Cailin Van Oudenaren

Cailin (Clair) Van Oudenaren, 62, of Templeton, died peacefully Monday, July 29, 2024, in Heywood Hospital, Gardner, with her husband by her side. 

Born in Woodstock, Connecticut, on October 26, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Constance (Millett) Clair. She graduated from Woodstock Academy with the Class of 1980. Cailin was a Cafeteria Supervisor employed by the Woodstock CT School System for several years. 

Cailin was a dog lover, was ingenious with her letters in Words with Friends, and loved to cook. But above all else her love for her family was her great enjoyment. 

She is survived by her husband, Peter Van Oudenaren of Templeton; one son, Max Molnar and his significant other Mikayla Labonte; one brother, Dan Clair and his wife Sharon of Rhode Island; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

She was predeceased by her daughter, Molly Molnar who passed in September 2023. 

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. in the Boucher Funeral Home Inc. 110 Nichols Street, Gardner, MA 01440. 

Calling hours will be held Saturday, August 3, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the funeral home. 

Memorial Contributions may be made to Heywood Hospital, Office of Philanthropy, 242 Green Street, Gardner, MA 01440, or on their website at (www.heywood.org/about-us/philanthropy-programs/donate-now). Please reference in memory of Cailin Van Oudenaren.