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Clara Pritchard Obituary

Clara M. Pritchard KINGSTON-Clara M. Pritchard, 91, of Kingston, N.Y., passed away at home on Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018. She was born Nov. 17, 1926 in Kingston to the late John and Maude (Adams) Ewel. She was a Kingston High School Graduate, Class of 1943. She later worked at IBM in Kingston for 33 years, where she was a member of the Quarter Century Club. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. She is survived by her daughter, Diane Lavery of Kingston, her grandchildren, Kristin LaBrake and her fiancé Michael Motes, Derek Lavery and his wife Nicole, Marc Lavery and his wife Lorraine, her great-grandchildren, Austin, Marcus, Marissa, Mykayla, Logan, Makenna, Brayden, and Lukas, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her sisters, Lillian Fritz and Pearl Hayner. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, 326 Albany Ave., Kingston, N.Y., 12401, where family and friends may visit on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2018 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The funeral service will take place at the funeral home on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018 at 10 a.m. Entombment will follow in the Wiltwyck Community Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, donations in Clara’s name may be made to, Redeemer Lutheran Church, 104 Wurts Street, Kingston, N.Y. 12401. To leave an expression of sympathy, please visit www.KeyserFuneralService.com.

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Aug. 31 to Sep. 2, 2018.

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September 4, 2018

Dear Clara's Family,

May you find comfort in all of your fond memories of your Mom, Aunt and all who knew
her.

I worked with Clara in IBM and she was one of the nicest people to have crossed my path.

I am sure she is in heaven with her savior.

Concetta M. (Cookie) Chandler

September 4, 2018

To Clara's Family,

May God Bless you during this time of sorrow.
I worked with Clara in IBM and she was one of the nicest people to have crossed my path.

May your memories of her bring you all comfort and know that she is with her Lord.

Concetta M. (Cookie) Chandler

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Lynn and Steven Schabot

August 31, 2018

So sorry to read this Diane and family. Your mom was a wonderful grandmother and you were a faithful daughter. I remember her coming to pick up Austin from Meagher when he was sick. You were all blessed to have her and she was blessed with a beautiful family

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