Clara M. Walsh, 95, of Serenacare, Moncton, and formerly of Capital Ave., Moncton, passed away peacefully at her residence on Sunday, May 2, 2010. Born in Rogersville, she was the daughter of the late Job and Minnie (Doiron) Robichaud. Clara was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister and a former employee of Colonial Inns, retired in 1981 with many years service. She was a member of St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, St. Bernard's Roman Catholic Church CWL, former volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul Society and was a member of the Moncton Lions Senior Citizens Club & 50 Plus. Clara will be sadly missed by her daughters, Wilhemina Connors and Kathleen Caldwell, both of Moncton; sons, Clair (Patricia), Ken (Louise), both of Moncton; eleven grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; twelve great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. In addition to her parents, predeceased by her husband, Leonard (Tommy) Walsh (lost in 1944 during WWII); infant great grandson; sisters, Hilda Blacquier, Lena White, Gertrude Hanley; brothers, Philias, Joseph and Eric Robichaud; half brother, William LeBlanc; half sisters, Florence Atkinson and Lotte Steeves.
No visitation by personal request. Funeral Mass, St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church, Wednesday, May 5, 2010, 10:00 am, Rev. Bernard Sloan officiating. Reception in the Parish Hall following the Mass. Interment, St. Francois de Salles Cemetery, Rogersville. In Clara's memory, donations to St. Augustine's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, Friends of the Moncton Hospital or a memorial of choice would be appreciated. Ferguson Knowles Funeral Home, 1657 Mountain Road, Moncton (858-1995) in care of arrangements. Online condolences at www.fergusonknowlesfh.com