What is your first memory of Doris? Share a favorite memory you have of Doris. Tell us about a special moment you shared with Doris. Describe a time when Doris made you laugh or smile. What is something you will always remember about Doris? Talk about a shared experience you had with Doris. What is something you did together that you enjoyed? Describe a place or activity that reminds you of Doris. Tell us about a personal story or anecdote involving Doris. What is something you learned from Doris?

Add a Memory

Send Flowers

Make a Donation

Share Obituary

Doris Beck Clark

1918 - 2017

Doris Beck Clark

1918 - 2017

Obituary

Guest Book

BORN

1918

DIED

2017

Doris Clark Obituary

Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Apr. 29 to Apr. 30, 2017.

Doris Payson Beck Clark 99

Shrewsbury - Doris Payson Beck Clark passed away peacefully April 25, 2017

She was born April 10, 1918 in Norfolk, Virginia to Howard A. and Esther E. (Davis) Payson. Her first husband was Lt. Commander William H. Beck, Jr., USN, missing in action WWII. She later married Curtis Mason Clark with whom she was married 49 years and predeceased her in 1998.

Doris earned her BA in Fine Arts at Massachusetts College of Fine Arts, Boston, MA and continued her graduate studies at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Her education and interests contributed to careers in art, flower arranging and interior design receiving many awards and recognition. She was an active volunteer all her life and dedicated herself and her talents to Memorial Hospital Aid Society, Worcester Garden Club, Shrewsbury Garden Club (a founding member and honorary member) and the Garden Club of America. Doris was a former Trustee and member of the Worcester Country Horticultural Society, Tower Hill Botanical Gardens and the Massachusetts Horticultural Society and the International Design Symposium. She was also an active member of the Worcester Country Club and the Auxiliary of the Worcester Foundation for Experimental Biology.

Her interest in Early American art, furnishings and architecture led her to serve on board of the Historic Commission of Shrewsbury, Friends of Old Sturbridge Village, Worcester Art Museum and the Worcester Historical Society.

Doris leaves her son William Beck Clark of Colorado and his daughter Autumn Clark and son Dylan Clark also of Colorado, her sister Jean Payson McRobert of Radnor, PA a nephew Dr. Scott McRobert and his wife Dr. Jodi Mindell and their daughter Caelie al of PA. Her brother Marshall Payson predeceased her.

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First Congregational Church of Shrewsbury, MA and Tower Hill Botanical Gardens. To view Mrs. Clark's online tribute, share a memory or offer a condolence please visit www.chiampafuneralhome.com. Arrangements under the direction of the Chiampa Funeral Home, Shrewsbury