BELMONT - Kathleen Layne Guinard Clarke, 46, of 503 South Road, died Friday, June 8, 2012 in her home after a courageous battle with cancer.
She was born in Concord, the daughter of Arthur and Beverly “Jeanne” (Emery) Guinard. Kathy moved to Canterbury at a young age and remained in the Canterbury/Belmont area for her remaining life. She was a graduate of Belmont High School Class of 1984. Kathy worked a variety of jobs before becoming a member of the Pleasant View Gardens family over 12 years ago working in the Accounts Payable Department. Kathy was a very involved Hockey Mom for the past 13 years traveling throughout the New England states with her daughter’s various teams; providing transportation, clock and scoring support, as well as cheering the teams on. She also enjoyed reading, working in her flower gardens, watching football, especially her Minnesota Vikings and most of all spending time with friends and family.
Kathy is survived by her husband of 11 years, Dana Clarke and her daughter Jaymee Guinard of Belmont, her stepdaughter Dakota Clarke and stepson “De” Clarke, both of Gilford. Kathy is also survived by four brothers; Lawrence and Gail Fournier of Derry, Michael and Judy Fournier of Hillsboro, David Fournier Jr. of Alton, and Arthur Guinard Jr. of Tilton; and four sisters; Susan Gregg of Concord, Virginia Jourdenais of Penacook, Darlene and Thomas Smith of Webster, and Marie and Robert Whiting of Penacook. She also leaves her mother-in-law, Lillian Stutzman, sister-in-law, Diane Bennos, and brother-in-law Kevin Clarke; as well as many nieces and nephews. Kathy leaves behind the entire Chartrand family of Billerica, Massachusetts; a family which she has been a part of for over 30 years.
Calling hours will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Monday, June 25, 2012 at the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, using the Carriage House entrance. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, June 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, 96 Main Street, Belmont.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital -Tribute Program, PO Box1000, Dept 142, Memphis, TN 38148-0142 or to Central New Hampshire VNA & Hospice, 780 North Main Street, Laconia, NH 03246.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, NH is assisting the family with the arrangements.