Claire Belle Blakey's Obituary
Claire Belle Blakey, age 86, of Willingboro, NJ made her transition into The Eternal Life of Peace on October 4, 2018. Claire was the daughter of the late John G. Nelson from Tappahannock, VA & Esther Saunders Nelson of Clarksboro, NJ. She was also the widow of the late John H. Blakey from Philadelphia, PA.
Claire received her education in the school system of Woodbury, NJ. Soon after high school she was employed at The Philadelphia Naval Shipyard where she worked for over thirty years until her retirement. Claire is survived by her sisters Lois D. Ashley and Elizabeth H. Evans of Camden, NJ as well as a host of nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends who loved her dearly.
A gathering of family and friends will take place on Friday, October 12th from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Givnish of Marlton 398 East Main Street, Marlton NJ.
Her Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment will take place at NJ Veteran’s Cemetery.
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