Clara Fitzgerald passed away at Life Care Center of Raynham on Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at the age of 85 after losing her battle with cancer. Clara was the daughter of the late Lucy and Elmore Berry of Taunton. She was predeceased by her late husband Manuel Mello. Clara is survived by two sons, William Mello of New Hampshire and Richard Mello of MA. She is also survived by her siblings, William Berry of Taunton, Patricia Erler and her husband Terry of Missouri, Mary Rose of Dighton and Eleanor Berry of Taunton. She also leaves several nieces and nephews. Clara worked at Swanks in Taunton for over thirty six years and made many dear friends there. Her last residence was at the Massasoit housing in East Taunton where she also made some wonderful friends. Clara was an avid lighthouse collector and had many of every kind and size imaginable. She also enjoyed weekend’s trips to visit coastal lighthouses, especially along the coast of Maine. She also went on many whale watching trips, and was happiest when near the ocean. Calling hours will be held at the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home, 70 Washington Street in Taunton Saturday, February 22nd from 1-3 PM followed by a service at 3 PM. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers donations in Clara’s memory may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, Ma, 01701.