Phyllis P. Clark
April 11, 1934 ~ December 16, 2022
Born in:
Baltimore, MD
Resided in:
Orange, CT
Phyllis Pearson Clark, 88, loving wife of 65 years to Thomas E. Clark, passed away December 16, 2022 because of complications from Lewy Body Dementia (LBD). She was born in Baltimore, MD April 11, 1934, a daughter of the late Adolph Pearson and Beatrice Shufelt Wood, and had lived in Branford, CT for 39 years before moving to Orange, CT in 2019. She graduated from Hillhouse H.S. in New Haven in 1952 and then from Southern CT State College. Phyllis was a special education teacher up until she started a family. Family and friends were very important to her and she kept in contact with her many cousins, nieces, and nephews near and far, as well as her friends, new and old. Phyllis and Tom loved to travel, and she especially enjoyed meeting her distant relatives when traveling to Sweden.
Beloved mother of Jill Clark of Caldwell, NJ, and Sally Funnell and her husband James Funnell, Jr. of Redding, sister of Raymond Wood of Oak View, CA, Rick Pearson of Oklahoma City, OK, and Sonia Santillan of Highlands Ranch, CO. Grandmother of Jessica Lipman, Chloe Lipman and her husband Benjamin Litchman, Charlotte Funnell and James Funnell, III. Great-grandmother of Frankie Rose Litchman.
Friends are invited to visit with Phyllis’s family at BEECHER & BENNETT, 2300 Whitney Ave., Hamden on Thursday, Dec. 22nd from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., followed by a prayer service at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calumet Lutheran Ministries, 1090 Ossipee Lake Road, West Ossipee, NH 03890 (www.calumet.org).
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Services
Visitation: December 22, 2022 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Prayer Service: December 22, 2022 1:00 pm
Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service - Hamden
2300 Whitney Avenue
Hamden, CT 06518
203-288-0800
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love and hugs.
Dear Tom, Jill, and Sally,
Phyllis was a second mother to me growing up on Green Hill Rd in Middlebury as Jill was my lifelong best friend although I have missed her dearly for the past three years for whatever reasons. I remember Phyllis as a joyous person who laughed a lot and when we got too much would redirect us to do a chore like cleaning Jill’s room. We were little devils and just stuffed everything into the closet and put a huge toy in front of it and she was so pleased with our accomplishmemt. Jill and I were little devels, and Phyllis knew it but let us get away with a lot. She was a character and a love. I remember going to her once with a n problem and she was a saint and cleared it up for me and I was so relieved. She really was a second mother to me. When she passed Jill didn’t have my number so I didn’t know and a very bad time happened because of that and my heart breaks over and over when I think of that time knowing I missed being there for Jill after losing my own mother, knowing how hard it is. But what is, is. Phyllis will forever be my second mother in my heart and soul and I will always love her in that cacity. And Jill will always remain my best friend. I’m so sorry to the family that I wasn’t there for you during the most difficult time of your life. I love you all like the family you were to me.
Always, Sheri V.
I am so sorry – please accept my deepest condolences and may all the love and memories you share be a comfort- with thoughts and prayers and love
Marty and I are so sorry we never got to meet your mom but after reading these tributes it sounds like we missed meeting a very special person. We hope that wonderful memories help get you through this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joyce & Marty
Dear Tommy, Jill and Sally and Families,
With deepest sympathies for your loss.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sending you much love and many hugs.
Love Always,
Sheila and John FItzgerald and Family
Sending love and condolences. Phyllis was a loving, funny, devoted mom and wife. I hold a very special place for her in my heart. May fond memories ease the pain of your loss at this time.
With lots of love,
Deb
Dear Tom,Sally, Jim, and grandchildren,
Sincere condolences of Phyllis. I have so many fond memories of her and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kay
Dear Tom,Sally, Jill, Jim and grandchildren,
Sincere condolences on the death of Phyllis. I have so many fond memories of her and I will keep all of you in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Kay
I have known Phyllis since we met in the 7th grade at Troop Junior High School and have enjoyed her wonderful friendship all these years. I will miss her smile and laughter!
Well that was a beautiful service. I will miss Phyllis and loved her very much. She had such a wonderful heart and caring personality and could always make me smile. Rest in peace Phyllis. Love ya.