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Claire Fisher Obituary
Claire K. Fisher, 78, Reading, passed away at 7:52 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, peacefully at her residence.
Claire was born in Reading on Nov. 16, 1931, the daughter of the late Patrick and Naomi (Young) Lillis.
She was the widow of Robert F. Fisher. He died April 8, 1987.
She had been employed by Giant Food Stores.
She was well-loved by everyone. She would do anything for anybody. No sacrifice was too big, and she was devoted to her family and friends.
She was a 1949 graduate of Reading High School.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church, Reading, and she was a devoted follower of Christ.
Claire is survived by two daughters, Debra, wife of Craig Salsano of Blandon, and Susan, wife of Barry Williams of Reading, and a son, Glenn R., husband of Brenda Fisher of Temple.
Claire is also survived by a sister, Nancy, widow of John Watycha, of West Reading. Mrs. Fisher was one of 11 children.
She is also survived by eight grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Religious service will be held at Sanders Funeral Home and Cremation Services Inc., 1501 N. 11th St., at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Monday from 9 to 10 a.m.
Interment at Forest Hills Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 498 Bellevue Ave., Reading, PA 19605.
Please sign online register at www.sandersfuneral.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Tiffany Fisher
December 1, 2009
My Grandmother was one of the strongest, most kind hearted, and caring person I have ever met! She had a heart of gold and was always there for anyone in their time of need no matter what. She cared so much about all of her family, she was the heart of our family and always will be. There won't be a day that goes by that you won't be in my thoughts and prayers! She was always so joyful about everything, no matter what type of curve ball life threw at us she always looked at it at the positive end, she has changed me in so many ways and will always be my hero to me! I love you grandmom and i miss you deeply but I know you're in a better place now, with grandpop where you want to be and you's are watching down over us! Ill never stop thinking about you! I love you!
Arlene Sweigart
November 19, 2009
My Aunt Claire was the best with a capital "B." She was the most warm, loving, kind and generous person, but anyone that knew her already knows that. Next to God, her family was "The" most important thing on earth to her. Surround her by family and she was a happy camper. I will miss her very, very much, but I know she went straight to Heaven, a much better place. Her family are in my prayers.
Ruth Lillis
November 19, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Eileen Lillis
November 19, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Maria Kreider
November 19, 2009
Claire was one of the sweetest, kindest, most caring people I've ever met. She was a person who sincerely lived her faith in a gentle, quietly unassuming way. Just a lovely woman who was always concerned and comforting about how your life was going. I never met her family but she would always talk so lovingly about them and would tell stories about her babysitting adventures and how much she adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Craig Salsano
November 19, 2009
Claire was one of the most amazing women in the world. She was a Saint. She would do anything she could to help out a friend in need. She was the best mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, friend that a person couold be. We will all miss her very deeply. She is in a better place and she is where she has been waiting to be for a long time. She is commited to Jesus. I am honored to have been her son-in-law for the past 31 years. She made me a better person.
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