September 14, 2011  

LOWVILLE, N.Y.  —  Clara E. Davis, 96, formerly of Valley View Court, died Tuesday evening, Sept. 13, at the Lewis County Residential Health Care Facility where she had resided since 2006. 

Her family would like to thank the Third Floor nursing staff and her close friend, Janet Burnham, for their comfort and care. 

Born Jan. 4, 1915, in Greig, the daughter of the late Joseph and Flora B. Olley Madison, she attended school in Greig.  

She married Charles Lewis Davis on March 7, 1938, in Erie, Pa. The couple took up residence on Climax Street in Castorland where Clara raised their two children and worked in her flower gardens while Mr. Davis was employed by Climax Manufacturing. They moved to Shady Avenue in Lowville after his retirement. Mr. Davis passed away in 1986. 

Clara was a familiar face managing the Lewis County General Hospital snack bar where she took charge of preparing countless sandwiches for the many visitors and employees always with a friendly smile. She retired in 1995 after 30 years of service. 

Clara was a fabulous cook and loved hosting a holiday meal topping it off with a delicious pie. She also very much enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Mrs. Davis was a member of the Lowville United Methodist and a past member of the Castorland Methodist Church, and Urban Karcher Post #850, American Legion Auxiliary.

Surviving are her two children and their spouses, Dona and Leo Keenan, Black River, and Wayne and Betty Davis, Lowville; grandchildren, Tammy and Richard Blunden, Becky and Sean Egnew and Cindy Renaud; seven great-grandchildren, Elizabeth, Katelynn, Megan, Patrick, Jacqueline, Sean, Jr. and Kelcie; and nieces and nephews. 

Two brothers, Roy “Stanley” Madison and Arthur F. Madison, died before her.

A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, at Sundquist Funeral Home with Rev. Bruce W. Chapman, retired minister, officiating. Burial will be in the Black River Cemetery.  

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday at funeral home prior to the memorial service.

Memorials in Clara Davis’ name may be made to the Lewis County General Hospital Auxiliary, 7785 N. State Street, Lowville, NY  13367. 

Online condolences may be made at www.sundquistfh.com. 







Information provided by Sundquist Funeral Home of Lowville and Newzjunky, Watertown, N.Y.