DALTON, Mass.— Rena Eva Clairmont, 88, of 45 Main St. died at Berkshire Medical Center surrounded by those that loved her on Saturday, July 30, 2016.



She was born in Pittsfield, Mass., on April 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Kenneth W. Hudelston Sr. and Rena M. Flanders. She was educated in Pittsfield schools and graduated in 1945 from Pittsfield High School. She continued her education at Berkshire Business School. Rena spent most of her career as an accounts receivable clerk; she worked for 22 years at Knapp Oil Corporation on West Housatonic Street, and another 20 years for Sweatland Oil.



After retirement, she was a caregiver for Ralph Chilton in her home for 15 years. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, reading, knitting, crocheting and playing poker with friends.



Rena is survived by her companion, Richard Mullins; two daughters, Leann M. Clairmont-Darrow of Pittsfield and Holly J. Clairmont-Barnes of Adams and her companion Dale Harrington; her three sons, David L. Clairmont of Pembroke, N.H., Kenneth J. Clairmont and his fiance Lucia Les of Saratoga, N.Y., and Gary A. Clairmont and his wife Kathie of Lanesborough, Mass.; her 13 grandchildren, Christine, Rebecca, Kenneth, Sandra, Fawn, Darrell, Lynn, Travis, Mario, Dustin, Lauren, Daniel and Amie; her 29 great-grandchildren; her brother, Kenneth Hudelston Jr. and his wife Patricia of Bradenton, Fla.; her two sisters, Judith A. LeVardi of Bradenton, Fla., and Cheryl L. Wendling of Pittsfield; many nieces and nephews; and lifelong friends Thomas Furlano and Michael Hassett.



Rena was predeceased by her husband of 53 years, Leo A. Clairmont, who died October 12, 1999; her grandson Jason Clairmont and her daughter-in-law Sharon L. Clairmont.



Funeral notice: Funeral Services for Rena E. Clairmont, 88, who died July 30, 2016, will be held Thursday, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. at Dery Funeral Home, 54 Bradford St., Pittsfield, with Pastor William Horsfall officiating.



A calling hour will precede the service from 10 to 11 a.m. Burial will follow in Bellevue Cemetery in Adams. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Rena's memory may be made to The Make-A-Wish Foundation in care of the funeral home.