17 October 1933 – 26 December 2022
17 October 1933 – 26 December 2022
CLARK Merle Winifred:
Peacefully at Jean Sandel Retirement Village surrounded by family on Monday December 26, 2022, aged 89 years.
Devoted wife of Ian for 67 years. Loved mother and mother-in-law of Peter, Jennifer, Graham and Carol, Robyn and Kermie and, Lynne and Leon. Cherished Nana and great Nana of her many grandchildren and great- grandchildren.
In preference to flowers please consider a donation to the Pukieti Trust.
Messages to the Clark Family may be left on Merle’s tribute page at eagars.co.nz/merle.
A service to celebrate Merle’s life will be held at St Pauls Church, 80 Carthew Street, Okato, on Wednesday January 4, 2023, at 10.30am, followed by a burial at Okato Cemetery.
For those unable to attend, Merle’s funeral will be livestreamed via her tribute page.

Funeral service held at St Paul's Church
Dear Ian and the Clark Family Please accept our sympathy following Merle's passing late last year. Even though time has slipped by, I do believe it is never too late to share our thoughts and prayers with you. Kind Regards Kevin & Marian Richardson
Just seen Merle's Death Notice. She was a memorable neighbour at Auroa. My deepest sympathy to the Clark and Harvey families.
To Robyn, Special friend of the late Susan, so sorry Robyn . ( missed your name in previous tribute) I know you have been so good to your Mum & your Dad. Meals etc. Deepest sympathy Wendy
Love you all very much. Thinking of you today
Our sympathy to Ian & family ,Thinking of you all. Regards Janet & Barry Goble
Sorry to hear of Merles passing. Deepest condolences to you Ian, and family thinking of you all at this sad time. sending love.. Sue and Tom Brophy and family
Our sincere condolences on the passing of Merle. Kind Regards Kevin and Mary Lawn(Richardson)
Uncle Ian, Jenny, Peter, Graham, Robyn and Lyn. Merle was part of our extended family for my entire lifetime. She will be missed by you and your families. Thinking of you all at this time. Love Val & Murray McGuire
To Ian, Peter, Jennifer, Graham And Lynne , and families. So sorry to hear of your loss of Merle. Long time residents of Okato & members of different clubs etc over the years. Cherish your memories. Wendy & Shane Clement.
Deepest sympathy to Ian and family for your loss. From the Powell family, Jean, Raewyn, Jill and Diane
Merle was one of a kind and I have fond memories of our Teachers' Training College days together, at Ardmore. She was always so supportive of all her family's endeavors, especially in the equestrian scene. David and I send our warmest sympathies to Ian, Robyn and your families.
to Ian and Family. Sincerest Sympathy to you all. Fond memories of the Auroa Pipe Band Days! Bev and Andy Davy.
So sorry to hear of Merle's passing. We are thinking of you at this sad time and remembering the good old days living in Okato.
RIP Aunty Merle you always had a smile on your face and you were always down for a good laugh. Mum and Dad (John and Brenda Brunning) always looked forward to your Christmas letters every year RIP xoxo
To Jenny and family, thinking of you all at this sad time. We are blessed to have such wonderful memories of Merle, Mrs Clark to treasure. Let's all continue to think of her often. Jennie (McNair)
Sending our deepest sympathy at this sad time.
To Ian, Robyn, Kermie and Families-So sorry to hear of the loss of Merle. Our thoughts and deepest sympathy to you all
Deepest sympathy to you all. Darcy & Kath Julian, Okato
Sad to hear of Merle passing my sympathy & love goes out to you Ian & family Love Maureen Looney
To Kermie and Robyn and family we send you our love and condolences. Big hugs to you all.
Deepest sympathy and Prayers to Ian and all the family at this sad time.

Funeral service held at St Paul's Church

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