Obituary of Claire T. Carney

Claire T. Carney Vernon- Claire T. Carney, age 94, of State Rt. 31 passed away peacefully Thursday October 15, 2015 at the Oneida Healthcare Center. Claire was born in Staten Island, NY on May 19, 1921, a daughter of the late James and Gertrude (Blacklock) Scanlan. She attended Lennox School and graduated from Canastota High School. On August 25, 1951 Claire was united in marriage to John L. Carney at St. Agatha’s church. They shared a loving union of over 40 years until John’s death on June 12, 1993. Claire along with her husband farmed the land and took great pride in her everyday chores of doing her part on the family farm and milking the cows. She had a great love for nature, birds and animals both domestic and wild animals that she welcomed into her heart and into her home. She was also employed as a secretary by The Farm Credit Bureau located in Oneida. She retired from this position in the late 1970’s In her spare time she enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and pets. Surviving are Claire’s beloved children; Lawrence Carney and his wife Deborah Fisher Carney DVM of Vernon, Eileen and her husband Frank Coppola Jr. of Ballston Spa, and Claire and her husband Jack Curtin of Cassville. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Tyler and Tucker Carney, one sister Patricia Roehm of Oneida, and several nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren and their families. Also surviving are one sister-in-law Joanne Scanlan, and brother-in-law Ted Noble. Claire was predeceased by siblings Jane Beach, Carol Gleason, Connie Noble and James Scanlan. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Jim Vanderhoof and Claire’s three aides. Jayne, Bev and Janet for their kind and compassionate care shown to Claire. Family and friends are invited to call on Monday from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. at the Malecki Funeral Home, Inc. 23 Front Street, Vernon, NY 13476. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. immediately following calling hours at the Malecki Funeral Home, Vernon. Burial will follow in St. Helena’s Cemetery, 1778 Middle Road, Oneida, NY. Donations in memory of Claire may be sent to Holy Family, 4343 Peterboro Street, Vernon, NY, 13476. Online condolences may be made at maleckifuneralhome.com.