Clare A. Draves

Clare A. Draves, 74, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 30, 2022 with her loving family by her side.

Clare was the daughter of the late Matthew and Helen Kritz.

Clare worked for NYS Department of Taxation & Finance for over 40 years until her retirement.

She loved her cats and spending time with her entire family.

Clare is survived by her son, Ron (Michele) Draves. She is the proud grandmother of Vincent and Ben Draves. She is the sister of Matthew (Dorothy) Kritz, Kathy Kritz and Beth (Jim) Konazewski. She is also survived by her cherished cat Oreo.

Calling hours will be held at NewComer Funeral Chapel, 343 New Karner Rd. Colonie, on Friday November 4, 2022 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A funeral service will follow the calling hours at 1:00 pm at the funeral home. Entombment will follow the service at Memory Gardens, Colonie, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 or to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 7023, Merrifield, VA 22116-7023, Make all checks payable to: American Diabetes Association in Clare's memory.