Mary T Trudelle Crocker

Mary T. Crocker, 86, of Harrisville died Sunday evening at Pheasantwood Care & Rehabilitation Center in Peterborough following a period of declining health.

She was born in Harrisville on May 9, 1925, the daughter of Alfred and Marie Anna (Gagnon) Trudelle. She grew up in Harrisville and was a graduate of Peterborough High School.

In 1946, she married Ralph J. Clark in Harrisville. They were married for 27 years before Mr. Clark died in 1973.

In addition to working at the Quincy Shipyard, Mrs. Crocker also worked part time in the Harrisville Post Office, Harrisville Library, and served as Supervisor of the Checklist. She was an active member of the community. She and Ralph owned and operated “Clarks Country Store”. Mary also worked in the Peterborough A&P and for the Peterborough Savings Bank.

Mrs. Crocker married Frederick Crocker in 1981 in Glastonbury, CT.

She was a member of the Community Church of Harrisville for many years.

Mrs. Crocker enjoyed cooking, spending time with friends and family and working with the public. She thoroughly enjoyed seeing her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her two daughters Patricia Strausser of Beverly Hills, FL and Virginia Raynor of Marlborough; her beloved sister, Annette Mugavero of Glendora, CA; eight grandchildren; five great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Mrs. Crocker’s husband, Frederick Crocker died this past September. She was also predeceased by two sons: John A. Clark and Michael P. Clark.

Services for Mrs. Crocker will be held on Saturday, December 17th, 2011, 11:00 AM at the Community Church of Harrisville, 13 Canal St., Harrisville, NH. There are no public calling hours. Fletcher Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 33 Marlboro St., Keene, NH is in charge of the arrangements.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Mary T. Crocker’s name to Home Healthcare, Hospice and Community Services of Peterborough, PO 496, Peterborough, NH 03458.