1924
Thelma
2015
Thelma F. Clark
January 26, 1924 — March 2, 2015
Thelma F. (French) Clark passed away at Pheasantwood Nursing Home on March 2, 2015 at the age of 91. She was the daughter of Fred Ellsworth French and Elizabeth Luella (Tarbell) French. Thelma was born in Montville, Connecticut on January 26, 1924; the family moved to Wilton, NH when she was very young. Thelma grew up in Wilton and graduated from Wilton High School in 1942. She received Cadet Nurse's Training at Nashua Memorial hospital now known as St. Joseph's Hospital in Nashua, NH. On October 10, 1947, she married Leslie R. "Joe" Clark of Peterborough and for the next 67 years resided in Peterborough.
She worked as a nurse at Monadnock Community Hospital before getting married. In addition to raising a family, her various jobs included taking care of the elderly so they could stay at home, private caregiving, and working in some of the local nursing homes - Belmar, Maplewood Manse, Scott Farrar, and Summerhill.
Some of her many hobbies included gardening, knitting, bowling, cooking and canning. She loved watching her children and grandchildren in their sports, camping, and always had time to play a game or two when asked. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, and very involved in the Unitarian Church where she served as Sunday School Director for many years as well as spear heading the annual Rummage Sale. Almost every Sunday she would watch over the nursery so the parents could go to church, this she referred to as "her little piece of heaven". She enjoyed her family and life!
She is survived by her husband Leslie R. "Joe" Clark, daughter Linda and husband Donald Abbott of Francestown, son Roland Clark of Rindge, daughter Loretta and husband George Sterling of Peterborough; seven Grandchildren, fourteen Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild in addition to Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by their daughter Rebecca Clark and her brother Retired Brig. Gen. John French.
Following her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A private family memorial service will be held.
She worked as a nurse at Monadnock Community Hospital before getting married. In addition to raising a family, her various jobs included taking care of the elderly so they could stay at home, private caregiving, and working in some of the local nursing homes - Belmar, Maplewood Manse, Scott Farrar, and Summerhill.
Some of her many hobbies included gardening, knitting, bowling, cooking and canning. She loved watching her children and grandchildren in their sports, camping, and always had time to play a game or two when asked. She was a Girl Scout Leader, Cub Scout Leader, and very involved in the Unitarian Church where she served as Sunday School Director for many years as well as spear heading the annual Rummage Sale. Almost every Sunday she would watch over the nursery so the parents could go to church, this she referred to as "her little piece of heaven". She enjoyed her family and life!
She is survived by her husband Leslie R. "Joe" Clark, daughter Linda and husband Donald Abbott of Francestown, son Roland Clark of Rindge, daughter Loretta and husband George Sterling of Peterborough; seven Grandchildren, fourteen Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild in addition to Nieces and Nephews. She was predeceased by their daughter Rebecca Clark and her brother Retired Brig. Gen. John French.
Following her wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral services. A private family memorial service will be held.
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