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Clare Porter Loer
Nov. 18,1939 - Mar 22, 2022
Clare P Loer of Sarasota. FL, passed away peacefully at Tidewell Hospice. Lakewood Ranch. Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at the age of 82.
She was born November 18. 1939. in Bellows Falls. VT. daughter of the late Kenneth and Lucile (La Cross) Porter. She graduated from Springfield High School, Springfield, VT. class of 1957. She later earned a degree in Nursing from St. Petersburg Junior College and received a BA in Business Management from Eckerd College in FL. On December 31, 1960. she married the love of her life George (Jerry) W. Loer, Jr in Springfield. VT.
Starting her prestigious career, Clare worked as a nurse at Manatee Memorial Hospital and Doctors Hospital in Sarasota. In 1975 she advanced into management at Upjohn Healthcare, now Olsten Kimberly Quality Care. where she was Vice President of Southeast Operations, until retiring in 1996. Soon after retirement she found another calling as Executive Director of the local Alzheimer's Association where she helped to provide care for many.
She was preceded in death by her husband Jerry (deceased 1990) and her son Steven K. Loer (deceased 1989). Clare is survived by her son Gary A. Loer and his wife JoAnn of Sarasota, FL; daughter Kimberly L. Sprague and her husband Kevin of Sarasota, FL; daughter-in-law Penny Loer (Steven K.) of Forney, TX; and six grandchildren Corey B. Loer; Whittany T. Loer, Steven G. Loer; Kayla V. Sprague; Kelsey R. Sprague; Tiffany P. Loer, and a great grandson Chandler M. Collins,
Clare cherished the time spent with her family traveling the country with Jerry and her kids in their younger years collecting antiques and beer can memorabilia. She was an avid sports enthusiast, always the first to show up to all her children's and her grandchildren's many activities. She loved her 'Gators' along with playing bridge with family and friends.
Clare will be remembered by all she knew as an intelligent, articulate, natural born leader. She instilled in her family and friends the need for honesty, personal responsibility and accountability. She was always prepared to offer a solution to a problem, a testament to her quick mind and wit A devoted Mom, 'Grammie’ and friend to others. She will be greatly missed.
A funeral mass will be celebrated Saturday April 2, 2022, at St Martha Catholic Church, 220 N Orange Avenue, Sarasota at 12 noon. The family would like to extend an invitation for a 'Celebration of Clare' immediately following the service at Michael's on East, 1212 S East Ave, Sarasota.
Donations in memory of Clare may be made to Florida ADA -American Diabetes Association.
Picture from the 55th reunion dinner taken by Rod Murch at the Inn At Weathersfield on Route 106 in Perkinsville.
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Barbara Hastings (Volta)
I am sad at your passing. I remember staying over at your house, maybe in Junior High, and then the High School years flew by, and we were riding on the Alumni float, speaking to each other of our lives. I have so much respect and admiration for the way you lived your life. Rest in Eternal Peace, dear Clare. Barbara Hastings Volta
Thomas Chase
Have fond memories of Clare. At one of out last reunions Clare was very friendly, outgoing and greeted all with a smile. In my 5th grade class at South School, Clare's mother was the teacher, second floor, East side. Remeber the images very well. Eric Bibens was the principal and ruled with the black ruler.
Sorry to learn..Tom Chase
Glenice Moore (Jacobs)
I always admired Clare! She was vivacious, pretty, smart and caring. I transferred to SHS from Weathersfield so I didn't know her until junior high. However, she was always friendly and I appreciated that. I am in awe of the way she made her life count for her family and in her career. My thoughts and prayers go out for her family and friends.