Obituary of Elizabeth C. Clark

ELIZABETH “BETTY” C. CLARK, 87, died May 15, 2009 at a local hospital. She was known on the CB radio as ‘Squirrel’. She had an enjoyable life even through sicknesses which were many over the years. Betty was born September 5, 1921, the daughter of E. Eugene and Eleanor (Ford) Curtis. She worked for Clerk of Courts, Dinsmore Shoe Store and was a waitress at the Windsor Hotel. She also worked for Macleod Poultry Company, Kilroy’s and spent 49 ½ years working with Consumers Fuel Co. She also had a small business for several years known as “Betty’s Yarns and Machines”. She was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Clayton Clark and is survived by two daughters, Roberta Munson of Northport and her companion, Jack Clark of Abbot, Sandra Newell and her husband Wayne of Indian Township; five grandchildren, Steven Munson, Carl Munson, Dorothy Barnes, J.D. Newell and Christopher Newell; 12 great-grandchildren; and special friend, Marguerite Fernald of Searsport.Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Friday, May 22, at Smart Cemetery with Rev. Ken Davenport officiating. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Waldo County General Hospital, 118 Northport Avenue, Belfast, ME 04915. Arrangements under the care of Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Avenue, Belfast.