Clare Eva Blore (1927-2023)

BLORE - It is with deep sadness that her family wishes to announce the loss of Clare, beloved wife, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, cousin and friend. Clare passed suddenly and peacefully at the age of 95 in her residence at the Haven in South Country Village, Medicine Hat, Alberta, in the company of her family.

Clare was married to her loving husband, Alfred William (Bill) for 55 years until his passing February 10, 2022.  Clare taught with the Calgary Board of Education and additional Country Schools in Saskatchewan for 41 years. She was a member of the Alberta Teacher’s Association, as well as the Retired Teacher’s Association. Clare was a very active member of the Catholic Women’s League in Victoria, Calgary and Medicine Hat.  Clare is survived by sister, Betty (Peter†) Scherger; brothers Raymond (Helen) Wagner, Pius (Velva†) Wagner;  numerous Wagner nieces and nephews; as well as Blore and Cook cousins in Canada and England.

Clare was predeceased by her parents, Lucas and Filomena Wagner; husband, Bill; sisters, Katherine (Peter) Schmaltz, (Rudy) Schmidt and Lorraine (Adam) Ries; and brothers, Anthony (Bernice ) Wagner and Joseph (Erma) Wagner.  Clare’s family wishes to thank the staff at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital for extending an exceptional level of care during Clare’s brief stay.

Thank you to the staff of the Haven, South Country Village where Clare found and enjoyed her new home and an amazing staff that was like family to her.

Those wishing to pay their respects may do so at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church – 238 2nd Ave NE, Medicine Hat, Alberta on Friday, April 14, 2023 starting at 9.45 am. The eulogies and Funeral Mass will follow at 10:40 am, with Father Roque Pereira and Father Francis Tran, Celebrants.  A reception in the Parish Hall will immediately follow the service. Interment will take place in the Leader Cemetery, Leader, Saskatchewan, later that day.

If unable to attend, family and friends are welcome to participate via livestream by logging on to www.saamis.com and joining the live webcast on Clare’s memorial page at the above date and time. A virtual guest book is available on the livestream page for those participating remotely.

In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to the Shortgrass Library System, Childrens’ Programs 2375 10th Ave SW,   Medicine Hat, AB T1A 8G2  or to South Country Village, 1720 Bell Street SW, Medicine Hat, AB   T1A 5G1.

Condolences may be sent to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Clara Blore.  Funeral arrangements are entrusted to SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL AND CREMATORIUM, “The Chapel in the Park”, Medicine Hat, Alberta.  Should you wish any additional information, please telephone 1-800-317-2647.