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Donna Cluff Obituary
She was born in Cheverie, Nova Scotia, Canada, Nov. 27, 1926, the daughter of Edith Moeller.
She is survived by her husband, Ken Cluff, whom she married in Windsor, Nova Scotia, on June 21, 1945.
Mrs. Cluff was a co-owner of Cluff's Carpet One in Waterford and remained active in the business until her illness in the fall of 2008. Donna joined Osprey Rebekah Lodge No. 20 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in 1953. She has been an active member for 56 years and served as secretary of the Lodge for 32 years. She was a Past Noble Grand and served the Rebekah Assembly of Connecticut as Past District Deputy President and Past Assembly Marshal. A kind and gentle person, she truly lived up to all the principles of the organization and exemplified friendship, love and truth in her daily activities. She was also an avid supporter of the Fairview Home in Groton. Another favorite charity of hers was the Salvation Army, which she contributed to on a regular basis.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons and their partners, Gregory Cluff and fiancée, Pamela Bandi, Brian Cluff and his wife, Sharon Cluff, all of Waterford; five grandchildren, Amiee Murray of Hudson Falls, N.Y., Rebecca Cluff of Lisbon, Mandy Cluff of Niantic, Michael Cluff of Waterford, and Beth Cluff of Norwich. She is also survived by her five great-grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her daughter, Trudy Cluff.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Thomas L. Neilan & Sons Funeral Home, 12 Ocean Ave., New London. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be made to Hospice Southeastern Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich CT 06360.
Please visit www.neilanfuneralhome.com for directions or to sign Mrs. Cluff's online guestbook.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donna Cluff
David Smedick
April 6, 2009
My sincere condolences to Gregg and Brian on their loss. You are in our prayers. David & Denise Smedick Carl's Carpet One
Gloria Acker
April 6, 2009
God hold you in his loving arms and I will hold you in my heart. Love always, Gloria and families.
Robert Autencio
March 27, 2009
Pop, Greg, Brian and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Donna (Mom) will always be remembered by me as a kind, gentle and caring person who would go out of her way to try and make one feel better if they were down, which she did for me on more then one occassion. She was a true gift to all of us that knew and worked with her for all those years. My prayers are for her and with you after your loss. God Bless You All. Robert (Bobby) Autencio
George and Gayle O'Brien
March 23, 2009
Ken, Brian, Greg and family.
Again we have lost another very special person in our family. Donna was someone who always had a smile and kind word for us all. She will be truly missed by an awful lot of people and thought of often. George and I have you in our hearts, thoughts and prayers.
Carol Maggi
March 21, 2009
To the Family of Sister Donna:
The Rebekah Assembly of Connecticut sends their condolences to the family. Sister Donna was a faithful member to the Rebekahs and will be missed greatly.
The Kalamian Family
March 20, 2009
Dear Ken & Family,
Our most sincere sympathy goes out to you and your family in the loss of Donna your beloved wife, devoted mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Our thoughts are with you.
Stephen & Susan Besade
March 20, 2009
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Patricia (Tricia) Epstein
March 19, 2009
Dear Pop, Greg, Brian, Sharon, Pam, aimee and Family, Becky, Mandy and family. I am so glad I made the trip when I did, I got to see Ma and talk to her. I worked with her for many years along with Greg and Brian. I know she is in a better place and walking the golden streets with Trudy. She'll be missed but never forgotten. My deepest sympathy to all for your loss. God Bless you all and help you thru this very hard time of healing.
Jessica Pinkham
March 19, 2009
Mandy, Becky and family,
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Jerry-n-Debbie Collett
March 19, 2009
Mr.Cluff,
We were so sorry to hear of your wife passing. Donna was truly a warm and friendly person. She always made us feel welcome at the annual Christmas party. Her potato salad was my favorite dish.She will be missed and thought of often with a kind heart.
Paul/JoAnne Sturges
March 19, 2009
To the Cluff Family
We are so sorry for your loss. We always enjoyed and loved Donna's company. Our hearts and prayers are with you and her. may the warm and wonderful memories hold you closely during this very difficult time. love Paul/JoAnne Sturges and family
James Tripp
March 19, 2009
Mr. Cluff, Brian, Greg and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this most grievous time.
Jim and Mary Ellen Tripp
Kimberly LeBlanc
March 19, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time.
Spence & Sue Williams
March 19, 2009
Dear Ken, Brian, Greg and family,
Our hearts and thoughts are with you at this sad time.
She is gone, but will remain in your Hearts forever...
Deborah Cascio
March 19, 2009
To The Cluff Family,
Our deepest sympathies go out to all of you. Donna was a special lady whom I've enjoyed seeing and talking to when she visited me at the bank to cash her mad money. She is an angel and she will watch over all of you...
With Love,
Jeff and Deb Cascio
LAURA STACK
March 19, 2009
GREG AND FAMILY,
OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE
WITH YOU, HUGH LAURIE AND FAMILY
Dawn (Epstein) DeCristofaro
March 19, 2009
Ken, Greg, Brian and family -
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was such a kind and wonderful woman. I remember as a child going into Cluff's and the first person I would see was Donna and she was always so happy to people. In addition, I will never forget the first time she met my daugher. She was so full of joy whenever she had little children around her. I know that my mother is sorry to hear about your loss but she knows that Donna is in a better place as she is not suffering anymore. You and entire your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your fond memories of her ease your pain through this difficult time.
Love, Dawn
David Jr Allred/Family
March 19, 2009
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
David/Kathleen Allred
March 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Cindy Beals
March 19, 2009
Brian, Sharon and family, my condolences on the loss of your mother.
Patricia Roberts
March 19, 2009
Dear Ken, Gregg, Brian and family,
Our deepest sympathies to all of you. Donna was a loving, joyful and caring woman. My father always enjoyed their talks at Cluffs, and working with her! She had a kind heart. She will be missed.
Pat Roberts, Greg Attanasio, and Samantha Autencio
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