Clare B. Freaney

April 20, 1917 - June 13, 2014

Clare B. Freaney, 97, of Cape Coral, formerly of Yonkers, NY, passed away Friday, June 13, 2014 in Cape Coral. She was born April 20, 1917 in Bronx, NY to Daniel and Mary Barrett, now deceased.

Clare resided in New York City most of her adult life where she raised her children and taught fourth grade in a New York City public school for many years. After retiring from teaching, she obtained a Real Estate Brokers license and enjoyed exploring Columbia and Dutchess Counties, New York. After moving to Florida she opened a gift store in Matlacha and delighted in meeting the locals and tourists who stopped by. Clare was athletic for most of her life and enjoyed horseback riding, ice skating, tennis and golf. She was not hesitant to try most things and had great joy in all she did.

She is survived by her seven children, Mary F. Dooley (James) of Cape Coral, FL, James P. Freaney of Nicaragua, Vincent J. Freaney (Margaret) of Cape Coral, FL, Peter J. Freaney (Susan) of Cape Coral, FL & NY, Eleanor A. Cortes of Cape Coral, FL, Arthur Freaney (Josephina) of Elizaville, NY and Gerard Freaney (Betty) of Elmhurst, IL; two sisters, Bernadette Riordan and Ursula Johnson of Manchester, NJ; fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband James E. Freaney and her son Joseph Freaney.

Memorial contributions in memory of Clare Freaney may be made to one’s favorite charity.

Mullins Memorial Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cape Coral, is entrusted with final care.

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