MORRISVILLE – Clara J. Massey, 87, passed away peacefully on February 26, at The Manor in Morrisville, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Danbury, Conn., on April 5, 1938, the daughter of Julien and Esther Chouinard.
Clara spent most of her life in Greensboro where she met her husband, Leo Massey. Clara and Leo met at Greensboro High School and were married shortly after Clara graduated in 1956. Clara raised three children: Tony, Joanne and David. In addition to raising her children, Clara spent much of her life operating Pond Lily Farm with her husband. After deciding to sell the farm, she worked at Willey’s Store in the hardware department until her retirement.
She was a member of the St. Michael’s Church and enjoyed contributing to church events. Clara had many hobbies and interests, including snowmobiling, riding her lawn mower, knitting and traveling. She loved being around her family and friends, especially hosting her yearly sugar-on-snow parties. Clara spent the last few years of her life at The Manor in Morrisville, where she shared a lot of laughs with new friends.
Clara is survived by her sister Alice Chase, son Tony (Delores), daughter Joanne, granddaughter Lisa Lanphear (Dwayne), grandson Randall Massey (Alyssa) and his mother Laurie Randall, great granddaughters Alysha Leroux (Cole) and Ava Lefevre, great-great granddaughters Cooper Leroux and soon to be baby Leroux, niece Brenda Gravel (Dana), nephew Denis Chase (Tonia) and many great nieces and nephews.
Clara was predeceased by her parents, husband Leo, son David, a daughter Claire who died in infancy and brother-in-law Arthur Chase.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 6, from 5 to 7 p.m., at des Groseilliers Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, March 7, at noon, at St. Michael’s Church in Greensboro Bend, with burial at St. Michael’s Cemetery to be held at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent in memory of Clara Massey to Lamoille Home Health & Hospice or The Manor Nursing Home. Condolences and memories of Clara may be shared with her family at dgfunerals.com.
