Claire F. (McLeod) Pond 73, of Franklin, died Tuesday September 14, 2010 at the Franklin Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center following an illness.
Born in Lewiston, Maine July 5, 1937 a daughter of the late Harold E. and Anne J. (Fraser) McLeod she was formerly a longtime resident of Wrentham, before moving to Franklin 10 years ago.
She was raised and educated in Westwood where, she was a 1955 graduate of Westwood High School, she continued her education, and became a Licensed Practical Nurse; she worked at the Wrentham State School, Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston & Caritas Norwood Hospital.
She enjoyed being with her family, genealogy, and was very proud of her Scottish heritage.
She is survived by 4 sons; Howard E. Pond of Woodsville, New Hampshire, Donald G. Pond of Jackman, Maine, Jason M. Pond of Pawtucket, Rhode Island and Dennis F. Pond of Woodsville, New Hampshire, 2 daughters; Michelle A. Sabo of Vermont and Katherine A. Pond of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and a sister Elizabeth Southwick of Florida. Also surviving are 10 grandchildren.
She was the sister of the late Judith McLeod.
Her funeral service and interment will be held privately.
If desired donations in her memory sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital PO Box 3704 Memphis, TN 38173-3704 would be appreciated.
Arrangements are in the care of the Charles F. Oteri & Son Franklin Funeral Home 33 Cottage St. Franklin, www.oterifuneralhome.com.