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Clara Gooley Obituary
Daughter of the late Napolean & Margaret (Patnode) Chenevert. Her husband, Albert predeceased her in 1978.
She is survived by her son, Robert and Melissa Gooley; daughter, Marilyn and Jim Daily of Champlain and daughter, Linda Merchant and Doug Pilon of Chazy; a brother, Benedict Chenevert of Plattsburgh; nine grandchildren, Beverly Juneau and Leah Lozier of Morrisonville, Mary Buffard of Jacksonville, Fla., Stacy Gooley, Carter, Logan and Emma Gooley and Donna Sorrell, all of Champlain and James Daily III of Saratoga, N.Y.; 16 great-grandchildren, Matthew and Corey Juneau, Brandon and Danielle Gooley, Trisha and Sheryl Picard, Chelsey Buffard, Conner, Dylan and Hannah Gooley, Justin, Megan and Erin Sorrell, Kyle and Kaeleigh Daily and Tyler Lafountain; along with four great-great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by a son, Richard Gooley; three grandchildren, Robert Jr, Daniel and Jason Gooley; one daughter-in-law, Gertrude Gooley; three brothers, Horatio, Thomas and William Chenevert; and eight sisters, Bertha Swinton, Margaret Hill, Isabelle Castine, Dorothy Mussen, Mable Labombard, Anna Gamache, Beatrice Supernault and Eleanor Gaudette.
Clara or Gram as she was known by so many, had a passion for family and entertaining from Saturday evening dinners with family and friends to working at the Tastee Freeze, Crossing Restaurant and even running her own restaurant the Hill Top, all in Champlain.
Clara's heart was always full of love for all her special babies. Her quick wit and love of life made her the very special lady she always was to friends and family.
Please join the family in celebrating her life at the Clark Funeral Home in Champlain on Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 9 to 10:30 a.m. A Christian Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday at St. Mary's Church in Champlain.
Donations in Clara's memory may be sent to the Champlain EMS or Plattsburgh Heart Walk.
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Donna
September 10, 2007
Gram, I am sitting hear thinking of you and missing you terribly. One year ago at this time I was sitting at your bedside as you left us. Just couldn't sleep and was thinking of you and how proud you would be of our new indoor, I know you have been watching it go up. Erin goes for her road test tomorrow...we all know you will be riding with her. Sure wish you here to share all this with us. Love you...
Justin Sorrell
August 14, 2007
Gram,
Just Wanted to let you know I was thinking about you. I'm on my lunch break today, and realized its getting very close to your 1 year anniversary. You are always on my mind and always in my heart. God bless you and I'm always thinking of you.
-Justin
LARRY SORELL
May 13, 2007
gram just wanted to say HAPPY MOTHERS DAY MISS YOU AND LOVE ALWAYS LARRY
Megan Sorrell
May 4, 2007
Gram,
Ive been missing you more and more everyday. Your on my mind and in my dreams, but atleast im getting to see you being happy. Alot has gone on that im sorry you had to watch from further away then you wouldve liked to. I got a tattoo (so I now fit in with Uncle Jim), i turned 21 and had my first legal drink and got to see Erin look as beautiful as ever at her Junior Prom..you would have loved to see her all done up you wouldve been proud. Toby & I are always thinking of you and love you always.
Though Im missing you
Ill find a way to get through.
Living without you.
Only God may know why, still I will get by.
I would have known that you had to go.
But so suddenly, so fast.
And how could it be, all the sweet memories
Would be all that wed have left.
Now that youre gone, everyday I go on
But lifes just not the same
Im so empty inside , and my tears I cant hide.
But Ill try, Ill try to face the pain.
Oh, there were so many things
That we could have shared
If time was on our side
Now that youre gone, I can still feel you near.
So Ill smile with every tear I cry.
How sweet, were the losses to spare.
But Ill wait for the day, When Ill see you again,
Im missing you
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Donna Sorrell
April 9, 2007
Went
to church on Easter Gram...knew you were there. I also know you are with
Erin on her trip to Paris so I am not worried about her at all. After finding
a photo of you on her camera as she packed to leave, she knew you were going
to be with her too. She lit a candle for you in Paris...a blue one just for
you! Love you and Miss you and think of you every day!
larry sorrell
April 8, 2007
Gram i went to see visit you yesterday i guess you already knew iwanted to say happyeaster and i miss you alot.
