Obituary of Clara Rea

Clara Rea, 73, of Honesdale, died Sunday morning, May 4, 2014 in the Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, after an illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Douglas Rea in 2006. Born March 26, 1941, in Conklin Hill, Wayne County, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Matilda Deighton. Clara was a dedicated Christian and loving mother. She was a waitress in the resort hotel business, having worked locally at the Pines Hotel in South Fallsburg, New York, and in Florida at The Breakers. Clara enjoyed crocheting, reading, and walking. She was a faithful giver, who always put others before herself. She is survived by her son, Merlyn of Damascus; brothers and sisters: Donald Deighton of Narrowsburg, New York, Luella Bachota of White Lake, New York, Rose Chapman and her husband Norman of Lake Ariel, and Arthur Deighton and his wife Carol of Honesdale; and several nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by brothers and sisters: Irene Finerty, Richard Deighton, Charlie Deighton, and Mildred Dean. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 7, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. in the Arthur A. Bryant Funeral Home, 1228 North Main Street, Honesdale, PA 18431 with Pastor Stuart Hunt officiating. Friends may visit from 10:00 A.M. until the time of service at the funeral home of Wednesday. Memorial Contributions may be made in Clara's memory to the Keystone Rescue Mission Alliance, 8 W Olive St, Scranton, PA 18508. Interment will be Wednesday in Conklin Hill Cemetery, Damascus.