Clare M. Duban, age 89 of Shelton, the beloved wife of 67 years, to John J. Duban passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2012 in St. Vincent's Medical Center Bridgeport. Born in Bridgeport to the late Ernesto and Caroline (Barbieri) Paolini, she has been a lifelong area resident. Survivors in addition to her husband John are several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother Peter Paolini and two sisters, Lena DeSanty and Alda Polverari. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 11:30 am DIRECTLY in St Lawrence Church in Huntington. Interment will be private. At the family's request calling hours are omitted.