Rhoda Eleanor Clarke

Rhoda E.Clarke, 92, of Waban and Chestnut Hill passed away this morning at 9:35 after an extended illness as a resident of Newbridge on the Charles (Hebrew Senior Life) in Dedham. A third-generation member of Congregation Mishkan Tefila, she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years, Joel L. Clarke. She is survived by her two children, Gerald & Patricia Clarke of Dover and Bobbi Clarke & Allen Michel of Weston, and by her six grandchildren, Paul & Tammy Clarke, Matthew Clarke, Joseph Clarke, Aaron Michel, Elizabeth Clarke, and Alexandra Michel.  She also is survived by four great-grandchildren: Samuel, Zachary, Rachel, and Jacob. Rhoda was formerly a member of Blue Hill Country Club and Boca Woods (Boca Raton) Country Club.

Funeral 11:45 a.m. Friday April 6, 2012, Graveside at Sharon Memorial Park.

With the onset of the holiday of Pesach there will be no shiva.

Remembrances in Rhoda’s merit may be made to Newbridge on the Charles, 7000 Great Meadow Rd, Dedham, MA 02026 Attn Anne Thomas.

A memorial observance will be held at Newbridge on the Charles after the holiday of Passover, details to follow.