Marie J. Clark, 86, resident of Milford, NH, died March 2, 2012 at Crestwood Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, Milford, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Milford, NH on December 27, 1925, a daughter of Earl and Mary (Caccivio) Stimson. She was a lifelong resident of Milford and graduated from Milford High School, Class of 1946.

Mrs. Clark enjoyed dancing and was an avid bowler. She was loved by her family and friends and her immediate family absolutely adored her. She will be especially missed for her generosity, sense of humor, honesty, “cuteness” and her beautiful smile and laugh.

She was a member of the Church of Our Saviour, Milford and the Harley Sanford Post #4368 VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Family members include her husband of 63 years, Edward F. Clark of Milford; two daughters and a son-in-law, Karen L. Clark of Milford, Cheryl A. and Donald L. Barrett of Merrimack, NH; two sisters-in-law, Elinor Stimson of Arcadia, FL and Carol Levesque of Nashua, NH; many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours are Wednesday, March 7th from 4:00-7:00 pm in the Smith & Heald Funeral Home, 63 Elm Street, Milford. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 10:00 am in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Milford.

In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to The Church of Our Saviour, P.O. Box 237, Milford, NH 03055 or Crestwood Care and Rehabilitation Center, Activities Department, 40 Crosby Street, Milford, NH 03055. Arrangements are in the care of Smith & Heald Funeral Home, Milford. To leave an online condolence, please go to www.smith-heald.com