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CLARK, Christine L. (Sorensen) Christine Louise (Sorensen) Clark, 60, of Enfield, loving wife for 37 years to Laurence R Clark, passed away Friday, (January 14, 2011) at home surrounded by her loving family. Chris was born in Hartford the daughter of the late Thomas and Rose Sorensen and grew up in East Windsor and Enfield. She attended Enfield High School class of 68 and continued her education with Prince Tech vocational school for fashion design. For several years she worked for Smyth Bus Company as a bus driver. She loved being a home maker and a caregiver for her granddaughter. Her passion was breeding and exhibiting her beloved bulldogs and was the owner of CC Lexington Kennel. Chris's dogs were shown all over including Westminster. She was a member of South Windsor Kennel Club, and The Bulldog Club of CT and several in New England. She was member of the democratic committee and a justice of the peace. She won Miss Congeniality in the 1970 Miss Enfield Pageant. Chris lived life to the fullest. She loved gardening, crafts, sewing and cooking. She was devoted to her family and friends and enjoyed entertaining them at her home; she will be dearly missed by all who knew her. The family would like to thank the Dr.'s and staff of the 8th floor Oncology Department at St. Francis Hospital for their outstanding care and compassion. Chris also leaves behind a devoted daughter Sena Christine L.R. (Clark) Longley of Enfield and her husband Adam R Longley along with their daughter Alivia Spencer Longley. Chris Cherished Alivia and was greatly involved in her life. She is further survived by her beloved three sisters and their spouses Hope Sorensen-Derby and Joseph of Avon, Lana Sorensen Greis and Jan of Hong Kong (previously of Simsbury)Tammy Sorensen Duray and Nick of East Granby and her many dear nieces nephews, and cousins. Chris was predeceased by a brother, Thomas 'Tommy' Sorensen. A funeral service will be held on Monday, (January 17, 2011) at 10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church, 92 Main St. East Windsor (please meet at church). Burial will be held at a later date. Her family will receive friends on Sunday, (January 16, 2011) from 4-7 p.m. at the Bassinger & Dowd Funeral Home, 37 Gardner St., East Windsor. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to: St. Francis Integrative Medicine, 114 Woodland St, Hartford, CT 06105. For online condolences and directions, please visit www.bassingerdowdfh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Jan. 15, 2011.

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Stephen Stankiewicz

January 10, 2024

It has been so long ago that I last saw you and Larry. I was an usher in your wedding. You and Larry were such a wonderful team. I know you and Larry are in Heaven now but I never forget you. Christine, you and Larry were always so very kind and nice people, to me and everyone. At that time I knew your Mother and Father. I remember always going over to your house on main st Enfield Ct. everything else is a blur but I did catch the garter

Alane Landry

February 14, 2011

Chris was a wonderful person and I enjoyed knowing her..she loved life, her family, and her dogs..she will be missed.
Alane Landry

Jo Ann Kiernan

February 12, 2011

Larry and Family, May the memories of joyous times shared sustain you through your grief. My condolences.

Sally Edwards

February 8, 2011

Chris was a wonderful person so full of life!!! My thoughts and prayers are with you all!!!

Bea Quirk

February 8, 2011

Larry,Sena,Alivia,sisters. My deepest sympathy in the loss of Chris. She was a wonderful person. She taught me a lot about the bulldog world.From talking to Chris she let it be known how much she loved you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Michael and Pam Pendleton

January 31, 2011

1/21/2011
Larry, Sena and Family,
Mike and I just heard of Chris's passing,it comes as such a shock. We are so sorry for your loss and know that she will be missed greatly by all who knew and loved her. May your pain ease daily, with the passing of time. Chris was a wonderful person and we will miss her!
Mike and Pam Pendleton

Tammy Sorensen-Duray

January 29, 2011

Larry, Sena, and Family: May we continue to feel comforted by the continuous love and support we are getting from family and friends. What a great tribute to Chris to know how many lives she had touched as family, friend or acquaintances continue to reach out to us with a memory of how Chris affected their lives during her short journey on our earth. I fell blessed to have had a sister like Chris. I continue to wait for the phone to ring and know that it will ring no more; I miss her every day and hope that with prayer,time,love and support that together we will all get through this. May our hearts always be filled with wonderful memories of the good times we shared together, as we will always cherish and remember Chris.

