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John Clarke Obituary

CLARKE, John W. PMP "Jack", Age 64, of North Attleboro, formerly of Foxborough, died on Sunday, September 28, 2008 after a courageous battle with cancer Beloved husband of Frances Clarke and predeceased by his first wife, Carol Fennelly Clarke. Caring father to Michael David Clarke of Portland, OR, daughter Jennifer Clarke Meyer and husband Eric Meyer of Windham, NH. Thoughtful step father to Julie M. Nicoletti of Walpole, and R. Vito Nicastro, Jr. of Dover, and loving grandfather to four step granddaughters. Son of the late John Newcomb Clarke and Vivian Force (Wallace) Clarke. Brother to Rev. Barbara Jean Clarke, Ph.D. of Brewer, Maine and the late David Wallace Clarke. A Memorial Service will be held at St. Mark's Church located at 116 South Street in Foxboro, on Saturday, October 4 at 3:00pm. Visiting hours will be held prior to the service at Roberts & Sons Funeral Home, 30 South Street in Foxboro, from 11:00-2:30pm. To light a candle in Jack's memory please visit our website at: www.robertsandsonsfuneral.com. Please omit flowers. Donations can be made to St. Mark's Episcopal Church for the perpetual maintenance of its Memorial Garden. Roberts & Sons Funeral Home 508-543-5471

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Published by Boston Globe on Sep. 30, 2008.

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Anne Johnson

February 19, 2009

Please accept our sincere sympathy, Barbara Jean! We are so sorry you lost a great brother!

Anne and Art Johnson

Ombretta Caruana

October 3, 2008

Our brief time together made a huge difference in my life. Thank you for all you did and thank you for being Jack. We will all miss you immensely. Sing for us!
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Donna Fennelly

September 30, 2008

Sympathy's go to the family from all of us in Maine. The Richard Fennelly Sr. Family.We send our Love.

Lesley Kane

September 30, 2008

Will be sadly missed by all of those whom loved him and knew him, as well as a wonderful addition to the family.

our throughts and prayers are with the family through this time of sadness.
from Tom & Winnie Fennelly & Family. (Lesley, Terry & Kelly)

Phyllis Philp

September 30, 2008

Jack was a great friend and a fun person to sing with. He will be greatly missed by St.Mark's and his family. God Bless You Jack
Phyllis

Hazel and Jerry Mclaughlin

September 30, 2008

Jack: You will be missed. I'm sure you'll find a place in the heavenly choir!

To Fran & Jack's Family: You are all in our thoughts & prayers. May God's Peace be with you now and always.

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