† Clara Chu - January 12, 2026

Clara was a graduate of Clark University, and went on to earn a Master’s Degree from Emerson College. She was an adjunct professor at Northeastern University. Clara worked as a Speech Language Pathologist at Thom Mystic Valley Early Intervention for 18 years, specializing in feeding issues for children under 3 years old. She mentored many of her colleagues and new students with her specialized expertise.

Clara was a beacon of kindness, caring, and generosity and motivated by helping others, both personally and professionally. She created bonds with many people from all walks of life, making her friends and family feel special by remembering birthdays, anniversaries, and other life events. An exemplary foodie, she had encyclopedic knowledge of restaurants in and around Boston and abroad. She loved traveling, visiting Japan, Canada, Hong Kong, and Europe. She forged a special connection with Aletheia Church, who helped guide and comfort her and her family.