Thurber, Claire – 89, of South Berwick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville, one month shy of her 90th birthday. Born in Little River, Digby Co., she was the only child of the late Arlie and Leona (Trask) Merritt. Early on, Claire taught school in Plympton and then later married Baden in 1955, giving them an incredible 68 years of marriage. As an Air Force wife, Claire spent 37 years living all over the world. Above all, Claire was a wonderful mother to their son Randy, a very loving and supportive wife to Baden, and she loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren dearly. Surviving are her husband, Baden, South Berwick; grandsons, Kristopher (Christy) Thurber, Lantz; Kevin Thurber (Brittany Cotton), Amherst; great grandchildren, Liam, Sadie, and Alexander; daughter-in-law, Paulette Thurber; step grandson, Justin, both of Sackville, NB; sister-in-law, Joan, Coldbrook; brother-in-law, Roy, Weymouth; special cousins Sandra and Roger and their families as well as many more cousins. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by her beloved son, Randall Arlie, Grandmother Trask, Grandma and Grandpa Merritt, Uncle Alison, Aunt Lena and Uncle Dean Tidd, as well as many more beloved family members. A special thank you to both Sandra and Joan for their tremendous help and support during Claire's final days and to Heather Harris for her help during a very difficult time in Claire's life. Visitation will be 6-8 pm, Thursday, August 3, in the Middleton Funeral Home, 398 Main St. 1-855-825-3448. Funeral service will be 2 pm, Friday, August 4, 2023, in Kingston United Baptist Church, Rev. Leon Langille officiating. Interment in North Kingston Cemetery followed by a reception at the church. Thank you to the Valley Regional Hospital nurses for their wonderful care of Claire. Donations in memory may be made to the Kingston United Baptist Church or a charity of choice. Online guest book may be signed by visiting: www.middletonfuneralhome.com