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Patricia Clarke Obituary
She was born on Oct. 16, 1925, in Orange, N.J., the daughter of Theodore E. Steers and Eleanor (Graf) Steers. Patricia was a graduate of Columbia High School and Berkeley Secretarial School in New Jersey and was wedded to Charles H. Clarke of Summit, N.J., on May 22, 1948.
She was predeceased by her husband, Charles "Bud" of Niantic in 1992, and her son, Andrew H. Clarke in 1976.
Mrs. Clarke was formerly employed as an executive secretary for Vogue Magazine in New York City and, together with her husband, owned and operated Clarke's Boat Shop in Niantic for over 20 years. For several years during and following that time, she was employed at several local retail outlets including The Edward Malley Co., and Bailey & Staub Sailmakers. Patricia was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and was a past member of the Niantic Bay Yacht Club.
She is survived by two daughters, Virginia C. Brennan and her husband, Tim, of Niantic, with whom she resided, and Kathleen H. Clarke and her partner, Marci Conant, of Troy, N.H.; her sister, Corinne Marshall of Chapel Hill, N.C.; two granddaughters, Kelly D. Benoit and her husband, Aaron, of Quaker Hill and Jessica Dunican and her partner, John W. "JW" Wasylik of Niantic; and four great-grandchildren, Andrew, William, Kennedy, and Ireland Benoit of Quaker Hill.
At Patricia's request, there will be a private family burial at Cypress Cemetery in Old Saybrook.
The family would like to greatly thank the employees of Center for Hospice Care Southeast Connecticut, 227 Dunham St., Norwich, CT 06360, for the wonderful care and support they provided, not only for Patricia, but for all of us. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in Patricia's name to this wonderful organization.
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Memories and Condolences
for Patricia Clarke
Denay Steele
May 23, 2013
Thinking of you Ginny, Kelly, & Jess.. may you find comfort in all the great memories you have.
lisa kimball
May 22, 2013
Ginny and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Your Mom was a beautiful lady and will be sadly missed.
May 16, 2013
Ginny and Kathy. Sorry for your loss. Knew Pat by knowing Andy. Pat was a kind caring person and Andy a good friend. Like a brother and I miss and think of him often, wondering where and what he would be today. Know that we care.
Mike and Linda Schulz(East Lyme)
May 15, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your loved one. Please find peace and comfort in Psalms 65:2.
Dorene Wadsworth
May 15, 2013
Ginny and Kathy,
I was very saddened to hear of your mom's passing. I am grateful for the opportunity to have met her and spend some time with her; I will cherish that. She was a very lovely lady who will be sadly missed.
My sincere sympathy,
Karen J. Harrington
May 15, 2013
My deepest sympathies to the entire Clarke family at the loss of your Mom / Nanny. It was always a pleasure to be in Patty's company. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, now and in the difficult days ahead.
Kristen & Tom Locarno
May 15, 2013
We're so sorry for your loss and thinking of you during this difficult time.
Tamsin Maynard
May 15, 2013
Pat Clarke (Muffin) was like a mom to me when I was growing up. She always remembered my birthday with a note and card. She was a wonderfuly loving person. She touched my life in such good ways. I will keep her in my heart forever. My thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family. I am sure it was great comfort to her to have you all with her as she crossed over. God Bless you all.
Michael and Susan Walker
May 15, 2013
Our deepest condolences. She was a wonderful lady and will be greatly missed.
Jessica Dunican
May 15, 2013
I love my Nanny more than anything. She was perfect in every way. I know she can finally rest her head now. I will never forget all of her strength and her ability to forgive. She taught us all so much. She will be missed greatly.
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Kelly Benoit
May 15, 2013
Nanny, It's only been two days and each day it hurts a little more. I am going to miss you greatly. I think what I will miss the most are your " Nannyisms". I'm also going to miss the Monday morning chats about what had happened over the weekend and what was coming up for the week, your halved and toasted old fashioned doughnuts and most of all your hugs! It's going to be very hard to do this thing called life without you, but I know you'll always be looking down on us, and I know how proud you are of us. I love you more than words can say and I just want to say thank you for never judging and being who you were. Love, Kelly
Jennifer Moore-Regan
May 15, 2013
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Mike & Denise Markovitz
May 15, 2013
Ginny, We are so saddened to hear of your mother's passing. You and your entire family are in our thoughts at this difficult time.
Wynn La
May 15, 2013
Ginny, allow me to extend my deepest condolences on the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Barbara (Houle) Rix
May 15, 2013
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Michael Rix
May 15, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Robert Lee
May 15, 2013
Ginny,I am sorry for your lost,My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Katie Beers
May 14, 2013
You were "Nanny" to us all. Your memory will live on in everyone whose life you touched. May you rest in peace.
Ginny Brennan
May 13, 2013
To my loving mother. You meant the world to me and I will never forget all that you taught me and all that you did for me. My BFF. I love you. Ginny
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