2009-05-21 / Obituaries

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.

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