Martha A. Clark, 94, died June 17 at The Residence at Pearl Street, Reading, following a period of failing health. She was born in Quincy on April 28, 1930, to Charles and Clara Arsenault, and was the last surviving of six sisters.
She graduated from Quincy High School in 1947 and Plymouth Teacher’s College in 1951. She taught in the Manchester, New Hampshire, school system for many years and was actively involved in the Elliot Hospital Associates.
Clark resided in Manchester until 2023 and also spent many summers at Pleasant Lake in Deerfield, New Hampshire. She was an ardent reader and enjoyed her book clubs.
Clark is survived by Stanley Clark, her spouse of 70 years who continues to reside in Reading, and three daughters: Jane Clark and spouse Jonathan Gertler of Weston, Marilyn Clarkson and spouse Randy Burnham of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, and Jennifer Uhl and spouse Stephen Uhl of Marblehead. She also leaves seven grandchildren: Chessin Gertler (Hae Yeon Hong), Charles Gertler (Caroline Siebald), William Gertler, Brooke Clarkson, Sarah Clarkson, Thornton Uhl and Clark Uhl, as well as two great-grandchildren: Jhie Gertler and Daye Gertler.
A private family gathering will be held in her remembrance followed by a celebration of life at a future date.
