Claire Mary Sweenor

Claire Mary Sweenor (Gibbs) passed away peacefully at home on November 30th. She was born in Cranston, Rl on April 1st, 1941, and resided in Narragansett, RI and Fort Myers, FL. She was preceded in death by her parents John Howard and Claire Ann Gibbs, and her brother James Gibbs. Claire was a wonderful mother and devoted wife to Bill for 59 years. She spent a year as a teacher before having children, later becoming co-owner of Sweenor’s Chocolates with her husband Bill. After retiring in 2005, she loved to spend her time golfing, boating, and enjoying the home she shared with her husband in Florida where they lived 6 months out of the year. She is survived by her loving husband William Sweenor, their three children, Jeffrey Sweenor (Sheila), Lisa (James) Dunham, and Brian Sweenor, grandchildren Ryan and Talia Sweenor and Andrew, Brett, and Cole Dunham. Visiting hours will be held on Friday, December 3, from 4-7 pm in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St., Wakefield. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, December 4th at 10 am in St. Thomas More, 53 Rockland St, Narragansett. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Hospice & Palliative Care Rhode Island. 143 Main St, Wakefield, RI 02879.