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Clara Carlin Obituary

Carlin, Clara (Spencer)
Greece: Tuesday, November 20, 2007, at age 83, after a courageous battle with cancer. Predeceased by her husband, Donald of 65 years. She is survived by her daughter, Donna (James) Richardson; grandchildren, Kim (Scott) Healy, Lori Richardson & Lisa (Jim) Thompson; great-grandchildren, Danielle, Christopher, Melissa & Shannon; brother, Charles (Bev) Spencer; sister-in-law, Jean LaPort; several nieces and nephews; many friends. Clara was a retiree of Eastman Kodak Co.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Vicki and Mia of Lifetime Care for their wonderful care of Clara.
Friends may call Friday, 3-7 P.M. at Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral Home, 1075 Long Pond Road. Her Funeral Service will be held Saturday, 9:30 A.M. in the Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held privately at Cold Springs Cemetery in Lockport, NY. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Journey Home, 994 Long Pond Road, Rochester, NY 14626, or Lifetime Care, 3111 Winton Road South, Rochester, NY 14623, in her memory. For more information or to sign Clara's online guestbook, please visit www.MeesonFamily.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle from Nov. 22 to Nov. 23, 2007.

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Karen Lyons & Family

November 23, 2007

Aunt Clara will be missed by all of us.

Our thoughts are with all of the Richardsons at this time.

Vickie Tilbe

November 22, 2007

Donna, Lori and family,

I enjoyed Clara from the first moment I met her. She was strong, stoic, stubborn...but very loving and kind. I am so glad I was able to meet her and all of you. She will remain in my heart.

Shirley/Pete Wagner

November 22, 2007

Dear Donna, Jim and family
We know how much your mother/grandmother will be missed. We also will miss our dear Aunt Clara. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time.

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