Ellie Palais

It has been about forty years since I last saw Clara, yet her infectious laugh and winning warm and beautiful smile will forever be imprinted in my memory. It was recently reinforced by the lovely photos of her which were on The "virtual"  blog. Perhaps the moments which meant the most for  me were reading the tributes and memories of Clara with you her family that you generously shared with us her admirerers and her friends. What a remarkable person she was with her gentle strength touching you all in such close and human ways. As a mother I can think of no memorial finer than those shared moments you all have experienced together. What a tribute. Clara's life displayed strength and love of family , friends and  life thru kindness,  intelligence and good humor. She will be missed by so many. Ellie Palais