Claire K. Mattil, 95, of Vero Beach, died Aug. 7, 2009, at Indian River Medical Center, Vero Beach. She was born in Elizabeth, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach for 31 years coming from Bloomfield, Conn.
She was employed by the Connecticut General Life Insurance Co. for 12 years before her retirement in 1969. Mrs. Mattil was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church. She was an avid golfer and enjoyed knitting. Survivors include her daughters, Nancy Perry, of Vero Beach, and Janet Richards, of Salem, Mass.; two grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Mattil was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years, Theodore Mattil, and son, Kenneth Mattil Sr.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society of Vero Beach, P.O. Box 644, Vero Beach, FL 32961 in memory of Mrs. Mattil.
Memorial services will be held 11 a.m. on Aug. 14 at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Rev. A.C. “Jack” Diehl officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Strunk Funeral Home and Crematory, Vero Beach.