Love to all Tammy

kelli mammano

January 25, 2011

Dear Sena & family, We are truely sorry for the loss of your mother. In our thoughts & prayers. Kelli & family

the Sakaskes

January 24, 2011

Dear Larry, Sena, Hope, Lana, Tammy and Families,
We are deeply saddened to learn that Chris has passed. We loved Chris and we will forever cherish memories of the wonderful times we shared. Our hearts go out to you. With deepest condolences and our love,
Corinne and Wayne

Tim & Patty Coffey

January 23, 2011

Larry & Family --
Very much in our thoughts and Prayers

January 21, 2011

Tammy and Family, I was so sorry to hear of Chris's passing. She was a special person who will be deeply missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Ed and BJ

Ed Smith

January 20, 2011

To Clark and Sorensen families, Tammy & Nick Duray, our hearts go out to you. We are deeply sorry for your loss. Just know you have many friends and neighbors thinking of you.

Ed & Mary Ann Smith and family

Hope Sorensen

January 19, 2011

My Dearest Christine I miss you so Very much Now who will have my back ?.

DAVE FREEMANTLE

January 17, 2011

LARRY I WAS SO VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF THE
PASSING OF YOUR WIFE. PLEASE ACCEPT MY
SINCERE SYMPATHY TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
FOR YOUR LOSS. WORDS CAN NEVER SAY
ENOUGH AT THIS TIME OF SORROW.....
STAY STRONG.

Denise Foraker Hutchinson

January 17, 2011

Larry, Sena, Lana, Tammy & family,
Thinking of you and praying that God's peace & the comfort of friends and family will see you through this difficult time and days ahead. Many thoughts & prayers are with you. With deepest sympathy Denise

Kenwyn Derby

January 17, 2011

Larry, I'm so sorry you have lost your wife and partner of a lifetime. Sena, I'm sorry you had to lose your special mom so soon. To the whole family (and of course my dearest Hope), it's just unbelievable that such a vibrant, fantastic, hilarious, spunky woman has left this world and you all too, too early. I will miss her dearly, and am sorry I am not closer so I could come to her memorial, which sounded very lovely and very "Chris." Love, Kenwyn

Kenwyn Derby

January 17, 2011

Larry, I'm so sorry you have lost your wife and partner of a lifetime. Sena, I'm sorry you had to lose your special mom so soon. To the whole family (and of course my dearest Hope), it's just unbelievable that such a vibrant, fantastic, hilarious, spunky woman has left this world and you all too, too early. I will miss her dearly, and am sorry I am not closer so I could come to her memorial, which sounded very lovely and very "Chris." Love, Kenwyn

Ginger Shapiro

January 17, 2011

My deepest sympathy to you all on this great loss.

Al & Anne Marie McKinstry

January 17, 2011

Larry & family, we are so sorry to hear of Chris' passing. May God bless all of you in this difficult time.

Kirt Lundy

January 17, 2011

May your hearts be uplifted knowing how many lives Chris touched in such a wonderful way through her love of the bulldogs and love of life in general. I can never forget how welcoming and open she was to me when I first met her and she welcomed me, my wife and bulldog (Mugsy) without reservation. My deepest condolences for your loss.

Michael Derby

January 17, 2011

To Hope and Family,
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Bridget Clark

January 17, 2011

Chris, we love you and miss you dearly. You have always been a special part of our lives and and dear Aunt to Brandan. We will think of you every day and know that you are now at peace celebrating your new life with your Mom, Dad and Tommy. God Bless you and your family. Love always, Mark, Bridget and Brandan

Kathy (Brown) Benard

January 17, 2011

To Chris's family. I graduated with her from Prince Tech. She was in fashon design and I was in hairdressing. The two groups mixed well together. We fledgling hairdressers were always perplexed with her hair color. It was always so blonde and we knew it couldn't be REAL! We bugged her for four years to tell us what she was using! We peered down on the top of her head at various times and none of us could ever see any regrowth! We were stumped! Finally, at our first twentieth reunion, she told me she had been adding peroxide to the shampoo! It was a great answer, and so worth the wait! We missed her this past October at our secound (fortieth) reunion.My heart goes out to all of you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

January 17, 2011

My thoughts and prayers to the Clark Family during this sad time. Words can never express...
Christi

Herminio Vargas

January 16, 2011

Sena, Alivia, Larry & Family. My prayers are with you all on Chris departure. Please know that her eternal love will be with you all. We always will remember your smile & love. Till we be together again.

