Obituary of Elizabeth A. Clare

ELIZABETH A. COOKE CLARE, of Hackensack, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2011, at the Bristol Manor Nursing Home in Rochelle Park, at the age of 95 years. She was born in Jamaica, West Indies, she came to this country in 1946 settling in New York. She has lived in Hackensack for 12 years. Prior to retiring, she was a registered nurse at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn. She was an avid supporter of the Salesian Missionary Fathers. Beloved wife of the late Harvey J. Clare. Devoted mother of Jasmine Munson of Hackensack, Courtney Clare of New York, and the late Lucia Clare and Marcia Clare. Cherished grandmother of Kisha, David, Camille, Nicole and Kimberly. She was also predeceased by her two sisters and a brother. The Prayer Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 9:30 AM with burial following in Rosehill Cemetery in Linden. Visiting will be on Friday evening from 6 - 8 PM.