Obituary of Claire H.Grabowski Kremin

August 7,2008 Claire H. Grabowski Kremin died peacefully while holding her daughter’s hand August 7, 2008. Claire was one of 8 children of John P. & Stella (Staskiewicz) Grabowski. Claire was baptized &made her first communion at Sacred Heart. In her youth, she spent time overseeing her younger brothers and sister. She attended Solvay HS. At an ice hockey game at the Coliseum, a player flirted with her. Finally, she flirted back. Later they married. She became the bride of Robert L. Kremin in 1942. She held a few jobs including Easy Washer. As an Army wife in New Orleans, Claire worked for Higgins Industry on C76 sea planes. She was employed by Pass & Seymour Co. Upon Bob’s return to her & their daughter, they were active in the Tanner House Fire Department & 69th Infantry Division Assoc. They were blessed with a 2nd girl. Claire worked for the Atlas Bakery and A&P in Westvale. She loved the Kallet Genesee. They moved to Howlett Hill w/3 girls. Claire participated in St. Peter’s choir and Altar & Rosary. She was thrilled to be Godmother to Denise J. Dukat. The Kremins had 7 family members graduate from Marcellus. “The Home of the Mustangs” banner was designed by Claire presented to MCS. She visited England to meet her 1stgranddaughter. It was the spark for future trips. She joined the St. Jude Travel Club. One trip, her grandson Joe, pushed her over miles of Polish cobblestones. Her audience w/ Pope John Paul II was her religious ultimate. Her trip to Lourdes was a miracle as Nancy Doran, with broken wrist, pushed Claire’s wheel chair. She loved the sing-a-longs on the Seniors’ trips. At Polish festivals, she loved wearing her colors & dancing with children. Her 1989 stroke did not keep her from singing and tapping her cane. She never met a kielbasa sandwich she didn’t like. She was never too busy to make boiled icing, choc chip cookies or grilled cheese. She believed in God & miracles & extra chances. She was dedicated to helping ~her way. Claire requested red/bright colors be worn in her memory. Donations in lieu of flowers: Howlett Hill Fire Dept. Rescue Unit. Survivors: Karin C. Kremin Welch (Joseph P), Bobbi Kremin Longo, Susan K. Longo (Robert). Grandchildren: Robert, Stephen, Joseph A. Welch, and Kathleen Welch Gardiner, Christine, Nicole, Elizabeth, Cynthia Longo, and Sheila-Ann Longo Lamontagne. 5 Great Grandchildren, 16 Nieces/ Nephews. Sister: Frances Custer, Sisters-in Law: Nancy Kremin Doran, Marion (Surowicz) Grabowski. Predeceased by: Major Robert L. Kremin, US Army retired, Sisters: Marion Dukat, Helen Grabowski. Brothers: Joe, Michael, John, and Ray Grabowski. Calling Hours: Thursday 12 to 2pm and 4 to 8PM at Hollis Funeral Home. Funeral Services: Friday 10 AM at Hollis Funeral Home and 11AM Transfiguration Church. Burial: Myrtle Hill Cemetery, Syracuse. Please sign guestbook at hollisfuneralhome.com