Eleanor Claire Frye, age 81, of Lothian Passed away March 4, 2015 at George Washington University Hospital, Washington, DC. She was born February 10, 1934 in Washington, DC to Raymond Lodge and Josephine (Birkle) Taylor. Claire was a graduate of St. Cecelia’s High School in Washington, DC. After graduating, she worked in her family’s restaurant in Indian Head, MD before embarking on a career with the United States House of Representatives as a case worker. Claire was employed by various congressman before retiring in 1988 after more than 30 years.
Claire was an accomplished equestrian and had successfully competed at Madison Square Garden with her pony, Baby, a rescue pony from Chincoteague, VA. After her retirement, Claire continued her equestrian passion by showing, and racing thoroughbreds, and training horses. Her last pony was Poochie.
Claire was a member and held offices in NARFE, South County Democratic Club, Sasser Democratic Club, and the Democratic Caravan Club. As well as being an active member of the Bristol Civic Association and the District Commissioner for the Marlborough Pony Club. She was known as being generous to various charities.
Surviving are her four children Melanie D. Taylor of Chesapeake Beach, MD, Claire A. Lancaster and her husband Russ of Lothian, MD, April R. Heamstead of Colonial Beach, VA and Tom K. Frye of Edgewater, MD;. grandchildren Thomas C. Sparacino and his wife Amanda of Shady Side, MD, Paul A. Sparacino of Hagerstown, MD and Jillian N. Heamstead of Pasadena, MD; a great granddaughter Natalie Sparacino of Shady Side, MD and a sister Ann Mizell of Saluda, VA.