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Clara Mae Searles
1943 - 2026
BORN
1943
DIED
2026
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Peterborough, New Hampshire
Clara Searles Obituary
Bennington, NH - Clara Mae (Newhall) Searles, 82, of Bennington, NH passed away peacefully on February 28, 2026.
She was born on October 6, 1943, in Henniker, NH to Laurence and Mae (Chamberlain) Newhall.
Her life's work included dedicated service at Golden Guernsey and Ames Department Store, all while being a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and foster mother to more than 60 foster children. She found her greatest happiness in the time she shared with her family.
She is lovingly remembered by her family, including her children: Wade Searles of Bennington, Richard Woodin of Antrim, Candi Michaels of Bennington, Pason Searles of Bennington, Dwayne Searles of Bennington, and Christopher Searles of Keene.
She was the proud grandmother of six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her siblings: Carol Jean (Newhall) O'Brien of Greenfield, Cynthia (Newhall) Gould of Antrim, Lloyd "Bud" Newhall, Quebec, Canada.
She was predeceased by her loving husband of 37 years, Lester "Beaver" Searles and her brother Charles "Chuck" Newhall.
A graveside service will be held in the spring.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made in her name to the National MS Society (https://www.nationalmssociety.org)
To share a memory, or to leave the family a message of condolence, please visit Clara's tribute page at www.jellisonfuneralhome.com
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