Obituary of Claire N. Snipes

Claire N. Snipes, 94 passed away December 28, 2020 at her daughter’s home in Ocala, Florida. She previously lived in Claremont, New Hampshire and Franklin, North Carolina.

She was born October 27, 1926 in Springfield, MA, the daughter of Charles and Eveline (Paro) Nolin.

She worked as a quality control inspector at Sylvania in New Hampshire. She was also QC Inspector and UAW Union President at Scott Electronics and NCR in Orlando, Florida. Also, QC Inspector at Lockhead Martin in Orlando, before retiring to Franklin, North Carolina with her husband, Milton. She was a member of the Catholic Daughters, Macon County Quilters Guild, American Legion Auxillary, and Red Hat Society. She loved to sew, was an avid reader and stamp collector. She was a blood donor for many years and she also loved to travel. Trips included New Zealand, Egypt, Canada, Hawaii, and many US states and sites. Claire had met six US Presidents!

She is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Snipes; daughters, Cecile Peno; and brother, Charles Nolin.

Survivors include her four daughters, Patricia Kain and husband, Fred of Ocala, Cheryl Magoon of Dublin, New Hampshire, Susan Filion and husband, Roger, of Unity, New Hampshire, and Debra Underwood and husband, Donald, of Claremont, New Hampshire; three step-children, Martin “Jack” Snipes of Orlando, Florida, Milton “Chip” Snipes and wife, Deborah, of Orlando, Florida, and Genna and husband, Chuck, of Ocala; twelve grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.

No services for Claire will be held at this time. Memorial donations may be made in Claire’s name to the charity of your choice.