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Claire Louise Atkinson Dobelle

1949 - 2015

Claire Louise Atkinson Dobelle obituary, 1949-2015, Commack, NY

BORN

1949

DIED

2015

Claire Dobelle Obituary

65, former news producer & journalist, passed away on March 26th in Manhattan. She was intimately involved in the production of both MacNeil-Lehrer & Inside Story on PBS before retiring in 1990. A loving mother & wife, she was predeceased by her husband, Dr. William H. Dobelle, & is survived by 3 children: Martin, Molly & Mimi.

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Published by Newsday on Apr. 5, 2015.

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April 8, 2015

My dearest sister, you are so missed and loved.I hope that you are at peace now.I love you.

Ezra Zask

April 6, 2015

She was a remarkable woman. My deepest sympathy to her children and sisters.

Jane Anderson

April 6, 2015

With my deepest condolences to an incredible family. Sending you all metta:

May you all feel safe, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

May you all find joy, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

May you all find strength, in the midst of pain and suffering.

May you all find ease, even in the midst of pain and suffering.

Uneeda Brewer

April 4, 2015

I send deepest sympathy to Mrs. Claire Dobelle's children and family , especially her sister, Phoebe.

Heidi Altermatt

April 4, 2015

You were a wonderful friend and mother. Will miss your quick wit and sense of humor. Best to Molly and her siblings.

Nadine Scharman

April 3, 2015

I will always remember you as a bright New York woman who lived and loved New York, God bless you always,

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