It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Mildred Elizabeth(Langille) Clarke at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre on December 29, 2011 at the age of 91.
Mildred grew up in Leicester, N.S. the daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle(Purdy) Langille.
Mildred was employed for many years as Medical Records Librarian at the Highland View Regional Hospital prior to retirement. After retirement she moved with her husband, Gerald Clarke to St. Stephen, N.B. where they lived for 30 years. They returned to Amherst in 2004.
Mildred was a strong, intelligent and independent woman, who used those assets to better her community and her churches Milltown United and Trinity St. Stephen's United Church , Amherst. Her favorite times were those spent playing bridge with her many friends, especially Rena Thomas and time spent with her good friend Jeanette Clark. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother, and will be deeply missed by all.
Mildred was predeceased by her husband of 72 years, Gerald Clarke on December 6, 2011, and her brother Arthur Langille. Mildred is survived by her children Donald (Nancy) of Dartmouth, N.S. and grandchildren Peter and Paul; daughter Marilyn (Louis Bernardini) of Calais, Maine and grandchildren Chris, Meredith and Tony; daughter, Elaine Holland of Calais, Maine and grandchildren Jennifer and Michael; son Grant (Brenda) of Amherst, N.S. and grandchildren Emilee, Lisa and Matthew, and 11 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her two sisters Patricia Skinner of Amherst and Joan(Phil) MacDonald of Truro.
The family would like to thank all of the caregivers at Gables Nursing Home and the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre for their kindness and care.
Mildred has been cremated under the care of the Furlong-Jones Funeral Home, 70 Church Street, Amherst, N.S. (902-667-8777).
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. www.furlongjones.ca