CAMDEN — Claire Louise Jolliffe, 89, died March 23, 2017, at her home in Camden. Born in Somerville, Mass., on June 4, 1927, she was the daughter of Lawrence Dana and Jane Frances (Taylor) Hall.

After high school graduation, she worked 9-1/2 years for the B&M Railroad, and on April 16, 1949, she married Howard R. Jolliffe.

Claire and Howard lived in Malden and Reading Mass., Cape Elizabeth; and North Reading and Georgetown, Mass. After Howard retired, they enjoyed spending summers in Georgetown and Camden, and winters in Clearwater, Fla.In 2002 they moved to Camden; permanently in 2013.

Claire enjoyed gardening, knitting, hooking rugs, sewing and playing the piano. she was an avid reader and loved animals, especially cats.

Surviving is her husband of 68 years, Howard Jolliffe; her son, Stephen Jolliffe of Atlanta, Ga., and Diane Jolliffe of Camden.

A spring graveside service will be announced, to be held in the New Harbor Cemetery.

If desired, memorial gifts may be made to P.A.W.S., P.O. Box 707, Rockport, ME 04856.

Arrangements are with Long Funeral Home.