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Teresa Clark Obituary
Teresa was born in Haverhill on Aug. 13, 1920, the daughter of the late Bartholomew and Mary (Hanley) Kennedy.
Teresa was a graduate and valedictorian of St. James High School, class of 1937. Teresa went on to receive her degree in elementary education from Lowell State Teacher's College in 1941.
Her teaching career included positions in Windsor, Vt., Winthrop and Haverhill, where she enjoyed a lengthy career inspiring several generations of children. She was an active member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was also a member of Sacred Hearts Church in Bradford, where she had been involved with Catholic Daughters and CCD classes.
She is survived by three sons, Joseph Clark and his wife, Janice, of Hopkinton, Thomas Clark and his wife, Patricia, of Dedham, and John Clark and his wife, Diana, of North Andover; three daughters, Teresa Gillis, of Milford, Patricia Heiss and her husband, Thomas, of Winthrop, Maine, and Kathleen Frieswick and her husband, William, of Haverhill; and 14 grandchildren, Nathan, Jacki and Megan Clark, Matthew, Mary and Patrick Gillis, Jennifer Hack, Victoria, Liam and Tess Frieswick, Laura Lewis, and Benjamin, Jonathan and David Heiss; one great-grandson, Richard Gillis; her sister-in-law, Mary K. Kennedy, of Haverhill, and brothers-in-law William and Robert Clark, of Dover, N.H., along with several nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her sister and brother, Mary E. Kennedy and John B. Kennedy; and grandson Timothy Clark.
In her later years, she enjoyed traveling with her husband and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
A funeral service will at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, from Paul C. Rogers and Sons Family Funeral Home, 334 Main St., Haverhill, followed by a funeral Mass at 11 a.m. at Sacred Hearts Church, Haverhill.
Calling hours will be from 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in Teresa's memory may be made to American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joan Hanley Mc Donnell
May 21, 2008
All of the Hanley family in Ireland were so sorry to hear of Teresa's death. We have very fond memories of meeting her when she vistied Ireland and when we visited Haverhill in October 2006, she made us feel so welcome. Our family wants you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very hard time.
Mary Duckett
April 7, 2008
I am thankful to have had such a fantastic and caring great aunt. Whenever we visited Haverhill, I loved stopping by Aunt Teresa's cozy house and hearing her stories and looking at her pictures of the family she loved so much. I love Aunt Teresa and I love you all and I will keep you in my prayers.
Mary Fabris
April 6, 2008
To the Clark family, We were glad to get to know your mother again in the last couple of years. She was always a good neighbor and pleasant to talk to . It was good to see her at Arthur's 100th birthday party. She even sent him a St Patricks and birthday card 2 weeks ago! She will be missed. Our deepest sympathies, The family of Arthur Bradley
Steve and Maura Aborn
April 5, 2008
Kath and siblings: We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. She was such a wonderful, classy lady. We will always hold her close in our hearts.
Susan McLain
April 4, 2008
I was so sorry to hear from Uncle Bill that Aunt Teresa had died. Our family wants you to know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this very hard time. I'll always remember Aunt Teresa as a true lady with style, grace, and a kind heart. We will be making a donation in her name to the charity that was requested by the family.Sincerely, Susan, Uncle Bob, Aunt Peg, and Lisa Clark
Patti Smith
April 4, 2008
Trish and Tom, We are saddened to hear of the sudden death of your mom. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. God bless you.
Maryellen Kennedy Duckett
April 4, 2008
So many of my childhood memories involve going to Aunt Teresa's house for holdays, birthdays, or simply to stop in and visit. Although she had six kids of her own, she always made time in her home and her heart for me and my brothers, and later, for our children as well. I was blessed to have such a loving, intelligent, and independent aunt, and will miss her always.
Much love and sympathy,
Maryellen
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