Obituaries

Barbara A. Clauson, Longtime SK Resident, Dies at 73

Barbara A. Clauson died on Saturday, Aug. 10. She was 73.

Barbara A. Clauson, 73, of Wakefield, died on Saturday, Aug. 10. She was the wife of Charles L. Clauson for 53 years. 

Born in Providence, she was a daughter of the late Paul and Hannah (Huntley) Cota. Mrs. Clauson had been previously employed at the Larchwood Inn and the South County Nursing Center. In her younger years, she was an outstanding softball player, golfer and bowler. Besides her husband, she is survived by two children, Karen Sebastian of Wakefield and Edward Clauson of Saunderstown, a sister, seven grandchildren and one great-grandson. 

She was the sister of the late Donald Cota. Visiting hours will be at the Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia Street, Wakefield, on Thursday, Aug. 15 from 6 - 8 p.m. Funeral services and burial will be private.

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Find more information at Barbara A. Clauson's memorial page provided by Avery-Storti Funeral Home.

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