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1926
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2024
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Clara Jarvis Obituary
Clara was predeceased by her big brother Fernando "Nando" Arrindell of Waterford. Clara is survived by her daughters, Ruth Jarvis, Merrylyn Weaver and Barbara Randolph; son Frank (Nancy) Jarvis; and her special nieces: Elsa Davies, Pamela Hodge, Valerie Hodge and Melicent Calgagni. She is also survived by her grandchildren: Kellie (Brady) Guilbert, Corey (Ashley) Weaver, Courtney (Dana) Randolph, Morgan (Courtney) Randolph, Michael (Rebeca) Jarvis, Andrew Jarvis, Justin Jarvis and Brian Jarvis; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and a host of wonderful family members and friends.
For over 25 years, Clara worked at Lawrence + Memorial Hospital as a dietician assistant. She was so adored and appreciated, The Day wrote an article about her in March 1986. The beginning line, "She loved and is loved." Clara will always be remembered as "Grandma," the loving mother, aunt and friend she was to all she came in contact with.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to St. Mary's Star of the Sea Church. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Sue and Mary who went above and beyond to help care for Clara.
The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, at St. Mary's Church.
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Memories and Condolences
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Mica
March 22, 2024
She was my great grandma, I loved her so much..
Janice Monroe
January 21, 2024
The Monroe family is sending our condolences to Merrylyn Weaver and Barbara Randolph; son Frank Jarvis. The hodge family.
Tracy Stedman
January 18, 2024
Frank,
I'm so very sorry for the loss of your mom. Her picture shows a thousand kind words of description. I can see the love and patience she had for her family and anyone she came in contact with. Heaven is her place of rest now.
Praying God's grace gives you and your family comfort.
~Tracy
Linda Ransom Casey
January 16, 2024
I am a singer and have been for many years and Ma Jarvis knew that. However on my 50th birthday she came to my party and gave me a beautiful frosted Dancer sculpture. Didn´t get it and she knew it, It is not only my favorite art piece because it´s lovely but because of what she said to me about why she chose it as a gift for ME. She said "it reminded me of your free spirit and your do it your way sense". The skirt on the dancer seems like it´s flowing in the wind and the arms seem like they are reaching melodically for the heavens! I never forgot her words and they have inspired me thru some rough times. What a beautiful spirit she was inside and out, what a wise and sincere woman and I loved her, I know you rest in GOD´s Peace now
Diane (Yates) Cain
January 16, 2024
Our condolences to the Jarvis family, we are sorry for your loss and you are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Diane (Yates) Cain, Doris Yates and family
Adrienne King
January 15, 2024
My sincerest condolences to the family. Sending my love, (Mingo family member)
Andrew Parrella
January 15, 2024
To Clara´s family-
She was such a delight to work with in the diet office at L+M Hospital and it was a pleasure to see her work ethic and fighting to help make the
patients well with her time spent writing up diets and helping and listening to their concerns. She always tried to do the correct thing and the world needs more like her! Rest in peace Clara.
Paul Nunes
January 15, 2024
Last time i saw Veronica was July 1st 2012 she visited my mom the day before she passed at home and I know they will swapping stories. So sorry to her of her passing. as my mom would say Until.........
Ralph Sidberry Jr
January 15, 2024
My deepest condolences to the Jarvis Family..
Linda Leslie
January 15, 2024
Clare introduced herself to me, as she was walking her daughter Ruth´s baby, one of her grandsons on a carriage ride in Bloomfield where we are neighbors. Clare was always clear, genteel & loving. She brought light wherever she went. No wonder her grandsons Justin & Brian loved her so much. No doubt that Clare rests in peace in the arms of her creator. With loving memories,
Linda Leslie, Ruth´s neighbor.
Lori Hayes
January 15, 2024
Frank, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope knowing your Mom is at peace will be of some comfort.
Lynne Klorczyk
January 14, 2024
So very sorry to hear about the passing of your mother, Merrylyn. My condolences to your entire family.
Lynne Klorczyk
Julie Culbusky
January 14, 2024
Frank & Nancy, My Deepest sympathy for your Great Loss.
Love & Blessings to you,
Carl Burnett
January 14, 2024
I remember Mrs. Jarvis well from the time I worked in dietary at the L & M hospital back in my high school days (1970-1972).My condolences to her son Frank and the rest of the family and friends.
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