Claire Krasner, 94

WARWICK, R.I. – Claire Krasner passed away on March 13 at Kent County Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Harry and Molly (Gergel) Gornstein. 

She was a lifelong resident of Rhode Island, graduating from Hope High School. She attended Rhode Island State College (later to be URI), where she majored in home economics and was a member of the Sigma Delta Tau fraternity. There she met her sweetheart, Harold, to whom she remained married for 70 years. Claire and Harold lived independently until they were in their 90s. Sadly, he predeceased her by five months. She is also predeceased by three siblings: Nathan, Sidney and Sheldon. Claire is survived by her sons Jay and his spouse Sharon Bell, Edward and his spouse Abigail Potter, and four grandchildren, Elliot, Laurel, Samuel and Simon, as well as a number of nephews, nieces and their children.

Claire’s life was unassuming and revolved around her husband, her family and her friends. She was an invincible and uncompromising mahjong player. She loved cats, sticky candy and shows at the Warwick Tent. She was a vicious bargain seeker and delighted in hitting the trifecta of clearance markdown, coupon and senior discount. But her greatest pleasure in life was simple – soaking up the sun, whether in Narragansett, Florida or the Caribbean.

Claire was a warm and accepting person who lived in the moment. She will be missed and remembered fondly.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Rhode Island Food Bank at rifoodbank.org.