Claire Frances

I recently heard of Claire’s passing and was shocked and saddened by the news. We had known each other for a long time, but had gradually drifted apart over the years. I thought of her many times, and told myself that I would call her soon….. but I never did. You see, I thought I could call her on my time, forgetting that life and death are predestined, and while I can make plans, I do not have control over the outcome. I’ve since said my good-bye’s to Claire, knowing that she will receive...

i met claire my first year of college in 1973 as i was organizing a dance in our college dormitory. She was part of Lilith and from that day on i admired and respected her beauty, generosity, and love of music. I am so saddened to know she is gone but happy to have great memories. Music is the universal language.

A memorial and scattering of ashes for Claire will be held in Provincetown MA on SaturdY Sept 13th at 2PM. Music, singing and candlelighting takes place in the meeting room at the Unitarian Church on Commerical St then off to the ocean followed by ice cream - Claire;s fav thing.

Ina Ray then New Toy were the house band at the Blitz,a new wave club in Ptown ,I think it was the summer of 79. I was the end of summer dj and Claire treated me well, I felt like part of the band. I have a photo of Claire that I still keep from back then,it reminds me of that summer.I am so saddend to hear of her passing.She was a wonderful person.

I will miss the phone calls that Claire is comming down to Long Island and I should plan on days of garage sale hunting and other trips to shop. I will miss her laugh and that sentive tone of love when she spoke to her sibling. I will miss the music that she inspired me to listen too and I loved so much, mostly because Claire pick it out for me.
I will, miss claire.......

Thank you for trusting me. I am keeping my promise to you and will not let your sister and brother down. I will do everything I can. I gave you my word.

This October I will take our trip down Rt. 2 and stop in all the little farm stands and country stores and oooh and ahh over the leaves in your honor but it will not be the same without you.

I understand now Claire.

always in music
Cyndie

I will remember Claire's generous spirit. The very first time I met her, now almost 30 years ago, through a mutual friend, she allowed me (a virtual stranger), to sit and make tape recordings in her overwhelmingly extensive music library, to my heart's content ... she basically just left me there and gave me free rein. I could hardly believe my good fortune and felt like the proverbial kid in the candy store. ... I'd not seen Claire for some years, due to circumstance, so my last memory of...

The so many years that we have known each other brought waves of ups and downs in both of our lives. I have been very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have shared them with you. You will be greatly missed but the memories will stay in my heart. Written with much love.