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Clara Homiak, 93, formerly of Claremont NH, died peacefully Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow, Vermont. Born in Newmarket, NH on July 4 ^th , 1928, she was the daughter of Walter and Julia (Zurawska) Malek of Bay Road. She was a graduate of Newmarket High School and enjoyed being on the basketball team.

She moved to Claremont NH in 1972 and ran Harry's Shoe Barn on Tremont Square, with her husband, for twenty years. She enjoyed golf and was a member of the Claremont Country Club for many years. She also enjoyed gardening, line dancing and was always up for a good laugh.

She was predeceased by her late husband, Frank Homiak, who passed away on April 22, 2006. She is survived by her three children, Greg Homiak of Cornish, Sharleen Homiak of Claremont and Karen Homiak of Naples, Florida and nieces, nephews and cousins. She will be remembered for being a loving wife and mother and will be forever missed.

She is predeceased by her sister, Sophie Bennett, as well as her brothers, Edward Malek, Lewis Malek, John Malek and Theodore "Teddie" Malek.

The family suggests that donations may be made in her memory to the Activity Department at the Gill Odd Fellows Home, 8 Gill Terrace, Ludlow Vermont 05149.

Funeral services will be held at Stringer Funeral Home in Claremont on Saturday, June 18 ^th at 1PM. Visiting hours will be from 12 to 1PM prior to the service. Burial will follow in the West Claremont Burying Ground. A reception will be held at the Claremont Elks Lodge in the corner of Pleasant and Summer Street.

The family would prefer that masks be worn during the services indoors but not mandatory.