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Claire Newell Obituary

NEWELL, CLAIRE NATALIE, (nee Hartman), Egg Harbor Township, passed away quietly on Thursday afternoon, September 25, 2008, surrounded by family, at Shore Memorial Hospital. Claire was born to Clara and Charles Hartman in Atlantic City, at some point prior to 1970. She had three adoring siblings: Katherine "Kit" Hartman, Charles "Chahlz" Hartman and Vince Hartman. She married the love of her life, Francis T. "Bud" Newell and they moved to various points across the country, including; Oaklyn, NJ, Washington, DC, Rochester, NY and Kansas City, MO. In 1967, they returned to South Jersey and finished raising what Claire proudly called her "five only children." Claire worked as a loan supervisor at the FAA Technical Center Credit Union. Claire's love, wit, humor and energy were magnetic, attracting family members and many friends to her lively home on Harvard Avenue in Ventnor. Claire and Bud's New Years Eve parties and impromptu after-beach parties were legendary. Claire moved to Egg Harbor Township in 2004. Claire is survived by her children; Claire Newell Collins of Egg Harbor Township, Patricia Newell Capaldi and husband Bernard of Linwood, Mark Newell and his partner Frederick Gentile of Philadelphia, Michelle Newell Hill of Linwood, Paul Newell and his wife Erin of Margate and seven grandchildren: Erin Collins, Cate Mularz and husband Christopher, David Capaldi and fiancee Bridgit Martin, Robert Hill, Patrick Hill, Brady Newell, Ryan Newell and her first great-grandchild on the way. Her extended family includes Dr. Christine Capaldi Henry and husband Robert and their 3 children, of Fair Haven, NJ, Suzanne Capaldi Lee and husband Andrew and their 2 children, of Linwood. Claire left us too soon! The Funeral Mass for Claire Natalie Newell will be Celebrated 12:00noon Monday, September 29, 2008 at Blessed Sacrament Church, Jerome and Ventnor Avenues, Margate. Friends may call from 10:00a.m. at the Church. The Rite of Committal will be offered at Laurel Memorial Park Cemetery following Mass. Donations may be made in Claire's memory to: The Music Department at Holy Spirit High School, 500 South New Road, Absecon, NJ 08201 or The Shore Memorial Hospital Foundation, 1 East New York Avenue, Somers Point, NJ 08244. Arrangements by the Gormley Funeral Home LLC, AC.

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Published by The Press of Atlantic City from Sep. 27 to Sep. 28, 2008.

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Kathy Ward (Peppelman)

October 16, 2008

Dear Michelle, Patty Claire, Mark and Paul, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom did indeed have a sparkle in her eye, magnetism, an energy to enjoy life and love those around her. She was welcoming and generous. She would give you anything~people were what mattered to her. She raised a beautiful family. I had wonderful summers at your house- singing, eating, playing outside even after dark and just being young! I have wonderful memories of your family and the closeness we once shared. My prayers are with you. I just found out this week. Love, Kathy Ward

MaryAnn Knight

October 13, 2008

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Shawn Fitzgerald, RN

October 2, 2008

My Dearest Newell Family,

May God comfort you and hold you close during this very difficult time.

I was not aware of Mrs. Newell's death because I was out of town. I was so stunned when I returned to work and heard the news.

The day I took care of your mother was one of my most memorable days in my nursing career. You all were such a beautiful family and very loving towards your mother. Remember your mom adopted me that day "Her Wild Irish Rose". Your mom smiled alot that day and I was honored to be her nurse and your sibling for the day.

I know your mother is a beautiful "Rose" sitting in God's most beautiful garden. I will never forget Mrs. Newell or her family. May your memories bring you comfort.

God Bless you all

Rick & Pam Fridley

October 1, 2008

Michelle,

Your mom was a wonderful lady. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers.

Tina Owen-Kelly

September 30, 2008

Dear Michelle & Family,

Your mother was just so wonderfull with a smile for me always! A true loving light in our neighborhood of Harvard Ave.
My thoughts are with you at this hard time. Lucky Heaven!
Tina Owen Kelly

Patricia Burke

September 29, 2008

Paul & Newell Family
We are praying for you in this time of sorrow. May God comfort you in the loss of your precious mother.

With Sympathy & love,
John Sr. & Patricia Burke

Theresa McGettigan Kennedy

September 29, 2008

There is sadness here but rejoicing in Heaven as Claire enters the gates.
It was always a reward to spend time with Claire. She would always make you feel like a special person. What a gift she was to "five only children". Very blessed you were and now you are in my prayers during this sad time of saying good-bye. Fondly, Theresa McGettingan Kennedy

Anne DiRenzo

September 29, 2008

Claire left a lasting impression on all who knew her. She had such a warm and wonderful spirit and her sense of humor made her such a joy to be around. She'll be dearly missed.

Stephen Jansen

September 28, 2008

God bless all of the Newell family during this difficult time. Please know that she is now with her Bud in the hands of God.

There was nothing not to love about Claire, the perfect lady, loving mother, and a warm human being all with that unique sense of humor. Everyone whom she touched in life couldn't help but to love her.

God bless each and every one of you...

Stephen and Nancy Jansen

Lily B. McBeth

September 28, 2008

May her legend continue in heaven.God speed Claire you will be missed and remembered by the many people who's lives you touched with your loving ways.
A friend forever,
Lily B. McBeth
Tuckerton,NJ

Harry Himles Jr.

September 27, 2008

I'm so sorry for your loss. Claire was a very good friend to my family. All my sympathy and love to the family.

Harry Himles Jr.

Joan & John Brown

September 27, 2008

You had been my big sister..We had shared years in our parllel lives... distances happen...family is forever.
Our prayers & love to all

September 27, 2008

We love you, we'll miss you.

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