Ann T (Thurber) Claridge

Ann T. (Thurber) Claridge 86 of Natick and formerly of Keene, NH died on Thursday, October 31, 2024 in MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA.

Ann was born in Natick, MA, the daughter of the late Edward M. and Frances C. (Clark) Thurber.         

Ann married Arthur W. Claridge in October, 1959 and was married for 61 years before his passing in February, 2020.

She was a stay-at-home mom while her children were in school and then worked several part time jobs at several pastry companies. She also owned her own ceramic business for over 14 years in Keene, NH where she lived for 42 years before returning to Natick in 2020.

Ann is survived by her son, Walter W. Claridge and his wife Cindy of Natick, her daughter, Caitlin Murphy of Natick, a brother Edward M. Thurber III of Marlborough, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was predeceased by her son Arthur W. Claridge Jr.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 1 pm in the Short & Rowe Funeral Home, 95 W. Main St., Marlborough, MA.

An hour of visitation will be prior to her Service at noon also in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Dell Park Cemetery, Natick MA.

In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donation’s may be made in Ann’s name to American Lung Association, 1661 Worcester Rd., Unit 301, Framingham, MA 01701

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