1931
2016
Claire Acly Clair died September 14, 2016 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late John C. Acly and Ruth (Wagner) Acly of Pittsfield and Wellesley, MA. She graduated from Wellesley High School with the class of 1948 then graduated from Wilson College with a BA in Art History in 1952.
Claire was employed by the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church pre-school from 1973 – 1996. She was an avid knitter and lover of animals. She was a member of the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church for almost seventy years.
Claire is survived by her daughters, Cynthia Clair Kaplan of Barrington, RI, and Jennifer Clair of Marietta, GA. She was pre-deceased by her son, Stephen Whitney Clair. She had 4 grandchildren: Laura Acly Kaplan and Chad Davis Kaplan of Barrington, RI and Miranda Claire Ludovice and Dylan Wright Ludovice of Marietta, GA.
Claire is survived by three brothers: John D. Acly of Severna Park, MD, William B. Acly of Los Altos, CA and Edward W. Acly of Southbridge, MA. She has 9 nieces and nephews.
Donations may be made to the Stephen W. Clair Memorial Scholarship at Fitchburg State University: 160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420, or to
SPIN - 5 Overbrook Terrace, Natick, MA 01760.
Flowers may be received by the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481 (Telephone: 1-781-235-4424).
Interment will be held Saturday, September 24th at 12:00PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 148 Brook St, Wellesley. A Service of Remembrance will follow at 1:00PM at the Wellesley Hills Congregational Church Chapel, 207 Washington Street, Wellesley Hills, MA 02481.
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6 Entries
March 1, 2017
j Gro
Very sorry about your loss.
I walk by her house daily. I don't know anyone in the family. I always feel something when I walk by her lovely home in Wellesley Ma
Sending peace
September 29, 2016
So sorry to hear about Claire. What a good long life she enjoyed. So many cannot say the same. She was one of those the Bible call especially strong. Ps. 90:10
September 24, 2016
Amy and Phil Davis
Sending comforting hugs. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Amy and Phil
September 21, 2016
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peacea and comfort in Psalms 119:76.
September 19, 2016
Bonnie Olchowski
Dear Cindi, my thoughts are prayers are with you along with the recognition of all the love and devotion you so willingly gave to your mother. May she rest in peace.
Love, Bonnie
September 19, 2016
Hi Cindi,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Nick and Kathie Masi
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