Clara "Clare" M. Gayton

Clara M. "Clare" Gayton, age 85, of Perry, died on Thursday January 14, 2016 at the Teresa House in Geneseo.
Clara was born in Leicester, New York on June 13, 1930 a daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy (Wood) Cooper.
Clara thoroughly enjoyed working, and could not understand why anyone would want to retire. Throughout the years she worked at former Lipman’s Clothing Store, LoVerde’s Grocery Store, Motorola and for the last 45 years worked as a School Bus Driver for the Perry School District.
Clara enjoyed her time being a bus driver, interacting with the kids and coworkers at the bus garage.
She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and her pets, as well as lunch and dinner outings with her friends. Clara enjoyed playing board games, cards and enjoyed times outdoors during the spring and summer months. In her younger years she enjoyed catering events with her good friend the late Gladys (Tootie) Hewitt, candy making and driving stock car in the powder puff.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of 37 years, Donald Gayton and a son John Gayton.
She is survived by a daughter: Donna (Terry) Page of Perry, a son: Paul (Karen Cutitta) Gayton of Perry, 5 grandchildren: Tonya (Joel) Clester, Travis (Amy) Gayton, Conley and Cooper Gayton and Carissa (Jared) Smith, 5 great grandchildren: John Gayton, Rowan and Demitri Clester and Addison and Drew Smith, along with many friends.
Family and friends may call from 1-3 and 6-8pm on Sunday January 17th at the Eaton-Watson Funeral Home, LLC. 98 North Main St. in Perry.
Funeral services will be held on Monday January 18th at the funeral home at 11:00 A.M.
She will be laid to rest in the Leicester Cemetery in Leicester.
Memorials may be made to the Teresa House 21 Highland Rd. Geneseo, New York 14454 or to the James P. Wilmont Cancer Center 601 Elmwood Ave. Rochester, New York 14642.