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Claire Trafton Obituary
She was the widow of Law-rence M. Trafton; they were married 49 years.
She was born, raised and educated in Fall River. After her marriage to her late husband, she moved to Maine where she resided for more than 50 years. She was a longtime resident of Gardiner and also a resident of West Gardiner. There she worked for more than 20 years in cafeteria food services in the Maine School Administrative District No. 11. She retired in 1982.
After her retirement, she spent winters in Clearwater, Fla., until her husband's death.
She was a member of the Hospital Auxiliary Board in Gardiner. She was also a communicant at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Gardiner.
Mrs. Trafton moved to Cape Cod in the late 1990s.
She was an avid knitter and loved the beach.
She is survived by a daughter, Marilynn T. Trafton of Truro, and two grandchildren.
She was predeceased by her son, Lawrence N. "Larry" Trafton.
A private burial service will be held at the convenience of the family in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Augusta, Maine.
Cards and remembrances may be sent to the Nickerson Funeral Home, 77 Eldredge Park Way, Orleans, MA 02653.
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Mary (McKay) Purdy
October 19, 2005
To the Trafton family...I am so sorry for your loss. As a student, I worked serving food with Mrs. Trafton by my side. I was in junior high then. Many years have gone by but I remember those days like it was just yesterday. Blessings to you and your family. Mary (McKay) Purdy
Dave Luken
October 19, 2005
Lynn,
My deepest Sympathy at the loss of your Mom. She was a great Lady. I don't know if you remember, but I certainly do, when we were in Junior High, I used to mop the Kitchen Floor of the Cafeteria for her and Thelma Cox. I got a "free" lunch (a .35 value) for my services. I can still hear her as I entered the Kitchen area each day, sing, "Hello David how are you, how's your mother and your father too!" She and I always got a laugh! My deepest sympathy to you and your family.
Pat Greenleaf
October 19, 2005
Lynn, I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts.
The Staff of Nickerson Funeral Home
October 19, 2005
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
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