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John Robert Clare

December 14, 1920 ~ December 10, 2010

ROCKY MOUNT-John Robert (Bob) Clare, 89, passed away Friday, December 10, 2010. He was born in Genoa, NY on December 14, 1920 to the late Peter and Leena Sullivan Clare. He is survived by daughters, Chris Brennan of Leesburg, VA, Lori Wasilenko of Henderson, NY; sons, Pete Clare of Candor, NY, Joe Clare of Aurora, NY; sister, Jean Clare of Ithaca, NY; eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Bob was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Ann Clare and sisters, Katherine Ide and Jane Tierney. A memorial service will held 10:30 a.m. today, Monday, December 13, 2010 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements by Wheeler and Woodlief Funeral Home, 1130 N. Winstead Ave. , Rocky Mount, NC 27804. You may share your memories and condolences to the family by visiting www.wheelerandwoodlief.com. Visitation Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Monday 12/13, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Service Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church 331 Hammond Street Rocky Mount, NC 27804 ID ) ); ?>"> --> 252-972-0452 --> | Monday 12/13, 10:30 am - 11:30 am

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  1. Bob is a distant cousin who I met a few years ago in King Ferry while searching my family roots. We met up with Bob while he was out walking about a mile from the Catholic church where we were headed. Bob said he would catch up to us at the cemetery, so we drove down while he continued his walk. By the time we got out of the car at the church, here comes Bob through the bushes. We ended up finding his parents’ grave which brought tears to his eyes since he knew they were buried there but wasn’t sure where, since he was legally blind. We always looked forward to visiting every year when we went to NY. He will be missed.


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