With sadness and celebration of a life well lived, the family of Clara May Wanamaker, age 97, of Nauwigewauk, NB, announces her death with occurred on Friday, April 7, 2017 at the Saint John Regional Hospital. She was born in Nauwigewauk, NB, on March 17, 1920, wife of the late Harold Wanamaker and a daughter of the late Emery and Della (Barr) Smith. Clara is survived by her son Leroy (Norma) Wanamaker of Limestone, TN; daughters Beth Allaby of Nauwigewauk, NB, Ruth Reed of Nauwigewauk, NB, Lorraine (Keith) Harris of Arthur, ON; son-in-law Gary Steeves of Nauwigewauk, NB; grandchildren David (Susan) Wanamaker, Yvonne Wanamaker, Mark (Kathy) Allaby, Brent (Marlene) Allaby, Connie (David) Taylor, Lana Allaby, Amy (Derek) Grant, Virginia Steeves, Darren (Lori) Steeves, Angus Reed, Joseph (Caitlin) Harris, Emily Harris; eleven great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters. She was predeceased by her husband Harold; daughter June Steeves; son-in-laws Barry Allaby, John Reed; sister Beth Smith; brothers Emery and Herbert; great granddaughter Chelsea Allaby. Clara inherited a love for gardening from her mother. She spent many happy hours in her garden. She transformed a rugged pasture into a beautiful flower garden where many couples had their wedding pictures taken. Clara enjoyed a variety of needle work; knitting, crocheting, embroidery and quilting. She made a quilt for her five children and for each of her twelve grandchildren. She is resting at Reid’s Funeral Home (506-832-5541), 1063 Main Street, Hampton, NB, with visitation on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 PM. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, April 12, 2017 at 1:00 PM from Reid’s Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be held following the service at Titus Hill Cemetery. Donations in memory of Clara may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation or to the memorial of the donor’s choice. Personal condolences to the family and donations may be made through ReidsFH.com