April 10, 1934 – April 25, 2024
With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our Mother. Mom had just celebrated her 90th Birthday with Family and Friends. She left us with many great memories of her Birthday Week as well as those thru out our lives.
Clara is survived by her children Marvin (Karen), Janet (Danny) Amundrud, Brad, Dwight and Carla (Mike) Lloyd. Her grandchildren Kris (Laura), Kattlyn (Irene), Kyle (Victoria), Ashley (Bryson), Klarissa, Daniel, Riley, Robbi, Mikala, Keegan and Hailee. Her great grandchildren Keenan, Kaden, Eleanor and Hugh. Her siblings Bernie (Rose) Chandler, Hazel Cook and Susan Kopeck as well as nieces and nephews.
Predeceased by her husband Reg, her parents Annie and Clarence Chandler, sisters Marjorie (Everett) Gerard and Shirley (Bill) Gibb. Brothers George and Clifford Chandler, brother in law Peter Kopeck and nephews.
Clara was the 3rd of 8 children and the first child born on the Chandler homestead. She attended Arden Leigh School. She then worked for various families. While working on her sisters farm near Springside she met and married Reg. A few years later they moved to Khedive and in 1973 they moved to Aylesbury where they made their home and raised their family.
Clara purchased the greenhouse from Joe and Della Heineken for whom she had worked for several years. As well as at Munn’s greenhouse. She served many drinks at the Aylesbury Hotel over the years. She was acting post mistress until its closing in September 1986. Mom finished her paid working days as Cook for Morskey Construction for 10 years.
Clara was compassionate, generous, patient and truly selfless. She enjoyed puzzles, knitting, playing crib, curling, and spending time with family and friends. She was a member of the United Church, UCW and the Aylesbury Go Getters.
There will be a Celebration of Life July 6th, 2024 at the Aylesbury Hall followed by Lunch and Fellowship. For those wishing, memorial donations in memory of Clara, may be directed to the Aylesbury Hall or Aylesbury Cemetery. Hanson’s Funeral Home is in care of arrangements.
