1935
Clara
2024
Clara Ruth Shepard
April 24, 1935 — November 20, 2024
Clara R. Shepard - 89 - 1190 County Route 66, went home to the Lord on November 20, 2024. Her family and Care First nurse, Megan, were with her.
Clara was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Mattern) Chittenden on April 24, 1935, in Rochester, NY. She lived in the Honeoye area while growing up, graduating from Honeoye Falls in 1953. After marrying her husband Jack on August 14,1953, they moved to Hornell (Thacherville).
She worked in the food service most of her life and retired from ACES at Alfred State College. Clara enjoyed traveling with her husband. Upon returning home, she told her family not so much about the places they visited, but about the various restaurants and food they enjoyed at those restaurants. One could map out their trips according to the restaurants they visited. She also liked to read, bake, and shop.
In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband Jack in 2001; three siblings: Kathryn Whittaker, George, and Gary Chittenden; grandson, Brian Shepard in 2021 and great-grandson, Riley Bentley in 2022; and son-in law, Terry Brookins in 2022.
Surviving are her children: Deborah (Thomas) Hunt of Arkport, NY; Cheryl Shepard of Hornell, NY; Stephen (Merry) Shepard of Oak Harbor, WA; Patricia (Patrick) Dennis of Cape Coral, FL; and Tammy Brookins of Hornell.
Clara is survived by grandchildren: Caroline (Eric) Booth, Jillian (Rodney) Dullen, Nicole (Patrick) Feeley, Niccole (Justin Beutel) Shepard, Elizabeth Shepard, Christopher Shepard, John (Stephanie) Rosemier, Daniel (Tabitha) Rosemier, Cassie (Ben) Feenaughty and Ryne Hunt. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no calling hours or services. Clara will be laid to rest with her husband in Hornell’s Rural Cemetery.
Clara loved her pets, especially her cats. Those wishing to donate, please consider the Hornell Humane Society or the Cozy Cats n Kittens Rescue - 80 Seneca St. Hornell, NY 14843.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
Clara was born to Raymond and Dorothy (Mattern) Chittenden on April 24, 1935, in Rochester, NY. She lived in the Honeoye area while growing up, graduating from Honeoye Falls in 1953. After marrying her husband Jack on August 14,1953, they moved to Hornell (Thacherville).
She worked in the food service most of her life and retired from ACES at Alfred State College. Clara enjoyed traveling with her husband. Upon returning home, she told her family not so much about the places they visited, but about the various restaurants and food they enjoyed at those restaurants. One could map out their trips according to the restaurants they visited. She also liked to read, bake, and shop.
In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her husband Jack in 2001; three siblings: Kathryn Whittaker, George, and Gary Chittenden; grandson, Brian Shepard in 2021 and great-grandson, Riley Bentley in 2022; and son-in law, Terry Brookins in 2022.
Surviving are her children: Deborah (Thomas) Hunt of Arkport, NY; Cheryl Shepard of Hornell, NY; Stephen (Merry) Shepard of Oak Harbor, WA; Patricia (Patrick) Dennis of Cape Coral, FL; and Tammy Brookins of Hornell.
Clara is survived by grandchildren: Caroline (Eric) Booth, Jillian (Rodney) Dullen, Nicole (Patrick) Feeley, Niccole (Justin Beutel) Shepard, Elizabeth Shepard, Christopher Shepard, John (Stephanie) Rosemier, Daniel (Tabitha) Rosemier, Cassie (Ben) Feenaughty and Ryne Hunt. Also surviving are 14 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
At her request there will be no calling hours or services. Clara will be laid to rest with her husband in Hornell’s Rural Cemetery.
Clara loved her pets, especially her cats. Those wishing to donate, please consider the Hornell Humane Society or the Cozy Cats n Kittens Rescue - 80 Seneca St. Hornell, NY 14843.
To send a remembrance to the family, please visit
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