LOVE ALWAYS,

Herminio, Isabella & Basil

January 16, 2011

Larry, My thoughts & prayers are with you & yours. Take care Your Cousin Pam Bertram Sulack.

Cindy Radke Nicewicz

January 16, 2011

Tammy and Family,
I am so sorry for the Loss of Chris. I remember going over with Jeff to look at the baby bulldogs. May the happy times get you through this difficult time. I am thinking and praying for you all. I am truly sorry
Cindy Radke Nicewicz

Helle and Mogens Hansen

January 16, 2011

To Larry, Sena, Adam and Alivia.
We will miss Chris and all her happy smiles and love and caring when welcoming us in Enfield.
With our deepest sympathy.

Rick Cali

January 16, 2011

Dear Sena,deepest sympathy on your loss. Havent shown Bulldogs in a long time but fondly remember lots of laughs with your mom...Please take care, my thoughts are with you and your family, Rick Cali

John Gallagher

January 16, 2011

A DEAR friend, who will be sorely missed...

Love--
John

January 16, 2011

Larry and family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Dorothy and Gary Holmes

January 16, 2011

To the Longley family, my deepest sympathy is extended to you all at the passing of your Mother and Alivia's Grandmother. May you find comfort in knowing that others are thinking of you and praying for you as you grieve your loss. With Deepest Sympathy, Norma Turcotte, Music Teacher at ESS.

Sharon & Albert Brown

January 16, 2011

Larry, Sena & family,

Our deepest sympathy to you all in the passing of your beloved Chris. We will miss seeing her at the Springfield shows where we always knew we could count on her for a few laughs and some much appreciated help. It was always a joy to run into her and talk about our two "bully boys". Chris always remembered their names even tho it was 15 years ago (she always used to tell us that we picked great names for her "boys") . May God help you find peace and comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

January 16, 2011

Larry and Family: So sorry to hear of Chris's passing. We will always remember her smile and friendly nature. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bruce and Pauline Cordner

Christina Di Toro

January 16, 2011

Our hearts and prayers are with you. We are so very sorry that we did not even know how sick she was. We have good memories from the shows that we will cherish forever-until we all meet again. Take care in this difficult time. May God Bless your families. Love, Christina and Michael Di Toro

Charlie and Karri Woodard

January 16, 2011

Larry, Sena, Adam and Alivia,

Although no words can really help to ease your loss just know that you are close in every thought and prayer. Chris was an amazing woman and a great mentor to us with our bulldogs. We will miss her dearly.

Kerry and Debi Chapps

January 16, 2011

Larry and family, We were so happy and honored to have visited Christine, her sisters, daughter and you last week. My memories of her, even back to 9th grade, were always filled with lots of laughter. We even shared a few smiles last week. Larry, anytime, any day, stop by. You are always welcome here! We will light a candle today in remembrance of Christine.

Stephen Stankiewicz

January 16, 2011

God Bless you Larry and all of your family in this most difficult time.

Natalya Lawor

January 15, 2011

Larry, Sena & family -
My thoughts and sympathy are with you.

Randy Kelly

January 15, 2011

Sena, Adam, Larry and Alivia,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I am so sorry I never even knew my girl was ill, she never said anything to me last time I saw her. Sena who can ever forget the crazy laughs I had with Chris.. champagne ring side at Boston shows!!!! No one made a dog show more fun for me than Chris. Those sparkling eyes.. ready for a little mischief and lots of laughs. She is surely entertaining all of her dog show buddies at that great Dog Show in Heaven!!! She will always be my Best in Show Gal.. I will miss her dearly!

Randy Kelly

Rob Scichilone

January 15, 2011

I am so sorry for your loss, you are in our hearts and prayers! Rob & Ron

Delia Jubrey

January 15, 2011

Larry & family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss.

