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Harriet R. Wendell

1919 - 2026

Harriet R. Wendell obituary, 1919-2026, Amherst, MA

BORN

1919

DIED

2026

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Williamsburg Funeral Home - Haydenville

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Haydenville, Massachusetts

Harriet Wendell Obituary

Known to the many associates of Roanoke's John Norman Clothiers as "Claudia", Harriet passed on March 14, 2026 in Amherst MA at 106 years of age.

Born in Plainfield NJ, she graduated from Beaver College with a degree in childhood education. The perfect training for her later dealing with the public. Harriet was well known in the New York fashion industry along with her husband Arnold as an innovator in retailing.

We will miss her happy, positive personality. She will be buried with her husband at Arlington National Cemetery. Survivors include sons Jeffrey of Roanoke VA and Bart (Sandra) of Petersham MA.

Harriet would want us to celebrate her long life with chocolate mint ice cream, a chocolate eclair or anything else chocolate. Contributions in her memory are encouraged to your favorite charity.
Published by Roanoke Times on Mar. 26, 2026.

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