Claire Merlo Ford

BARRE CITY – Claire Merlo Ford, 88, of Tremont Street, died Sunday, November 15, 2015 at Lincoln House on Hill Street. Her family was with her.
Born October 7, 1927, in Barre City, she was the daughter of Dellie and Inez (Maberini) Merlo. She attended Barre schools and graduated from Spaulding High School with the class of 1945.
On April 28, 1951 she married Henry E. Ford in the Barre Universalist Church and since their wedding they have always resided in Barre. He died September 6, 2004.
In earlier years, she had worked as a Secretary at the Anderson and Friberg Granite Company and later for the State of Vermont Unemployment Office in Barre.
Claire enjoyed talking about her granddaughter, Amanda, the family cottage on Greenwood Lake and spending time with her husband Henry, at Wells Beach, Maine.
She was a long time member of the Barre Universalist Church and was a life member of Ruth Chapter #33 OES.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law Brian and Karen Ford and granddaughter Amanda Ford, all of Apple Blossom Road, South Barre and many survivors of her husband, Henry’s family.
Claire’s life will be honored with her committal service in the Hope Cemetery in Barre on Friday, November 20, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.
There are no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Resident Activity Fund, Lincoln House, 120 Hill Street, Barre, VT 05641.
Her family wishes to thank the entire staff at Lincoln House for the superb love, care, and attention they extended to their mother and grandmother.