Obituary for Claudia Marie "Tia" Randall
Claudia “Tia” Marie Randall, 63, of North Adams died on Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by her closest family and friends.
Claudia was born in North Adams on February 18, 1959, a daughter of the late James & Barbara (Parent) Randall. Claudia graduated from McCann High School and was employed as a Store Manager at Carr Hardware in North Adams, MA for many years, a role that she took great pride in.
What’s in a name? For this magnanimous woman it was her identity? Claudia, Tia, Mom, Momma, Grandma with the horses, Grandma Dawson, Grandma Chicken, Grandma Tater, Grandmother, and Gram Cracker --her many names demonstrated how she embraced every facet of life’s changes with love and devotion to her family and friends. Her love of horses, gardening and spending time outdoors fulfilled her days when she wasn’t kicking ass, taking names, and making her employees scurry when they heard the jingling of her keys in the aisles of Carr Hardware. Her devotion to all that she was and had is the reason she left behind a legacy that will stand the test of time.
Claudia leaves her three beloved children, Rebecca Weslowski & Michael of Cheshire, MA, Jennifer Racine (Brent) of North Adams, and Kimberly Racine (Chip) of Adams. She also leaves her four grandchildren, Michael Weslowski III, Austin Miner, Joshua Weslowski and Jackson Cook; a sister (with glowing eyes), Lynn Pinsonneault & Bernie of Pownal, VT, her big brother, James Randall & Julie, and little brother and confidant, Anthony Randall & Cheryl both of North Adams, MA. Many loved nieces and nephews and her companion, David Thayer of Clarksburg, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of Claudia Randall will be on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Calling hours will be from 3-7 PM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Donations may be made to POPCARES. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.
Claudia was born in North Adams on February 18, 1959, a daughter of the late James & Barbara (Parent) Randall. Claudia graduated from McCann High School and was employed as a Store Manager at Carr Hardware in North Adams, MA for many years, a role that she took great pride in.
What’s in a name? For this magnanimous woman it was her identity? Claudia, Tia, Mom, Momma, Grandma with the horses, Grandma Dawson, Grandma Chicken, Grandma Tater, Grandmother, and Gram Cracker --her many names demonstrated how she embraced every facet of life’s changes with love and devotion to her family and friends. Her love of horses, gardening and spending time outdoors fulfilled her days when she wasn’t kicking ass, taking names, and making her employees scurry when they heard the jingling of her keys in the aisles of Carr Hardware. Her devotion to all that she was and had is the reason she left behind a legacy that will stand the test of time.
Claudia leaves her three beloved children, Rebecca Weslowski & Michael of Cheshire, MA, Jennifer Racine (Brent) of North Adams, and Kimberly Racine (Chip) of Adams. She also leaves her four grandchildren, Michael Weslowski III, Austin Miner, Joshua Weslowski and Jackson Cook; a sister (with glowing eyes), Lynn Pinsonneault & Bernie of Pownal, VT, her big brother, James Randall & Julie, and little brother and confidant, Anthony Randall & Cheryl both of North Adams, MA. Many loved nieces and nephews and her companion, David Thayer of Clarksburg, MA.
FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of Claudia Randall will be on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 7:00 PM. Calling hours will be from 3-7 PM at the Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home – 521 West Main St. North Adams, MA 01247. Donations may be made to POPCARES. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.