BENNINGTON- Clara Bishop, 96, a resident of Bennington, VT passed away peacefully on December 17th, 2022 at her residence. She always put her family first, and spent her time taking care of her children and grandchildren. Clara used to volunteer weekly at the American Red Cross. She also enjoyed travelling and camping. Clara is survived by her three children: Terry, Kevin, and Jill, eleven grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband of 38 years, Jim, and her ten siblings. A memorial service for Clara will be held at 11am on December 27th, 2022 at Sacred Heart Saint Francis DeSales Church. The committal will be privately held at Dellwood Cemetery in the family lot. Should friends desire, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Online guestbook condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net