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Claire Sliney Obituary
CLAIRE SLINEY
AGE: 82 SEA GIRT
Claire Sliney, 82, of Sea Girt, passed away, as a result of a sudden illness. She was born in 1927 in Chicopee Falls, Massachusetts. Claire attended Framingham State College and received a degree in nutrition and education. She married William John Sliney in June of 1952. She moved to Havertown, Pennsylvania and shortly after, moved to Sea Girt, New Jersey, where she has resided for the past 53 years. She was a first and second grade teacher for 21 years in Howell Township, New Jersey. She retired in 1988. During the past 22 years, Claire was active in the Sea Girt Women's Auxiliary, traveled extensively, and summered in her Maine home. Claire also enjoyed gardening, cooking, and knitting. But most of all, Claire dedicated her later years to her husband, her loving daughters and cherished her grandchildren immensely. Her calming, level nature and her constant warm smile will never be replaced or forgotten.
She is now reunited with her husband Bill, who predeceased her by 4 years. She is survived by her loving brother, Jack Hurst, of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts; her three daughters, Paula Planer of Rumson, NJ, Ann Buhr of Manhasset, New York and Carrie Goodwin of Manchester, Vermont. "Nana" also leaves behind her nine grandchildren, Kerry, Christy, Will, and John Planer, Lindsay, Caroline and Ricky Buhr, and Jimmy and Charlie Goodwin. The family would like to thank the Rumson Police and First Aid Departments, and the doctors and nurses of Monmouth Medical Emergency Room, Intensive Care Unit, and Hospice. Every one of them treated us with compassion and care and were our angels of mercy throughout this difficult week.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, September 21, 2010 from 2-4 and 7-9 pm at the Neary-Quinn Funeral Home, 39 South Street, Manasquan, NJ. A Mass will be offered on Wednesday, September 22, 2010 at 9:30 am at St. Marks RC Church in Sea Girt. Entombment will follow at St. Catharine Cemetery in Wall. In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Barnabas Hospice, 95 Old Short Hills Road, 1st Floor, West Orange, NJ 07052. For more information or to post a tribute, please visit www.neary-quinnfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Claire Sliney
September 28, 2010
It was my honor to assist in taking care of Claire while she was on our hospice unit. My prayers of comfort go out to all of the family. Sincerely, Kris Ruscil, Hospice Nurse
Patti & Gloria Raffetto
September 22, 2010
Dear Paula, Ann, and Carrie,
My mother and I were shocked to hear about your mother's sudden passing. We have many fond memories of her through the years and of the many good times living in Sea Girt. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Nancy Smith
September 22, 2010
The memories of summers in Maine with Claire, Bill and your family flood my mind. The sudden unexpected lose of Claire reminds us all of how fragile and fleeting life really is. My families heart goes out to each of you. I can however say from experience and with assurance that your mothers legacy of devotion to her family, compassion for others, wonderful sense of humor and wisdom will help to guide you forward. I consider it a privilege to have had Claire as a friend and a role model to me as well as my children. I pray that you will all be able to go forward with joyful memories of a life well lived, times well spent, and a women deeply loved by all.
Nancy O. Smith
Carmen Acai
September 22, 2010
Ann, I am very sorry for your loss. I know what means to lose your parents. The impossibility of talking to them and hearing their voices is unreplaceable. My prayers are with you and your family.
Marilyn Sliney
September 21, 2010
Dear Paula, Ann, Carrie, and Families,
We are very sorry for your loss.
Claire was a very strong, capable, loving, and wonderful woman. She set a great example for all of us, and we were very fortunate to know her. She and Bill were very kind in accepting Willie and Mike into your family so long ago, especially when she already had you three girls, a big house, and a classroom full of grade school kids to deal with. (I hear her red-food-coloring-on-the-tongue lie detector test was very effective. “If you’re lying, it’ll turn red.”)
We will all miss Claire very much. Now she has rejoined Bill.
All our love,
Uncle Frank, Marilyn, and Kate
Pauline Devitt-Grasso
September 21, 2010
Paula, Anne and Carrie,
Jack Hurst called me the other day to let me know that your dear Mom had been hospitalized.His daughter, Joanne sent me an e-mail last night,Please accept my deepest sympathy on your loss. You all are in my thoughts and prayers at this most trying time. God Bless.
Pauline Devitt-Grasso.
September 20, 2010
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. I was so glad that I had an opportunity to see and talk with her this Summer in Maine. May God be with each of you as go through this grieving process. Violet Cook (Maine neighbor)
September 20, 2010
Dear Ann and family,
My sincere condolences for Mrs. Claire E. Sliney. While we observe life on Earth, good and dedicated people like Mrs. Sliney have shown the strength of building a great legacy forged by her perpetual presence in your hearts and soul. And that is the most revered Life she is always part of.
May God rest her soul in forever Love. James Milleew (Manhasset, NY)
September 20, 2010
Ann, I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family.
Always,
Victoria Stephen
Holly Wheaton-Subhan
September 20, 2010
Paula, Ann & Carrie
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. I can't get over how I just saw her this summer with Carrie and we chatted for a long time and talked about getting together in the Fall, I am so glad I had that short time with her. We shared times from the past and had many laughs. That is the one thing I will always remember about your Mother is her great gift of laughter.
I told Carrire the other day I know Marilyn will be in good hands with your mother there to watch out for her and make sure she isn't getting into too much trouble!
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in this very difficult time.
Love,
Holly Wheaton-Subhan
Colleen McCabe
September 20, 2010
Dear Carrie, Ann and Paula, I am truly sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I only found out the other night when Dede emailed me and told me your mom was ill. Some of the best memories I have growing up in Sea Girt was with Carrie, by far, and I still laugh to this day! I will always remember and cherish the good times I had at your home and your parents were so sweet. May God bless you and your family. Sincerely with love, Colleen
William Sliney
September 19, 2010
Paula,Ann and Carrie.
We are sorry to hear.My families Heart goes out to all of your families.Our prayers are with you.
I can still picture your mothers face the day she came home from work and found me up the ladder in the back yard trying to get in the upstairs window,because we thought all the doors were locked and Carrie had to pee.
GOD BLESS HER
Willie
What Uncle Bill called me.
Wutt
September 19, 2010
We are very sorry for your loss, but know that Claire's enthusiasm is already brightening up Heaven. We will miss her very much also! Love, the Wutt Family
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