Services Set For Longtime Moorestown Resident, Podiatrist

Dr. Claire J. Call (nee McElhone), a longtime resident of Moorestown, NJ, passed away on May 14, 2019, at the age of 98. Dr. McElhone Call was a Podiatrist who had her private practice in the home where she grew up in Gloucester City. She was a member of the American Society of Podiatric Medicine, and the Catholic Daughters of America.

Wife of the late Joseph G. Call Sr., Mother of Joseph Call Jr., Mary (Stephen) Emerson, Ann (Kent) MacDougall, Claire (Keith) Walters and the late Robert Aloysius Call. Grandmother of Luke Emerson, Matthew Emerson, Daniel MacDougall, Claire MacDougall, Kelsey Sweeney, Carly Walters, Katie Call and Christine Call.

In 2005, she was honored by the NJ Podiatric Medical Society for “60 years of dedicated and outstanding service to her patients, community and profession.” She truly loved helping others and would make house calls for those who could not make it to her office.

Claire and her husband were avid supporters of their children’s and grandchildren’s athletics and activities and were always on the sidelines cheering them on. She was a long-time supporter of the Moorestown Swim Club and Sunnybrook Swim Club, where her family spent many great summers.

In addition, Claire was a diehard Philadelphia sports fan, especially her Eagles and Phillies. Claire will most be remembered for her faith, positive attitude, kindness and compassion for others.

Mass of Christian burial is 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 21, at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, 42 West Main Street, Moorestown, NJ. Viewing is Monday evening, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., and Tuesday 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., at the Lewis Funeral Home, 78 East Main Street in Moorestown, NJ. Interment at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport, NJ.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Samaritan Hospice, 5 Eves Drive, Marlton, NJ, 08053. Condolences may be left at www.lewisfuneralhomemoorestown.com.