Charlton/Southbridge: Carole Clark, 85, formerly a long-time resident of Southbridge, died peacefully in her home in Charlton on December 8th. She was born in Fitchburg, MA on January 12, 1940, to the late Albert and Helen (Hopkins) Shunaman.

Carole leaves her husband and best friend of 63 years, Mike; her precious daughters, Nancy Clark of Waltham, and Helen Clark-Emmons and her husband Dan of Mebane, NC; her grandson, Jon Clark and his wife Calie of Gardner; her brother, Ron Shunaman and his wife Gail, of Chicopee; her sister-in-law, Susan Korman of Ocala, FL; cousins, Lynn Trudel of Longmont, Colorado, Susan Cain and her husband Michael of Suffolk, VA, Evelyn Shunaman and her husband Fred Baer, of Brooklyn, N.Y. and Fort Lauderdale, FL; and many nieces and nephews that she dearly loved. She also leaves her dear friend, Christina Mank, and her forever friends, Claire S., Margaret G., Chuck G., Simonne D., Rita J., Ellen C., Bernie D., and Karen C.

She was employed by Astra Pharmaceutical in Worcester and Westboro for 24 years and retired as the Administrative Assistant to the VP of Quality Assurance.

Her commitment to her faith guided every aspect of her life, shaping her values and the way she treated others. After embracing the Catholic Church at the age of 18, she found deep meaning and purpose in serving her community and those in need. Carole was commissioned a Eucharistic Minister at Notre Dame Church, Southbridge, MA in 1999. She thanked God daily for giving her the privilege of being part of this beautiful and rewarding ministry.

We wish to thank everyone for their prayers. Who, except God, knows the graces showered on Carole because you cared enough to pray.

The family extends its deepest gratitude to Notre Dame Hospice for their tender, faith-filled care. We are especially grateful to Kate Bonczek, Amie Richard, Micheline, Jessica and all who supported us during this sacred time.

A funeral Mass for Carole will be held on Monday, December 15th, at 11:00am in St. Joseph's Church, 10 H. Putnam Rd. Ext., Charlton.  A calling hour will be held in St. Joseph's Church on Monday, December 15th, from 10:00 to 11:00am, prior to the Mass.  Carole's burial will be private.

In lieu of flowers, Carole requested that you please consider making a gift to St. Joseph Parish Food Pantry- St. Joseph Church, P.O. Box 338, Charlton City, MA 01508-0338. Feed the Hungry.