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Claire Kathryn “Nana” Kirkland passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at The Halifax Hospice Facility in Orange City, Florida. She was born on August 3, 1932, in Malden, Massachusetts, the youngest child of Gordon and Isabelle (MacDonald) Young.

Claire pursued her passion for nursing at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital from 1950 to 1953. She took great pride in her alma mater, often sharing that The Brigham was the site of …

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Nana was a extraordinary person. And shared her love with so many others.

To me she was an incredible grandmother. To ot…

Nana was a extraordinary person. And shared her love with so many others.

To me she was an incredibl…

Nana was a extraordinary person. And shared her love with so man…

Claire and I met in 1977  at Wuesthoff ‘s orientation for new hires. Claire was hired for 1st shift, I for 2nd. Within …

Claire and I met in 1977  at Wuesthoff ‘s orientation for new hires. Claire was hired for 1st shift…

Claire and I met in 1977  at Wuesthoff ‘s orientation for new hi…

I love you a BIG bunch Nana! A phrase I’ll never forget that she would say. I’m saving my sugar forever. 
I love you a BIG bunch Nana! A phrase I’ll never forget that she would say. I’m saving my sugar for…
I love you a BIG bunch Nana! A phrase I’ll never forget that she…

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Born

August 3rd, 1932
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Passed away

March 23rd, 2025
Merritt Island, FL

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Cause of death

Pancreatic cancer

Method of disposition

Cremation

Final resting place

Ashes scattered

Banana River, Florida, USA

Alavon Direct Cremation Service
Funeral services provided by

Alavon Direct Cremation Service

Halifax Health
Hospice care provided by

Halifax Health

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Claire "Nana" Kirkland