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Joan Clark Obituary

It is with broken hearts that we announce that Joan M. Clark (93) passed away unexpectantly, but peacefully, on April 23, 2025, supported with love by her family. Joan was born in Flushing, NY, the oldest of 3 along with her brothers Robert and Edward. She was the popular cheerleader in high school, never missing a prom and leading quite the social life. She also loved playing tennis and bowling. She left college early to marry our dad, Bill. In succession came our family: Kathy (Joe), Kerry, Bill (Sue) and Chris (Rick). Mom was very busy raising our family but also had time for many volunteer activities including the 58 Club of Simsbury, FAVARH, Simsbury Visiting Nurse, Amazing Grace Pantry of Middletown and many more. She spent summers at Point O'Woods beach Old Lyme which became a favorite gathering place for our family. Our mom was the absolute best – a kind spirit who saw the good in everyone. Known for dropping a pearl of wisdom that was funny to everyone but her. She was warm, funny and had deep connections with people from all walks of life. Joan had an incredible impact on all who came into contact with her. Her smile lit up a room and she always projected light and positivity. She was a bargain shopper till the end and couldn't resist a good coupon. She treasured her friends, especially Joan and Harry Ritson and the entire Ritson clan. She was also a woman of deep faith and resilience despite much personal loss and heartache. She was predeceased by her husband Bill, her son Bill and her brother Fr. Bob Washa. She never missed church and was always reminding us when the Holy Days were. She will be deeply missed by her 7 grandchildren: Jim (Archana), Kristen (Rob), Ryan, Haley, Casey (Cameron), Adam (Janaina) and Jaime (Aaron). She lived long enough to meet and play with 5 great-grandkids, Elle, Lily and Mia Davis, and Nora and Luca Tedone who all loved their Gigi. We want to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at the Residence at Ferry Park assisted living facility for treating her like family for the time she lived there. Calling hours will be held at Cromwell Funeral Home, 506 Main St, Cromwell, CT on April 30 from 5:00 -7:00 pm. The funeral service will be held May 1, 2025 at 10:30 am at St. Pius X Church, 310 Westfield St, Middletown followed by a burial at the South Burying Grounds in Kensington. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Amazing Grace Pantry 16 Stack St, Middletown, CT 06457. To share memories or send condolences to the family, please visit www.doolittlefuneralservice.com. We love you Mom. We heard that there is unlimited chardonnay in a box in heaven. Raise a glass with Dad and Bill. We miss you all. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Joan Marie (Washa) Clark, please visit our floral store.

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Published by WFSB on Apr. 25, 2025.

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Sharon Kulpik Griffin

April 27, 2025

I always enjoyed chatting with Joan, on the beach at POW, and these past few years on the boardwalk. Your list of her qualities ring so true. She loved her family deeply. I will miss her, but when I think of her a big smile will be on my face. Love to her family.

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