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Claudia 'Tia' Randall,63

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Claudia "Tia" Marie Randall, 63, of North Adams, died Wednesday, March 16, 2022, in her home surrounded by her closest family and friends.

Born in North Adams on Feb. 18, 1959, a daughter of the late James and Barbara Parent Randall, Claudia graduated from McCann Technical School and was employed as a store manager at Carr Hardware in North Adams 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 and Michael of Cheshire, 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 and Bernie of Pownal, Vt.; her big brother, James Randall and Julie, and little brother and confidant, Anthony Randall and Cheryl, all of North Adams, many loved nieces and nephews and her companion, David Thayer of Clarksburg.

FUNERAL NOTICE: A service to celebrate the life of Claudia Randall will be held Tuesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. at Flynn & Dagnoli Funeral Home, 521 West Main St., North Adams. Donations may be made to POPCARES. To add to the Book of Memories, please visit www.flynndagnolifuneralhomes.com.


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My condolences to all of the family. I just heard of the news. Claudia and I used to ride together - up to the farm, along the stream that runs along Reservoir Road, in the woods - we would ride our horses along Loose Road down to Dr Malnati when we needed to see the vet.
I had lost track of her through the years since I moved away, but we ran into each other about 10 years ago or so. She was radiant. The thought of her and those times bring back fond, free and fun loving memories ...
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from: Susan Fachini Misanion: 05-07-2022
My God it's hard to believe that a person with so much life is gone so early. What first comes to mind thinking of her is that she was very strong minded beautiful very caring.. funny.. so much more but if you knew her you would know. RIP Tia you will be missed by all.
from: Paul Brosnihanon: 04-06-2022
Kim, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. You and family are in my thoughts & prayers, I will miss seeing her and talking with her. Josh and his wife send their condolences also.
from: Mary Maselli Barryon: 03-22-2022
My sincere condolences to everyone that loved Claudia. I hope the memories you carry in your hearts bring you peace and smiles in the years to come. I was a classmate of Claudia’s at McCann. There weren’t a lot of woman that graduated in 1977 and spending 4 years together made for some wonderful friendships. Rest In Peace Claudia.
from: Anne Gueston: 03-22-2022
I just learned about this, and wanted to express my condolences to Claudia's family and friends. I will remember her easy smile and dedication to her job. She will be very much missed by many.
from: Roy Gibsonon: 03-21-2022
To Claudias family ,our sincerest condolences - she was a great joy to see wherever she worked she was always helpful, kind and I'll miss her smile
from: Dave Krzeminskion: 03-20-2022
My condolences to the whole Randall family. I will miss her smile and conversations we had, at Carr Hardwares. She was a dear friend and will be missed for sure.
from: Wendy Wright Mandevilleon: 03-20-2022
Claudia, I still cannot believe that you are gone. We were just playing softball at McCann. Getting ready for graduation. Where d8d the time go.
I don't know why you had to leave so soon, but I guess God knows what she is doing.
Becky, I'm so grateful to you for setting us up on a video chat, which turned out to be just hours before she crossed over.
Everything happened so fast.
My friend has begun a new journey, she's flying high with the angels and having new adventures.
My sincere condolences to Claudia's family and extended family. I hope you can find comfort in knowing that she is still with you and watching over you. Love never dies.
from: Lopardo Annaon: 03-19-2022
My sincerest condolences to Claudia's family. I'm so sad to hear this news. As a regular customer at Carr, she was always helpful and pleasant. I will miss seeing her there. Godspeed Claudia.
from: Bethon: 03-19-2022
My sincere condolences to Claudia's family. May your many memories help comfort you through this very difficult time.
from: Erica (Dami) Pecoron: 03-19-2022
Tia was always a happy person whenever I saw her. Always a big smile on her face. Lost touch over the years but I did see her a few years ago and and we talked for quite a while and nothing had changed she still was very upbeat. She will be sorely missed. Rest In Peace Claudia make the angels smile and laugh like you did here on earth.
from: Brad Licht on: 03-18-2022
Claudia was knowledgeable and kind as a fellow employee and eventually a customer. She will be sorely missed. My condolences.
from: Frank Michaudon: 03-18-2022
To the family of Claudia,so sorry to hear of her passing. Always happy to stop in the store and talk of family,and the horses. Gone way before her time. She will be missed. My sincere condolences, may she rest in peace.
from: Pat(Rhodes)LaValleyon: 03-18-2022
I so sorry for your loss Cheryl and Anthony.
from: Pat Chalifouxon: 03-18-2022
Condolences to all of the family Claudia was a very friendly and good person . Sorry for your loss.
from: Mary Eileen and Bill Gelinason: 03-18-2022
Beckie and family, So very sorry to hear this news. Thoughts and prayers to the whole family
from: Dina Poplaskion: 03-18-2022
My condolences to your entire family. Your mom was a special person. May she rest in peace.
from: Christopher LaCasseon: 03-18-2022
Randall Family, Sorry for your loss of Claudia. She was a very caring lady. May you all be blessed throughout this most difficult time of sorrow. May she rest in peace!
from: Timothy Therrienon: 03-18-2022
I am so sorry to hear about Tia passing. I will always remember all of us as kids roaming the woods in town and on the mountain. She will be missed.
from: Tina Hollandon: 03-18-2022
I’m am so sorry for your loss. I would love my stops into car hardware and surprise her. I loved to see her smile nothing we would make me as happy. She was one in a million . My heart aches for all of you. All my love .she touch so many lives .
from: Mark Smith on: 03-17-2022
I would like to extend my sincere condolences to the
Entire Randall family. She was a wonderful neighbor and
I will truly miss seeing her along the road.
from: Gary Riverson: 03-17-2022
Where did you go so soon my friend? It seems just yesterday we were playing softball for McCann and laughing it up on the bus with Anna. Never do fond memories fade and neither will you in our hearts and minds. Missed seeing your smile all these years but pray that you are resting with all the Angels that left us before you. Forever your Friend. Love Laney
from: Elaine Cannon: 03-17-2022
We are so sorry to hear of Claudia passing away. She was a good neighbor and will be missed.
from: Svetlana and Fran Dargieon: 03-17-2022
Sorry to hear of Claudia's Passing. She took her job very seriously at the Hardware Store. Will miss seeing her there.
from: Thomas DeGrayon: 03-17-2022
Dear Lynn, Jimmy & Tony, Your sister will continue to be missed and loved by all who knew her. She was such a wonderful woman with an extremely loving soul. I will miss her visits and our conversations. She left us way before her time. I'm quite sure that your Mom was there to greet her and give her a big hug.
from: Mary E Willeyon: 03-17-2022
Jennifer, Becky & Kim so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I send out my condolences to the whole family. Will keep you all in our prayers during this time.
from: wendy levesqueon: 03-17-2022
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