Clara M. FRENIER

TROY - Clara M. Frenier, 103, formerly of Lansingburgh, went to the Lord on Saturday, December 3, 2005, at her residence, the Springs Nursing Centre.Born in Watervliet, she was the daughter of the late William F. and Grace Teachout Frenier.She was a graduate of the former Egbert High School in Cohoes.Clara worked as office manager and district cashier for Prudential Insurance Co. in Albany and later was the credit secretary for the Hudson Valley Fuel Corp. in Troy. She retired in 1940.She also spent many years teaching nursery school at the former Wager Day School with her sister Gertrude Wager who predeceased her earlier this year.She was a former member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church in Lansingburgh.Clara was a spirited woman who survived the 1917 flu epidemic to live another 88 years. She was a joyful, witty lady who never had a bad thing to say about anyone. She was proud to have lived her entire 103 years in the Capital District. Her favorite memories were of her cottage on Grafton Lake, where she spent her summers for 50 years, and picnics with her friend Albert.She is survived by her very special friend, Albert Fromberger of Argyle; a nephew, F. Howard Wager of Florida; a great nephew, Frank Wager; four great nieces, Elizabeth Roddy, Deborah Joy, Tammy Mattey and Melanie Wager, all of Troy; and several great- grandnieces and nephews.She was also greatly loved and warmly cared for by her friends and the staff of the Springs Nursing Centre and the staff of the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County.The funeral service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 6, at the McLoughlin & Mason Funeral Home, 109th Street and Third Avenue in Lansingburgh, with Rev. Jane Jessup-Mayer officiating.Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Troy.Calling hours are noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service.For directions and guest book please visit www.mcloughlinmason.com.