Claire Whitney Claire Whitney of Schenectady, NY, (99) and Jensen Beach Florida, passed away peacefully at The Eddy Village Green in Cohoes, NY. Born in Malone, NY, daughter of Norman Bessette and Elizabeth Mannix.

Claire graduated from Franklin Academy in Malone and Cortland State Teachers College. Claire met her husband Ralph while in college and together they graduated with teaching degrees. Claire was married to her husband Ralph for 66 years and was blessed with four children, Joy and husband Tom, Brian and Tony, Matthew and Cathy, and the late Mark Whitney. Claire had six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild!

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