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William J. Clare

1925 - 2011

William Clare Obituary

Friday January 21, 2011 at the age of 85. Bill is survived by his wife of 59 years, Bette Clare; his children, Barbara (Phil) Hall, John (Gail) Clare; grandchildren, Lindsey and Eric O'Connor, Sean Hall, Kathryn and Kristyn Clare. He was preceded in death by his sister and brother-in-law, Madeline (Richard) Kraus. Bill was a 1943 graduate of Aquinas Institute, a Veteran of WWII Air Corps and a graduate of St. Bonaventure University in 1952. The family wishes to send a very warm and special Thank You to all the Staff at Unity Hospital (2100) and the Doctors from Hilton East.

Friends are invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 11:00 AM on Saturday January 29, 2011 at St. John the Evangelist Church 55 Martha Street Spencerport, NY 14559. Interment Grove Place Cemetery. Those wishing to send expressions of sympathy, please consider Aquinas Institute 1127 Dewey Avenue, Rochester, NY 14613.



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Published by Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on Jan. 23, 2011.

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Noreen Flanagan

February 11, 2011

So sorry for your loss. It was a privilege to care for Bill and to see him surrounded by such a loving family, especially you, Bette.

January 26, 2011

Dear Betty,
Sincere condolences on your loss. Bill was one of the truly great guys from the "Greatest Generation." You and he were always a very important part of my sister, Rosemary's, life.
Howard Deane

January 26, 2011

Betty,
Bill was a wonderful person and I'm so grateful to have known him.
Love
Patty (Redfield) Maxwell

Brad Hankin

January 24, 2011

John, I have fond memories of visiting your home while in college. Your Dad was a very sincere and humble man. May you and your entire family find comfort in knowing that your Dad touch numerous people in a positive way.

Mary Lucht

January 24, 2011

Betty,
May you find peace in the days ahead.
Love you ~ Mary Elizabeth (Redfield) Lucht

John Antonucci

January 24, 2011

John and Gail-

Very sorry to hear about your loss.
Sincerely,
John And Jurene

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