Clare Holland, 78, departed this life on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at the Curtis Home in Meriden. Clare was born on July 17, 1930 in Altoona, PA, daughter of the late John and Margaret (Shay) Holland. She held a Masters degree in Education and worked as a teacher for many years. She will be sadly missed by her siblings: Mary Stublrec, Jean Lambert, Donald Holland and Bernard Holland. All services are private and at the convenience of the family.