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Jean Arlene (Clark) Washer, 92, of Walpole, NH, formerly of Keene and Marlow, died at home on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, with her family by her side after a period of failing health. She was born on June 13, 1932, in Peterborough, NH, the daughter of the late John Newcomb Clark and the late Bernice Keough Clark.
Jean grew up in Harrisville, NH. She was a 1950 graduate of Keene High School. After graduating from beauty school, she worked for Coiffure by Ethel in downtown Keene.
After the birth of her first child, Jean became a stay-at-home mom. She later returned to work, working for several area businesses, including Fairbanks Elm Street Market, WS Beauty Supply and the US Post Office in Marlow, NH.
After her marriage in 1954, Jean lived in Keene, moving to Sand Pond in Marlow, with Harry in 1991. Here they created many happy Sand Pond memories with family and friends.
Jean was predeceased by her husband, Harry Emerson Washer, to whom she was married for 49 years; brothers: Ralph Clark, Russell Clark, Francis Clark, and Howard Clark. Jean is survived by her children: Ann Looney (Paul), Judith Mathews (Gustave), Thomas Washer, and John Washer (Anja); seven grandchildren: James Mathews, William Mathews (Emily), Hillary Warren (Adam), Patrick Looney, Emelia Washer, Nadia Washer, Isla Washer and five great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brother George Clark of Harrisville, many nieces, nephews, extended family members and friends.
Jean was a member of the Business and Professional Women's Club, Order of the Eastern Star, Red Hat Society, Daughters of the American Revolution, Monadnock Garden Club, United Church of Christ in Keene and the First Congregational Church in Walpole.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 2:00 pm at the First Congregational Church of Walpole, 15 Washington Street, Walpole, NH, with a reception to follow. All are welcome. Burial will be held privately in the Island Cemetery, in Harrisville.
The family wishes to extend their grateful thanks to the staff of Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services for the wonderful care provided to Jean over the past few months. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Jean's memory to Home Healthcare Hospice and Community Services, PO Box 564, Keene, NH 03431.
The Foley Funeral Home of Keene is entrusted with Jean's care. To offer online condolences to the family or to share special memories, please visit www.foleyfuneralhome.com.
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