Clara Hustus

FAIRFIELD – Clara Hustus, 99, went to be with the Lord on Feb. 19, 2024. She was born on June 4, 1924, to Bliss and May Lawrence in North Abbington, Mass.

She was a long time member of the Clinton Baptist church and enjoyed singing in church and in the choir. She loved her church family. Clara lived a long and full life and was looking forward to celebrating her 100th birthday in June.

Clara was an avid reader and spent many hours crocheting. She gave many crocheted doilies to her friends and family. She entered her handiwork into local fairs and was very proud of the ribbons they garnered.

She was predeceased by her husband, Louis Violette, who died in 1963. She then married Henry Hustus, who died in 2003. She was predeceased by her sisters Ruth Lawrence, Marie Hart, and brothers, Paul Lawrence and Bliss Lawrence Jr.

She is survived by her children Louise Violette Dudley (Tim) of Clinton, Laurel Gustafson (Greg) of Clinton, Anthony Violette (Kay) of Little Rock, Ark. and Larry Hustus of Dover, NH; grandchildren, Melissa, Amy, Meagan, Andrea and Nathan; great grandchildren; Jaxson, Owen, Natalie, Wyatt, Quinton, Gus, Francis, Luke; and many nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her sister Barbara Witham, brother Robert Lawrence (Linda), and sister-in-law Carol Lawrence.

A celebration of life will take place on Friday, March 1 at the Clinton Baptist Church at 2 p.m. with refreshments to follow in the fellowship hall. Burial will take place at a later date at the Pittsfield Village Cemetary.