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Claire Gard Obituary
Claire E. (Cohen) Gard, 93, formerly of Bristol, passed away at the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center on Friday, April 7, after a long illness.
Claire was born in Bridgeport, CT and was the youngest of three daughters of the late Murray and Gussie (Friedman) Cohen. She graduated from Central High School in Bridgeport and before marrying, she worked at Plimpton Stationers in Hartford.
After raising her three children, she enjoyed work as a receptionist and telephone operator at Marriott International Inc. and later at the J. M. Ney Company. She also worked alongside her husband Seymour at Gard Pharmacy, helping with bookkeeping, purchasing and servicing customers.
Claire was a devoted wife and mother, sister, aunt, and grandmother. She enjoyed time spent with the family, cooking, baking, and her knitting and needlepoint hobbies, as well as bowling and golf. She was very active at the Beth Israel Synagogue, holding several offices including President of the Sisterhood. Claire also loved singing and could be found busy with the synagogue children in her many Sing Along with Claire sessions as well as being onstage with the Bristol Civic Theatre Group. Claire was predeceased by her husband, Seymour. She is survived by her son, David and his husband Kenneth Pontes of Massachusetts, two daughters and sons-in-law, Michele and Donald Burdette of Connecticut, and Eve and Scott Cabral of Massachusetts; her dear grandchildren, Lianna and Stefan, and many loving nieces and nephews. Claire was predeceased by her two sisters, Beverly Hershman and Roslyn Fichman.
The Gard family would like to thank the staff of the Hebrew Rehabilitation Center in Roslindale, MA for the superior care and great kindness they have shown. Funeral services will be held today (Tuesday, April 11, 2023) at 1 PM at Funk Funeral Home, 35 Bellevue Ave., Bristol.
Burial will follow in Beth Israel Cemetery, 626 Lake Ave., Bristol, CT. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Funk Funeral Home, Bristol, CT is honored to serve the Gard family. Please visit Claires memorial website at www.FunkFuneralHome.com
Claire E. (Cohen) Gard
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Pat Jacob Zipp
April 23, 2023
I worked for your dad at the pharmacy so many years ago. It was my first job and I loved it. Always enjoyed when your mom would come in the store. She would bring in Puff....(think that was his name).
Christmas parties for all of us at their home....it was a great time.
I would think of her often....my condolences to all of you.
SharenFalsetti
April 11, 2023
Gard family.... My deepest condolences at the loss of your mom.....we spent many years together at C.C.& Company......every week.....I loved her very much....Loving thoughts & HAPPY Memories.....
Sharen FALSETTI....
Funk Funeral Home - Bristol
April 11, 2023
Our heartfelt sympathies in this, your time of grief.
Joanne Cyr-callaghan
April 10, 2023
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Joanne Cyr-Callaghan and Wayne Duffy
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