She was raised in the small community of Balls Creek and was very proud of the Ball heritage within the community. Mom was known as the local historian and many people near and from afar, would contact her to gather genealogical history and facts from mom’s detailed research and keen memory.
In younger years mom was employed as medical stenographer for several Northside physicians. She also served as a commissionaire with the Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission for five years. Being a body of strong faith, she gave of her time and talents to the ACW and served as past president of the St. Marks Anglican Women’s Guild and the Cape Breton Regional ACW. Mom was a devoted Monarchist her entire life. A common tradition on Christmas Day was listening to the Queen’s Christmas message, and Clara was a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth 25th Jubilee Medal.
Clara is survived by her children; Blaine (Monica), Lindsey (Michelle), Glenn, Elizabeth (Richard) and Peter (Casey), grandchildren; Jennifer, Nathan, Jillian, Glenn, Crystal, Elizabeth and several great grandchildren. Also mourning her are her sisters; Alberta and Helen. Besides her parents, Clara was predeceased by her husband Gilbert, brothers Robert and Franklin, sisters Alice Faye (O’Shea) and Edna Jane.
Special thank you to Dr. Ghuena and Dr. Coish and the staff at Taigh Solas for the professional and compassionate care given to our mother.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to TW Curry Parkview Chapel. There will be no visitation, Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 28th, 2021 at Christ the King Anglican Church, Sydney NS. at 11 a.m. The service will be livestreamed for those unable to attend in person. To join livestream or
to leave condolences for the family please visit www.twcurry.com
Flowers are welcomed, or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Society of Nova Scotia.
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