She was born on December 6, 1920 in Somerville, MA to Robert T. Skerry and Fannie M. Skerry (Johnson). Edna graduated from Somerville High School as the valedictorian of her class in 1939. In 1943, she married Richard J. Clarke, her high school sweetheart, and their marriage lasted for 68 years until Dick’s death in 2011. They raised their 2 daughter in Winchester, MA.
Edna Clarke loved learning and reading; poetry was her passion. She was also a great cook. The people in Winchester especially loved the taffy apples that she made every Halloween. Her organizational skills and attention to detail led her to become an office manager for what was the Moulton Electric Company in Malden, MA. She retired at the age of 65, after 26 years with the company. In her retirement, Edna enjoyed several years as an active member of the Jenks Senior Center.
Enda is survived by her daughter, June Clarke Connor, and son in law, Thomas Walter Connor, Jr. of Bow, NH; three granddaughters, Karen L. Vaillancourt of Acton, MA, Stephanie L. Connor of Bethesda, MD, and Katherine C. Rosa, of Ithaca; grandson, Robert E. Little of Hopkinton, MA. She also has 7 great grandchildren, Matthew and Lindsey Vaillancourt, Michael and Ben Connor Van Etten, Ryan and Gavin Little, and Liam Rosa. Edna is preceded in death by her daughter, Adelle Little; her son in law, Robert J. Little; her husband, Richard J. Clarke, and her parents, Robert and Fannie Skerry.
Funeral services will be private. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at https://www.BennettFuneral.com.
In Lew of flowers, please send donations to the Audubon Society.
The family would like to thank the staff at presidential Oaks in Concord, NH for their outstanding care for Edna Clarke in the last 2 years of her life.
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