1928 - 2016
Visitation
December 9, 20164:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Dolan Funeral Home
Funeral
December 10, 2016St. John the Evangelist Church, N. Chelmsford, MA
Phyllis Dorothy (Hartley) Clark, 87, a longtime North Chelmsford, MA resident, passed away on December 2, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Bernard Victor Clark, who passed away in 1997.
Phyllis was born on December 26, 1928 in Lowell, MA, the daughter of the late Doris and Clifford Hartley. She spent her childhood and teenage years making wonderful memories with her sister, Joan (Hartley) Meagher, and cousin, Judy (Fisher) Chandonnet. She had fond memories of her time spent in Vermont at the house on the hill and Sylvan Avenue in Chelmsford.
For thirty-four years, Phyllis was a Chelmsford schoolteacher who touched the lives of many of her students, just as they did hers, many of which she remembered throughout her life. Upon retiring from teaching, she volunteered at the Lowell General Hospital front desk and enjoyed morning coffee with her beloved friend, Gertrude Sehlstedt.
Above all, Phyllis loved spending quality time with her family and friends. She was quick to offer her love, support, and advice when those she cherished needed it. Phyllis will always be remembered for her witty responses and her facial expressions that needed no words.
Phyllis’s memories live on through her children, Allan Clark and his wife Gail of Sugar Hill, NH, Bruce Clark and his wife Mary Jo of Chelmsford, JoEllen Clark of Chelmsford, and Carol Lee Collins and her husband Phil of Nashua; her six grandchildren, Justin Clark and his girlfriend Kelli Haines, Travis Clark and his wife Allie, Ryan Carlaw and his wife Mira, Andrew Clark and his fiancé Maria, Danielle Lacorazza and her husband Anthony, Nick Carkin and his girlfriend Kaela, and Eric Clark , and “fur-grandsons” , Shadow and Gene; and her four great-grandchildren, Ty Carlaw, Hartley Clark, Bernard Carkin and Kya Carlaw; and her pesky cat, Pepper Jack. She also leaves behind many loved nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visiting hours Dec. 9, 2016 Fri. 4 to 8 P.M. Funeral Sat. at 8A.M. from the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 106 MIDDLESEX ST. CHELMSFORD, with a funeral Mass at 9A.M. at St. John the Evangelist Church. Burial in the Fairview Cemetery, Chelmsford. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041.
Allison Bubert
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I will always remember with joy and fondness our sweet time together. Oh how we could laugh. Say hello to my Dad!
Carol Lee Collins
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You and she would certainly get in to trouble! Love you Allison!
Ann Marie Winkowski
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Phyllis and my mother Gert were the best of friends. They supported each other through wonderful times and sad times. They were as proud of successes in each other’s families as of their own. The path they made crossing the street is surely there forever. Wonder what stories they are sharing now. Love to her family.
Ann Marie (Sehlstedt) Winkowski
Carol Lee Collins
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Thanks, she spoke of your Mom so often, especially this last month! Yes, a path of love and friendship!
Charity
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Sorry we are so far…but we’ll be there in heart ❤ love you guys, Alex and Charity
Carol Lee Collins
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Oh how she loved sharing the holidays with you and Alex and the boys! She said as we were leaving one XMas eve, I have never seen so many presents in my life! Thanks for always including her!
PS. I am coming to Temecula on the 17th … I need my Prestifilippo “fix”, hope to see you all!
Brian Tong
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Dear friend,
As I read of your loss, I am struck with the poignant pain you and yours must be suffering…and I pray you find comfort in the rich memories of a love that transcends all time and all things. I pray those same memories serve as a soundtrack for the rest of your life, ever present, ever sweet. For in the notes you will hear deep in your soul, your heart will sing again; a song of a mother’s love…
“The tide recedes but leaves behind
bright seashells on the sand.
The sun goes down, but gentle
warmth still lingers on the land.
The music stops, and yet it echoes
on in sweet refrains…..
For every joy that passes,
something beautiful remains.” Anonymous.
Carol Lee Collins
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Oh, how sweet my dear friend!
Bryan Leary
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I’ll always remember you as a lovely lady, who along with her husband Bernie, raised such a beautiful family. You will be missed dearly.
Carol Lee Collins
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Thanks for your kind words!
Jackie Richard
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I loved Gma like my own Nana, and always think of her every time I misplace something important, how she’d say a prayer to St. Anthony for me and the missing item would be found shortly after! She was loyal and frank and funny as the dickens and I will miss her.
Carol Lee Collins
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Thank you Jackie! I love you very much!
Debi Rapson
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Carol Lee,
You and the family are in our thoughts and prayers. We have a pre-existing engagement tomorrow evening, but we will try to get down. If not, please know that we hold you tightly in our virtual arms until we see you in person.
Peace my friend.
Debi, Jeff & TJ Rapson
Carol Lee Collins
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<3 – My Mom always looked forward to Jeff's visits to California and the many times you extended your welcome to her!
Tricia Dzuris
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Dear JoEllen,
May the closeness of family and friends bring you peace and comfort during this sad time.