Aleta Elaine Staton Obituary
In loving memory of Aleta Elaine Staton of New Haven, Connecticut, who departed this world on July 4, 2024 at the age of 66. Aleta Elaine leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Aleta Elaine Staton to pay them a last tribute.
Though Aleta Elaine has departed this earthly realm, her legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May her spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Garland McClam and Mattie Dinkins McClam Lemont; and her brothers, Theodore McClam, Garland Andrew McClam and Mathew McClam.
She is survived by: her daughter Jade Staton; her sister Laura McClam-Williams (Stewart Williams); her niece Tia Russell Brockington (James Brockington); and her nephew Mario Piña. She is also survived by great nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Her contributions to the cultural landscape of New Haven were profound, leaving an indelible mark as the former Cultural Affairs Commissioner and Chair.