Merrimack, New Hampshire
1933 - 2009
MERRIMACK -- Clarice Parker, 76, died Nov. 1, 2009, at Veterans Administration Medical Center in Manchester.
She was born Feb. 6, 1933, in New York City, to Macon and Angela Rice. She was raised and educated in the Bronx, and was a graduate of the Massachusetts College of Art in Boston.
She proudly served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, after which she relocated to Marblehead Mass.
She was a lifelong artist and art teacher, at both Marblehead High School and St. Mary's Catholic School in Lynn, Mass. She resided in Marblehead for 24 years, six years in Las Cruces, N.M., and for the past 21 years lived in Merrimack.
Her favorite art mediums were pastels and pencil drawn portraits. She loved gardening, and was a devout person of faith. She was a volunteer with the Marblehead Junior Aid program and a communicant of Our Lady of Mercy Church of Merrimack.
IN HER LIFE: Members of the family include two sons, Edward R. Parker, and his wife, Leslie of Derry, and David W. Parker of Eden Prairie, Minn.; a daughter, Lauren P. Pierce and her husband, Bob, of Londonderry; nine grandchildren, Katherine, Kristen, Rebecca, Bryan, and Chelsea Parker, Melissa Bouchat, Jennifer Schulman, Alyssa and Sarah Pierce; and four great grandchildren.
SERVICES: Calling hours will be Wednesday from 4 to 7 p.m., with a memorial prayer service at 7 p.m., at George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack. A Mass of Christian burial will be Thursday at 10: 30 a.m. at Our Lady of Mercy Church, 18 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack. Burial will follow at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 400 Route 3 Boscawen, at 2 p.m.
For more information, go to www.rivetfuneralhome.com.
my old friend Clare, such a talented lady, I wish the family had told me she was ill, Kenny and I would have liked to pay our respects to her and attend her services. She had some tough breaks in life, always seemed to be having some sort of a struggle. She did a lot for her children. I hope she has found peace now. She was a great friend long ago and an exceptional artist. I am sad we did not know.
best,
carol and kenny eldridge
November 13, 2009
Ed, I believe I speak for all of your A.C.T.S. brothers and sisters when I offer our deepest condolences for the loss of your mother. We did not know her but we have seen the face of Christ in you. I would anticipate that it was her faith that influenced you to seek Christ in your life, and His Love that allows you to know that she now shares eternal joy in His Light. We send our prayers in the hope that the Peace of Christ be with you all.
Love, sincerely, Ray Turcotte and...
Raymond Turcotte
November 05, 2009 | Tewksbury, MA
unconditional love--thats what mothers are made of--
she shines through the three of her children and on and on for all eternity..rejoice in that God has made a place for her in heavan..
love michael & pamela mulloy
michael mulloy
November 04, 2009 | Salem, NH
To the Parker Family:
Please accept our deepest sympathies on the passing of your Mother. She was an extra ordinary person full of wisdom. May you treasure her memories always in your hearts. May God bless you all. Love and prayers Martin & Gracie Serecerez
Gracie Serecerez
November 04, 2009 | Las Cruces, NM
You're in our thoughts and prayers. May all the great memories of your mom get you thru this difficult time! She was blessed to have you there by her bedside!!
Love,
Steve, Terri
Kirstin and Colie
November 04, 2009
Remembering clare,30 years of friendship memories of sharing.I learned many things from this beautiful woman.Her strong spirit shall live on.She so loved her kids and grandkids.My deepest sympathy to the Parker and Pierce families.God bless you all Love,Zunky (mesilla,NM)
November 03, 2009
My relationship with Clare…She loved me unconditionally…She never asked anything of me…She accepted me for who I was…She offered her love and wisdom freely….I took it with gratitude… I loved her ways…She always gave me scripture to match whatever was going on in my life and Nathan’s life…It encouraged us…She took Nathan and I to the Pops at the Verizon, I treasure that night….we laughed over the things that she came up with … I just had to look at her and I would have to smile…Her voice was...
Eleanor Thoreson
November 03, 2009 | Greenfield, NH
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your Mom always made it a point to check on the health of my husband during his last days and also to offer help to me should I need it. She will be missed.
joan Clark
November 03, 2009 | Merrimack, NH
Lauren, Eddie, David and extended family,
You are in our prayers at this sad time. Please accept our deepest sympathies on your Mom's passing. I have wonderful childhood memories growing up in that neighborhood.
God be with you all.
Cindy Shaw Leonard
November 03, 2009 | Amsterdam, NY
