CLARE CHAIT

November 1, 1921 - April 21, 2020

FAMILY GRAVESIDE SERVICE: 1:00 PM THURSDAY 4/23/2020 at HEBREW MEMORIAL PARK CEMETERY TO VIEW A VIDEO OF THE GRAVESIDE SERVICE, PLEASE GO TO THE PHOTOS AND VIDEO SECTION OF THIS WEBPAGE AND CLICK ON THE THE VIDEO. Age 98, of West Bloomfield, died April 21, 2020. CLARE KORMAN CHAIT, 98, of West Bloomfield passed away April 21, 2020. Clare was the cherished sister to the late Morris (Ruth) Korman, the late Sara (Late Milton) Abramson and the late Sophie Mikon. Clare was born and raised by her parents, the late Esser and the late Baila Korman, in the small northern town of Timmins, Ontario. Clare worked with her siblings at Korman’s Dairy, founded by her Father. She would check in the Milk Truck Drivers, and eventually became a book keeper. Clare was always very proud of her Canadian heritage. Clare came to Detroit in the late 1940’s where she met Albert at a Jewish Hiking Club. They were married in 1950, and enjoyed 42 years of wonderful marriage and partnership until Albert’s passing in 1992. Clare became an American citizen in the 1980s. Clare was an active member of Congregation Beth Abraham and Beth Ahm for over 60 years, and had many lifelong and cherished friends who she met through the synagogue. Throughout her lifetime, Clare highly valued, cherished and treasured her large extended family and many lifelong friends, and along with Albert, served as almost grandparents to many of their nieces and nephews. Clare was truly a family matriarch, had a feisty and wonderful sense of humor, and will be lovingly missed and remembered by all who knew her. Beloved wife to the late Albert Chait. Devoted mother of Steven (Dianne) Chait, Bill (Mary) Chait and Sidney Chait. Loving grandmother of Michael B. Chait, Benjamin Chait, Tye Chait and Trevor Ford. Cherished sister to the late Morris (Ruth) Korman,the late Sara (late Milton) Abramson and the late Sophie Mikon. Also survived by many other beloved nieces, nephews, family members and friends. OFFICIATING: Rabbi S. Rubenstein INTERMENT: Hebrew Memorial Park Cemetery SHIVA: The family will observe Shiva privately CONTRIBUTIONS: If you would like to further honor the memory of CLARE CHAIT you may do so by making a contribution to: SOPHIE MIKON AND ALBERT AND CLARE CHAIT FUND C/O JARC 6735 Telegraph Road, Ste 100 Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301 248-538-6611 www.jarc.org