Birth date: Jan 31, 1918 Death date: Sep 11, 2009
Esther W. Clarke 'Ma' 'Duchess', 91, of Stafford Springs, CT, beloved wife of the late Arnold S. 'Pine' Clarke, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2009 at Evergreen Health Care Center, Stafford Springs, CT. She was born in Manch Read Obituary
My Mom, Katherine Fike Griska, and your Mom were friends growing up in Manchester. When I started working in Travelers in 1964 and went to the medical department your Mom introduced herself to me and we kept a line of communication going with the Moms. I had many
laughs with Esther through my career there.
My Mom passed away in 1986 and my husband just passed away August of this year. My prayers go out to the family.
Prudy I am so sorry for your loss. I loved Esther with all my heart. I know I was only Her Housekeeper but she was so special to me. I was so sorry that I was not there for her. All of my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
To Art and Family: I was sad to read of your Mom's passing. Unfortunately I was too late for the funeral. I have thought of you over the years, and remember your Mom's sense of humor and warm heart. I recollect your Dad's love for his "Essie." I hope you are doing well, Kalli's and my thoughts are with you.
To Linda, Art, and Prudy and Family: Ester had a thing about throwing things out, one day as I was visiting her in Manchester I saw a blue pot on the curb in front of her house. I thought that looks like a brand new pot so I picked it up and asked Ester, why are you throwing this pot out? she replied "Don't like the color"? I still have the pot and use it all the time. There are many funny stories that have been told about Ester, and it is those recollections that I will always treasure. Betty Bailey.
To Prudy and family:
I am very sorry to learn of Esther's passing. I will miss her and glad she had some good visits with mom last year. I will miss her great sense of humor and the great deaf phone conversations between my mom and her. Like my mom Esther never grew old and died too young. I will miss her.
Jonathan Benson
Our thoughts are with you this day on the loss of your dear mother.I have known Esther since she used to be on the switchboard at MMH.She had the best sense of humor of anyone I have known,and kept it right into her senior years.She will be missed.Our love to all the family,at this trying time.Gene and Jim Toner
