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Marietta LeClaire Obituary
She married Earl Albert Le Claire, a marriage that lasted for 69 years until the death of her husband in 2009.
She leaves 2 children: Earl Edward Le Claire ( and wife Alice Naylor) of North Carolina and Karen Kurzman of Westerly; 5 grandchildren: Candee Le Claire Florence (and husband John Florence) of Philadelphia, PA; Kerry Le Claire of Woonsocket; Sgt. (U.S. Army) Ian Le Claire ( and wife Holly Lebejko Le Claire), Jessa Francis (and husband Ryan Francis); and Jay Kurzman of Oakland, CA. She also has 2 great-grandchildren: Isabella Florence and Sophia Florence.
She is survived by brothers-in-law - Hassan Salley and Nunzio Vocatura; two sisters-in-law - Dot Del Monte and Helen Del Monte; numerous nieces and nephews.
The family extends a special thanks to friends Paul Guiluli and Shirley Harrington and to all the staff at the Clipper Rehab who loved her and took such good care of her.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Clare's Church, Crandall Ave, Westerly, R.I., on Friday, at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in St. Sebastian Cemetery. A calling hour will precede the Mass from 8:30-9:30 a.m., at the Buckler-Johnston Funeral Home, 121 Main St., Westerly. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in memory of Marietta Le Claire payable to: Carol Kenahan/Apple Rehab Clipper for the patient activity fund.
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Memories and Condolences
for Marietta LeClaire
August 7, 2014
Dear earl and Mary
I live in the Fiji islands and just found out about your mom. My parents Ann and Cosmo had so many fond memories of your mom and dad. They were good friends. Reading the obituary brought back a lot of good memories of cove rd and your parents. My sincere prayers are with you. Love. Joann chia radio Romano
Tim Hassett-Salley
August 1, 2014
Our sympathies to Earl and Karen and your families. Rest in peace Aunt Mary.
July 27, 2014
Dear Earl,
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the passing of your mother. She is part of my memories of growing up on Pierce St. A generation of strong women who left us a legacy of close family and community.
JoAnn (Adimari) Itteilag - Silver Spring,MD
Anna Serra
July 26, 2014
Deepest condolences to Mary's family. She will truly be missed by all of her friends at Clipper.
Cathy O'Dell
July 25, 2014
Many fond memories of Earle and Mary from "Ward Avenue". Will always be grateful they touched our lives and hearts with their kindness and love. Hugs to you all especially Karen-
Cathy and Bill O'Dell
cecilia terranova-murray
July 25, 2014
Sorry to hear of Mary's passing. We have a lot of good memories of stories told by my mother Nancy of her and Mary
"Voonging" rest in peace.
Jennifer Fraser (nee Turano)
July 25, 2014
So sorry to read of your loss. I always enjoyed visiting with Mary and Earl while we updated our "family tree records". I am so glad to have had that opportunity and now miss both of them.
July 24, 2014
Im sorry for your loss. Condolences to the family.
Always will remember the family christmases with everyone on pierce st.
Trish Rosso
BYRON STILLMAN III
July 24, 2014
Earl & Karen have not seen her for along while she was a wonderful cook and a fine lady. we will keep her and Earl sr. in our prayers the Stillman brothers Byron and Alex Stillman
Gia Lupinacci-Maxson
July 24, 2014
Rest in Peace Aunt Mary...Enjoy your reunion with Uncle Earle and all your family and friends...Blessed be!
Jennifer Adams
July 24, 2014
A great lady, she will be missed by many. My sincere condolences to her entire family.
Bob & Zallee Rosso
July 23, 2014
Aunt Mary on the wings of the angels you will fly to your next home. Thinking of you all in this time of sorrow.
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