MARLENE META CLARK

MARLENE META CLARK HARDWICK - Marlene Meta Clark, 75, died Friday, May 1, 2009 in the Central Vermont Hospital in Berlin from injuries received earlier in the day in an automobile accident in East Montpelier. Marlene was born Dec. 17, 1933 in Burlington, the daughter of Charles Wilkinson and Constance Mae (Coleman) Jameson. She received her early education in Burlington schools and graduated from Burlington High School in 1951. After living for a period of time in Vergennes and Enosburg Falls, she made her home in Hardwick in 1961 and was employed as an administrative assistant at Hazen Union School in Hardwick for 36 years until her retirement. She was a communicant of St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick and was a member of Court St. Veronica, Catholic Daughters of America in Hardwick. Marlene is survived by her son and his wife, Michael and Alicia Clark of East Hardwick; two daughters and their husbands, Lynn and James Millard of South Hero, and Julie and Gene Gravel of Graniteville; a daughter-in-law, Shannon Clark of Waterville, Minn.; grandchildren Caleb, Jacob, Heather, Michael, Nicholas, Ryley, Nathan, Jeffrey and Jimmy; great-grandchildren Emma, Maia, Ryan and Gavin. She was preceded in death by her son, Patrick Clark and her daughter, Sheri Clark. Marlene will be remembered as a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to her family and the many people who knew her. She loved attending sporting events, concerts and any events that involved her family and students she cared for. She was happiest when she was active and it was not an unusual sight to see her at the playground with her grandchildren, pitching or kicking a ball, throwing a frisbee or walking every day with friends. Some of the most fulfilling events in Marlene's life were the annual family reunions that she organized and the holidays she hosted. She loved to see all her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren sharing good times together. Marlene's family extended to the many colleagues and students she cared for at Hazen Union, so in accordance with the family's wishes, contributions can be made to the Marlene Clark Scholarship Fund, Hazen Union School, PO Box 368, Hardwick, Vermont 05843. No visiting hours are scheduled at her request. The funeral will be held on Wednesday, May 6 at 3 p.m. at the St. Norbert's Catholic Church in Hardwick followed by a reception at the church. Graveside services will be at the North Ferrisburg Cemetery in North Ferrisburg that evening at 7p.m. DesGroseilliers Funeral Home in Hardwick is handling arrangements.