Clara Elizabeth Elson, 94, died Thursday evening April 11, 2013, at the Coos County Nursing Home in West Stewartstown. Mrs. Elson was born on January 19, 1919 in Columbus, Ohio the daughter of Arthur and Jennie (Monroe) LaPorte.
Family members include her sons Robert Gustafson of Colebrook, NH and Donald Gustafson of Taunton, MA, five grandchildren Lee Gustafson of Sinclairville, NY, Glenn Gustafson of Hiram, OH, Wayne Gustafson of Essex County, England, Sharon Gustafson of Essex County, England and Sharon Gustafson of Taunton, MA, four great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.
At Clara’s request there are no calling hours. A graveside service will be held on May 1, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Hillcrest Cemetery, Milan, NH. Arrangements are under the direction of the Bryant Funeral Home, Berlin.