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Clare Opie Obituary
(nee Baron) Sadly passed away peacefully from a Brain Tumour, aged 56,
on 29th September in
Perth, Western Australia.
A dearly loved wife of Grant and
mum to Jack and Olivia, dear sister of Ann Ross, daughter of John
and May Baron deceased.
Clare grew up in Preston and qualified as a midwife before emigrating to Australia in 1991.
Funeral will be held on Thursday 8th October at Brown Chapel, Karrakatta Cemetery, Perth.
Memories and Condolences
for Clare Opie
24 Entries
Helen
October 21, 2020
Clare, partners in crime in our convent days, we had some fun and wild times even though your Mum was never far behind!!! Brave and beautiful to the end. Rest in peace. X
Forever friends xo
Goldong Helen
October 8, 2020
With deepest of sympathy to Grant Jack, Olivia & family members for the sad loss of beautiful Clare. She touched so many hearts & brightend everyones day. She will always be remembered & I will do my best as she requested... "Live life to the fullest, grieve small & smile BIG!" REST IN PEACE MY BEAUTIFUL FRIEND!! I love you.
Cathie Locker
October 8, 2020
My Dearest Clare, so many wonderful memories of you that I will cherish forever.. Meeting you, Ally, Claire L and Yvonne in Hong Kong 28 years ago changed my life forever.. So many wonderful and hilarious experiences that we all shared together. So many stories of friendship, fun and love.. Our friendship is a gift that I will always treasure..
When I think of you I hear your laugh, and your beautiful smile.. Oh your wicked sense of humor, and always such mischief! Always so wise though, your wise words and opinions were always so supportive. What a privilege to be your friend. You are always so loyal, generous, and quite formidable!
Once we all left Hong Kong, we all stayed connected even though many miles separated us. Such lovely memories of when I visited you in Perth in 1994, when you and Grant visited us in the USA in 2001, and of when we were able to travel to visit you all in Airlie Beach. I am so thankful that we had these opportunities to reconnect and spend precious time together..
Such an honor to be your friend Clare, I love you and will miss you forever.
My love always to Grant, Jack and Olivia. We are always here for you xoxoxo
Yvonne Steinwold
October 7, 2020
Oh Clare- I've been struggling to find the right words - how to explain a friendship that has spanned 28 years and the entire globe? When we first met in Hong Kong, I was more than a little dazzled by your bright spirit and all that long blonde hair:) You were always up for an adventure and/or a few drinks- and were more often than not the instigator of some mischief - to this day, ice cubes make me smile and think of HK:)
When I hear the phrase Party Girl- it's your face I see:)
Over the years and miles, as we raise our families, it was always a joy to hear from you and see pics of your lovely family, Grant, Jack & Olivia, and each time it was like we had just seen each other last week.
10,000 miles means nothing to a true friend.
It has been such an honor to have been your friend, and I hope you are teaching the angels how to make a bloody good Long Island Iced Tea.
Love always
Yvonne❤
Trish Pracilio
October 7, 2020
Ow Clare never thought id ever see the day that i had to say goodbye to you my bella
If it wasnt for Mark and Grant wking together i wonder if we would of ever met
But we did and i will never forget u your friendship ur craziness our laughs and top of the list would have to be u coming up to me as i was getting out of the car on our wedding day 24 years ago and u asking if it was krustys wedding and i knew right then thats Clare Grants girlfriend
From the second i had met you u made me laugh with tears
Then living in tomprice together and telling Grant u cant let this one go she is good for you and all of us had so many laughs you seriously got me through living up north and i think our going away party lasted a week at your place
We were so proud and honoured to of been asked to be god parents to Jack and Olivia and always kept in touch where ever we were no matter how far apart we lived
you were always so positive while you wernt well and always had the saying its all good
You didnt give up you were defeated
I will miss you calling me a crazy women and our long chats till all hours x
Our tears of laughter r now tears of missing my good friend luv ya miss ya and ill catch ya in my dreams xxx
Hugs and strength to Grant ,Jack and Olivia xxx
Trish Pracilio
October 7, 2020
Kym Hutchins
October 6, 2020
So sad to find out of your passing today. You truly were a beautiful person inside and out. We had so many laughs together and you held me when I cried. From the first day we met in Moranbah I knew we would be great friends. Tonight I light a candle for you and gaze upon the fairy statue you bought for me when I looked after Jack while you were having Olivia.
Condolences to Grant, Jack and Olivia xx
Yolanda Fogarty
October 6, 2020
So many memories. Red dirt shenanigans in Tom Price, waddling with our baby bumps, laughing, crying and deep conversations. A sisterhood that has spanned many years. Fly free and dance along the rainbows beautiful girl. I miss you already. Love you, Yolanda, John and kids xx
Always fun times.
