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Claire was born in Newport, Rhode Island, on Oct. 18, 1927, and was predeceased by her husband, Lyall R. (Bob) Enstice Jr.; parents, Robert I. and Elizabeth née Loftus Wilson, both of Newport, R.I.; and brother, Capt. Walter W. Wilson, USA.
Claire graduated from Rogers High School in Newport, class of 1945. A magna cum laude graduate of Pembroke (Brown University) in Political Science, Claire had a keen interest in world events. Sharp of wit, she offered sage and practical advice throughout her life. Claire taught for several years in the Newport public school system in her early career. She later co-owned B & C Packet Co. with her husband, Bob, operating the Alabama Princess Riverboat on the Coosa River in Gadsden for many years.
Devoted wife and beloved mother, Claire leaves five children, Maureen A. Enstice, Dr. Kathleen M. Enstice, Eileen C. Enstice-Wilson (Reagan), Robert F. Enstice (Julie) and Barry L. Enstice (Christina). She leaves two grandchildren, Micah J. Beckman and Erin C. Enstice; along with nieces, Jaine L. née Wilson Tipple and Grace A. née Wilson Trupp, both of Oregon; cousins, Pauline née Loftus Birkett of Liverpool, England, and Robert Becker of California. Special friends include Judy Bethune, Lisa Barron and Tammy Condray, all of Gadsden, and dear friends, Jackie Blastos of Fairfax Station, Virginia, Marilyn Craig of Mobile and Althea McClure of Tucson, Ariz.
Claire will be laid to rest with her husband, LT. L.R. Enstice (USN) Jr., in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date. Glencoe-Hokes Bluff Funeral Home & Cemetery announcing.
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Eileen Wilson
August 30, 2022
Eileen Wilson
August 30, 2022
Not sure who wrote the remembrance on Mom. Lovely. Mom kept a sharp wit often with a wink in her eye. She had a skill for observation and absolutely kept integrity with her actions. We spent happy years driving to places with missions in mind. There were always projects and investigations with lunches and laughs. Having spent much personal time together I witnessed Mom's impact on others. She made them smile. Regulars in various social dimensions all felt a special kindness towards her. Well deserved.
Christina Enstice
August 20, 2022
Has it really been 7 years??? We love and miss you Claire and think about our times together over the years. You were a wonderful Mother and Mother-in-law, I was blessed to have known you and to have your son as my husband. Thank you for the many thoughtful things you did for me and Barry! I was just admiring the last Anniversary card you sent to us in February of 2015. It had a little heart you had cut out and sent. I laminated it and it sits with our wedding photo on our dresser. I think of you every time I see it.
JACQUELINE BLASTOS
August 18, 2021
We miss Clair very much..
I am Barrys mother in law....I know Clair is very pleased that she raised Barry, a beautiful boy to a beautiful man....a credit to his family and country..
I think of Clair often as her Mother´s love for her family continues from the years past and years to come.
May her memory be eternal
Claire and Monty, Gadsden, AL
September 1, 2015
Claire, Newport, RI
September 1, 2015
Claire, Barry, Erin in Durham, NC
September 1, 2015
Claaire E. Wilson, Newport, RI
September 1, 2015
My favorite picture of Claire and Barry!
Christina Enstice
August 27, 2015
August 27, 2015
Claire was a wonderful Mother-in-law to me! I could not have asked for a more thoughtful and amazing role model who demonstrated such loving devotion to her friends and family. I will always cherish our many visits and weekly Monday night phone calls updating one another on the latest and sharing stories of our travels and other events. Claire was so proud of her children and loved them so much. I will always be grateful for the amazing son she raised who is my husband and best friend! Her love for life, animals and sleek fashion sense was delightful to see and I will always remember her as a vibrant and lovely lady who will be dearly missed.
Maureen Enstice
August 27, 2015
Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum.
Benedicta tu in mulieribus,
et benedictus fructus ventris tui, Iesus.
Sancta Maria, Mater Dei,
ora pro nobis peccatoribus,
nunc et in hora mortis nostrae.
Jacqueline Blastos
August 27, 2015
Claire was a wonderful mother to her five children. I am so very pleased and thankful that my daughter Christina married into the Enstice family. Not only did I gain a perfect Son in law in Barry but also a friend in Claire!
It is said you can tell if a man is beautifully raised if he treats his mother and his sisters well. I know this to be true. Claire's life's work very successful. She raised fantastic children.
When I think of Claire, I recall the passage in the Bible. Please read
Ecclesiastes 31 / 10-31. This perfectly describes Claire Enstice.
A life well lived...
Claire Rest in Peace,
This is my favorite picture of Claire and Barry!!!
Christina Enstice
August 27, 2015
Claire was a wonderful Mother-in-law to me! I could not have asked for a more thoughtful and amazing role model who demonstrated such loving devotion to her friends and family. I will always cherish our many visits and weekly Monday night phone calls updating one another on the latest and sharing stories of our travels and other events. Claire was so proud of her children and loved them so much. I will always be grateful for the amazing son she raised who is my husband and best friend! Her love for life, animals and sleek fashion sense was delightful to see and I will always remember her as a vibrant and lovely lady who will be dearly missed.
Tammy Condray
August 24, 2015
Love You, Miss Claire, you were my best friend. You will always be in my heart and memories. Miss you!
Captain Bob
August 24, 2015
Barry Enstice
August 24, 2015
Mom, you are greatly loved and greatly missed.
Claire with brother Walter Wilson, Newport, RI, 1930s
August 24, 2015
Bob & Claire Enstice, Newport, RI, 8 May 1954
August 24, 2015
Bob and Claire Enstice, Cumberland Plateau, TN
August 24, 2015
Bob and Claire Enstice, Gadsden, AL
August 24, 2015
Pauline Loftus Birkett
August 24, 2015
Memories are like threads of Gold. They never tarnish they never grow old.
God Bless and keep you in His care.
Pauline nee Loftus England
August 23, 2015
Hoping good memories will ease your sorrow. With deepest sympathy, Kelly and Doug Balser
Claire E. Enstice
August 23, 2015
Kathleen Enstice
August 23, 2015
Those we love don't go away.
They walk beside us every day,
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and very dear.
Death leaves a heartache no one can heal,
Love leaves a memory no one can steal.
Bob Becker
August 23, 2015
Bob Becker
Maureen A. Enstice
August 23, 2015
May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of His hand. Rest in Peace, Mom~
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