Marilyn Daily
March 25, 2007
Mom,
Words cannot explain how much I miss you. I am in Florida on vaccation with Jimmy, and I keep feeling that I should call you and check up on you at home. I think about you everyday, I am thinking that maybe posting here will help me with how I've been feeling. Things just aren't the same, and they never will be again. I miss you and love you more then words can say. Your daugher, Marilyn
Richard Gaudette
March 23, 2007
Aunt Clara you sure are missed.I think of you and my mother offen. Going over to your house when I was younger sure was a lot of fun.I still to this day remmeber uncle Burt working around the house. I also remmeber how much my mother like to hear for you. When you use to talk to her on the phone I could tell it was you just by the way my mother talked. Then on Sundays Linda brought you over to my mother's house to visit what a good time we would have.You sure are missed.
larry sorrell
January 21, 2007
Gram just thinking of and how much i miss you
love always
Larry
Megan Sorrell
December 27, 2006
I miss you more now at Christmas time then I have yet. Toby & I went to visit you on Christmas. He behaves so well when were there I think he misses you to. Just know im always thinking of you especially during the holidays. Love you always and forever. <3 Meg
Justin Sorrell
December 3, 2006
Gram,
Just wanted to drop you a reminder that I thought of you on your birthday yesterday. It seemed strange not to have you to wish a happy birthday to. I stopped by to see you with Nana and Erin, and the wreath is beautiful. We put your cadillac in the garage for the winter to save it from the winter elements and i'll be sure to take it out in the spring, clean it up, and bring it to you to see. Happy Birthday. Love you. Justin
Megan Sorrell
December 2, 2006
Today just wasn't the same without you. Im sure you spent it with Grandpa and Danny. I miss you more than anything in this world and each day is just a challenge to get through. Im always remembering the good times we shared and I know some day we will spend your birthday together again. Love always.
Donna
December 2, 2006
Happy Birthday Gram. We were all thinking of you all day today. Erin attended the Christmas Ball with her new boyfriend. You would be so proud of how beautiful she looked. That is all I kept thinking. You are in my prayers tonight. Miss you!!
Mary Buffard
September 26, 2006
Gram,I have never stopped thinking about you. Space has kept us apart, but to me it is just that. You are still deep in my heart, good memories never change, just time. I love you, grandaughter Mary
Ellen Miles
September 14, 2006
Dear Uncle Bob,
Sorry to hear of your Mother's passing. My best to you and all of your family.
Donna Sorrell
September 13, 2006
Gram, you know how special you were to me. More than a grandmother...a best friend. Not sure how I will get through not having you here. But you know I loved you and will think of you every day as you have shaped my life so much.
Larry and Robin Manor
September 13, 2006
Our thoughts and prays are with all of you.
Brigitte Lussier
September 13, 2006
My deepest sympathy to all of Clara's family.
Linda Merchant
September 13, 2006
Mom, A family could never ask
for a better mom and grandmother.
We were truly blessed.
I honestly don't know how I am going to get through Sundays, Our
special time together.
May God bless you and hold you dear
as in our hearts at this time.
Love you Mom, Linda xoxoxox
Bob & Jean ( Hill ) Husar
September 12, 2006
A fond fairwell to my wonderful
Aunt. Thank you for all the fond
memories you have given me....
and to all of Clara's family we send our heartfelt sympathy
Tommy Harrigan
September 12, 2006
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
Debbie Blainey
September 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with all of Gram’s family and also with all who had the blessing of knowing her over the years!!!
It’s a love nobody will ever forget.
Gram (Mrs. Gooley) was a very special lady and she will live on forever in the hearts of all who loved her.
Especially her family!
I pray for all of you and I send my deepest sympathy!!!!
With Love,
Debbie Blainey
Cheryl Cassie Casey Plummer
September 12, 2006
Our thoughts are with the entire family, Linda, Marilyn and Jim, Donna and Larry, Megan, Justin, and Erin...She was a great lady. Love Cheryl Cassie and Casey
Justin Sorrell
September 12, 2006
Gram,
I will miss you. I love you more then words can say, and I'm thankful that I was able to spend these last 8 years with you. I know I've been blessed with the ability to see you everyday, and I thank god that you came to live with us these years. I will never forget you. Just wait until I have that Cadillac looking like the day you brought it home oh so many years ago, I know how much it meant to you. God Bless you and I'll see you when I get there.
All my love,
Your Policeman always - Justin
Kevin & Gayle Woodruff
September 12, 2006
Our prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your mom, a dear grandmother and your best friend. May God Bless you now and always.
claire pelkey
September 12, 2006
she was a wonderful women she never had a bad word for anyone. she sure will be missed by her family
Carissa Barber
September 12, 2006
Linda, I am so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Carissa
Megan Sorrell
September 12, 2006
I miss and love you Gram
Don & Marge Daily
September 12, 2006
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. She enjoyed a wonderful long life with each of you.
Jane Welcome
September 12, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
September 12, 2006
Our deepest sympathy to the family of Clara Gooley. Buster and Mae
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