Bryan & Lynn Dempsey

January 15, 2011

Sena, we are so very sad at thus news, we know Chris will be missed especially by you all. God will provide you additional strength at this time din't forget to give yourself sometime as well! Lots of sympathy and hugs!

Janet and Jim Finegan

January 15, 2011

Heaven has another angel.

God bless Christine Clark.

Jim and Janet Finegan

Sena Clark-Longley

January 15, 2011

Mom we will miss you!
Adam, Alivia, and I love you with all our hearts.

Rena Calcaterra

January 15, 2011

My sincere condolences to the whole family! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rena Calcaterra

January 15, 2011

My sincere condolences to the whole family! My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rena Calcaterra

January 15, 2011

my sincerest sympathy to your family

Greta Eriksson Church

January 15, 2011

My condolences to the whole family.
Irwin Grinsfelder

Irwin Grinsfelder

January 15, 2011

To Hope,Lanna,Sena,and Larry. My condolences to you all. I know how much we all miss her. So sorry I cooldn't make the funeral but my thoughts are with you all. Irv Grinsfelder

Joan & Stuart Brown

January 15, 2011

Larry and Family, Our deepest sympathy in the loss of Chris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Carol Sweeney McClelland

January 15, 2011

To all of Chris' family: She had all the best of both her folks, Rose and Tom, her kindness included so many people in their great parties and fun times. It was a blessing to know her. Take comfort in knowing she is with her parents again. Wishing strength and courage to her family.

Jean Sanders

January 15, 2011

Larry,Sena, Adam and Alivia,
We are so sorry for your loss, We already miss Chris. Know that you are in our prayers always, and that you can call on us for any help. Love Jean & Red Sanders

January 15, 2011

Dear Larry and Faqmily, i stoped by my office to see if i had any i had any messages and when i saw the e-mail from Barbara about Chris i couldn't believe it. I am so very sorry i didn't know that Chris was sick. Honey please accept my condolence. I am still in a state of shock.I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Your Loving Aunt Cecile.

January 15, 2011

Larry and family...
We are all so sorry. Please know your friends are here for you.
...#15 / Ahlstrom....

January 15, 2011

Our prayers are with Sena and the whole family We will miss you always. Joe and Maureen Minecci

sally bristol

January 15, 2011

My thoughts & prayers are with you today. As a classmate of Chis, from Prince Tech, I will remember her as a girl everyone loved.She was always in the middle of whatever was going on, lots of fun. sally wagner bristol

January 15, 2011

As a classmate of Chris, at Prince Tech, I will always remember her as a fun loving girl that everyone loved. Always in the middle of whatever was happening. My deepest condolences to her family. I too feel your loss. sally wagner bristol.

Celine Rice

January 15, 2011

Chris I miss you already. Celine

Ray Wellspeak

January 15, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this time of such profound sadness. ...Ray and Liz

Pam Canfield

January 15, 2011

Larry, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and yours. Christine went to school at Prince Tech with me and I can remember her beaming smile and eagerness to get things done. She was a fashion plate and had chosen her career as fashion designer, (so appropriate) for her at the time. I will always remember her very very long straight blonde hair, her maxy coat, crazy stockings and bright red beret. Let's not forget the crazy green sports car ! Our prayers go out to you.
Pam Ferrante Canfield

Celine Rice

January 15, 2011

Chris I miss you already. Celine

janice cantor

January 15, 2011

Sena and family;Our sympathy and prayers go out to you;Janice and Judy;

Debbi Bordeau

January 15, 2011

Larry, Sena, Alivia, Adam, Hope, Lana, and Tammy, my heart aches at the great loss of Chris. She was and will always be to me a great mentor, "cheerleader", and I am proud to say, friend. I will never, ever forget all she has done for me and knowing her has truly changed my life. My heart aches for your loss and the loss of a truly great lady and friend. You are all in my heart and prayers.

January 15, 2011

Larry, Our deepest sympathies go out to you, Sena and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Barbara and John Lawor

Lee Ramsey

January 15, 2011

My deep sympathy on the passing of Chris. I hope all the happy memories that you shared together will help ease the pain your feeling at this time. Larry please take comfort in knowing throughout your time together you always gave Chris unconditional love and support. You, Chris and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

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