Mary Eleanor (Zaia) Clapp, 82, of Derry, NH, passed away on Tuesday, November 18, 2008 at Parkland Medical Center in Derry, NH. She was born in Malden, MA., a daughter of the late Frank and Mary (Morelli) Zaia. Mrs. Clapp enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren as well as in her later years enjoyed time in Derry and St. Petersburg, Fl., with senior activities.
She is survived by one daughter, Kathy Clapp, three sons, Robert (Debra) Clapp, Micheal (Kathleen) Clapp, and Alan (Patricia) Clapp; twelve grandchildren, Linda, Heidi, Robert, Erica, Christopher, Matthew, Patrick, Erin, Emilee, Sara, Cassandra and Lily as well as eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Clapp was a beloved aunt to many. She was predeceased by her husband Laurence W. Clapp
Calling hours were held from 3-8 PM, Thursday, November 20, 2008 at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., Londonderry, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial was be celebrated at 10:00 AM, Friday, November 21, 2008 at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, 26 Crystal Ave. Interment was held at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn Cemetery, 302 Elm St., Everett, MA. Memorials may be made to the American Kidney Foundation of Massachusetts, 85 Astor Ave., Suite 2, Norwood, MA., 02062.