Ethel “Clara” Wells Obituary in Rockland at Magoun-Biggins

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Ethel "Clara" Wells

04/16/1933 - 10/30/2015

Obituary For Ethel "Clara" Wells

Ethel 'Clara' (Patton) Wells, age 82, a longtime resident of North Abington, MA, passed away on October 30, 2015 surrounded by her family. She was the loving wife of the late Harry W. Wells for 52 years.

Born, raised and educated in Noxen, PA, Mrs. Wells was the daughter of the late Oscar and Ethel Patton and a sister to the late Grace Keiper, Ruth Bennett and Franklin, Albert and Richard Patton. A graduate of Beaumont High School, she spent her early years working on her family's farm, roller skating with her beloved nieces and friends, and playing the accordion. Clara married her husband, Harry, in 1954 in Harvey's Lake, PA and moved to Massachusetts shortly thereafter.

Clara was a valued employee of the Rockland Trust Company for over 20 years and prior to that served as a teacher and director of the former Rockland Christian Nursery School in the First Baptist Church. The center of her world, however, was always her family.

She and Harry were the proud parents of Michael H. Wells and his wife Claudia of Chester, NH and Cindy L. Mullen and her husband Michael of Rockland, MA. She was also the devoted 'Gram' to her eight treasured grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Family always came first to Clara, whether it was here in Massachusetts, in New Hampshire, back home in northeast Pennsylvania or anywhere her children and grandchildren would be living.

Clara loved cooking and baking, and she and Harry maintained the most warm, loving and welcoming home in their North Abington neighborhood, where they lived since 1969. She cherished hosting her renowned Christmas Eve family dinners and could so often be found baking cookies, pistachio bars or one of her various other signature recipes for her family.

'Gram', as she was known by many throughout the community, was always the biggest fan to her eight grandchildren. She was always there to root them on in countless Rockland sporting events, band concerts and community and political events. A woman of deep faith, Clara was also very supportive of the missionary and ministry work that two of her grandsons proudly continue.

The family welcomes friends and relatives to celebrate her life on Wednesday November 4, 2015 at the Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union Street Rockland, from 5:00-8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will be celebrated on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at 11:30 AM in the First Baptist Church of Rockland. Burial will follow in Blue Hill Cemetery. Donations in her memory may be made to the Alzheimers Association, 311 Arsenal St. Watertown MA.

Services

4 Nov

Visitation

17:00 PM - 20:00 PM

Magoun-Biggins Funeral Home 135 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

5 Nov

Funeral Service

11:30 AM

First Baptist Church 200 Union Street Rockland, MA 02370 Get Directions »

5 Nov

Interment

13:00 PM

Blue Hill Cemetery 700 West St. Braintree, 02184 Get Directions »

by Obituary Assistant

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05/25/2021

Tom, Dianne & Greg Banks

Mike,Cindy and Family: So sorry for the loss of Clara. She was a wonderful lady to say the least, Our prayers are with you all!
05/25/2021

Vince & Diane Balukonis

Mike and Cindy & families, we are so sorry for your loss. All of you will be in our prayers.
05/25/2021

Stacey Turner

Cindy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. I remember Clara well as she trained me for the position I have been in since she retired from Rockland Trust. I thought the world of her. Thinking of you at this time and wanted to pass these wishes on as I am not sure if I will be able to make the services. I will carry Clara in my heart always and will keep you in my prayers. Sincerely, Stacey Turner (Rockland Trust)
05/25/2021

Cathy Smith

Aunt Clara, We always looked so forward to spending Christmas Eve with you, Uncle Harry and Nana. You were a special lady and loved by so many.
05/25/2021

The welch family

I'm very sorry for you loss. Clara was my moms best friend for years until my mom passed away. She was a good woman and love by all who knew her.
05/25/2021

Randy Hockman

Sorry for your loss
05/25/2021

PAM FERGUSON

MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU ALL.
05/25/2021

Sheila and Mark DiTocco

Sorry for your loss....she was a special lady...may she rest in peace!
05/25/2021

Debbie & Phil DeLong

Cindy, Mike and family.....so sorry for your loss.