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Clara C. "Bonnie" Witham

  • November 14, 1925 - January 24, 2012
  • Cambridge, New York
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“My heart felt sympathy goes out to all the family. Hoping all the memories together bring some comfort to all.My thoughts and prayers are with you...Read More » ”
1 of 9 | Posted by: Cristal Vahey

“Dear Cal and Family, We are sad to hear of Bonnie's death. We know you will miss her greatly. Our prayers are with you in this time. We trust the...Read More » ”
2 of 9 | Posted by: Dick and Esther Camp

“We are so sorry for your loss. We hope and pray that God will take the hurt away and help you heal from such a loss. She was a beautiful person...Read More » ”
3 of 9 | Posted by: Vicki Casto / Buck Carney

“Dear Cal, You have all my sympathy. I understand your sorrow & your future loneliness. I've been there. It's such a loss to lose our wives, who have...Read More » ”
4 of 9 | Posted by: Herbert Durr

“Cal, Jay and family: We read in the Post Star online this morning of your wife and mothers promotion to glory. May God comfort you during...Read More » ”
5 of 9 | Posted by: Mel and Darla Patch

“God saw that she was tired a cure was not to be,so he put his arms around her and whispered " come home with me" a golden heart stopped beating hard...Read More » ”
6 of 9 | Posted by: Deborah Rondeau

“Juanita, I am so sorry for your loss. Love Jo ”
7 of 9 | Posted by: Jo-Ann Andrews

“Uncle Calvin,We wish to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family with the passing of Bonnie. She has left this earthly world to join our...Read More » ”
8 of 9 | Posted by: Michael, Denise and Michelle Higgins

“Uncle Calvin,We have just learned, and were sad to hear of Bonnie's passing. She was a shining light here in the world, and we know how much you and...Read More » ”
9 of 9 | Posted by: Sharon King


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Cambridge Clara C. Witham, known to most as Bonnie, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at the Hoosick Falls Health Center. She was the beloved wife of Pastor Calvin G. Witham.Born Saturday, November 14, 1925, in South Berwick, ME, she was the only daughter of Clyde and Dorothy (Frost) Campbell. She grew up and received her education in Rollinsford, NH.Musically gifted, Bonnie was singing with a country and western band when, at the age of 16, she met her husband-to-be “on stage”. They married two years later on September 24, 1944.Bonnie and Cal sang together on radio, television, making recordings and as the opening act for many Grand Ole Opry notables including Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton.Their lives took a different path when they attended the Providence Bible Institute. Cal became a pastor in the Baptist Church and Bonnie took on all the associated roles of a pastor’s wife-teaching, counseling, etc.-while raising her family and making beautiful music. The family lived in southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts until moving to Cambridge in 1985. She has been a valued member of the Cambridge community ever since.Bonnie was a very talented seamstress making the wedding gowns for her daughters. She did lovely counted cross-stitch and enjoyed scrapbook making. She loved the ocean, especially the rocky New England coast with its beautiful lighthouses.She is predeceased by three brothers, a grandson, Jonathan Witham and two great-grandsons, Dominick and Kain Buell.Along with her husband of 67 years, she is survived by five children, Cheryl D. Ehrlich of Cambridge, Gary L (Gloria) Witham of Quarryville, PA, Jerome aka Jay (Linda) Witham of Cambridge, Juanita L. (Gary) Bardon of Pembroke, MA and Mary Etta (Ed) Grabowski of Westfield, MA; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; nieces, nephews and their families. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 at 12 noon at the Whiteside Church, Center Cambridge Road, Cambridge. Friends may call at the church from 11 AM until start of the service.There will be a graveside service on Monday, January 30, 2012 at 1 PM at Fern Hill Cemetery, High Street, Hanson, MA.The family requests memorial donations be made to the Whiteside Church, P. O. Box 25, Cambridge, NY 12816.Bonnie was “the best mother in the world”; a kind, loving woman, who will be greatly missed.