Donna Clarke Obituary

Donna Clarke Obituary.
Crash asked if I would post this for the family.   I am posting the link also in case you would like to visit the website.  There is a place for leaving a personal condolence.
http://www.burbagefuneralhome.com/home/index.cfm/obituaries/view/fh_id/14208/id/2796152

Mrs. Donna Jean Clarke

Born: March 30, 1948
Died: November 06, 2014

Mrs. Donna Jean Clarke, 66, of Berlin, MD passed away on Thursday morning, November 6th, 2014. Born March 30, 1948 in Carlisle, PA, she is the daughter of Shirley McKeehan Kipps and the late Cletus Kipps, Sr. She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Martin D. Clarke; Two daughters, Meaghan Rosso and husband Kevin of Annapolis, MD, and Lindsay Abruzzo and husband Mark of Annapolis, MD; One brother Cletus Kipps, Jr. and wife Sandy; one sister, Cathy Neff and husband Jim of Mount Holly, PA. She was also the beloved “Mimi” to four grandchildren; Ryder and Emmaline Rosso and Madlyn and Tobin Abruzzo, all of Annapolis, MD. Donna enjoyed working with her “extended family” at Peninsula Orthopaedic Associates in Berlin and Salisbury for the past 17 years. Donna was a beautiful person inside and out. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and devout Catholic. There wasn’t anything she wouldn’t do for her grandbabies. Donna was an amazing lady who everyday lived her life with sincerity, kindness, loyalty, and generosity. She had an infectious smile and laugh that will be missed by all who were honored to call her their friend. The world has lost a beautiful person. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. John Neumann Catholic Church, 11211 Beauchamp Rd, Berlin, MD 21811. The family will be receiving friends beginning at 10:00 AM. Father Greg Shaffer will officiate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Relay for Life Northern Worcester County. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.burbagefuneralhome.com “If you wish to know, see, hear, and feel me; search for me in the music you hear and the flowers you see.”

SERVICES

Funeral Service Tuesday, November 11, 2014
11:00 AM

St. John Neumann Roman Catholic Church

Berlin, MD 21811

 

In Memory of Donna

In Memory of Donna

What Testimony is there to give truth to my existence.  Where is there proof of the mark I lay upon my journey, to be remembered by those who wish to know me.

Interpretations of stories passed down and images studied give partial witness to the entirety of who I am. 

If you wish to know, see, hear and feel me; search  for me in the music you hear and the flowers you see. 

I linger near the laughter of children,
And always in the embrace of my family.

The gentle breeze that softly rustles through leaves high in a tree,
will find me outstretched on large sturdy limbs, pondering. 

I am the quest in dark soft nights that reveal heavenly lights and early streaks of dawn's glory.

I am in the soft movement, on pillows of air and quiet industry of colorful;
delicate wings that seek nourishment in rhythms of perfect harmony. 

Heart sharing tears and laughter of friends and foe are my banner, with ornaments of love, joy and peace.

Look not in wooden chests for medals and treasures.  Look to my beloved who shares my days and nights, joys and sorrows. 

Great battles were fought back to back, wielding the sword of the Spirit and fire of the Holy One.

Count my wealth by each hair and bone, fashioned by the creator to be masterpieces of my lineage.  My coffer is full: my joy is overflowing. 

Forests on glacial landscapes with crisp air and nips of cold;
Gentle hills full of color and pageantry;
Rugged shorelines, bold and hungry for all it touches;
Warm, wet sandy loam under canopies of sycamore that have trunks carved with names long gone but bearing the truth of their existence, are the promenade of my wandering. 

I sojourn in deep arches of hair flowing in the wind that produce heart swelling laughter with legs out stretched to reach the highest pinnacle; In Patches of berries and thorns laden with fruit and unfriendly hitchhikers;  Among the dance and loud calling of winged mating, followed by careful preparation of nature's birthing place.

I will meet you there to share a moment, until you cross the great River on the path to the ancient of ancients.

Written by Elaine Abbott

Your prayers and support are needed

This is Elaine ( Mrs. Guru)....I am posting this for Larry.   I am sure many of you are as numb as we are about the passing of Crash's lovely Donna.  I didn't have the opportunity to spend time with her in person but we became friends through email and Facebook and looked forward to actually meeting.   We both remarked that we felt like we already knew each other and I found her to be a beautiful person inside and out.  She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many.   She was an amazing Christian and I am so blessed and grateful for being able to know her.

Crash is always the one to rally you guys to pray, send cards, email, letters, love and support to anyone in need.   He needs you now to stand by him.  I am including his address and email just in case you do not have it.    Please take time to reach out to him.  

He has only asked for one thing...and that is prayer for his family.   Please keep them soaked in your prayers.   It makes a difference. 

Martin Clarke
855 Ocean Parkway
Berlin, MD  21811

calibanrealty@mchsi.com

We will post ( or perhaps you all may have the information and can post) when we know more about family arrangements.  

Blessings,
Ms. Guru

**normally I would not post on your blog...but after talking to Larry and Tim Nutter, I agreed to go ahead and post a personal note to you.**

Guys
With a heavy heart, I am forwarding some bad news Crash, Marty Clark's wonderful wife; Donna, was killed in a car wreck this morning. Sugarfoot says that Crash said the best way to contact him is via email. (calibanrealty@mchsi.com) Crash requests that we offer up prayers for the family, especially the children. I will update as I receive more information.
Thank you
Larry ( Guru)