and son Donald Perreault and wife Michelle. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren with one who predeceased her; 15 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.

She is also survived by her sisters Jeannine Millette, Celine Champagne, and Priscille Grassi and husband Gregory, her brothers Brother Donald Tardif, S.C., and Raymond Tardif and wife Rachel; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 5, 2026 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hope Memorial Chapel, 480 Elm Street, Biddeford, ME 04005. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at St. Joseph Church in Biddeford. Burial will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.