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Clive & Lois Babkirk Obituary

NEW MARKET, Va. – Clive Babkirk Sr., 89, of New Market, Va. passed away peacefully Sunday, April 22, 2018, as did his wife of 70 plus years, Lois Babkirk, 91, Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

Their love story began Sept. 21,1947. They owned House of Kirk in New Market where they created fine furniture and gifts since 1986. Their business was formerly in Epsom from 1968 until 1985.

They were preceded in death by their son, Dale. They are survived by their children, Clive Jr. and Susan Babkirk, Dianne and Steve Fraits, Darbie Demers, Cheryl and Pete Kollett along with nine grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson.

Services will be at a later date in Epsom.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Concord Monitor on Apr. 28, 2018.

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Lee Croteau

September 8, 2018

I knew Clive and Lois for many years. We became fast friends because my father was from New Hampshire, and clivbe reminded me so much of that part of my family. I'll always cherish my memories of Clive and Lois.

May 4, 2018

Praying for you and your dear family that the Lord will deeply comfort you and hold you close to Him.

Melody and Jeffrey Spear

Debbie Reeves

May 3, 2018

To the Babkirk family,

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Jeffrey and Melody Spear

April 28, 2018

To the Babkirk family,

So so sorry to hear of your great loss!
Such dear people...


Love from Melody and Jeffrey Spear...

Susan (Findlay) Wadsworth

April 28, 2018

To the Babkirk family,

My sincere condolences on the loss of your parents. While it is never easy to lose one you love, they will live on in your hearts, thoughts and memories.

God bless

Bob Mobbs

April 28, 2018

Darbie and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief.

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