Saratoga Springs, NY – Beatrice B. Clute passed away Sunday, December 4, 2011, at her home. She was 86.
Born on January 16, 1925, in Newfoundland, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Sarah Jane Oldford. Bea loved knitting, flowers, her Christmas village and especially her cat, Noah. Her family, and all who loved her, knew her best as “Nana.”
In addition to her parents, Bea was predeceased by her husband, Edward T. Clute; her daughter, Sandra Clute-Wood; and her son-in-law, David B. Wood.
Survivors include her granddaughter, Jennifer Wood (Cody) Sturgeon; great-grandchildren, Taylor Wood, and Reegan and Garret Sturgeon; uncle, Everett Cole; brother-in-law, Gerald Clute; and sister-in-law, Bernice Reynolds.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. – noon, Wednesday, December 7, 2011, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, (518) 584-5373. Funeral services will be celebrated at noon at the funeral home.
Burial will follow in the family plot at Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.