Barbara Jean Clark

Penacook - Barbara Jean Clark, age 85, of Penacook, passed away at home on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. She was the loving wife of the late David L. Clark. Married for 57 years until David’s death, Barbara lived life with so much love and caring for her family. Born in Portsmouth, NH on February 24, 1940, Barbara was the daughter of the late Reginald and Gretchen (Gerry) Amazeen. Raised and educated in Portsmouth and Durham, Barbara attended Oyster River High School and graduated in 1958. She was very involved and enjoyed both dancing with her brother (Reginald) as well as archery while in school. Regularly participating and placing in meets. After graduation she earned her Nursing Diploma from the Exeter School of Practical Nursing graduating in 1963. Barbara then went on to work at the Exeter Hospital as a L.P.N. for 5 years. After she met her husband David they would begin to build a family in North Hampton, NH and 6 years later relocate to Penacook, NH where she raised her three sons and made a home a home. With the birth of their first child, she would retire from nursing and stay at home to raise her children, after her youngest started school, she began work at Merrimack Valley High School in the lunch department. She would work there for the next 38 years and establish her presence in the community with her friendly and welcoming smile. She was an active member in her church group's youth program, mentoring and participating in the sports activities. Barbara was a breast cancer survivor for 48 years and participated in a yearly walk for breast cancer survivor awareness. Later in life Barbara would discover her Native American roots through her brother and would participate and attend the local Native American Pow wows. She would participate in the Pow Wow dancing and events and knew many members. Along with David they would spend many long years together enjoying each other and traveling, they enjoyed the seacoast where they grew up and along the coast of Maine. Barabara is survived by her children, Jonathan E. Clark and his wife Susan of Northfield, NH, Nathaniel D. Clark and his wife Jennifer of Henderson, NV, and Charles A. Clark and his wife Elica of Milford, NH. She is also survived by her grandchildren David, Ryan, Abigail, Marcus, Brandon, Kylie and Hannah. As well as her two great-grandsons Abel and Cameron. In addition to her husband, Barbara is predeceased by her parents, Reginald and Gretchen (Gerry) Amazeen, and her brothers, Reginald Amazeen, Raymond Amazeen, and Phillip Amazeen. Family and friends will gather to honor and remember Barbara for a period of visitation on Friday, May 16, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton, NH 03842. A funeral service will take place following the visitation at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial to follow at High Street Cemetery, 140 High Street, Hampton, NH 03842

Barbara Jean Clark

February 24, 1940 - April 30, 2025