JOSEPH-WARK-Obituary

DR. JOSEPH F. WARK

Burlington, Vermont

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DR. JOSEPH F. WARK - BURLINGTON - Dr. Joseph F. Wark, 77, passed away on Nov. 20, 2011, in his Burlington home, after an extended and courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Barre on March 1, 1934, the son of Dr. Joseph A. Wark and Merle Ladd Wark. On June 30, 1956, he was married to Ellen...

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Joe will always be remembered for his excellence in orthodontic therapy and his passion for fishing. We had to be out there for the beginning of trout season!

What Joe contributed in his lifetime is exemplary! A wonderful father, orthodontist, friend, and fisherman! he will never be forgotten, and his goodness will be passed on through the generations by his children and grandchildren!

Dr Wark was the best orthodontist. He was kind and knew how to talk to his patients. His love of baseball when he was going to play for the Cleveland Indians was impressive. There are many good memories coming to Dr Wark's office. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

I have wonderful memories of visits to the office on Colchester Ave for braces; I guess I must have been one of the first batch of patients judging by may age...I still remember the smell of that Physoderm soap and Dr. Wark scrubbing up. My teeth were so bad and the work he did so good that Dr. Wark told me that he took the before and after castings and photos to exhibit at a conference ...now, maybe that was just a story to make me feel proud--if it was, it worked! All the dentists I have...

Dear Mrs. Wark, Dave, and family:
I'm so sorry to hear about Dr. Wark's passing. He had been my orthodontist long ago, and lucky for me, I had the pleasure of reconnecting with him. I have thought of him often as always happy, smiling, and active, and have missed seeing him in the last several months. Please know that my thoughts are with you.

Mrs.Wark, Joe, Liz and Dave
You have my family's and my sympathy in the loss of a great guy. I know from experience what it is like to lose a rock in your lives. I will always remember your husband and father as a truely fantastic Vermonter. We can all only hope to be remembered with such fondness.

Dear Ellen and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of Joe's passing. He was an honorary grandfather to me (and you Ellen a grandmother). You guys are a part of what made my time in Burlington so special. I am grateful that I was able to spend so much time with you both back then, but am saddened that I haven't been able to in recent years. I am sorry that I can not be there to help you through this difficult time, but please know that you all are in my thoughts. Much Love, Jen Hazard Lemery

Dear Ellen and Family
So sorry to hear of Joe's passing. When
he came to Barre to purchase your appliances from us, it was always a lot of fun. He was a wonderful person and we will miss him. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and family at this
time.
John & Aggie Ormsby

Dear Ellen, Joe, Liz and David,
I am sorry to hear of the passing Doc. It was quintessential Doc putting up the good fight.
I will always cherish the memories of Doc (and Aunt Ellen) in your kitchen and backyard with Doc delighting us with stories and Life Lessons!
He was an important figure in our lives and he will be missed. My prayers are with Doc and you all,
Much love,
Michael