Cath Maguire
October 6, 2020
Dear Clare it has been an honour to have had you as a friend and work mate. I will always treasure our times together. Miss you beautiful lady,RIPxx
Us ❤
Claire Leed
October 5, 2020
My darling Clare ... where do I begin?... I met Clare in Hong Kong in 1992 where you and all us girls worked and partied together.... you and I then travelled to Bali together for a holiday and during that time our bond became even stronger and we laughed and drank gin and after a crazy escapade of mine you named me the boticelli woman what happened in Bali stays in Bali !!! Thankyou for belly laughing at my silliness .... one of my most beautiful memories was watching you wrapped in a sarong sitting under a palm tree hand washing all our clothes .... you loved being bare foot always and your wise words encouraged me to go home and train as a midwife ... years later we chatted about midwifery stuff and you told me how you recognised a pregnant women's illness and because of you recognising this particular illness which can be fatal she got the right care so her and baby were safe. You were epic and wise and unforgettable... I was lucky to see you this year for a hug and as soon as I saw you the energy between us friends was the same as ever and if I had not nearly made you miss your flight and we had time I have no doubt we would have had a gin or 10 together... So unbelievably grateful for having been part of your life and Thankyou for waiting for me so I could meet your gorgeous family Grant Jack and Olivia and because of you I know that they will be ok...I have written a lot because you would have expected nothing less of me and now I will shut up and let you rest .... save me and the girls a seat at the bar .... love always your friend Claire (boticelli woman) ❤
Catherine Reid
October 5, 2020
Remembering our school days... rest in peace my school pal.
Tina Hothersall
October 5, 2020
I was a friend of Clare's at primary school. I remember her as someone who was fun to be with and full of giggles.
I was shocked to hear the sad news, will be thinking of her and her family on the 8th.
Tina Hothersall
October 5, 2020
I was a friend of Clare's at primary school and shocked to hear this sad news. I remember her as a person full of fun and giggles. Will be thinking of her and her family on the 8th.
Bregje Van Sinten
October 5, 2020
When I decided to move to the other side of the world a few years ago, I was only 19 years old. I had found a family where I could come and work as an au pair. I was so nervous and didn't know if I could be away from home that long. But from the first day I met the Opie family it felt like home. Clare became my second mother, and I was given good advice about life. I have never felt alone. Everything went so naturally. Saying goodbye in Australia after this wonderful period in my life was hard for me .. But luckily in 2018 I saw an opportunity to see Clare and the children again in England. We had such a good time together and I will always carry this time we spend together in my heart. When the news came from Australia that Clare was ill I felt so sad. That is why I will be grateful for the rest of my life that I was able to see Clare, Grant, Jack and Olivia at the beginning of this year. Clare was able to see how I built my life here in the Netherlands. I will continue to cherish this. And as Clare said on our last farewell: Be happy, don't cry, don't be sad.
Dear Clare, second mum, I have learned a lot from you and I will never forget these wise words. Clare I love you and miss you! Thank you for everything you have done for me! Bree ❤
Angelique Golding
October 5, 2020
Another beautiful soul taken too soon. I send my condolences ❤ Clare was so beautiful and had my back and mums back always. ❤❤❤
Tony Fossey
October 5, 2020
My Dear Clare , you were a inspiration to all, you will be sadly missed.... RIP my dear friend....
Tony Fossey
Mary O'Leary Grant
October 5, 2020
Clare Bear you are missed.
UK 2020
Grant Opie
October 5, 2020
Clare was my wife of 19 years, partner in crime, my confidant and my world, mum to two beautiful children Jack and Olivia.
They say opposites attract, I believe that, as you were funny, beautiful, outgoing and confident, need I say more...
I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to have shared a wonderful life with you and have always admired your strength, I miss you greatly. Till we meet again xxx Grant
October 5, 2020
Clare was my loving wife, partner in crime and mum to two beautiful children Jack and Olivia. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to share our lives together, I have always admired your strength and you are greatly missed. Your loving husband Grant xx till we meet again.
Ann
October 4, 2020
So so sorry to hear this sad news. Clare was a good mate to me in preston. Always up for fun. I will always remember you clare with lots of love. To your family in australia take care, look after each other and remember the good times. Love ann mcguinness.xx
Alison Alberghini
October 4, 2020
I will miss the wild woman that you were,always the life and soul of the party.
So many laughs and unrepeatable stories.
Thanks for filling my life with love and laughter.
I hope you are sliding off that bar stool in some distant land .❤❤
Caroline Griffin
October 3, 2020
I will love and miss you forever Clare - save me a Gin xx
October 3, 2020
Sleep tight my beautiful friend xx
Jim Burscough
October 3, 2020
I'm so sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace. +
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