Claire Blanche Little
Mrs. Little, 70, died May 7, 2009, in Grand Rapids, Mich. She resided in the Oakhurst section of Ocean Township prior to relocating to Michigan. She was a waitress at Pat's Diner, Belmar, for more than 25 years. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert B. Little, in 1999; two sisters, Roselyn and Ada; and three brothers, Frank, Alan and Wayne. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Larry Desposito of Barnegat, Terry and Vance Cole of Greenville, Mich., and Robin and Bill Burner of Howell; three sons and daughters-in-law, Hank and Marie Gibson of Eatontown, Stephen and Rosemarie Gibson of Burlington Township, and Gilbert and Maryanne Gibson of Brick; two brothers, Gilbert Walton and Everett Walton, both of Gowen, Mich.; a sister and brother-inlaw, Thelma and Ralph Decker of Berlin, Md.; 22 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Arrangements are by Christiansen Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Greenville, Mich. Memorial donations may be made to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22718, Oklahoma City, OK 73123-1718.











