Mary Claire Remington

Mary Claire Remington, 88, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Jan 1, 2026, at Fairview Southdale Hospital with her family by her side. Those who knew Mary Claire would describe her as sweet, silly, smart, independent, mischievous, and so darn cute. Born on Oct 1, 1937, Mary Claire grew up in South Minneapolis with her parents, Mathew and Adeline Hegerle, and her older siblings, Dick and Phyllis. She loved to tell stories about her childhood, family, and friends, and she never missed an opportunity to boast about being a graduate of Southwest High School. As a young adult, Mary Claire became a Licensed Practical Nurse, married David Remington, and had a family. First came Michael, then Charles (aka Chuckie), then Karin, and finally Jennifer. Mary Claire and David ultimately divorced, and she found herself a single mother at 36. She faced this challenge with her usual spirit and spunk. She resumed nursing at St. Therese Nursing Home and went back to college to complete her BA. She graduated from the University of Minnesota the same year her son Michael was a freshman at the school. She joined Toastmasters, where she honed her public speaking skills, and she began a successful new career in Human Resources Management. In 1982, Mary Claire moved with Jennifer from the suburbs of Minneapolis to Hastings for a job as Personnel Director at Cannon Equipment in Cannon Falls, MN. After several years there, she moved to Eden Prairie, continuing Human Resources work for Martin Luther Manor, MN Vikings Food Service, and the Minnesota Teamsters Service Bureau. Mary Claire traded in her business attire for workout clothes when she got herself a semi-retirement gig at Curves for Women. She was in her element there, chatting up the clientele as they made their rounds on the equipment - but she was not a fan of the very early mornings. She enjoyed her later pre-and post-retirement years living and traveling with her life partner, Ted Lindberg. She and Ted had many adventures, and she felt blessed to be welcomed as a part of the Lindberg family. She loved her little condo and community on Fairway Drive in Eden Prairie, where she lived until she and Ted moved on to senior living communities, the latest being The Glenn of Minnetonka, whose staff took excellent care of her. At her heart, Mary Claire was a people person. She enjoyed lifelong friendships and was endlessly proud of her family. Mary Claire was preceded in death by her parents, Mathew and Adeline Hegerle; brother Richard Hegerle; son Charles Remington; daughter Karin Remington; and partner Ted Lindberg. She will be dearly missed by her son Michael Remington (Shireen Gandhi); daughter Jennifer Remington (Scott Briggs); sister and best friend Phyllis Woodley; son-in-law Granger Sutton (husband to Karin); grandchildren Sarah Remington (Rob Mitchell), Maria Pozo (Cio Defngin), and Riley, Annabel and Sawyer Briggs; her beloved nieces and nephews; and countless cherished friends. Memorials preferred to Jeremiah Program (jeremiahprogram.org). A Celebration of Life will be held 4:00-7:00 PM March 11 at Washburn-McGreavy, 7625 Mitchell Road, Eden Prairie. Mass of Christian Burial 11:00 AM March 12 at Saint Therese Catholic Church, 18325 Minnetonka Blvd, Wayzata. Reception to follow.

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Mary Claire Remington

October 1, 1937 - January 1, 2026

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Mary Claire Remington

October 1, 1937 - January 1, 2026

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