Claire A. Tobin

Claire A. Tobin, beloved resident of Garden Spot Village in New Holland, PA, died Sunday, October 30, 2016 in the tender care of Laurel View's memory support team. Claire was the daughter of the late Richard and Hazel (Griffiths) Aland and sister of the late Elizabeth J. West and dear great auntie of the late Richard A. West. She was also the beloved aunt of Craig and Sherry West of Upper Marlboro, MD and will be deeply missed by her loving niece, Robin West (David J. Saylor) of Downingtown, PA. Claire also leaves behind her cherished life-long friend, Dorothy Mauer of Blue Bell and numerous loving cousins and friends. Claire was born in Philadelphia on July 26, 1930 and spent a carefree childhood in North Philadelphia where, after the death of her father at a young age, her mother and two children moved to Norristown to be near family. Claire was a 1948 graduate of the Charles E. Ellis College for fatherless Girls in Newtown Square, where upon her graduation, she embarked on a lifelong career as an executive secretary with Bell Telephone Company, now known as Verizon, before retiring. Claire was a lifetime member of Haws Avenue United Methodist Church, where her beautiful soprano could be heard filling out the church choir. She sang in many local churches and for weddings and memorials, sharing her of voice with the world. She loved the Lord Jesus Christ and spent her life honoring The Golden Rule, and she was loved by many who will miss her sweet presence and warm smile. Relatives and friends are invited to share in Claire's Life Celebration on Tuesday November 8, from 10 to 10:50 AM at Boyd-Horrox-Givnish of East Norriton 200 West Germantown Pike, 610-277-7000. Her funeral service will begin at 11 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations in Claire's name can be made to the Montgomery County SPCA. To share your fondest memories of Claire, visit www.lifecelebration.com