Clare P. Danielewski's Obituary
Clare P. Danielewski, 87, of Fort Myers, Florida, formerly of New Canaan, Connecticut and Maggie Valley, North Carolina, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born January 3, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York to the late Michael and Anna (Sokal) Borny.
Clare is survived by her husband of nearly 69 years, Walter E. Danielewski, and their five children: Walter Danielewski, Jr. (Darlene) of Fort Myers, Florida, Diana Tarczali (Peter) of Tampa, Florida, Debra Ramirez (Enriqué) of Canton, North Carolina, William Danielewski of Wellesley, Massachusetts, and Donna Danielewski (Mathew Thomsen) of Medway, Massachusetts ; 15 grandchildren, Walter Edward III (Julie), Michael Anthony, Danielle Felicia, Theodoor Willem, Timothy Adam, Maxwell Edward, Jennifer Gail, Hannah Maria, Brittany Leigh, Taylor William, Brooke Anne, Trevor Michael, Clare Helen, David Anton, and Logan Edward; as well as great grandson, Walter Edward Danielewski, IV. Clare was preceded in death by her infant children, Michael Anthony and daughter Dawn, and siblings, Felicia LaFalce and Walter Borny.
A devout Roman Catholic, Clare was active in her church parishes and with volunteer activities, including founding the Sewing Angels whose handiwork benefitted victims of domestic violence. Clare served on the New Canaan Volunteer Ambulance Corps and as CPR Coordinator for the American Heart Association. A lifelong animal lover, Clare enjoyed crocheting, sewing, traveling, cruise travel, and spending time at the beach. Her most treasured roles were wife and mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.
Services will be private, and arrangements have been entrusted to Fort Myers Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 1589 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers, FL 33907. (239) 936-0555. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to Hope Hospice, 9470 Health Park Circle, Fort Myers, FL 33908 or The Gulf Coast Humane Society 2010 Arcadia St, Fort Myers, FL 33916.
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