Claire was born in Long Island City, NY on July 1, 1929 and is the daughter of the late Harvey and Gladys Jorgenson. She worked at the telephone company in Newton, NJ for 10 years, but spent most of her career working for the Sparta School District, Sparta, NJ. Claire was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church of Newton. She also volunteered for the Sussex County Educators Association. After retirement, Claire and her husband Bob enjoyed traveling and spending time with family.
In addition to her parents, Claire was also predeceased by her son, William Sutton; her husband, Robert Hunt; and her brother, Harvey Jorgenson, Jr. She is survived by her two children, Elizabeth Sutton Daetz of Bonita Springs, FL and Lawrence Sutton, Jr. of Woodbridge VA; and 7 grandchildren; Donna Zuke of Seattle, WA, Lee Seranni of Virginia Beach, VA, Jennifer Sutton of Seattle WA, Lisa McArdle of Succasunna, NJ, Amy Sutton-Graham of Gainesville, VA, Tad Sutton of Dumfries, VA and Katie Sutton of Cibolo, TX. She also has 12 great-grandchildren; a sister, Norma Cappola; as well as one niece and one nephew.
Visitation will be held from 6 pm to 8 pm on Monday, February 13, 2023 and from 9 am to 10 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63, High St, Newton. A Celebration of Claire’s Life will take place at 10 am on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the funeral home followed by an interment in Newton Cemetery. Online condolences may be offered at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
