HAVERHILL - Clara C. Allen, of Haverhill, passed away at Holy Family at Merrimack Valley Hospital on December 31, 2015 after a long illness.

Daughter of the late Harlan and Corinne (Marston) Pierce, Clara leaves two daughters, Marie A. (Kotowich) Novak wife of Frank J. Novak of Haverhill, and Patricia (Connor) Stewart of Tyngsboro. She will be especially missed by grandchildren, Jacqueline Novak, Johnathan Novak and Jessica (Novak) Titus wife of Jeffrey Titus. She also leaves grandchildren Robert Stewart and wife Manuela and Nancy (Stewart) Pope; one sister, four great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by husbands Norman Connor, Victor J. Kotowich, and Ralph L. Allen.

For many years Clara worked in the Haverhill Shoe industry, W.T. Grant Company and at Holy Family Hospital, Methuen as Housekeeping Supervisor. In retirement she enjoyed gardening, cooking, making puzzles, sewing, watching old Westerns and going on trips to the beach and the White Mountains with family. Her fondest memory was attending the wedding of her youngest grandchild Jessica (Novak) Titus this past April at Winnekenni Castle.

She had a genuine affection for animals that she opened her home to and was devoted to her newest addition, her little Terrier "Pepper" that she fondly called "Lil Lil," a rescue dog from the Methuen MSPCA.

There will be no calling hours. Burial and services will be private. Contributions in Clara's her memory may be made to the MSPCA at Nevins Farm, 400 Broadway, Methuen, MA 01844.