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Dorothy May (Dawe) Clark greeted her Savior on September 24, 2015 at her home in Roswell, Georgia, with her loving family by her side.
Dotty was born in Pen Argyl PA on Oct. 18, 1926.
A graduate of Pen Argyl High School, Dotty attended East Stroudsburg University and received a BS with Honors in Elementary Education in 1948. She taught in Upper Montclair NJ, Easton PA and then taught for 20 years in Stroudsburg PA. She loved and was loved by her fourth graders and fellow teachers at Clearview Elementary.
A gifted musician, Dotty was a vocalist for big bands while in college. She sang with the Pocono Choral Society, First Presbyterian Church choir and directed the children’s choir. Dotty continued to share her gift of music into her 80s. She directed the Chambrel Singers and the Washboard Band at Brookdale Roswell and played piano for devotions at Brookdale Historic Roswell.
She was a member of Roswell Presbyterian Church (GA) and past member and elder of First Presbyterian Church (Stroudsburg), First Presbyterian Church (Allentown), College Hill Presbyterian Church (Easton) and Grace United Methodist Church (Pen Argyl).
Dotty is survived by daughters Jocelyn Cora Clark of Grayson GA, Shelley Clark Nickel and husband Martin Nickel of Roswell, GA, Erin Clark Labate and husband Carmen Labate of Marysville PA, son Robert L. Clark II of Emmaus PA, and 5 grandchildren, Robert L Clark, III of Flemington NJ, Daniel Clark Heath and Kathryn Clark Heath of Roswell GA, Colin Dawe Clark of Nagano, Japan, and Bailey E. Clark of Emmaus PA. She is also survived by her sister-in-law, Harriet Dawe of San Antonio TX and many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Clark, and her parents William J. and Cora (Wilhelm) Dawe, her sister Marjorie J., brother William S. and her niece Deborah L. Dawe.
A service in celebration of her life will be held on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2015 at 4pm at Roswell Presbyterian Church, Roswell GA. Another is planned for the future at First Presbyterian Church, Stroudsburg PA. Burial will follow at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, Annville PA.
Remembrances may be made on her behalf to the Salvation Army.
Marty Nance says
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kathy Baker says
So sorry for Erin and family in the passing of your wonderful mother. So happy Erin just a short week before was able to spend a week with your mother. You are in my heart and prayers. May God put his arms around you and give you peace and comfort.
God Bless. Love you Kathy Baker
sandra werner says
My dear Aunt–I’m still going to call you on the 18th.
Cindy Clark says
My deepest sympathies to one of best families I have had the pleasure to know and be part of. I will always remember Dotty (Mutt) she was the greatest and I will truly miss her.
Tim Hynes says
During this time of loss, may there be solace taken from the joy she brought to life.
Carolina Baez says
My deepest condolences to Erin, Carmen and the rest of the family! May God be with you in this difficult moments!
Kathryn Myers says
Dear Erin my heart goes out to you and all your family. So sorry for your loss. May God be with you all and give you comfort, strength and peace.
God bless