Margaret Clark

Margaret Claire Clark passed away on November 4, 2017. Born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Margaret and Thomas Clark. She moved to Lumberton, NJ in 1947. Marge entered St. Michael’s Novitiate in 1951 to serve Christ as a member of “Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace.” Her chosen name was Sister Elizabeth Rose. Marge was educated at Villanova, Seton Hall, and Columbia University. She received a B.S. in Education in 1962 and graduated Sum Cum Laude with a B.S. in Nursing from Columbia University in 1971. As Sister Elizabeth Rose, she taught at several Catholic grammar schools in New Jersey, some of which were St. Joseph’s in Medford, St. James in Penns Grove, St. Anne’s in Fairlawn, and St. Michael’s Provincial House in Englewood. Marge joined the executive staff of Holy Name Hospital in Teaneck, NJ from 1965-1969. She entered the nursing profession in 1971, working at the following hospitals: Babies Hospital, Columbia, NY; St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston, NJ; Orange Memorial Hospital, Orange, NJ; Montclair Community Hospital, Montclair, NJ; East Orange V.A. Medical Center, East Orange, NJ; and Philadelphia V.A. Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA. After retirement, she enjoyed volunteering her time for fourteen years at the Children’s Home Thrift Shop with dear friends Joyce, Dana, Joe, and crew. Marge was predeceased by her sister Joan Clark Ward and her brother Thomas Clark (Carol), as well as close friend, Father Christopher Lind. She is survived by her sister Patricia Clark Thurman, her brothers James Clark (Katherine) and Edward Clark, her close friends Nancy Alves and Nancy Mathis, and her long term care-giver and niece Christina Thurman Brooks. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews who knew her as “Aunt Sissy” and cousins who knew her as “Marge.” She had a love for animals that was reflected in the dedication of her pets, Howard, Scamp, and Duffy. Relatives and friends may visit the family on Thursday November 9 from 6:30-8:30pm at Perinchief Chapels, 438 High Street, Mt. Holly. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday November 11 at 11am at Our Lady Queen of Peace Church in Hainesport NJ, there will be no calling hours at the funeral home Saturday morning. www.perinchief.com

Margaret Clark

February 9, 1934 - November 4, 2017