Welch, Clara Catherine, 83, of Ormond Beach and Coral Springs, passed away October 25, 2014. Clara was born June 6, 1931 in Everett, MA to the late Benjamin and Helen (Harder) Giordano. She and her husband lived and raised their family in many destinations, both national and international, Alaska, Maryland, Turkey, Germany, Philippines and Costa Rica with her favorite being the Philippines. She really enjoyed knitting, international travel, thrift & flea market shopping, being with family and her special four legged friend, Bear. Clara was predeceased by her loving husband of 46 years, Edward Welch son, Stephen Welch, brothers Benjamin Giordano and William Giordano. Those left to cherish her memory are her children, Kathleen (Hal) McClain, Melody (Chris) Williams, Edward (Lori) Welch, grandchildren, Marcia Moorman, Kat Moorman, Freedom Williams, Shannon Welch (Brad Garcia), Ashley Welch, Katie (Zak) Martin, Jessie McClain (Larry Miller), Mariah McClain, great grandchildren, Austin Garcia, Brooks Garcia, Mikhaila Martin, IrisLouise Miller, sister, Rosemary Peterson and brother, Larry (Eileen) Giordano. A Celebration of Life Service will be Tuesday, October 28, 2014, 11:00am at Kraeer Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 1655 University Drive, Coral Springs. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made in Clara’s memory to Halifax Health Hospice, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, FL 32129. www.kraeercoralsprings.com.
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