CLAIRE M. DURHAM – Obituary
Claire M. Durham (nee Miles), 83, of Vineland, NJ passed away quietly at home early Sunday morning November 28, 2021 after an extended illness. Claire was born & raised in Forest Grove and was a lifelong resident of North Vineland. She was the daughter of the late Irene A. (Gillespie) & Robert T. Miles. She was also pre deceased by her brother Richard & sister Fran J. Satero. Claire was a graduate of Clayton High School Class of 1956 after which she attended Philadelphia Medical College and graduated as Registered Nurse in 1959. She began her nursing career at Mt. Holly Hospital and later at Newcomb Medical Center. After raising her children, she was employed by the Franklin Twp. School District as a courier. She was a former member of the South Vineland United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and was a former 4-H & Cub Scout Leader. Claire enjoyed crafting & craft shows, gardening, camping especially in Lancaster, PA and bowling in the ladies’ league and Loyle Lanes. Claire is survived by her husband of 52yrs.; Richard T. Durham, Sr., Son: Alan & wife Debbie Durham, Daughter; Debbie & husband Mike Hennessy, Son; Richard & wife Yelena Durham, Jr., 8 Grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren, 1 brother; Ernie Miles, 2 sisters; Doris J. Ardito, Betty Lou Limanni as well as many nieces & nephews. Relatives & friends will be received on Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM and again on Friday from 10:00-11:00 AM at the Pancoast Funeral Home, 676 S. Main Road, Vineland, NJ where her funeral service will be conducted at 11 AM. Burial will follow in the Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, NJ. For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association or to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Research through her personal memorial page at https://inmemof.org/claire-durham . To e-mail condolences & or tributes, please visit www.pancoastfuneralhome.com