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EDITH CLARK QUINN "Edie" Edith (Edie) Clark Quinn, was born on April 20, 1935 in Delray Beach, Florida to the union of Theresa Rolle (Staniel Cay, Bahamas) and Livingston Clark Georgetown, Bahamas) (both deceased). Theresa and Livingston had five children to their union. Their surviving children are James Clark and Kenneth Clark. Edith married the late Clarence Quinn on January 15, 1970. Upon Graduation from Carver High School, Edith sought a profession in the medical field. She graduated from Palm Beach Community College and began her nursing career. In 1968 she became employed by the Boca Raton Community Hospital in Boca Raton, Florida. While working at Boca Raton Community Hospital she became known as "EDIE" and graduated from Nova University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Prior to her retirement in 1995, Edith was the Head Nurse of the Coronary Care Unit (CCU) and the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU). Edith was a long time member of St. Matthews Episcopal Church, Delray Beach, Florida. She served as Church Treasurer for many years. She was also a Stephen Minister and Eucharistic Visitor and Minister. She served as Treasurer of the Cursillo Secretariat. Edith established the Scholarship Ministry to assist graduating High School Seniors pursuing a college education. Left to celebrate Edith's life are her son, Thaddeus Clark (Oveta); step-son, Lawrence Quinn (Roxana); special daughter, Corafay Whylly; special son's Craig Miller (Dorothy) and Christopher Kirkman (Kimberly); brothers: James Clark (Ernestine) and Kenneth Clark; grandchildren: Kimberly Clark, Daniella Quinn and Nichole Quinn, great grandson Devoyne Tyrone GoPaul; great granddaughter, Akirra Quinn; Godsons, Spenser Anderson and Barry Dassie; nieces: Sylvia Taylor and Melva Wilson (Earl); nephews: James Clark (Gwen) and Albert Oliver of and a host of family members and friends. The Wake will be at St. Matthews Episcopal Church of Delray Beach, FL from 6:00 to 7:45 PM on Friday, July 3. The funeral will be at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, 188 S. Swinton Avenue, Delray Beach, FL at 10:00AM on Saturday, July 4. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the: Edith Quinn Scholarship Ministry at 404 S. W. 3rd Street, Delray Beach, Florida 33444. Arrangements are being handled by Shuler's Memorial Chalel, Delray Beach, Florida. To express condolences and/or make donations Visit PalmBeachPost.com/obituaries
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LaToya N.
July 7, 2020
I wish we got to spend more time together to get to know each other better. Rest in peace, always in my thoughts and prayers.
Alberta Grover
July 4, 2009
My sincere prayers and sympathy to my nephew Thad, Oveda and Kimberly.
Aunt Alberta
Brenda Miller
July 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with Thad & Oveta, and the Family of Edith Clark Quinn.
Expressing my sincere condolences to all of you. I met Edith many year ago, and I will always remember that smile, she would light up a room.
Just know that God's love, mercy and grace will see you through your period of grief, in time, your hurt will heal,
I'm sure your fond memories will live on in your hearts. Keep the faith.
Your God Sister ( Oveta)
Min. Brenda F. Miller
Marilyn Rautio
July 2, 2009
I worked with Edie at Boca Raton Community Hospital and I will always remember her wonderful smile and her gracious demeanor. Edie treated her patients and her fellow workers with understanding and compassion. My sincere condolences go to her family and to those who will miss her. May your shared memories help you through this difficult time.
Melva Wilson
July 2, 2009
IT IS WITH FOND MEMORIES OF MY AUNT THAT I WILL KEEP IN MY HEART. HER SMILE, HER SOFT SPOKEN VOICE. HER LOVE FOR HER FAMILY. AUNT EDIE MAY YOU REST IN THE ARMS OF THE LORD. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US. I'M SURE AS WE GATHER AS FAMILY, WE WILL MENTION YOUR NAME. I LOVE YOU AUNTIE
Leonard & Liz Bostwick
July 2, 2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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