Cora Shields Clark

Cora Shields Clark obituary, Presque Isle, ME

Cora Shields Clark

Cora Clark Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Bowers Funeral Home - Houlton on Jun. 16, 2023.

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HOULTON, Cora Shields Clark, 92, passed away peacefully on June 12th, 2023 at Houlton Regional Hospital. Cora was born on May 24th, 1931 in Houlton to Charles and Ruby (White) Shields, the youngest of eight children.
Cora enjoyed spending her time doing crossword puzzles, playing card games with friends and family, knitting, and tending to her beautiful flower gardens. She loved watching the loons and eagles of Spaulding Lake at her camp, which was her favorite place to be. The most important thing to Cora was spending quality time with her beloved family, and she especially cherished watching her grandchildren and great-grandchildren grow. She is survived by her children; Michael Clark and June Midura, Jayne Clark and her husband Jack Ross, Julie Clark, Jill McGary and her husband Kevin, her grandchildren; Peter (Beth), Justin, Shannon (Marty), Mari (Keith), Brandon (Janet), Kara, Chelsea, Ethan (Shannon), and Caleb, her great-grandchildren; Noah, Ella, Nate, Aubrey, Teddy, Micah, Mason, Hailey, Jacy, Karson, Konnor, Brock, Hope, Willa, Harper, and Lennon. She is also survived by her very special nieces, Ruby and Libby, very special nephew, Matt, and his wife Hye Ok, as well as several other loved nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by both of her parents, her husband of 53 years Beverly D. Clark, her in-laws Charles and Naomi Clark, a son Peter Clark, five brothers and two sisters.The family wishes to send a special thank you to Dr. Abouleish and the devoted staffs of Madigan Estates, as well as Houlton Regional Hospital for the kind and exceptional care of their mother.A graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 24, at 1:30 PM at the Oakfield Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne Robertson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you instead make a donation in Cora's memory to the ARK Animal Sanctuary, 70 Main St. Houlton, ME 04730. To share condolences and memories online, please visit www.bowersfuneral.com
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